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Musical theatre legend Andrew Lloyd Webber revealed today that he is thinking about basing his next musical project on the Profumo affair, which went down almost 50 years ago.

On Friday night, February 17th, cast members from JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR performed a special secret fan preview concert for a few very lucky fans of the show. The concert featured some of the show's most notable hit songs, performed at the very appropriate venue of 'The Crypt' at The Church of the Intercession on 155th Street and Broadway in New York City. Want a first look at the latest cast of JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR in action? Click below for the show's first performance footage!

The Broadway production of JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR has announced a Student Rush policy. Tickets for $27 will be available at the box office on the day of the performance, cash only with a valid student ID, limit of 2 tickets per person.

On Thursday, February 16, Andrew Lloyd Webber will be featured on PBS's NYC Arts, airing on THIRTEEN from 8-8.30pm EST, and again on Sunday 19th February from 12-12.30pm EST. The interview will also air on WLIW/Long Island Channel 21 on Friday 17th February at 7pm EST, and on NJTV on Sunday 19th February at 8.30pm EST.

Jesus Christ Superstar played the La Jolla Playhouse November 18 - December 31. Watch the cast give their final bow on New Year's eve during their pre-Broadway run.

Elton John and Tim Rice's AIDA will open at the Manatee Players on February 23 and play through March 11.

The Marriott Theatre for Young Audiences will present JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT, written by the legendary musical duo Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice, running February 22 through May 12 at 10 Marriott Drive, Lincolnshire, IL.

The Disney sensation, THE LION KING, will take stage at the Sarofim Hall as the national tour moves through Texas. The show will play from July 10 through August 12 this summer. Tickets for THE LION KING are available at www.houston-theater.com.

Josh Young, who will be starring in the role of Judas in the critically acclaimed Broadway revival of Jesus Christ Superstar is engaged to be married to his girlfriend of one year, Alia Rosenstock. Alia is the Associate Artist Manager at Dean Artists Management in Toronto; specializing in classical singers, directors and conductors. No wedding date has been announced.

Disney's Beauty and the Beast, the award-winning worldwide smash hit Broadway musical, is coming to Seattle as part of the KeyBank Broadway at The Paramount series.

Original cast members Michael Crawford and Danielle Hope both recently departed the West End production of THE WIZARD OF OZ, and have been replaced by Over the Rainbow finalist Sopie Evans and Russell Grant and Dorothyand the Wizard respectively. Check out production images of the newcomers in action below!

The Finborough Theatre's 'Celebrating British Music Theatre' series follows Perchance to Dream with Ivor Novello's last musical.

The 12th Whatsonstage.com Awards winners have been announced, with winners including Matilda, The Wizard of Oz, Kerry Ellis and Alfie Boe.

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BroadwayWorld.com was on hand on Friday night, February 17th when cast members from JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR performed a secret concert for a few VERY lucky fans of the show. The concert featured some of the show's most notable hit songs, performed at the very appropriate venue of 'The Crypt' at The Church of the Intercession on 155th Street and Broadway in New York City. Stay tuned for video footage from the cast and the show's rocking band!

Whether you've been living under a rock for the past week, or you're just in the mood for a recap of everything theatre, BroadwayWorld's feature, 'This Week in Pictures' is here to satisfy your end of the week fix. Take a look below to catch up on the latest happenings from the Great White Way to the West End (and everywhere in between) with coverage of press events, rehearsals, opening nights and more! For last week's biggest events: visit THIS WEEK IN PICTURES: February 4-10.

On Thursday, February 16, Andrew Lloyd Webber will be featured on PBS's NYC Arts, airing on THIRTEEN from 8-8.30pm EST, and again on Sunday 19th February from 12-12.30pm EST. The interview will also air on WLIW/Long Island Channel 21 on Friday 17th February at 7pm EST, and on NJTV on Sunday 19th February at 8.30pm EST.

Ya tenemos el nombre del póster firmado por el reparto principal de 'El Rey León', un recuerdo único de este musical de la Gran Vía de Madrid. ¡Entra y entérate de si eres el afortunado!

The Stratford Shakespeare Festival's hit production of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR, directed by 2-time Tony Award winner Des McAnuff, opens March 22, 2012 (previews begin March 1) at the Neil Simon Theatre.The cast features Paul Nolan as Jesus Christ, Josh Young as Judas Iscariot, Chilina Kennedy as Mary Magdalene, Tom Hewitt as Pontius Pilate, Bruce Dow as King Herod, Marcus Nance as Caiaphas and Aaron Walpole as Annas. The cast of the new production met the press yesterday, February 14, and BroadwayWorld was there for the photo op. Check out complete photo coverage below!

The Stratford Shakespeare Festival's hit production of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR, directed by 2-time Tony Award winner Des McAnuff, opens March 22, 2012 (previews begin March 1) at the Neil Simon Theatre (250 West 52nd Street).The cast features Paul Nolan as Jesus Christ, Josh Young as Judas Iscariot, Chilina Kennedy as Mary Magdalene, Tom Hewitt as Pontius Pilate, Bruce Dow as King Herod, Marcus Nance as Caiaphas and Aaron Walpole as Annas. The cast of the new production met the press today, and BroadwayWorld was there for the festivities. Check out interviews with the cast and creative team below!