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Jesus Christ Superstar: Live in Concert - 2018 - Motion Picture History , Info & More

From executive producers Andrew Lloyd Webber, Tim Rice, Marc Platt, Craig Zadan and Neil Meron comes NBC's next live musical spectacular, the groundbreaking rock opera "Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert," starring John Legend, Alice Cooper and Sara Bareilles.

Set during the final week of Jesus' life, the story is told from the perspective of infamous betrayer Judas Iscariot. As more and more followers flock to Jesus, Judas grows concerned that Jesus is becoming arrogant and losing sight of his principles. So when Jesus attacks the money changers in a temple, Judas finally turns on his teacher, setting both on a path to tragedy. Originally conceived as a concept album that hit No. 1 on the Billboard charts, the show eventually made its way to the stage in 1971 and garnered five Tony nominations in addition to winning a Drama Desk Award for Andrew Lloyd Webber. Now this globally celebrated classic comes to NBC in 2018 for a one-of-a-kind live staging on Easter Sunday that's sure to amaze with jaw-dropping spectacle and an all-star cast of beloved recording artists.


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Performances Begin Tomorrow for East Coast Premiere of New Play THE OUTSIDER at Paper Mill Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Jan 23, 2018


Paper Mill Playhouse (Mark S. Hoebee-Producing Artistic Director, Todd Schmidt-Managing Director), recipient of the 2016 Regional Theatre Tony Award, presents the East Coast premiere of the new play The Outsider by Paul Slade Smith, directed by David Esbjornson (Driving Miss Daisy). Performances begin TOMORROW, Wednesday, January 24, 2018, at 7:30 p.m., for a limited run through Sunday, February 18, 2018, at Paper Mill Playhouse (22 Brookside Drive) in Millburn, NJ. Opening Night is Sunday evening, January 28, 2018, at 7:00 p.m.

La Mirada Theatre to 'Willkommen' Kander & Ebb's CABARET This Winter
by BWW News Desk - Jan 20, 2018


La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts & McCoy Rigby Entertainment present the third show of its 2017-2018 season (and the 40th anniversary of the iconic theatre) with CABARET, book by Joe Masteroff (based on the play by John Van Druten and stories by Christopher Isherwood), music by John Kander, lyrics by Fred Ebb with musical direction by David O, choreography by Dana Solimando and directed by Larry Carpenter.

Rock Musical MYTH Comes to The Other Palace
by Stephi Wild - Jan 19, 2018


Rock musical Myth: The Rise and Fall of Orpheus, directed by Arlene Phillips and written by Sam Cassidy, will have 9 concert-style workshop performances at The Other Palace from Saturday 10 - Saturday 17 March 2018. The production will be semi-staged and performed by a live 6-piece band.

New York Producer Rod Kaats Named Artistic Director at Ordway
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 18, 2018


The Ordway Center for Performing Arts announced today that producer and director Rod Kaats will assume the position of Producing Artistic Director beginning February 1, 2018. Mr. Kaats succeeds James A. Rocco, who stepped down from the Ordway last year.

Rubicon Theatre Company Presents Brian McDonald Starring in BUYER & CELLAR
by Julie Musbach - Jan 16, 2018


Rubicon Theatre Company presents the outrageously funny, critically-acclaimed comedy Buyer & Cellar by Jonathan Tolins. The production is directed by Ovation Award-winner Stephanie A. Coltrin and stars award-winning actor and Rubicon's Associate Artistic Director Brian McDonald. Inspired by Barbra Streisand's book My Passion for Design, Tolins' one-man, tour-de-force is described by the N.Y. Times as a seriously funny slice of absurdist whimsy about the price of fame, the cost of things, and the oddest of odd jobs. Winner of the 2013 Drama Desk Award for Best Play, this Off-Broadway sensation follows a struggling actor named Alex who winds up working for an unnamed show-business legend in her Malibu basement mall. An unlikely friendship develops between the two from which Alex learns profound lessons about himself.

This Week at 54 Below: Matthew Morrison, Kelli O'Hara, Eva Noblezada, Brandon Uranowitz and More
by Julie Musbach - Jan 8, 2018


This week at Feinstein's/54 Below The Drowsy Chaperone In Concert, Matthew Morrison, 54 Sings Jason Mraz, The Skivvies and more!

VIDEO: NBC Shares First Promo for JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR LIVE IN CONCERT
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 7, 2018


Below, check out the first promo for NBC's JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR LIVE IN CONCERT, airing on Easter Sunday, April 1, 2018

BWW Morning Brief January 8th, 2018: 8th Annual Clive Barnes Awards, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Jan 8, 2018


Good morning BroadwayWorld! Today's top stories: the 8th Annual Clive Barnes Awards will be presented tonight at the Walter Reade Theater at Lincoln Center, and more!

