Jesus Christ Superstar Revival 1996 - Articles Page 10

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Opened: November 19, 1996
Closing: March 28, 1998

Jesus Christ Superstar - 1996 - West End History , Info & More

Lyceum Theatre
(Covent Garden/Charing Cross) Wellington Street, just off Strand London

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 - 1996 - West End Articles Page 10

Lisa McCune and Teddy Tahu Rhodes to Star in Opera Australia's THE KING AND I from April 15
by BWW News Desk - Oct 12, 2013


Opera Australia Artistic Director Lyndon Terracini and leading Australian theatre producer John Frost today announced the principal cast for Rodgers and Hammerstein's classic Broadway musical The King and I. Lisa McCune and Teddy Tahu Rhodes will co-star in the Tony Award-winning Australian production, which is being revived next year by the Gordon Frost Organisation and Opera Australia.

AUDIO: Alice Cooper Sings Broadway! Takes on King Herod's Song from JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR
by BWW News Desk - Oct 5, 2013


With the recent rumors that rocker Alice Cooper is in negotiations to take on the role of supervillain the Green Goblin in Broadway's SPIDER-MAN: TURN OFF THE DARK, you might be wondering what 'The Godfather of Shock Rock' would sound like singing on Broadway. It turns out that Cooper recorded a version of 'King Herod's Song' for the 1996 studio recording of Andrew Lloyd Webber's JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR. He was not part of the original 1996 London stage cast but was brought in just to sing the tune. Listen below!

Review Roundup: EVITA National Tour
by Christina Mancuso - Sep 23, 2013


Producers Hal Luftig, Scott Sanders Productions and Troika Entertainment present the national tour of the Tony Award Nominated Best Revival of a Musical and smash hit production of Tim Rice's and Andrew Lloyd Webber's EVITA.

Christiane Noll and Paul Nakauchi Star in THE KING AND I at Music Circus, Now thru 8/11
by BWW News Desk - Aug 6, 2013


The King and I, one of Rodgers and Hammerstein's most treasured musicals, is the next show in the 2013 Music Circus season, at the Wells Fargo Pavilion from today, August 6 - 11.

Marketer Lisa Middleton to Depart Canada's Stratford Festival for Lyric Opera of Chicago
by Tyler Peterson - Jul 26, 2013


Lisa Middleton, director of marketing for Canada's renowned Stratford Festival since 2002, will become Lyric Opera of Chicago's director of marketing on October 15, 2013, Lyric's general director Anthony Freud announced today.

Christiane Noll and Paul Nakauchi to Star in THE KING AND I at Music Circus, 8/6-11
by BWW News Desk - Jul 24, 2013


The King and I, one of Rodgers and Hammerstein's most treasured musicals, is the next show in the 2013 Music Circus season, at the Wells Fargo Pavilion from August 6 - 11. With book and lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II and music by Richard Rodgers, the show features the classic songs 'Shall We Dance?,' 'Getting to Know You' and 'Something Wonderful.'

Jeffrey Seller Directs Dallas Theater Center's FLY World Premiere, Beg. Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Jul 2, 2013


Dallas Theater Center presents the world premiere of Fly, a new musical based on J.M. Barrie's novel, Peter Pan. Three-time Tony Award-winning producer Jeffrey Seller (Rent, Avenue Q, In the Heights) makes his directorial debut with this production.

Jeffrey Seller to Direct Dallas Theater Center's FLY World Premiere; Cast & Creative Team Announced!
by BWW News Desk - May 31, 2013


Dallas Theater Center announced the complete cast and creative team for the world premiere of Fly, a new musical based on J.M. Barrie's novel, Peter Pan. Three-time Tony Award-winning producer Jeffrey Seller (Rent, Avenue Q, In the Heights) makes his directorial debut with this production.

Tickets on Sale Today for FROM HERE TO ETERNITY, Opens Sept 30
by BWW News Desk - Apr 5, 2013


Tickets go on sale today for the world premiere of new stage musical From Here to Eternity. The show will preview at the Shaftesbury Theatre from 30th September with Press Night on 23rd October 2013. Tickets can be bought from FromHereToEternityTheMusical.com or by calling box office on 020 7379 5399.

Hollywood Arts Council's 26th Annual Charlie Awards Set for Today
by BWW News Desk - Mar 29, 2013


The Hollywood Arts Council's 26th Annual Charlie Awards will take place at The Blossom Room in the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel at noon today, March 29, 2012. This year's honorees will include James Burrows, Cirque du Soleil, Feast of San Gennaro Los Angeles, The Ricard Montalban Theatre, Hollywood Center Studios and Eric Garcetti.

THREE PHANTOMS IN CONCERT Set for 4/6 at The Edgerton Center for the Performing Arts
by Kelsey Denette - Mar 20, 2013


For the first time ever on stage of the Edgerton Center for the Performing Arts, three Broadway stars who have shared the same title role in Andrew Lloyd Webber's Phantom of the Opera, join forces for an evening of incredible song and music while performing with members of the Bridgeport Symphony Orchestra.

Eric Woolfson's SOMEWHERE IN THE AUDIENCE Released Today
by BWW News Desk - Mar 18, 2013


ERIC WOOLFSON'S SOMEWHERE IN THE AUDIENCE is set for release today, 18th March 2013 on Limelight Records. The alumb will be released on the anniversary of what would have been the late Eric Woolfson's 68th birthday. 'Somewhere in the Audience' is a compilation of music from four of Eric's musicals 'GAUDI', 'GAMBLER', 'POE' and 'DANCING SHADOWS'.

