Jesus Christ Superstar Revival 2012 - Articles Page 2

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Opened: March 22, 2012
Closing: July 01, 2012

Jesus Christ Superstar - 2012 - Broadway History , Info & More

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Jesus Christ Superstar, the ground-breaking rock opera which reinvented musical theatre for the modern age, tells the story of the last week of Christ's life. The zeal with which Christ's followers are hailing him as the Son of God becomes a source of dismay to his disciple Judas Iscariot. Fearing that this tide of religious fervor will provoke brutal repression by the occupying Romans, Judas must make his fateful choice between faith and betrayal.



This production opened at Canada's Stratford Shakespeare Festival and transferred to the La Jolla Playhouse for a run in 2011.

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BBC Radio 1's Chris Moyles Cast as King Herod in JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR Revival
by BWW News Desk - May 15, 2012


According to a report by The Independent, Andrew Lloyd Webber has just cast Radio 1 breakfast personality Chris Moyles as King Herod in his revival of Jesus Christ Superstar.

TV Special: 2012 Tony Nominees - Josh Young on Being the Luckiest Man in the World!
by Nicole Rosky - June 9, 2012


BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge was thrilled to sit down and speak with nearly all of this year's Tony Award nominees at the official Tony Brunch on May 2, 2012, and we will be bringing you special coverage on all of them throughout the awards season. Today we bring you Josh Young, nominee for Best Featured Actor in a Musical for Jesus Christ Superstar.

STAGE TUBE: JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR's Josh Young Takes NEW YORK LIVE Backstage!
by Kelsey Denette - May 2, 2012


Josh Young, who stars as Judas in Broadway's JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR, was featured WNBC-TV's 'New York Live' yesterday afternoon. Young gave a backstage tour and talk about how he prepares for his performance. View the segment below!

JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR’s Josh Young Set for NEW YORK LIVE Appearance Tomorrow
by Kelsey Denette - April 30, 2012


Tune in to watch Josh Young, who stars as Judas in Broadway's JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR, on WNBC-TV's "New York Live" tomorrow, Tuesday, May 1 from 3:00pm to 4:00pm. Josh will give a backstage tour and talk about how he prepares for his performance. JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR is now playing at the Neil Simon Theatre, 250 West 52nd Street.

JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR's Marcus Nance and Friends to Perform at Metropolitan Room Tonight
by BWW News Desk - April 23, 2012


Nance will be debuting at the Metropolitan Room in Marcus Nance and Friends where he will showcase the talents of Canadian Broadway stars Jeremy Kushnier and Bruce Dow, Canadian Idol winner Melissa O'Neil and American cabaret artist Tanya Holt. On piano will be the musical director of Broadway?s Jesus Christ Superstar Rick Fox and distinguished professor of music at NYU Grant Wenaus. The performance will also welcome bassist Jonas Tauber.

STAGE TUBE: Josh Young Visits WATCH WHAT HAPPENS!
by Nicole Rosky - April 19, 2012


Josh Young, who is starring as 'Judas' in Broadway's JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR after originating the role in both the Startford and La Jolla productions of the show, visited Bravo's 'Watch What Happens Live' last night where he acted as bar tender for guests Ana Gasteyer and Loretta Devine. Check out his appearance below!

Dawn French to Judge Andrew Lloyd Webber's UK Musical Reality Show SUPERSTAR?
by BWW News Desk - April 14, 2012


According to a report by The Sun, ITV is in talks with Vicar of Dibley- and spoof-star Dawn French to judge its new musical reality show Superstar.

Josh Young Returned to JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR Friday Evening
by Robert Diamond - April 14, 2012


Josh Young, who is starring as 'Judas' in Broadway's JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR after originating the role in both the Startford and La Jolla productions of the show, returned to the production on Friday evening, April 13th after successfully battling laryngitis. Audience members there for his return tell us that Young returned to the show feeling healthy and sounding great.

JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR's Paul Nolan Sings at Yankees Home Opener!
by Nicole Rosky - April 13, 2012


Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR, directed by the Stratford Shakespeare Festival's Artistic Director and 2-time Tony Award winner Des McAnuff, JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR just opened on March 22, 2012 at the Neil Simon Theatre (250 West 52nd Street). Earlier today, Paul Nolan performed 'God Bless America' at the Yankees home opener during the seventh-inning stretch. Click here to watch his performance!

JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR's Marcus Nance and Friends to Perform at Metropolitan Room, 4/23
by Harmony Wheeler - April 13, 2012


Nance will be debuting at the Metropolitan Room in Marcus Nance and Friends where he will showcase the talents of Canadian Broadway stars Jeremy Kushnier and Bruce Dow, Canadian Idol winner Melissa O?Neil and American cabaret artist Tanya Holt. On piano will be the musical director of Broadway?s Jesus Christ Superstar Rick Fox and distinguished professor of music at NYU Grant Wenaus. The performance will also welcome bassist Jonas Tauber.

THE FRIDAY SIX: Q&As with Your Favorite Broadway Stars- Bruce Dow!
by BWW - April 13, 2012


Welcome to THE FRIDAY SIX: Q&As With Your Favorite Broadway Stars. Want to know what hooked them to a career in the theater? Their dream roles? Their Broadway crushes? Read on! In this next edition, we caught up with Bruce Dow who is starring as the outrageous 'King Herod' in JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR- currently playing at the Neil Simon Theatre!

