Jesus Christ Superstar 1971 - Articles Page 13

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Opened: October 12, 1971
Closing: June 30, 1973

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The legendary rock opera by lyricist Tim Rice (Evita, The Lion King) and composer Andrew Lloyd Webber (Evita, The Phantom of the Opera), the premiere of Jesus Christ Superstar redefined the Broadway musical and 40 years later it remains a beloved classic. The instantly recognizable tunes and daringly contemporary lyrics made it one of the most popular albums of all-time, selling over seven million copies, as well as creating a truly global smash hit, with sold-out productions in more than 40 countries.

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JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR in Berlin, Mannheim und Hamburg
by Marcel Konrath - Jul 28, 2015


Ein Musical uber Jesus Christus - das hatte auf diese Art und Weise noch niemand gewagt: Jesus Christ Superstar nannten Andrew Lloyd Webber und Tim Rice ihr revolutionares Werk, mit dem sie vor uber 40 Jahren ihren großen Durchbruch feierten. Die opulente neue Inszenierung auf Deutschland Tour

Jesus Christ Superstar in Berlin, Mannheim und Hamburg
by Marcel Konrath - Jul 20, 2015


Ein Musical über Jesus Christus – das hatte auf diese Art und Weise noch niemand gewagt: Jesus Christ Superstar nannten Andrew Lloyd Webber und Tim Rice ihr revolutionäres Werk, mit dem sie vor über 40 Jahren ihren großen Durchbruch feierten. Die opulente neue Inszenierung auf Deutschland Tour

REP Presents Rock Opera JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR, Now thru 8/15
by BWW News Desk - Jul 10, 2015


Considered one of the greatest rock operas in history since its Broadway debut in 1971, 'Jesus ChristSuperstar' will make its Santa Clarita Valley debut on the stage at The Repertory East Playhouse tonight, July 10.

McLean Community Players Stage JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR, Now thru 7/26
by BWW News Desk - Jul 10, 2015


The McLean Community Players' production of Jesus Christ Superstar opens tonight, July 10 at the Alden Theatre in the McLean Community Center.

Long Beach Playhouse to Close 86th Mainstage Season Closes with JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 24, 2015


Following a five year tradition of closing the Mainstage season with a musical, Jesus Christ Superstar will open at the Playhouse on July 11.  

WBT to Present Stephen Schwartz's GODSPELL
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 23, 2015


This immensely successful rock opera was the first major musical theatre offering from 3-time Grammy and Academy Award winner Stephen Schwartz (Wicked, Pippin, Children of Eden).

REP to Present Rock Opera JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR, 7/10-8/15
by BWW News Desk - Jun 16, 2015


Considered one of the greatest rock operas in history since its Broadway debut in 1971, 'Jesus ChristSuperstar' will make its Santa Clarita Valley debut on the stage at The Repertory East Playhouse on July 10.

McLean Community Players to Stage JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR, 7/10-26
by BWW News Desk - Jun 2, 2015


The McLean Community Players' production of Jesus Christ Superstar opens July 10 at the Alden Theatre in the McLean Community Center.

JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR Coming to King's Theatre Glasgow
by Tyler Peterson - May 29, 2015


The explosive new production of JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR, Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber's ground-breaking rock opera, is set to continue its major UK tour into the autumn, coming to the King's Theatre Glasgow from Monday 5 to Saturday 10 October 2015.

BWW Reviews: JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR at Bayou City Theatrics Super Let Down
by Bryan-Keyth Wilson - Apr 22, 2015


It was the summer of 1988 when I first heard the melodious JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR score. After church, Mamma and Nanny T would make rounds to the local garage sales and the original cast album was one of their finds. I had a vintage stereo with a record player and this was my solace after church or rehearsal. When Bayou City Theatrics announced this show my excitement ranneth over and I was ready to head to the theatre to see what the creatives had for the American Stage.

STAGE TUBE: On This Day for 4/16/15- JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 16, 2015


Today in 2000, the second Broadway revival of Jesus Christ Superstar opened at the Ford Center for the Performing Arts (now the Foxwoods Theatre), where it ran for 161 performances. Jesus Christ Superstar is a rock opera by Andrew Lloyd Webber, with lyrics by Tim Rice. The musical started off as a rock opera concept recording before its first staging on Broadway in 1971. The musical is based very loosely on the Gospels' account of the last week of Jesus' life, beginning with the preparation for the arrival of Jesus and his disciples in Jerusalem, and ending with the crucifixion. The third Broadway revival is currently playing at the Neil Simon Theatre.

Jason Watkins and Monica Dolan Lead John Tiffany's THE TWITS, Starting Tonight at the Royal Court
by BWW News Desk - Apr 7, 2015


Roald Dahl's The Twits, directed by John Tiffany, is mischievously adapted from Roald Dahl's story. Enda Walsh turns The Twits upside down and brings this revolting revolution to the Royal Court's stage from tonight, April 7, through May 31, 2015.

Bayou City Theatrics to Present JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR, 4/17-5/3
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 19, 2015


The album of the epic rock opera Jesus Christ Superstar by Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber (composer) and Tim Rice (lyricist) was released in 1970 and topped the Billboard Pop Albums.

JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR Begins Tonight at Manatee Performing Arts Center
by BWW News Desk - Mar 19, 2015


The Manatee Players, Inc.'s production of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR opens in Stone Hall at the Manatee Performing Arts Center tonight, March 19 and plays through Sunday April 5, 2015.

JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR Begins 3/19 at Manatee Performing Arts Center
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 6, 2015


The Manatee Players, Inc.'s production of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR opens in Stone Hall at the Manatee Performing Arts Center on Thursday March 19 and plays through Sunday April 5, 2015.

