Review: Breathtaking 50th Anniversary Tour of JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR at Straz Center
by Drew Eberhard - Mar 7, 2024
An explosive 90-minute sung-through Rock Opera written by Andrew Lloyd Webber, with lyrics by Tim Rice, took the Carol Morsani Hall by storm Tuesday evening. This reimagined 50th Anniversary Tour, is the story loosely based on the Gospels’ accounts of the Passion. It works to interpret the psychology of Jesus, while much of the story’s plot centers on Judas’ disdain for how Jesus is leading his disciples.
The rock opera was initially unable to attain funding, so Webber and composers released the idea as a concept album. Garnering much success, which led to the eventual Broadway stage debut in 1971. Some nine years later the musical had grossed more than $237 million worldwide. It soon became the longest-running West End musical in London, running for 8 years between 1972-1980, and was soon bested by Cats in 1989.
Gretna Theatre Reveals Summer 2024 Season
by Blair Ingenthron - Mar 2, 2024
Single tickets and subscriptions are on sale now for Gretna Theatre's 97th season, including five mainstage productions and four Family Series presentations, most of which will take place this summer at the historic Mt. Gretna Playhouse.
BrightSide Theatre Presents CHESS In Concert
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 19, 2023
BrightSide Theatre Presents CHESS In Concert, a professional theatre performance in Naperville's Historic Downtown District. Don't miss this captivating production of Chess in Concert.
Alice Cooper Shares New Single 'White Frankenstein' & Announces New Tour Dates
by Michael Major - Jul 19, 2023
Alice Cooper releases his new single “White Line Frankenstein” from his upcoming album Road on earMUSIC. Produced by Bob Ezrin, the album hit worldwide top positions on Amazon within 24 hours of the announcement. “White Line Frankenstein” is built on a rocking riff as it goes into a memorable chorus. Check out tour dtaes!
Review: JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT at White Theatre
by Alan Portner - Jul 5, 2023
The White Theatre at the Jewish Community Center closes out its eighteenth season with an excellent production of a story ripped from the scrolls of Genesis, chapters 37-50. It is an early sung-through musical collaboration by Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber, JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT.
Feature: Sterrencast JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR Uitgebreid Met Alex Klaasen en Edwin Jonker!
by Chantal Kunst - Mar 22, 2023
Albert Verlinde heeft vandaag, op de 75ste verjaardag van componist Andrew Lloyd Webber, bekendgemaakt dat Edwin Jonker en Alex Klaasen als Pilatus en Herodes in de iconische musical Jesus Christ Superstar te zien zullen zijn. Nadat eerder al bekend is geworden dat er hoofdrollen zijn voor Jeangu Macrooy (Jezus), Freek Bartels (Judas) en Magtel de Laat (Maria) is de theaterproducent trots op zijn sterrencast. De kaartverkoop voor Jesus Christ Superstar is vanaf vandaag geopend.
Feature: Freek Bartels en Magtel De Laat Naast Jeangu Macrooy In JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR!
by Chantal Kunst - Feb 14, 2023
De iconische musical Jesus Christ Superstar krijgt een sterrencast. Gisteren werd al bekendgemaakt dat Jeangu Macrooy de rol van Jezus gaat spelen. De rollen van Judas en Maria worden gespeeld door niemand minder dan Freek Bartels en de talentvolle Magtel de Laat. Jesus Christ Superstar is vanaf januari 2024 in de Nederlandse theaters te zien.
BEST EXOTIC MARIGOLD HOTEL Comes to Milton Keynes Theatre in January
by Stephi Wild - Dec 23, 2022
Milton Keynes Theatre welcomes brand-new stage adaptation of The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel to the city 24 - 28 Jan 2023. Hayley Mills (Pollyanna, The Parent Trap, Whistle Down the Wind) Paul Nicholas (Jesus Christ Superstar, BBC 1's Just Good Friends, Eastenders and Rula Lenska, (ITV's Rock Follies, Coronation Street, Channel 4's Celebrity Big Brother will star in this feel-good tale of love, adventure, and starting-over.
Alpha Omega Celebrates 50th Anniversary Season with ONCE UPON EL BARRIO
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 23, 2022
Alpha Omega Theatrical Dance Company, founded in 1972, celebrates its 50th Anniversary with the premiere of Once Upon El Barrio, conceived and choreographed by Enrique Cruz DeJesus, Artistic Director since 1998. Inspiration for his new work has come from the writings of Piri Thomas, poet and author of Seven Long Times, and Savior, Savior, Hold My Hand, and the best-selling autobiography Down These Mean Streets.
Feature: IVO VAN HOVE REGISSEERT JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR at DeLaMar Theater & tour!
by Chantal Kunst - Sep 27, 2022
Albert Verlinde Theater presenteert in samenwerking met Senf Theaterpartners en Jaco Kaasschieter in 2024 een nieuwe versie van de iconische rockopera Jesus Christ Superstar van Tim Rice en Andrew Lloyd Webber. De regie is in handen van de internationaal prijswinnende Ivo van Hove. Het is na het overweldigende succes van LAZARUS de tweede keer dat Albert Verlinde en Ivo van Hove
Review: GODSPELL at Porthouse (Kent State University)
by Roy Berko - Jul 18, 2022
What did our critic think of GODSPELL at Porthouse (Kent State University)? GODSPELL, which is now on stage at Porthouse Theatre, is based on 'The Gospel According to St. Matthew.' The musical tells the story of the last seven days of Christ's life. The parables have been contemporized, and Christ's followers are free spirits who sing the likes of 'Day by Day', 'All Good Gifts', and 'Turn Back, O Man.'