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Who Played Jesus in Jesus Christ Superstar

Jesus is a role in Jesus Christ Superstar, a musical that opened West End in 1972.

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.

11 actors have played Jesus in Jesus Christ Superstar.

View full cast of Jesus Christ Superstar

Performer Production Opened
Paul Nicholas West End Jesus Christ Superstar 1972
Nicholas Rodriguez Beverly, MA (Regional) Jesus Christ Superstar 2006
Declan Bennett West End Jesus Christ Superstar 2017
Morgan James Off-Broadway Jesus Christ Superstar 2017
John Legend Jesus Christ Superstar: Live in Concert 2018
Aaron LaVigne US Tour Jesus Christ Superstar 2019
Garfield Hammonds US Tour Jesus Christ Superstar 2019
Pepe Nufrio US Tour Jesus Christ Superstar 2019
Robert Tripolino West End Jesus Christ Superstar 2019
Jack Hopewell US Tour Jesus Christ Superstar (Non-Equity) 2023
Sam Ryder West End Jesus Christ Superstar 2026

Other Roles in Jesus Christ Superstar

Role Production Opened
Annas West End Jesus Christ Superstar 1972
Caiaphas West End Jesus Christ Superstar 1972
Company West End Jesus Christ Superstar 1972
Jesus West End Jesus Christ Superstar 1972
Judas West End Jesus Christ Superstar 1972
King Herod West End Jesus Christ Superstar 1972
Mary West End Jesus Christ Superstar 1972
Peter West End Jesus Christ Superstar 1972
Pontius Pilate West End Jesus Christ Superstar 1972
Priest 1 West End Jesus Christ Superstar 1972
Priest 2 West End Jesus Christ Superstar 1972
Priest 3 West End Jesus Christ Superstar 1972
Simon Zealotes West End Jesus Christ Superstar 1972

“Jesus” Also Appears In

Production Type Year
Godspell Off-Broadway 1971

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