Chris Moyles News

Last night, 21 September, 2012, at the O2 Arena in London was the first show of the new arena tour of Jesus Christ Superstar, starring Melanie C as Mary Magdalene, Tim Minchin as Judas Iscariot, Chris Moyles as King Herod and 'Superstar' winner Ben Forster as Jesus. Let's see what the critics had to say...

Last night was the first show of the new arena tour of Jesus Christ Superstar, starring Melanie C, Tim Minchin, Chris Moyles and 'Superstar' winner Ben Forster.

Tim Minchin is the star of the show but this new production prioritises concept over content

In an interview on The Jonathan Ross Show, Andrew Lloyd Webber revealed he is planning to take his arena production of Jesus Christ Superstar to the US and Australia following its UK tour. Watch his appearance on the show below!

Tomorrow night, Saturday 8th September, Andrew Lloyd Webber will sit down for a very candid chat with Jonathan Ross on Jonathan's ITV1 show. In addition, Tim Minchin, Melanie C and Ben Forster give the PREMIERE performance from the new arena production of JCS. The trio, along with backing singing from the show's Soul Girls, perform an edited version of Everything's Alright. The show will air on ITV1 from 9.55pm

According to The Press Association, Andrew Lloyd Webber has revealed that he has not yet sealed a deal to do another reality series for ITV. Said Webber, 'That could be two years off, but what I can say is I'm in discussions to do a special with ITV after Superstar.'

West End and Broadway leading man Alex Hanson takes on the role of 'Pilate', joining Tim Minchin, Melanie C, Chris Moyles and ITV Superstar winner Ben Forster in the cutting-edge rock musical which opens on 21st September at London's The O2 arena before embarking on a 21 date arena tour across the UK and Ireland.

BroadwayWorld brings you a video interview with Forster on the first day of rehearsals for the arena tour. Click below to see what he had to say!

Celebrating 40 years since it first opened in London's West End, the Jesus Christ Superstar arena tour, which kicks off in London on 21 September before visiting Glasgow, Newcastle, Manchester, Cardiff, Birmingham, Belfast, Dublin, Liverpool, Nottingham, and Sheffield, added another date due to popular ticket demand.

According to ITV News, Ben Forster will play Jesus in the UK arena tour of Andrew Lloyd Webber's Jesus Christ Superstar after winning ITV's reality competition show 'Superstar' tonight, July 25, 2012. Forster received the most public votes during the live finale. Competitor Rory Taylor came in second, with Roger Wright falling into third. BroadwayWorld brings you highlights of Forster on the show below!

According to ITV News, Ben Forster will play Jesus in the UK arena tour of Andrew Lloyd Webber's Jesus Christ Superstar after winning ITV's reality competition show 'Superstar' tonight, July 25, 2012. Forster received the most public votes during the live finale.

The Really Useful Group and AEG Live today announced that the first ever UK arena tour of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber's legendary rock classic Jesus Christ Superstar has added an extra performance due to popular demand. The show will now play an additional matinee at London's O2 Arena on September 22.

Designed to enhance the entertainment experience through the second screen of an iPhone or iPad, the app is a convenient, one-stop, mobile companion for the exciting series of events coming up for the UK revival of the legendary rock classic 'Jesus Christ Superstar'.

Andrew Lloyd Webber's Really Useful Group today launched the official Jesus Christ Superstar app.

The Really Useful Group and AEG Live today announced the first ever UK arena tour of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber's legendary rock classic Jesus Christ Superstar. Award-winning musical comedian Tim Minchin - also the co-writer of West End smash musical Matilda - is confirmed for the role of 'Judas Iscariot'. Three million album selling pop icon and former Spice Girl Melanie C will take the only female lead as 'Mary Magdalene', and BBC Radio 1's Breakfast Show host Chris Moyles will make his major stage debut as 'King Herod', in what is set to be one of the biggest and most impressive arena tours to hit the UK.

According to a report by The Independent, Andrew Lloyd Webber has just cast Radio 1 breakfast personality Chris Moyles as King Herod in his revival of Jesus Christ Superstar.

Gary Barlow and Robbie Williams pose before being interviewed by Chris Moyles on Radio 1 held at The Radio 1 Building on August 26, 2010 in London, England. (Photo by Dave Hogan/Getty Images)