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

Jesus Christ Superstar - 1996 - West End 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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Milwaukee's First Stage Will Present GRETEL!, A LIVE FOLK ROCK MUSICAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 5, 2020


GRETEL!, a new folk rock musical developed as part of the First Stage Foundry Stage Series, combines the tale of HANSEL AND GRETEL with VASILISA THE BRAVE (the Russian Cinderella) into a story family audiences will find both compelling and inspiring.

Which Broadway Shows Are On Tour in 2020? The Full List!
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 8, 2020


Theatre fans need not travel all the way to New York City to get a taste of Broadway. Though the Big Apple boasts perhaps the freshest productions and greatest talents in the world, many of the most successful shows on Broadway will eventually hit the road- bringing and equally magical (though sometimes slightly updated) version of their production to cities across the country.

Brandon Victor Dixon, Ali Stroker, Joe Iconis, Betty Buckley, and More Are Coming to Lincoln Center This February
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 16, 2020


This February, Lincoln Center will present a plethora of music, dance, theater, and panel events across the campus and beyond. David Rubenstein Atrium continues to offer free programming, consisting of diverse live performances, and panel conversations. The 2019-20 season of LC Kids (October 5a?"June 7, 2020) is in full swing with free and ticketed events developed for toddlers, children, and teenagers stepping into young adulthood. The ongoing Great Performers series (October 29a?"May 16, 2020) brings an array of beloved musicians and up-and-coming artists to the Lincoln Center stage. American Songbook (January 22a?" February 29) concludes its latest season with artists performing Broadway, folk, classical, and more. 

RENT Returns To The State Theatre With Two Shows On February 9
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 9, 2020


RENT, the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning landmark rock musical written by Jonathan Larson, will return to Easton in a 20th Anniversary production that promises to be as impactful and exciting as the original.  The tour hits the State Theatre with two shows on February 9th.

The 20th Anniversary Tour of RENT Comes To MPAC In February
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 7, 2020


The rock musical RENT comes to Mayo Performing Arts Center for three performances, Friday, February 7 at 8 pm and Saturday, February 8 at 2 pm and 8 pm. Tickets are $59-$99. Student rush seats will be available for $20 24 hours prior to the performances.

RENT Will Return to the Fabulous Fox Theatre With its 20th Anniversary Tour in February
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 6, 2020


RENT 20th Anniversary Tour will return to St. Louis due to popular demand. The Broadway musical will play February 21-23 at the Fabulous Fox Theatre.

Tickets for RENT Presented by Dallas Summer Musicals To Go On Sale Friday
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 11, 2019


The producers of the RENT 20th Anniversary Tour announced today that single tickets for the upcoming tour engagement in Dallas, presented by Dallas Summer Musicals (DSM) and Broadway Across America (BAA), will go on sale Friday, December 13.

RENT 20th Anniversary Tour Returns To National Theatre By Popular Demand
by Julie Musbach - Oct 17, 2019


Pulitzer and Tony Award-winning masterpiece RENT will return to the National Theatre by popular demand with its 20th anniversary tour production. The musical will run Tuesday, November 12 through Sunday, November 17, 2019, and is the fourth production in the venue's recordbreaking 2019-2020 Broadway at the National season.

San Francisco Playhouse Presents the Bay Area Premiere of Broadway Smash Hit GROUNDHOG DAY THE MUSICAL
by Rebecca Russo - Oct 16, 2019


San Francisco Playhouse announced casting for the Bay Area premiere of Groundhog Day the Musical, the hit Broadway comedy adapted from the timeless Bill Murray film. Danny Rubin, co-writer of the 1993 film, wrote the book, with music and lyrics supplied by Tony-winner Tim Minchin (Matilda). Susi Damilano will direct the Playhouse production, with music direction by Dave Dobrusky and choreography by Nicole Helfer.

Bristol Riverside Theatre Continues Season With NEXT TO NORMAL
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 7, 2019


Bristol Riverside Theatre follows up its season opener, An Act of God, with Kim Wayans and continues its 33rd Season with Tom Kitt and Brian Yorkey's Broadway hit, Next To Normal. This Tony and Pulitzer winning musical drama about a family coming apart at its center runs October 29 to November 24, 2019. Opening Night is Thursday, October 31 at 7:30pm. BRT's Artistic Director Keith Baker directs this rock musical that features NYC-based actress Donna Vivino in the role of Diana.. All performances are at Bristol Riverside Theatre in Bucks County, located at 120 Radcliffe Street. Tickets are $15-$55 and are available online at brtstage.org, at the theatre's box office, or over the phone at 215-785-0100. 

RENT 20th Anniversary Tour On Sale October 11 In Jacksonville
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 24, 2019


RENT 20th Anniversary Tour will return to Jacksonville due to popular demand. Tickets will go on sale October 11 at 10 a.m and the Broadway musical will play January 14-19, 2020 at the Times-Union Center. Tickets will be available online by visiting fscjartistseries.org, or by calling (904) 632-5000. Group orders of 10 or more may be placed by calling (904)632-5050. 

