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Review: JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR at Ordway Center For The Performing Arts
by Jared Fessler - Dec 11, 2025

What did our critic think of JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR at Ordway Center For The Performing Arts?

JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR To Play The Ordway Center In December
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 14, 2025

The Ordway Center for the Performing Arts in St. Paul will present Jesus Christ Superstar from December 9–28, 2025. Tickets are available now at Ordway.org.

Review: The Muny's Emotionally Charged DEAR EVAN HANSEN Packs an Emotional Wallop
by James Lindhorst - Jul 30, 2025

The Muny production of Dear Evan Hansen is a departure from the huge overblown musical extravaganzas that normally populate The Muny stage. It's a much smaller show but it is profoundly emotional. It creates intimacy that was once thought impossible in this large venue and opens other opportunities for the stories that the Muny can tell.  Like his emotionally charged direction of Fiddler on the Roof last season, Rob Ruggerio’s Muny version of Dear Evan Hansen packs an emotional wallop. Michael Fabisch, Jackie Burns, Maggie Lakis, Rob McClure, Afra Sophia Tully, and the rest of this cast grabs the audience, holds them close, and leaves them with a deeply touching and poignantly warm theatrical experience. 

Photos: JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR At The REV Theatre Company
by A.A. Cristi - May 29, 2025

Tonight, The REV Theatre Company raises the curtain on its 2025 season with the opening of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s “Jesus Christ Superstar,” directed by Rice’s son Donald Rice. Check out photos from the show. 

Donald Rice to Direct JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR at The REV
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 6, 2025

The REV Theatre Company has revealed the company for the opening production of its 2025 season, “Jesus Christ Superstar.” Learn ore and see how to purchase tickets!

Cast Set For JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR at The REV
by Stephi Wild - May 6, 2025

The REV Theatre Company announced the company for the opening production of its 2025 season, 'Jesus Christ Superstar.' Learn more about the upcoming production here!

Review: JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR Rocks Portland's Merrill Auditorium
by Carla Maria Verdino-Süllwold - Apr 13, 2024

What did our critic think of JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR at Merrill Auditorium?

JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR Comes to Proctors Next Week
by Stephi Wild - Mar 28, 2024

Following sold-out engagements in the UK, the reimagined 50th Anniversary tour of JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR will come to Schenectady from April 5 to April 7.

JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR Comes to Washington Pavilion This Month
by Stephi Wild - Mar 8, 2024

Following critically acclaimed, sold-out engagements in the UK, the reimagined 50th anniversary tour of JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR will arrive at the Washington Pavilion with three performances March 29–30, 2024! 

JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR is Coming to Washington Pavilion This Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 7, 2024

The reimagined 50th anniversary tour of JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR will arrive at the Washington Pavilion with three performances. Learn how to purchase tickets.

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.

JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR 50th Anniversary Tour is Coming to the Benedum Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 1, 2024

The reimagined 50th Anniversary tour of JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR will come to Pittsburgh's Benedum Center for two performances only. See performance dates and learn how to purchase tickets.

Jesus Christ Superstar is Coming to CAA Ed Mirvish Theatre in May
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 7, 2024

The reimagined 50th Anniversary tour of JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR will come to Toronto from May 3 – 12, 2024 at the CAA Ed Mirvish Theatre.