BWW Review: JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR Buzzes the Omaha Community Playhouse
by Christine Swerczek - Mar 6, 2015


Omaha Community Playhouse resurrected the 1971 Andrew Lloyd Webber-Tim Rice rock opera 'Jesus Christ Superstar' last night. The musical, based on the last week in the life of Jesus, is told from the perspective of Judas Iscariot, the disciple who betrayed Jesus. The original Broadway production created a buzz with a nod to contemporary issues from the hippie subculture of the 60's and 70's.

Jason Watkins and Monica Dolan Set to Lead John Tiffany's THE TWITS
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 23, 2015


Mr and Mrs Twit are not very nice. In fact they're extremely nasty. They're nasty to each other, and they're VILE to everyone else. They hold a family of monkeys hostage in a cage and force them to stand on their heads. ALL THE TIME. We told you they weren't very nice. Can the monkeys find a way to show those vicious Twits what for?

DOMA Presents JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR, Now thru 3/22
by BWW News Desk - Feb 13, 2015


The musical that launched the careers of composer Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyricist Tim Rice and ushered in a new era in musical theater will open DOMA Theatre Company's 2015 season. Helmed by director Marco Gomez and musical director Chris Raymond, the duo behind DOMA productions of Dreamgirls (Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle and LA Weekly Awards, L.A. Times 'Critic's Choice') and Young Frankenstein (L.A. Times 'Critic's Choice,' BroadwayWorld 'Best of 2014'), Jesus Christ Superstar opens Feb. 13 for a 6-week run at the MET Theatre in Hollywood.

Photo Flash: First Look at DOMA Theatre Company's JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR
by Tyler Peterson - Feb 7, 2015


The musical that launched the careers of composer Andrew Lloyd Webberand lyricist Tim Rice and ushered in a new era in musical theater will open DOMA Theatre Company's 2015 season. Helmed by director Marco Gomez and musical director Chris Raymond, the duo behind DOMA productions of Dreamgirls(Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle and LA Weekly Awards, L.A. Times "Critic's Choice") and Young Frankenstein (L.A. Times "Critic's Choice," BroadwayWorld "Best of 2014"), Jesus Christ Superstar opens Feb. 13 for a 6-week run at the MET Theatre in Hollywood.

Broadway Manager, Producer and BC/EFA Activist Peter Neufeld Passes Away at 78
by BWW News Desk - Jan 27, 2015


A successful Broadway company manager, general manager and producer for more than 20 years, Peter Neufeld passed away peacefully after a long battle with Parkinson's disease this morning, January 27, 2015, at The Actors Fund's Lillian Booth Residence in Englewood, NJ, where he had been living since 2007. He was 78.

BWW Reviews: JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR Astounds at Le Petit Theatre Du Vieux Carre
by Tara Bennett - Jan 23, 2015


The sheer power of rock could be heard in the French Quarter last Friday evening as punchy drum beats, attacking guitars and warm piano notes became the backdrop of the greatest story ever told.

Poster Unveiled For New JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR UK Tour, Kicking Off Tonight
by Pat Cerasaro - Jan 21, 2015


JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR rises again in the UK tonight!

Sir Tim Rice Sends Good Wishes To New JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR UK Tour
by Pat Cerasaro - Jan 21, 2015


Sir Tim Rice cheers on his new cast!

DOMA to Present JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR, 2/13-3/22
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 6, 2015


The musical that launched the careers of composer Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyricist Tim Rice and ushered in a new era in musical theater will open DOMA Theatre Company's 2015 season. Helmed by director Marco Gomez and musical director Chris Raymond, the duo behind DOMA productions of Dreamgirls (Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle and LA Weekly Awards, L.A. Times 'Critic's Choice') and Young Frankenstein (L.A. Times 'Critic's Choice,' BroadwayWorld 'Best of 2014'), Jesus Christ Superstar opens Feb. 13 for a 6-week run at the MET Theatre in Hollywood.

Glenn Carter To Lead Cast in New UK Tour Of JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR!
by Carrie Dunn - Dec 22, 2014


JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR, Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber's ground-breaking rock opera, returns to the stage in 2015 in an explosive new production which opens at the Churchill Theatre, Bromley on Thursday 21 January ahead of a major UK tour.

Other Productions of Jesus Christ Superstar

1971   Broadway Original Broadway Production
Broadway
1972   West End London Production
West End
1977   US Tour Touring Revival
US Tour
1977   Milburn, NJ (Regional) Paper Mill Production
Milburn, NJ (Regional)
1977   Broadway Broadway Revival
Broadway
1995   Off-Broadway Off-Broadway Revival
Off-Broadway
1996   West End London Revival
West End
2000   Broadway Broadway Revival
Broadway
2002   US Tour First Class National Tour
US Tour
2006   Beverly, MA (Regional) North Shore Music Theatre Production
Beverly, MA (Regional)
2012   Broadway Broadway Revival
Broadway
2017   Off-Broadway All-Female Concert Production
Off-Broadway
2017   St. Louis, MO (Regional) The Muny's Revival Adaptation
St. Louis, MO (Regional)
2017   West End Regents Open Air Theatre Revival
West End
2018   Motion Picture NBC Live Televised Production
Motion Picture
2019   West End London Return Engagement at the Barbican
West End
2019   US Tour 2019 North American Tour
US Tour
2023   US Tour US Tour
US Tour

Jesus Christ Superstar - 1971 Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
1972 Theatre World Awards Performance Ben Vereen
1972 Tony Awards Best Costume Design Randy Barcelo
1972 Tony Awards Best Lighting Design Jules Fisher
1972 Tony Awards Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre Andrew Lloyd Webber
1972 Tony Awards Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre Tim Rice
1972 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical Ben Vereen
1972 Tony Awards Best Scenic Design Robin Wagner

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