Actors' Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre Presents IN THE HEIGHTS, Now thru 4/6
by BWW News Desk - Mar 7, 2013


Actors' Playhouse presents Broadway's Tony Award-winning Best Musical In The Heights at the Miracle Theatre from tonight, March 7 - April 6, 2013.

Catherine Borek Joins Post-Film Panel for Rubicon Theatre's Screening of OT: OUR TOWN Doc Today
by Movies News Desk - Mar 4, 2013


Rubicon Theatre Company previously announced that Catherine Borek, star of the documentary 'OT: OUR TOWN,' will join director Scott Hamilton Kennedy and representatives from Rubicon's cast of Our Town, for a panel discussion following the 6:00 p.m. screening of the award-winning film today, March 4, at the Century 10 Downtown Theatre, 555 E. Main Street.

Actors' Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre to Present IN THE HEIGHTS, 3/7-4/6
by BWW News Desk - Feb 27, 2013


Actors' Playhouse presents Broadway's Tony Award-winning Best Musical In The Heights at the Miracle Theatre from March 7 - April 6, 2013.

Eric Woolfson's SOMEWHERE IN THE AUDIENCE Set for March 18 Release
by BWW News Desk - Feb 27, 2013


ERIC WOOLFSON'S SOMEWHERE IN THE AUDIENCE is set for release 18th March 2013 on Limelight Records. The alumb will be released on the anniversary of what would have been the late Eric Woolfson's 68th birthday. 'Somewhere in the Audience' is a compilation of music from four of Eric's musicals 'GAUDI', 'GAMBLER', 'POE' and 'DANCING SHADOWS'.

Catherine Borek to Join Post-Film Panel for Rubicon Theatre's Screening of OT: OUR TOWN Doc, 3/4
by Movies News Desk - Feb 26, 2013


Rubicon Theatre Company today announced that Catherine Borek, star of the documentary 'OT: OUR TOWN,' will join director Scott Hamilton Kennedy and representatives from Rubicon's cast of Our Town, for a panel discussion following the 6:00 p.m. screening of the award-winning film next Monday, March 4, at the Century 10 Downtown Theatre, 555 E. Main Street.

Elaine Paige Brings a Little Broadway and West End to The McCallum Tonight
by David Green - Feb 27, 2013


Elaine Paige celebrates her love of jazz classics and contemporary songs in her own unique style in a one-night-only headline performance tonight, February 27, at 8:00pm at McCallum Theatre. Paige is famous for her countless successes on both sides of the Atlantic, from originating the role of Grizabella in Cats to her Broadway debut in Sunset Boulevard. She is an actress, recording artist, producer and broadcaster and has made a major contribution to the modern musical which ensures her own chapter in the entertainment world and justifies the title 'The First Lady of Musical Theatre'.

Elaine Page Brings a Little Broadway and West End to The McCallum, 2/27
by David Green - Feb 12, 2013


Elaine Paige celebrates her love of jazz classics and contemporary songs in her own unique style in a one-night-only headline performance on Wednesday, February 27, at 8:00pm at McCallum Theatre. Paige is famous for her countless successes on both sides of the Atlantic, from originating the role of Grizabella in Cats to her Broadway debut in Sunset Boulevard. She is an actress, recording artist, producer and broadcaster and has made a major contribution to the modern musical which ensures her own chapter in the entertainment world and justifies the title "The First Lady of Musical Theatre".

PHANTOM FLASHBACK: The Men Behind the Mask- Broadway's Past Phantoms
by BWW Special Coverage - Jan 26, 2013


Below, BroadwayWorld tributes the men behind the mask- the many who have taken on the title role at the Majestic Theatre since it opened in 1988. Check it out below!

Elaine Paige to Make Town Hall Debut in March
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 9, 2013


West End star Elaine Paige, who was last seen on Broadway in FOLLIES, is set to make her Town Hall debut March 9 at 8 PM. Tickets will be available starting January 11 at Ticketmaster.com.

Elaine Paige to Launch US Concert Tour in February 2013
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 20, 2012


West End star Elaine Paige, who was last seen on Broadway in FOLLIES, is set to launch a US concert tour beginning in Februrary of 2013. For additional information visit: http://www.elainepaige.com/.

A COUNTRY CHRISTMAS CAROL Plays Balagan Theatre Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Dec 10, 2012


In Seattle, Seattle Equity Actors, Mainstreet Musicals and the Balagan Theatre are presenting a concert performance of A COUNTRY CHRISTMAS CAROL tonight, December 10th, at 7:30 PM BALAGAN THEATRE 1524, Harvard Avenue, Seattle, Washington.

A COUNTRY CHRISTMAS CAROL Plays Balagan Theatre, 12/10
by BWW News Desk - Dec 3, 2012


In Seattle, Seattle Equity Actors, Mainstreet Musicals and the Balagan Theatre are presenting a concert performance of A COUNTRY CHRISTMAS CAROL on December 10th, at 7:30 PM BALAGAN THEATRE 1524, Harvard Avenue, Seattle, Washington.

Cathy Rigby Stars in PETER PAN at the Majestic, Now thru 12/9
by BWW News Desk - Dec 4, 2012


Audiences are invited to discover the magic of the two-time Emmy Award winning and two-time Tony Award nominated production: Cathy Rigby is PETER PAN! Families and fans have their chance to 'fly' into the Majestic Theatre for this magical production for eight performances tonight, December 4-9.

Other Productions of Jesus Christ Superstar

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

Jesus Christ Superstar - 1996 West End Awards and Nominations

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Year Ceremony Category Nominee
1997 Olivier Awards Outstanding Musical Production Andrew Lloyd Webber

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