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This rock opera, composed by Andrew Lloyd Webber with lyrics by Tim Rice, takes a bold approach to the final week of Jesus' life.
Forget traditional hymns and orchestral scores. Jesus Christ Superstar explodes with a powerful rock and roll sound, capturing the turmoil and drama of the story. The narrative unfolds from Judas' perspective, questioning Jesus' actions and motivations. This unique viewpoint challenges traditional interpretations and adds a layer of complexity to the familiar biblical tale.
Despite its rock roots and portrayal of Judas as a conflicted figure, Jesus Christ Superstar has become a global phenomenon. The catchy and thought-provoking songs, including "I Don't Know How to Love Him," "Gethsemane," and "Superstar," have resonated with audiences for decades.
- Andrew Lloyd Webber
- Tim Rice
- Tom O'Horgan
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The Rear Window
Hart House Theatre (5/15 - 5/31) | |
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A Public Reading of an Unproduced Screenplay About the Death of Walt Disney
Outside the March (4/13 - 5/12) | |
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The Darktown Strutters' Ball
Theatre Orangeville (4/25 - 5/12) NEW MUSICAL | |
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A Year with Frog and Toad
Capitol Theatre Port Hope (5/17 - 6/2) | |
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FREEDOM! A Tribute to Aretha Franklin
Toronto Symphony Orchestra (5/21 - 5/22) | |
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Swipes Right: Back on the Apps
The Second City (1/8 - 6/29) | |
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PER ASPERA AD ASTRA - Through hardship to the stars
Meridian Arts Centre - George Weston Recital Hall (5/11 - 5/11) | |
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A Goat, A Ghost and A Guinness
The Al Green Theatre (5/16 - 5/19) | |
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Hadestown
Ed Mirvish Theatre (5/15 - 5/26) | |
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How We Got To Jersey: A Tale of Two Frankies presented by Theatre Collingwood
The John Saunders Centre (6/11 - 6/14) | |
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