Jesus Christ Superstar 1971 - Articles Page 4

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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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Porchlight Music Theatre Presents The Cast of NEW FACES SING BROADWAY
by Grace Cutler - Jul 23, 2022


Porchlight Music Theatre is proud to announce the cast of New Faces for the  final performances of the sixth season of the popular New Faces Sing Broadway series and the conclusion of its 27th season with New Faces Sing Broadway 1971.

Single-Performance Tickets for Broadway at the Tennessee Theatre 2022-23 Season Will be Available in August
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 21, 2022


The 2022-23 season of Broadway at the Tennessee Theatre features a full lineup with six titles and 56 performances. While season subscription tickets have been available for purchase, the Theatre will begin selling single-performance tickets next month.

Review: GODSPELL at Porthouse (Kent State University)
by Roy Berko - Jul 18, 2022


What did our critic think of GODSPELL at Porthouse (Kent State University)? GODSPELL, which is now on stage at Porthouse Theatre, is based on 'The Gospel According to St. Matthew.' The musical tells the story of the last seven days of Christ's life. The parables have been contemporized, and Christ's followers are free spirits who sing the likes of 'Day by Day', 'All Good Gifts', and 'Turn Back, O Man.'

Porchlight Music Theatre Announces The Final Performance in Its 27th Season - New Faces Sing Broadway 1971.
by Grace Cutler - Jul 9, 2022


Porchlight Music Theatre is proud to announce the final performances of the sixth season of the popular New Faces Sing Broadway series and the conclusion of its 27th season with New Faces Sing Broadway 1971.

Review: MASS DI LEONARD BERNSTEIN alle TERME DI CARACALLA
by Ettore Farrattini - Jul 7, 2022


Misticismo, celebrazione, dubbio, unione, abbattimento delle diversità e dei muri che stanno dividendo il mondo e i suoi abitanti. Questo e molto altro è trapelato nell'allestimento del Teatro dell'Opera di Roma di Mass, l'opera commissionata da Jaqueline Beaumont Kennedy per l'inaugurazione del Kennedy Center di Washington DC nel 1971.

Review: JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR at The Orpheum Theatre Memphis
by AniKatrina Fageol - Jun 30, 2022


What did our critic think of JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR at The Orpheum Theatre Memphis? Andrew Lloyd-Webber fans can certainly appreciate the 2021-2022 Orpheum season! Not long after Cats comes Jesus Christ Superstar, a powerful rock musical that centers around the last days of Jesus Christ. The show is actually celebrating its 50th anniversary and brings a completetly different dynamic to the Orpheum stage.

World Premiere of A TRANSPARENT MUSICAL, 1776 National Tour & More Announced for Center Theatre Group 2022-2023 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 23, 2022


Programming has been announced for the 2022/2023 season at the Ahmanson Theatre and Mark Taper Forum. Find out all of the shows in the season, how to get tickets & more. 

Shubert Theatre New Haven Announces 2022-2023 Broadway Series Featuring MY FAIR LADY, A SOLDIER'S PLAY & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 20, 2022


The Shubert Theatre has announced the lineup of the 2022-2023 Broadway Series shows for the theatre’s 108th Anniversary Season.

BWW Review: Even Refreshed for its 50th Anniversary, JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR Remains Dated & Divisive �" Dr. Phillips Center
by Aaron Wallace - Jun 9, 2022


What did our critic think of JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR at Dr. Phillips Center? The show remains fundamentally a relic of the precise moment in time that Short summed up so well, when the convergence of counterculture and rock & roll meant that an irreverent but ultimately thin concept like this one — “the Bible but make it a concert” — seemed utterly avant-garde...

Rula Lenska Joins Hayley Mills & Paul Nicholas Led THE BEST EXOTIC MARIGOLD HOTEL UK Tour
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 27, 2022


Another of the UK’s best-loved actors, Rula Lenska, (ITV’s Rock Follies, Coronation Street, Channel 4’s Celebrity Big Brother) is the latest cast member to be confirmed for the upcoming tour of The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel.

RAGTIME, HEAD OVER HEELS, JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR & More Lead Florida's June Theater Top 10
by BWW Staff - Jun 1, 2022


Florida is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month.

JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR, TOOTSIE & More Announced for Playhouse Square 2022-2023 Broadway in Akron Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 6, 2022


Playhouse Square is bringing two beloved classics, a brand-new musical and one of the most iconic and colorful shows to E.J. Thomas Hall at the University of Akron for the 2022-2023 Broadway in Akron season.

