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Jesus Christ Superstar

Ages: 10+
Closing: June 30, 1973

Jesus Christ Superstar - 1971 Broadway History , Info & More

Mark Hellinger Theatre
237 West 51st St. New York, NY

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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REVIEW: Celebrity, Spectacle, and Betrayal in JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR
by Gilbert Kim Sancha - May 8, 2026


When Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice premiered 'Jesus Christ Superstar' in 1971, it jolted both the Church and the musical theater world.

JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR at London Palladium Releases £25 On-Stage Standing Tickets
by Stephi Wild - May 7, 2026


For the first time in The London Palladium's history, audiences can stand on stage during JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR, with tickets priced at £25 available now.

JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR at The London Palladium Finds Full Cast
by Stephi Wild - Apr 30, 2026


The complete cast for JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR at The London Palladium has been announced, led by Sam Ryder as Jesus alongside Tyrone Huntley as Judas, with six performers rotating as King Herod.

Review: JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR at Shea’s 710 Theatre
by Michael Rabice - Apr 4, 2026


Sometimes alchemy really happens. A blockbuster title with a perfect cast at the most appropriate time of year makes up the spectacular new production of JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR now playing at Shea’s 710 Theatre.

SCHOOL OF ROCK - THE MUSICAL Licensing Contest Launches for Schools and Youth Groups
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 26, 2026


You’re in the Band: School of Rock – The Musical Licensing Contest is open to all schools and youth groups in the 50 United States, the District of Columbia, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico and Canada.

Tyrone Huntley, Desmonda Cathabel, and David Thaxton Join the Cast of JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR at The London Palladium
by Stephi Wild - Mar 25, 2026


Further casting has been announced for Jesus Christ Superstar at The London Palladium this summer. The cast will include Tyrone Huntley, Desmonda Cathabel, and David Thaxton.

Review: JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR at Open Stage At The Forum
by Andrea Stephenson - Mar 21, 2026


The ensemble fills the space with an energy that is simply electric. They produce a wall of sound with wonderful harmonies.

Previews: JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR at Carrollwood Cultural Center
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - Mar 4, 2026


Carrollwood Cultural Center ushers in spring with a vivid, soul‑stirring revival of Jesus Christ Superstar. This production leans into the heartbeat of the story- the love, fear, devotion, and fracture between Jesus, Judas, and Mary. The result is a rock opera that feels both timeless and urgently human, inviting audiences into the final days of Jesus’s life.

Gab Pangilinan, Luke Street, & Javon King to Star in JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR
by Oliver Oliveros - Feb 23, 2026


International producers GMG Productions, Crossroads Live, and Work Light Productions have announced the principal cast for the Manila leg of the 'Jesus Christ Superstar' international tour.

Boy George, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, and More Will Share The Role of King Herod in JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR
by Stephi Wild - Feb 23, 2026


Further casting has been announced for Jesus Christ Superstar at The London Palladium this summer. Joining the previously announced Sam Ryder as Jesus are an all-star line-up of six performers sharing the role of King Herod.

JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR Comes to Riverside Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Feb 11, 2026


Riverside Theatre, led by Executive Producer/CEO Jon R. Moses and Artistic Director Allen Cornell, will present Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s groundbreaking rock opera Jesus Christ Superstar.

Alice Cooper to Rock Mershon Auditorium This April
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 26, 2026


Rock legend Alice Cooper will perform at Mershon Auditorium on April 23 as part of the 'Alice’s Attic Tour', celebrating QFM96's Birthday Bash. Tickets go on sale this January.

Did You Know These Musical Theatre Songs Made the Billboard Charts?
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Feb 1, 2026


During and prior to the Golden Age of Broadway, songs regularly premiered on stage and then charted, spending time on the radio and becoming popular worldwide. In the 1960s, Broadway songs and popular music diverged, and work from musicals was no longer synonymous with chart hits. There have certainly been a good share of exceptions since that decade, as Broadway has evolved to mirror popular, current music genres. Several of the songs that have broken through to the Billboard charts can be heard on Broadway! 

A History of Musical Concept Albums
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Jan 4, 2026


The idea of the concept album took flight at the same time as the idea of the rock musical. A concept album introduces audiences to the score of a musical by deliberately releasing an album of the songs before any live production exists at all. The concept album ostensibly stands on its own terms.