THE ELEVENTH HOUR! Comes to New York City
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 4, 2018


The Eleventh Hour!, an original and irreverent rock musical comedy born in a New Brunswick, New Jersey basement is making its New York debut with three performances at NY Winterfest this January.

Australian Hit SONGS FOR NOBODIES To Have Its European Premiere At Wilton's Music Hall In 2018
by Stephi Wild - Jan 4, 2018


Wilton's Music Hall will host the European premi re of Songs For Nobodies (running 21 March 7 April), a brand new play with songs featuring music from five iconic divas; Judy Garland, Pasty Cline, Billie Holiday, Edith Piaf and Maria Callas. Accompanied by live musicians, this funny and moving performance was written especially for Bernadette Robinson by Joanna Murray-Smith (Honour, Bombshells, The Female of the Species) and directed by Simon Phillips (Priscilla Queen of the Desert, the Musical).

Blockbuster Magic Show THE ILLUSIONISTS Coming to Wilmington
by BWW News Desk - Dec 21, 2017


On the heels of a highly successful multi-city tour and run on Broadway, the world's best-selling touring magic show, THE ILLUSIONISTS - LIVE FROM BROADWAY (www.theillusionistslive.com), will play The Playhouse on Rodney Square in Wilmington, Delaware on December 21-23 as part of its North American tour in 2018.

Rubicon Theatre Company Announces BROADWAY CONCERT SERIES
by Julie Musbach - Dec 20, 2017


The 2018 Janet and Mark L. Goldenson Broadway Concert Series at Rubicon Theatre Company kicks off with five intimate concerts by award-winning stars of the Great White Way, including Tony Award-winner FAITH PRINCE (Guys and Dolls), L.A. Drama Critics Circle Award-winner JASON GRAAE (RTC's Return to the Forbidden Planet, Falsettos), Helen Hayes Award-winners DAVID BURNHAM (The Light in the Piazza) and TAMI TAPPAN (RTC's Streetcar Named Desire, Miss Saigon), husband-and-wife duo MEGAN MCGINNIS and ADAM HALPIN (Daddy Long Legs), Ovation nominee ERIC KUNZE (Evita), and Nashville-based singer MELISSA HAMMANS (Back to the Garden).

BWW Morning Brief December 20th, 2017: Off-Broadway Toy Drive and More!
by Stephi Wild - Dec 20, 2017


Good morning BroadwayWorld! Today's top events: the final day of the off-Broadway toy drive is today! Donate and receive free tickets! Pasadia Familiar closes off-off-Broadway today. And more!

Lea DeLaria, Rumer Willis and More Join American Pops for Holiday Concert Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Dec 15, 2017


Maestro LUKE FRAZIER and THE AMERICAN POPS ORCHESTRA - Washington, DC's innovative hometown orchestra - will present a special holiday concert not to be missed, with special guest stars Rumer Willis ('Dancing with the Stars,' Broadway's Chicago), Lea DeLaria (Broadway, comedy and jazz star, 'Orange is the New Black'), Claybourne Elder ('Gossip Girl,' Broadway's Sunday in the Park...), Nova Payton (Helen Hayes Award winner), Mobley (singer/songwriter featured on HBO, Fox and NBC) and Luke Hawkins (Star tap dancer from 'America's Got Talent').

John Tartaglia, Marcia Milgrom Dodge, and More Sign On as Muny Season 100 Creatives
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 14, 2017


The Muny announced today the directors, choreographers and music directors for The Muny's 2018 centennial season, which opens on June 11 with the first production in the world of Jerome Robbins' Broadway since it's Tony - award winning Broadway and national tour productions.

Lenny Wolpe to Star in THE OUTSIDER at Paper Mill Playhouse; Cast, Creatives Announced!
by BWW News Desk - Dec 14, 2017


Paper Mill Playhouse, recipient of the 2016 Regional Theatre Tony Award, has announced today the cast and creative team for the East Coast premiere of the new play The Outsider by Paul Slade Smith, directed by David Esbjornson (Driving Miss Daisy).

La Mirada Theatre to 'Willkommen' Kander & Ebb's CABARET This Winter
by BWW News Desk - Dec 11, 2017


La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts & McCoy Rigby Entertainment present the third show of its 2017-2018 season (and the 40th anniversary of the iconic theatre) with CABARET, book by Joe Masteroff (based on the play by John Van Druten and stories by Christopher Isherwood), music by John Kander, lyrics by Fred Ebb with musical direction by David O, choreography by Dana Solimando and directed by Larry Carpenter.

