Jesus Christ Superstar 1971 - Articles Page 20

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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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'The Future of Musicals is Under Threat' says Lloyd Webber
by Tom Atkins - Jan 5, 2007


Andrew Lloyd Webber, who recently announced plans to launch a new reality TV style casting search for his upcoming London production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat, has warned that the future of musicals is under threat from new plans to sell the frequencies of wireless microphones used on stage in nearly all West End theatres, to communications companies.

Photo Flash: Jesus Christ Superstar Tour, SF Dec. 19 - 30
by Eugene Lovendusky - Dec 15, 2006


'Jesus Christ Superstar,' the first masterpiece from the legendary writing team of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber, will play Tuesday, December 19 through Saturday, December 30 at the Orpheum Theatre.

Tickets On Sale Now: Jesus Christ Superstar
by Eugene Lovendusky - Nov 4, 2006


Tickets are on sale now for 'Jesus Christ Superstar,' the ground-breaking musical with lyrics by Tim Rice and music by Andrew Lloyd Webber. The Farewell Tour stops in San Francisco's Orpheum Theatre for two weeks only, Dec. 19-30 starring Ted Neely and Corey Glover.

Photo Flash: 5th Avenue Theatre's Company
by BWW News Desk - Oct 20, 2006


Hugh Panaro stars as musical theatre's most famous bachelor in the 5th Avenue Theatre's upcoming production of the Stephen Sondheim-George Furth classic Company

Soulful "Superstar" Has Power and Glory
by Jan Nargi - Oct 9, 2006


Strong cast makes Biblical figures both human and divine in director Robert Johanson's inspired restaging of this Rice-Webber classic at the North Shore Music Theatre

Photo Flash: Company at 5th Avenue Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Oct 3, 2006


Hugh Panaro plays musical theatre's most famous bachelor, in the 5th Avenue Theatre's upcoming production of the Stephen Sondheim-George Furth classic Company

Hugh Panaro to Play Bobby in 5th Ave. Theatre Company
by BWW News Desk - Aug 29, 2006


Hugh Panaro, who recently played the vampiric title role of Lestat, will take on the role of Bobby in the 5th Avenue Theatre's upcoming production of the Stephen Sondheim-George Furth classic Company

Cast Set for NSMT 'Superstar;' Figueroa Replaces Arcilla
by BWW News Desk - Aug 23, 2006


Casting has been announced for North Shore Music Theatre's upcoming production of the Andrew Lloyd Webber-Tim Rice rock opera classic Jesus Christ Superstar.

Photo Coverage: Jesus Christ Superstar--Live in Concert
by BWW News Desk - Aug 21, 2006


The benefit reunion concert of Jesus Christ Superstar--with Ted Neeley, Yvonne Elliman, Barry Dennen, Ben Vereen and film star Jack Black--was a sell-out success on August 13th!

Original Stars of 'Superstar' Film Join Black for Concert
by BWW News Desk - Aug 1, 2006


The original stars of the film version of Jesus Christ Superstar--Ted Neeley, Yvonne Elliman, and Barry Dennen--will reunite for a benefit concert of the landmark Andrew Lloyd Webber-Tim Rice rock opera on Sunday, August 13th at 8 PM at the Ricardo Montalban Theatre in Hollywood; it will also feature film star Jack Black

A CHORUS LINE Announces Complete 2006 Cast
by BWW News Desk - Apr 26, 2006


A Chorus Line, the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winning musical, proudly announces the 2006 cast.

d'Amboise and Berresse to Star in a Chorus Line Revival, To Play San Francisco This Summer, Broadway This Fall
by BWW News Desk - Jan 27, 2006


The New York Times reports that Charlotte d'Amboise, and Michael Berresse will star as Cassie, and Zach respectively in the upcoming revival of A Chorus Line.

Link and Kushnier Team Up for Jesus Christ Superstar July 11-17 in KC
by BWW News Desk - Jun 23, 2005


Ryan Link and Jeremy Kushnier will rock out as Jesus and Judas in the Kansas City Starlight Theatre's production of Jesus Christ Superstar, which will run from July 11th to 17th

A Chorus Line Revival To Play San Francisco's Curran Theatre in 2006
by BWW News Desk - Mar 3, 2005


The 2006 revival of A Chorus Line will play at San Franciso's Curran Theatre in its original Bennett staging.

Estelle Parsons to star in the world premiere of "Harold & Maude: The Musical" at Paper Mill Playhouse Jan. 5 - Feb. 13, 2005
by BWW News Desk - Dec 2, 2004


Paper Mill Playhouse is proud to present the world premiere of 'Harold & Maude: The Musical,' starring Academy Award-winner Estelle Parsons, Eric Millegan, Donna English, Donna Lynne Champlin and Danny Burstein.

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 - 1971 Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
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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