Sam Ryder Will Lead JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR at the London Palladium Next Summer
by Stephi Wild - Nov 7, 2025


The creative team of the 2016 production of Jesus Christ Superstar will reunite 10 years on to create a unique staging of their Olivier award-winning, worldwide smash-hit production.  Learn more here!

Olivier Award Winner JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR to Play in Manila
by Oliver Oliveros - Oct 30, 2025


The acclaimed, Olivier Award-winning revival of 'Jesus Christ Superstar' from Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre will make its Manila debut at The Theatre at Solaire from May 2 to 24, 2026.

Surprising Celebrities Who Began Their Careers in HAIR
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Oct 24, 2025


Diane Keaton made her Broadway debut in the original Broadway production of Hair at the age of 22. The landmark musical started out at the Public Theater off-Broadway in 1967 before transferring to the Biltmore Theatre on Broadway in 1968. Keaton joined the cast for the Broadway run, originating her track in the show.

The History of the Mark Hellinger Theatre and the Attempts to Bring It Back
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Aug 17, 2025


The Times Square Church, located on 51st Street between Broadway and 8th Avenue, is an extremely storied New York City spot. While it may not be apparent to those who unknowingly pass by the church, the venue across from the Gershwin’s stage door was once a glorious Broadway theater… and could potentially be one again someday.

Review: JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR at Summer Stock Austin
by Joni Lorraine - Aug 6, 2025


Since its debut as a concept album in 1970, JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR has captivated audiences with its bold retelling of the final days of Jesus through the lens of rock opera. Created by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice, the musical broke new ground with its fusion of contemporary music and biblical themes, sparking both acclaim and controversy.

Review: Cynthia Erivo and Adam Lambert Lead Spectacular JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR at the Hollywood Bowl
by Michael Quintos - Aug 3, 2025


When it comes to the Hollywood Bowl's Summer 2025 production of the Andrew Lloyd Webber / Tim Rice classic rock musical JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR—which opened August 1 for three sold-out performances playing throughout the weekend—there are just not enough superlatives to bestow upon one of the most astonishing, incredibly entertaining summer musical revivals this historic venue has ever presented on this stage. Seriously, this is so insanely good, buoyed by amazing performances from its entire cast, led by Cynthia Erivo in the title role and Adam Lambert as Judas. A ferociously-performed, mesmerizingly robust new iteration that feels like an intentionally mind-blowing hybrid of arena-rock concert and musical theatre in its most explosive sense, this glorious production—directed and choreographed by Sergio Trujillo—is appropriately amped-up both visually and sonically.

John Stamos Replaces Josh Gad as King Herod in JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR at the Hollywood Bowl
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 31, 2025


John Stamos will step into the role of King Herod in the Hollywood Bowl's upcoming Jesus Christ Superstar concert staging., replacing Josh Gad, who withdrew from the production due to a positive COVID-19 diagnosis.

Interview: Milo Manheim Talks JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR at The Hollywood Bowl
by Melissa Heckscher - Jul 29, 2025


Disney alum Milo Manheim talks with BroadwayWorld about what it's like to perform with Cynthia Erivo, Adam Lambert, and others in the iconic concert staging of Jesus Christ Superstar, playing at the Hollywood Bowl.

JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR in Now Playing in Brisbane
by Stephi Wild - Jul 2, 2025


Hallelujah! The powerhouse production of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber's celebrated rock musical JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR has arrived in Brisbane, with the official opening night tomorrow evening.

BWW Q&A: Donald Rice on JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR at The REV Theatre Company
by Joshua Wright - May 28, 2025


Stepping into the director’s chair for the first time at the Merry-Go-Round Playhouse in over four decades, London-based writer, producer, and filmmaker Donald Rice brings his cinematic eye and deep reverence for rock opera to The REV’s production of JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR.

Cast Set For FOLLIES at the Northern Ireland Opera
by Stephi Wild - May 27, 2025


Northern Ireland Opera has announced the first members of the Cast for Follies, with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and book by James Goldman. Learn more here!

Jesus Christ Superstar History

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
2026   West End
West End
2026   West End
West End

Jesus Christ Superstar - 1971 Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners are highlighted with a background.
Jesus Christ Superstar — awards and nominations
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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