Flashback: Farewell JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR; Takes Final Broadway Bow July 1
by BWW Special Coverage - July 1, 2012
Following celebrated runs at the Toronto Stratford Shakespeare Festival, the La Jolla Playhouse in San Diego, and on Broadway at the Neil Simon Theatre, JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR takes its final Broadway bow tonight, July 1. Upon closing, the show will have played 116 regular performances and 24 preview performances. One of Andrew Lloyd Webber's most famous shows, the Stratford production undeniably had a great run and introduced some exciting new stars to the Great White Way, including Tony nominee Josh Young, Jesus himself Paul Nolan, and Chilina Kennedy. Below, BroadwayWorld revisits the journey of SUPERSTAR!
JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR's Josh Young Releases Solo Album
by Kelsey Denette - June 27, 2012
Josh Young, the Tony Award nominated actor who made his Broadway debut as 'Judas' in 2012 revival of Jesus Christ Superstar, has announced the release of his new CD, Still Dreaming Of Paradise.
JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR Officially Set to Close 7/1
by Nicole Rosky - June 26, 2012
As BroadwayWorld reported last week the Broadway production of JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR announced that unless business improves, the musical will close at the Neil Simon Theatre on Sunday, July 1. Now according to the show's official website, the production will indeed take its final bow on July 1. As of that date, the show will have played 116 regular performances and 24 previews.
STAGE TUBE: JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR's Spotlight on the Superstars, Episode 4 - 'The Brown Album'
by Stage Tube - June 25, 2012
Watch the fourth episode in the Tony nominated JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR's behind-the-scenes video series, Spotlight on the Superstars, 'The Brown Album', featuring interviews with Paul Nolan, Lee Siegel, Rick Fox, Josh Young, Chilina Kennedy, Sandy Winsby and more!
JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR's 'Marcus Nance and Friends' to Play Metropolitan Room, 7/9
by BWW News Desk - June 24, 2012
"Marcus Nance and Friends" is an elegant evening of jazz, cabaret, theatre and opera of the finest kind. As a fan of both the classy era of Johnny Hartman and Sarah Vaughan and the impressive showmanship of the opera and theatre worlds, Marcus Nance celebrates these traditions together in this regular series of cabarets featuring New York's finest singers and musicians.
JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR's Bruce Dow Set for Radio Appearance, 5/31
by BWW News Desk - May 30, 2012
Tune in to hear Bruce Dow, who stars as King Herod in the Tony nominated JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR, on WAMC Radio's "The Roundtable" on Thursday, May 31 at 10:15 am. Bruce sits down with host Sarah LaDuke to talk about his role and the joy of bringing the hit musical to Broadway.
Fans Launch JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR Cast Recording Petition
by Kelsey Denette - May 29, 2012
Fans have rallied in an effort to show their support for a JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR cast recording. An online petition was launched earlier this week with the tagline 'We want a JCS 2012 Broadway Cast Recording!'
JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR to Perform on THE VIEW, 5/24
by Nicole Rosky - May 22, 2012
Tune in to see the cast of the Tony nominated JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR perform on ABC-TV's "The View" this Thursday, May 24. In the New York Area, "The View" airs from 11:00AM to 12:00PM. Check local listings for times outside the NY area. JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR just received Tony, Drama Desk and Drama League Award nominations for Best Musical Revival. Josh Young, who plays Judas Iscariot and will be performing on "The View," also received a Tony Award nomination for Best Featured Actor in a Musical and won a Theatre World Award. JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR is now playing at the Neil Simon Theatre, 250 West 52nd Street.