RENT Anniversary Tour Heads to Hawaii with Two Hawaii Natives in Cast
by Julie Musbach - Jul 29, 2019


Broadway in Hawaii announced today that RENT 20th Anniversary Tour tickets will go on sale August 7th; the Broadway musical will play December 24 a?" 29 and will feature two Hawaii performers in the cast.

RENT 20th Anniversary Tour Returns To North Charleston PAC
by Stephi Wild - Jul 29, 2019


The North Charleston Performing Arts Center announced today that RENT 20th Anniversary Tour will return to the Lowcountry by popular demand. Tickets will go on sale Monday, August 5 at 10 AM; the Broadway musical will play October 15 & 16. Tickets will be available at the online at Ticketmaster.com and the North Charleston Coliseum Advance Ticket office. Group orders of 10 or more may be placed by calling (843) 529-5007. The show is presented by Best of Broadway.

Strawdog Theatre Company Announces 32nd Season
by Julie Musbach - Jun 20, 2019


Strawdog Theatre, under the new artistic leadership of Leda Hoffmann, announces its 32nd season, "Truth."

Dallas Summer Musicals 2019-2020 Season Tickets Now Available
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 14, 2019


Dallas Summer Musicals (DSM) and Broadway Across America (BAA) announced today that new 2019-2020 season subscription packages are now available to the general public. Pop-culture phenomenon DEAR EVAN HANSEN and Disney's FROZEN anchor the nine-show season made up of Tony Award winners, acclaimed revivals, North Texas premieres and beloved family favorites.

RENT 20th Anniversary Makes its Way to EDMONTON
by Julie Musbach - Jun 3, 2019


Broadway Across Canada announced today that RENT 20th Anniversary Tour tickets will go on sale Monday, June 17, 2019 at 10 a.m.; the Broadway musical will play September 3 to 8, 2019 at the Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium.

RENT 20th Anniversary Comes To Calgary
by Julie Musbach - Jun 3, 2019


Broadway Across Canada announced today that RENT 20th Anniversary Tour tickets will go on sale Monday, June 17, 2019 at 10 a.m.; the Broadway musical will play September 10 to 15, 2019 at the Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium.

Throwing Out My CDs by Ben Rimalower: JACQUES BREL IS ALIVE AND WELL AND LIVING IN PARIS
by Ben Rimalower - Apr 19, 2019


Nothing quite got me going like hearing Alice Whitfield and the cast of Jacques Brel is Alive and Well and Living in Paris braggadociously belting about 'the time when Brussels was king.'

RENT 20th Anniversary Tour Returns To DPAC Due To Popular Demand
by Stephi Wild - Apr 15, 2019


DPAC announced today that the RENT 20th Anniversary Tour will return due to popular demand. Tickets will go on sale Saturday, April 27th at 10 am. The Broadway musical will play January 28 through February 2, 2020 at DPAC.

The Villages' Sharon L. Morse Performing Arts Center Announces RENT 20th Anniversary Tour
by Sarah Hookey - Apr 10, 2019


The producers of the RENT 20th Anniversary Tour announced that single tickets for the upcoming tour engagement in The Villages, FL are on sale now.

BWW Review: HELLO, DOLLY! at Des Moines Performing Arts: Back in Iowa, Where it Belongs!
by DC Felton - Apr 10, 2019


Hello Des Moines! It's time to put on your Sunday clothes because Hello, Dolly!' is here for one week only at the Civic Center as part of the Des Moines Performing Arts and Willis Broadway Series. If you don't have tickets yet to this show, get one before 'Hello, Dolly!' leaves Des Moines. This production does a beautiful job of paying homage to the original production yet finding ways to make it their own.

The British Theatre Academy Presents Disney's MY SON PINOCCHIO JR.
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 4, 2019


The British Theatre Academy is to produce Disney's My Son Pinocchio Jr. as part of its second annual summer season takeover at Southwark Playhouse.

CHICAGO To Razzle Dazzle Melbourne As 2019-20 Summer Musical State Theatre, Arts Centre Melbourne
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 1, 2019


It has been confirmed today that the multi-award winning, record breaking musical CHICAGO is coming to Melbourne next summer! Produced in Australia by John Frost and Suzanne Jones, this Australian production will premiere at Sydney's Capitol Theatre in August before the Brisbane season in November at QPAC's Lyric Theatre and culminating in a season at the State Theatre, Arts Centre Melbourne from December.

DEAR EVAN HANSEN, THE BAND'S VISIT, And More Announced For Dallas Summer Musicals 2019/2020 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 29, 2019


Dallas Summer Musicals (DSM) and Broadway Across America (BAA) are pleased to announce the full lineup of Broadway shows coming to Dallas in the 2019-2020 season. Pop-culture phenomenon DEAR EVAN HANSEN and Disney's FROZEN anchor the nine-show season made up of Tony Award winners, acclaimed revivals, North Texas premieres and beloved family favorites.

Wake Up With BWW 3/22: HADESTOWN Begins Previews, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Mar 22, 2019


Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Happy Friday! Finish off your week by catching up on the latest Broadway news!

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