This rock opera, composed by Andrew Lloyd Webber with lyrics by Tim Rice, takes a bold approach to the final week of Jesus' life.
Forget traditional hymns and orchestral scores. Jesus Christ Superstar explodes with a powerful rock and roll sound, capturing the turmoil and drama of the story. The narrative unfolds from Judas' perspective, questioning Jesus' actions and motivations. This unique viewpoint challenges traditional interpretations and adds a layer of complexity to the familiar biblical tale.
Despite its rock roots and portrayal of Judas as a conflicted figure, Jesus Christ Superstar has become a global phenomenon. The catchy and thought-provoking songs, including "I Don't Know How to Love Him," "Gethsemane," and "Superstar," have resonated with audiences for decades.
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La Jolla Playhouse has unveiled its 2024/2025 season, featuring two world-premiere musicals. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets!
This poetic new play with music follows Ed, a gay Jesuit priest who leaves the Catholic church to reconcile with his estranged brother in an isolated and icy township in Alaska. As Ed confronts his tragic past and tenuous future, he unexpectedly finds love beneath the starry Alaskan sky, and support from an unlikely ally. Introducing an auspicious new voice in American theatre, The Hour of Great Mercy by Miranda Rose Hall, is a tender, insightful and compassionate story about our collective relationship to illness, family, and redemption.
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Cygnet Theatre (6/1 - 6/1)
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Camelot
North Coast Repertory Theatre (5/29 - 6/30) | ||
Peter Pan
Civic Theatre- San Diego (7/30 - 8/4) | ||
Stranger Sings! The Parody Musical
Brooks Theater (10/4 - 10/20) | ||
The Color Purple
Dea Hurston New Village Arts Center (6/14 - 7/21) | ||
DJ Quik Featuring Jon B. | Rodney-O & Joe Cooley | Kahlil Nash
California Center for the Arts, Escondido (8/3 - 8/3) | ||
Don't Dress for Dinner
North Coast Repertory Theatre (7/17 - 8/11) | ||
Disney’s Finding Nemo, JR.
Casa del Prado Theatre (6/28 - 7/14) | ||
PSA: PELVIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT presented by the San Diego Int'l Fringe Festival
Mockingbird Improv (5/18 - 5/26) | ||
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