Jesus Christ Superstar Revival 1996

Ages: 10+
Opened: November 19, 1996
Closing: March 28, 1998

Jesus Christ Superstar - 1996 - West End History , Info & More

Lyceum Theatre
(Covent Garden/Charing Cross) Wellington Street, just off Strand London

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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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 awards has Jesus Christ Superstar been nominated for?
Jesus Christ Superstar has been nominated for several awards, including the Outstanding Musical Production category at the Olivier Awards for Andrew Lloyd Webber.

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