Jesus Christ Superstar: Musical Info & Synopsis
Synopsis:
Jesus Christ Superstar is a rock opera that takes audiences on a journey through the final weeks of Jesus’s life. The story is seen through the perspective of Judas Iscariot, one of Jesus’s disciples, who struggles with the role he plays in Jesus’s unfolding destiny. The musical delves into the conflict, passion, and complex emotions of the characters, including Jesus, Mary Magdalene, and the Priests. Jesus Christ Superstar explores themes of faith, fame, betrayal, and sacrifice.
Musical Information
Musical Type: Pre-Contemporary (1970)
Cast Size: 20+
Setting: Biblical Times / Jerusalem
Creative Team
Music: Andrew Lloyd Webber
Lyrics: Tim Rice
Cast Albums
Original Broadway Cast (1971)➝
All Female Studio Cast (2022)➝
Resources
Audition Songs: Theatre Trip
Licensing: Concord Theatricals➝
Sheet Music: Amazon➝
Tags
1970s, British, Classic, Dramatic, Folk, Popular, Religious, Rock, Sung-Through, Tragedy
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