Tickets on Sale Now for THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL, JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR & More at The Dr. Phillips Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 22, 2022


The Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts is on sale now with a diverse array of performances including Broadway, ballet, magic, comedy, opera and more. 

MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL, HADESTOWN & More Announced for Broadway in Cincinnati 2022/23 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 20, 2022


Fifth Third Bank Broadway in Cincinnati presented by TriHealth has announced a highly-anticipated season lineup of shows including previously announced HADESTOWN along with new musicals TINA: THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL, TOOTSIE, and the Tony Award Winning Best Musical MOULIN ROUGE.

MOULIN ROUGE!, SIX, and More Set For Hobby Center 2022-23 Season
by Stephi Wild - Apr 18, 2022


Broadway at the Hobby Center has announced its 2022-23 season lineup, which will kick off in November 2022. The shows in the season include Six, Pretty Woman, Jesus Christ Superstar, Moulin Rouge!, To Kill a Mockingbird, Wicked, and Ain't Too Proud.

THE LION KING, DEAR EVAN HANSEN & More Announced for 2022-2023 Broadway in Toledo Series
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 14, 2022


The American Theatre Guild has unveiled its 2022–2023 Season for the Stranahan Theater. The BROADWAY IN TOLEDO SERIES will include the following touring productions: JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR, TOOTSIE, 9 TO 5: THE MUSICAL, DISNEY’S THE LION KING, and DEAR EVAN HANSEN.

BEETLEJUICE, SIX, FROZEN, and More Set For ASU Gammage 2022-23 Season
by Stephi Wild - Apr 12, 2022


ASU Gammage is gearing up for a new Broadway lineup as it announces the 2022–2023 Desert Financial Broadway Across America-Arizona season. Season ticket holders can now renew their subscriptions for an extraordinary list of shows. It’s a season filled with hot, fresh from Broadway shows, powerful plays and some all-time Tony Award®-winning favorites.

HADESTOWN, MEAN GIRLS, and More Announced for Hanover Theatre 2022-2023 Broadway Season
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 5, 2022


The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts has announced its highly anticipated 2022-2023 Broadway Series. Come get lost in the magic of adventure, award-winning hits and toe-tapping fun, and see why these shows have amassed over 60 awards!

BWW Review: JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR at ACT Of Connecticut
by Sean Fallon - Apr 2, 2022


On Friday, April 1, I had the pleasure of seeing the ACT of CT’s unique adaptation of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR.  This 1971 musical that is primarily told through music with lyrics by Tim Rice has been redesigned and reinterpreted by the director, Daniel C. Levine who has incorporated elements of The Handmaid’s Tale into this adaptation. 

The Fabulous Fox Theatre Announces 2022-2023 U.S. Bank Broadway Series
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 24, 2022


The Fabulous Fox Theatre is celebrating its 40th Anniversary with an incredible lineup in the 2022-2023 Broadway Series! Get the full schedule for the season, information on tickets and more.

VIDEO: Remembering Stephen Sondheim and Celebrating Andrew Lloyd Webber on Their Shared Birthday
by Stephi Wild - Mar 22, 2022


Today, BroadwayWorld is remembering Stephen Sondheim, and celebrating Andrew Lloyd Webber, both of whom share March 22nd as their birthday!

2022-23 Broadway Series Announced for The Kimmel Cultural Campus
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 21, 2022


The Kimmel Cultural Campus and The Shubert Organization have announced the 2022-23 Broadway series with a full lineup of dazzling productions, including Broadway’s newest blockbusters and returning fan favorites, with a combined 56 Tony Awards and 46 Drama Desk Awards. Find out the full schedule and how to get tickets.

The Best of Broadway 2022-2023 Season Announced at North Charleston Performing Arts Center Including HAMILTON
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 7, 2022


Find out the full season of shows and how to get tickets to the 2022-2023 Best of Broadway season at the North Charleston Performing Arts Center.

9 Must-See Productions Coming to Atlanta Stages This Spring
by Caroline Powell - Mar 2, 2022


In the spring, theatres return to their season, bringing art back to the masses. The Atlanta theatre schedule this spring is one you can’t miss. Here are nine shows we’re most looking forward to this spring.

CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY Coming to the Eccles Theatre This Summer
by Gigi Gervais - Nov 13, 2021


Zions Bank Broadway at the Eccles have announced that Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory will play Salt Lake City’s Eccles Theater from June 14 – 19, 2022.

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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