STAGE TUBE: Chilina Kennedy Talks JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR!
by Nicole Rosky - April 10, 2012


Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR, directed by the Stratford Shakespeare Festival's Artistic Director and 2-time Tony Award winner Des McAnuff, JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR just opened on March 22, 2012 at the Neil Simon Theatre (250 West 52nd Street). In the video below, Chilina Kennedy, who plays Mary in the show, chats with NBC New York about making her Broadway debut in the show. Click below to hear what she had to say!

GYPSY OF THE MONTH: Julius Sermonia of 'Jesus Christ Superstar'
by Adrienne Onofri - April 30, 2012


After 6 seasons at the Stratford Shakespeare Festival, Julius returns to B'way in a Stratford production, with his brother in the cast as well.

Laryngitis Sidelines Josh Young from JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR Indefinitely; Return Expected Upon Recovery
by BWW News Desk - April 5, 2012


Josh Young, who is starring as 'Judas' in Broadway's JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR after originating the role in both the Startford and La Jolla productions of the show, will be sidelined from the production again, this time for an undetermined period of time, as a bacteria infection which has caused him to miss several performances has worsened into laryngitis. Young, who has received rave reviews across the board for his performance, missed his first shows during previews just prior to opening night on March, 22. While he was back for the opening, he has been in and out of the show since March 29. His role has been played by Jeremy Kushnier and Nick Cartell in his absence.

Andrew Lloyd Webber, Tim Rice and Bruce Dow to Make JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR Radio Stops This Week
by Kelsey Denette - April 4, 2012


Broadway's JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR's composer Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyricist Tim Rice will be featured on National Public Radio's "Morning Edition" tomorrow, Thursday, April 5.

TV EXCLUSIVE: BACKSTAGE WITH RICHARD RIDGE - Broadway's Newest SUPERSTAR Josh Young on 'Judas', Dating and More!
by Backstage With Richard Ridge - April 19, 2012


This time it's Broadway's new 'It Boy' Josh Young, who is wowing fans and critics alike as 'Judas' in the new revival of Jesus Christ Superstar. During their chat, Young got candid about his physical journey to becoming a leading man, when he first had a premonition that playing 'Judas' would someday be his breakout, and why he considers himself truly blessed.

DEBUT OF THE MONTH: JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR's Paul Nolan
by Caryn Robbins - April 3, 2012


Actor Paul Nolan is currently making his Broadway debut as 'Jesus' in Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR. In a recent chat with BWW, the actor shared his thoughts on what it is like to portray the famed biblical character in this iconic rock opera.

STAGE TUBE: Preview More Scenes From JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR
by Harmony Wheeler - March 26, 2012


JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR just opened on Broadway on Thursday, March 22. Check out a new montage with scenes and music from the show below!

TV Exclusive: First Look at New JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR TV Spot!
by Robert Diamond - March 26, 2012


JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR just opened on Broadway on Thursday, March 22 and BroadwayWorld.com is excited to present a first look at the show's thrilling new TV spot which begins airing on Wednesday! Check it out below...

Jesus Christ Superstar FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of Jesus Christ Superstar have there been?
Jesus Christ Superstar has had 22 productions including Broadway which opened in 1971, Broadway which opened in 1971, West End which opened in 1972, US Tour which opened in 1977, Milburn, NJ (Regional) which opened in 1977, Broadway which opened in 1977, Broadway which opened in 1977, Off-Broadway which opened in 1995, West End which opened in 1996, Broadway which opened in 2000, Broadway which opened in 2000, US Tour which opened in 2002, Beverly, MA (Regional) which opened in 2006, Broadway which opened in 2012, US Tour which opened in 2014, Off-Broadway which opened in 2017, St. Louis, MO (Regional) which opened in 2017, West End which opened in 2017, Motion Picture which opened in 2018, West End which opened in 2019, US Tour which opened in 2019 and US Tour which opened in 2023.
What Tony Awards has Jesus Christ Superstar been nominated for?
Jesus Christ Superstar has been nominated for Best Revival of a Musical for various productions and teams including Shin/Coleman, Stratford Shakespeare Festival, TheatreDreams North America, LLC, Kevin Kinsella, Rich/Caudwell, Florin-Blanshay-Fan/Broadway Across America, Detsky/Sokolowski/Kassie, Joe Corcoran, Waxman-Dokton, Pelican Group, Tamara Kinsella, Latitude Link, The Dodgers, and The Really Useful Group.
What awards has Jesus Christ Superstar been nominated for?
Jesus Christ Superstar has been nominated for Outstanding Revival of a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards, Outstanding Sound Design in a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for Steve Canyon Kennedy, Distinguished Revival of a Musical at the Drama League Awards, and Outstanding Debut Performance at the Theatre World Awards for Josh Young.
What awards has Jesus Christ Superstar won?
Jesus Christ Superstar has won several awards, including Outstanding Revival of a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards, Outstanding Sound Design in a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for Steve Canyon Kennedy, Distinguished Revival of a Musical at the Drama League Awards, and Outstanding Debut Performance at the Theatre World Awards for Josh Young.
What are the songs in Jesus Christ Superstar and what's the order?
Heaven on Their Minds
What's the Buzz
Strange Thing Mystifying
Everything's Alright
This Jesus Must Die
Hosanna
Simon Zealotes
Poor Jerusalem
Pilate's Dream
The Temple
I Don't Know How to Love Him
Damned for All Time
Blood Money
The Last Supper
Gethsemane
The Arrest
Peter's Denial
Pilate and Christ
King Herod's Song
Could We Start Again, Please
Judas' Death
Trial Before Pilate
Superstar
The Crucifixion
John 19:41
Then We Are Decided
Try Not to Think
The Lepers
A Poor Mandarin
The Treason
Overture

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