BWW Review: High-Decibel JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR Tour Rocks Out at OC's Segerstrom Center
by Michael Quintos - Nov 12, 2021
Far more concerned with style over (narrative) substance, this brand new '50th Anniversary' re-staging of the 1971 musical that recounts the final days leading up to the crucifixion and death of Jesus Christ is undeniably entertaining. The palpable, intentional vibe of this new US National Tour---directly imported from the well-received 2016 Regent's Park Theatre London production helmed by director Timothy Sheader that won the Olivier Award for Best Musical Revival---is to emphasize the show as a series of high-decibel, highly-stylized Big Musical Production Numbers where the 'story' acts as merely a way to organize the songs in a linear order. Overall, it's a fascinating hybrid of a rock opera arena concert, a Sunday morning modern-hipster MegaChurch service, and some, I suppose, after-thought musical theater-izing that mesmerizes the audience not with its central story but with high-budget music video production values, beautiful modern choreography, and bombastic vocal stylings from an extremely talented cast.
Review Roundup: National Tour of JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR Resumes; What Are the Critics Saying?
by Stephi Wild - Nov 10, 2021
Read reviews for the new 2022 tour of JESUS CHRIS SUPERSTAR and see what critics thought as Aaron LaVigne returns to his role as Jesus, joined by the return of James T. Justis as Judas and Jenna Rubaii as Mary. The tour also welcomes back Alvin Crawford as Caiphas, Tommy Sherlock as Pilate, and Tyce Green as Annas. Christian A. Guerrero joins the cast as standby for Jesus and Judas.
BWW Review: JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR at Golden Gate Theatre
by Steve Murray - Oct 15, 2021
Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber's iconic rock opera celebrates its 50th Anniversary with a spectacular re-staging of the 2017 Olivier Award-winning Best Musical Revival production of Jesus Christ Superstar. Re-imagined through the eyes of director Timothy Sheader (Crazy for You, Into the Woods) and choreographer Drew McOnie (King Kong, Strictly Ballroom) this JCS dazzled with religiously frenetic choreography and wonderful supporting performances.
BWW Review: JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR at Paramount Theater
by Kelly Rogers Flynt - Oct 6, 2021
After nineteen long months, The Paramount Theater welcomed the cast and crew of JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR to its stage, and the Seattle audience welcomed them into their hearts. The mood was heightened and the air electric as patrons entered the theater after showing their vaccination documentation. Although masked, the smiles sparkled in the eyes as the crowd gathered in anticipation of sharing a journey of storytelling and music. From the first note to the last, the audience was held in rapt attention as we all remembered the unmatched joy of watching live theater.
Porchlight Music Theatre Announces 2021 - 22 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 9, 2021
Porchlight Music Theatre has announced its return to live performance with its 27th season that includes the 2021 – 2022 Mainstage, Porchlight Revisits and New Faces Sing Broadway seasons.
THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA Sets Pre-Broadway Run in Chicago
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 29, 2021
Broadway In Chicago has announced the reopening of its theatres on October 5, 2021, including two pre-Broadways, PARADISE SQUARE and THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA, four direct-from-Broadway productions Disney’s FROZEN, WHAT THE CONSTITUTION MEANS TO ME, COME FROM AWAY, MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL and more.
JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR Premieres at Theater St.Gallen This Month
by Stephi Wild - May 7, 2021
Mit Jesus Christ Superstar gelang Andrew Lloyd Webber und Tim Rice 1970/1971 ein Meisterstück: Sie übersetzten die letzten Tage Jesu von Nazareth in eine zeitgenössische Rockoper, in der sich Hippietum, Glaubenszweifel, Starkult und Spiritualität auf faszinierende Weise ergänzen.
The Rock Project Presents 50th Anniversary Celebration of WHO'S NEXT
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 31, 2021
Bay Street Theater & Sag Harbor Center for the Arts has announced the partnership with The Rock Project to honor the 50th anniversary of The Who's legendary album Who's Next, along with other greatest hits, in a live-stream performance from the Tilles Center for the Performing Arts.
The Rock Project Presents REFLECTIONS OF WHO'S NEXT
by Stephi Wild - Feb 22, 2021
The Rock Project honors the 50th anniversary of The Who's legendary album WHO'S NEXT along with other greatest hits in a streamed performance shot live from the Tilles Center for the Performing Arts, Long Island's premier concert hall.
Theater St.Gallen Presents JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR
by Stephi Wild - Feb 19, 2021
Mit Jesus Christ Superstar gelang Andrew Lloyd Webber und Tim Rice 1970/1971 ein Meisterstück: Sie übersetzten die letzten Tage Jesu von Nazareth in eine zeitgenössische Rockoper, in der sich Hippietum, Glaubenszweifel, Starkult und Spiritualität auf faszinierende Weise ergänzen.