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.
| 1971 | Broadway |
Original Broadway Production Broadway |
| 1972 | West End |
London Production West End |
| 1977 | US Tour |
Touring Revival US Tour |
| 1977 | Milburn, NJ (Regional) |
Paper Mill Production Milburn, NJ (Regional) |
| 1977 | Broadway |
Broadway Revival Broadway |
| 1995 | Off-Broadway |
Off-Broadway Revival Off-Broadway |
| 1996 | West End |
London Revival West End |
| 2000 | Broadway |
Broadway Revival Broadway |
| 2002 | US Tour |
First Class National Tour US Tour |
| 2006 | Beverly, MA (Regional) |
North Shore Music Theatre Production Beverly, MA (Regional) |
| 2012 | Broadway |
Broadway Revival Broadway |
| 2017 | Off-Broadway |
All-Female Concert Production Off-Broadway |
| 2017 | St. Louis, MO (Regional) |
The Muny's Revival Adaptation St. Louis, MO (Regional) |
| 2017 | West End |
Regents Open Air Theatre Revival West End |
| 2018 | Motion Picture |
NBC Live Televised Production Motion Picture |
| 2019 | West End |
London Return Engagement at the Barbican West End |
| 2019 | US Tour |
2019 North American Tour US Tour |
| 2023 | US Tour |
US Tour US Tour |
| Year | Ceremony | Category | Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Theatre World Awards | Performance | Ben Vereen |
| 1972 | Tony Awards | Best Costume Design | Randy Barcelo |
| 1972 | Tony Awards | Best Lighting Design | Jules Fisher |
| 1972 | Tony Awards | Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre | Andrew Lloyd Webber |
| 1972 | Tony Awards | Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre | Tim Rice |
| 1972 | Tony Awards | Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical | Ben Vereen |
| 1972 | Tony Awards | Best Scenic Design | Robin Wagner |
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