BWW Looks Back at Prolific Career of JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR's Alice Cooper
by Caryn Robbins - Dec 11, 2017


As we eagerly await NBC's live broadcast of JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR this Easter, BWW takes a look back at the prolific musical career of this rock 'n roll superstar!

Segerstrom Center to Celebrate Leonard Bernstein
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 8, 2017


C elebrated as one of the most inf l uential musicians and composers of the 20th century, Leonard Bernstein ushered in an era of m ajor cultural transition. He led the way in advocating an open attitude about what constituted good music, actively bridging the gap between classical music, B r oadway musicals, jazz and rock, and he seized new media for its potential to reach diverse communities of listeners, young and old. Longtime conductor of the New York Philharmonic, renowned composer of works for the concert hall and Broadway stage, glamoro us television personality, virtuosic pianist and committed educator, Bernstein was an extravagantly gifted musician with a common touch. He maintained a life - long focus on advocating for social justice, notably civil rights at home and peace around the wor ld. To celebrate the maestro's 100th birthday, Segerstrom Center is pleased to present a tribute to the musical theater masterpieces Bernstein created while honoring the scope and reach of his genius.

N'Kenge Stars as 'DOROTHY DANDRIDGE' in Amas Musical Reading Today
by BWW News Desk - Dec 7, 2017


A friendly reminder that Amas Musical Theatre will present Dorothy Dandridge - Hollywood's Sepia Goddess, the second offering of Dare To Be Different, the previously announced series of new musicals and one-night only special events being held at A.R.T./New York Theatres (502 West 53rd Street - 10th Avenue & 53rd Street).

Blockbuster Magic Show THE ILLUSIONISTS Coming to Wilmington
by BWW News Desk - Nov 28, 2017


On the heels of a highly successful multi-city tour and run on Broadway, the world's best-selling touring magic show, THE ILLUSIONISTS - LIVE FROM BROADWAY (www.theillusionistslive.com), will play The Playhouse on Rodney Square in Wilmington, Delaware on December 21-23 as part of its North American tour in 2018.

N'Kenge to Star as 'DOROTHY DANDRIDGE' in Amas Musical Reading
by BWW News Desk - Nov 22, 2017


A friendly reminder that Amas Musical Theatre will present Dorothy Dandridge - Hollywood's Sepia Goddess, the second offering of Dare To Be Different, the previously announced series of new musicals and one-night only special events being held at A.R.T./New York Theatres (502 West 53rd Street - 10th Avenue & 53rd Street).

Utah Symphony Presents Jubilant Holiday Programming Full Of Broadway Stars and Groovy Sixties Style
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 21, 2017


This December The Utah Symphony will present a jam-packed program that could make even the Grinch crack a grin. Between sixties-style crooning, modern holiday classics, and international pop-stars, there is something for everyone this Christmas season, guaranteed. Come one, come all, and take part in the magic of the holiday season. Rumor has it the Big Man himself might even make an appearance! Tickets range from $8 to $125, and can be purchased at utahsymphony.org or by calling (801) 533-6683.

THE ILLUSIONISTS Comes To The 5th Avenue Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 20, 2017


On the heels of a highly successful multi-city tour and run on Broadway, the world's best-selling touring magic show, THE ILLUSIONISTS - LIVE FROM BROADWAY (www.theillusionistslive.com), will play The 5th Avenue Theatre in Seattle from March 15 18 as part of its North American tour in 2018. Tickets for THE ILLUSIONISTS are on sale now and are available online at www.5thavenue.org, over the phone at (206) 626-1900, or at the Box Office (1308 5th Avenue).

Lea DeLaria, Rumer Willis and More to Join American Pops for Holiday Concert
by BWW News Desk - Nov 20, 2017


Maestro LUKE FRAZIER and THE AMERICAN POPS ORCHESTRA - Washington, DC's innovative hometown orchestra - will present a special holiday concert not to be missed, with special guest stars Rumer Willis ('Dancing with the Stars,' Broadway's Chicago), Lea DeLaria (Broadway, comedy and jazz star, 'Orange is the New Black'), Claybourne Elder ('Gossip Girl,' Broadway's Sunday in the Park...), Nova Payton (Helen Hayes Award winner), Mobley (singer/songwriter featured on HBO, Fox and NBC) and Luke Hawkins (Star tap dancer from 'America's Got Talent').

Other Productions of Jesus Christ Superstar: Live in Concert

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

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