Jesus Christ Superstar 1971 - Articles Page 2

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Opened: October 12, 1971
Closing: June 30, 1973

Jesus Christ Superstar - 1971 - Broadway History , Info & More

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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.

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Jesus Christ Superstar FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of Jesus Christ Superstar have there been?
Jesus Christ Superstar has had 22 productions including Broadway which opened in 1971, Broadway which opened in 1971, West End which opened in 1972, US Tour which opened in 1977, Milburn, NJ (Regional) which opened in 1977, Broadway which opened in 1977, Broadway which opened in 1977, Off-Broadway which opened in 1995, West End which opened in 1996, Broadway which opened in 2000, Broadway which opened in 2000, US Tour which opened in 2002, Beverly, MA (Regional) which opened in 2006, Broadway which opened in 2012, US Tour which opened in 2014, Off-Broadway which opened in 2017, St. Louis, MO (Regional) which opened in 2017, West End which opened in 2017, Motion Picture which opened in 2018, West End which opened in 2019, US Tour which opened in 2019 and US Tour which opened in 2023.
What Tony Awards has Jesus Christ Superstar been nominated for?
Jesus Christ Superstar has been nominated for several Tony Awards. It was nominated for Best Costume Design for Randy Barcelo, Best Lighting Design for Jules Fisher, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre for Andrew Lloyd Webber, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre for Tim Rice, and Best Scenic Design for Robin Wagner.
What Tony Awards has Jesus Christ Superstar won?
Best Costume Design for Randy Barcelo , Best Lighting Design for Jules Fisher, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre for Andrew Lloyd Webber, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre for Tim Rice, Best Scenic Design for Robin Wagner, .
What awards has Jesus Christ Superstar been nominated for?
Jesus Christ Superstar has been nominated for several awards. One notable nomination is for Performance (Theatre World Awards) for Ben Vereen.
What awards has Jesus Christ Superstar won?
Jesus Christ Superstar has won several awards throughout its history. One notable award is the Theatre World Award for Performance, which was given to Ben Vereen for his role in the production. This award recognizes outstanding debut performances in Broadway or Off-Broadway shows. In addition to this award, Jesus Christ Superstar has received numerous other accolades and nominations for its performances, music, and overall production.

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