Andrew Lloyd Webber Seeks to Bring JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR Search to ITV
by Kelsey Denette - January 07, 2012 Composer Andrew Lloyd Webber is no stranger to reality shows, as he's had four searches for West End leads: How Do You Solve A Problem Like Maria?, I'd Do Anything, Any Dream Will Do and Over The Rainbow. ...
Review Roundup: Broadway-Bound JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR at La Jolla Playhouse
by Robert Diamond - December 02, 2011 With Broadway casting details still not announced, Brent Carver has bowed out of the La Jolla run of Stratford's Jesus Christ Superstar and will be replaced by Jeremy Kushnier. Full casting details were announced today, but Carver could not be reached for comment. ...
Tim Rice Opposes Andrew Lloyd Webber's 'Tasteless' SUPERSTAR Reality Show
by Kelsey Denette - January 22, 2012 Lyricist Tim Rice is well-known for his collaborations with Andrew Lloyd Webber, including EVITA, JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR and THE WIZARD OF OZ, among many other projects. Rice describes Lloyd Webber's latest project, however, as 'tasteless': a reality TV search for the next 'Jesus' in a SUPERSTAR are...
Official: ITV1 and Andrew Lloyd Webber Announce New Reality Show - SUPERSTAR
by BWW - January 17, 2012 ITV1 and Andrew Lloyd Webber today announced 'Superstar,' described as 'a brand new show that will give the British public the chance to choose the country's next major rock star.'...
Amanda Holden to Host JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR Search
by Jennie Mamary - March 18, 2012 According to the Mirror, actress Amanda Holden is set to host 'Superstar,' the new reality show in which Andrew Lloyd Webber will search for the character of Jesus in the JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR tour. 'Superstar' is set to begin filming this summer and will air on ITV1. ...
Cast of Stratford Shakespeare Festival's JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR Performs on CBC Radio
by Nicole Rosky - July 12, 2011 Stratford Shakespeare Festival's new production of Jesus Christ Superstar opened at The Avon Theatre on Friday June 3rd to outstanding reviews with audiences and critics alike raving about this magnificent new take on the now four decade old show. Directed by Des McAnuff, the show tells the story of...
New Website Launches for JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR
by Nicole Rosky - January 20, 2012 It's sure to be a busy year for Jesus Christ Superstar, with a production heading to Broadway in March and iTV working with Andrew Lloyd Webber to create a new reality competition series. Now a new website has been launched for the musical, which features news about the television show, SUPERSTAR, t...
JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR Broadway Revival Buzz Continues...
by Robert Diamond - June 22, 2011 Now, the paper reports that 'Tim Rice, the lyricist of Jesus Christ Superstar, attended the Wednesday night performance of his show at the Stratford Shakespeare Festival less than two weeks after his composer colleague, Andrew Lloyd Webber undertook the same journey. This only served to underscor...
Andrew Lloyd Webber on Stratford JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR 'Fabulous'
by Robert Diamond - June 13, 2011 Commenting on the show on his official web site, Andrew said: "I have just seen a fabulous production of Jesus Christ Superstar. It is very probably the best acted performance of the show I have ever seen and fully worthy of the fantastic reviews it has received. I pass my congratulations to Des McA...
STAGE TUBE: Meet the Cast of Broadway's JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR
by Nicole Rosky - March 05, 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 opens March 22, 2012 (previews began March 1) at the Neil Simon Theatre (250 West 52nd Street). The cast of B...
EXCLUSIVE: Behind The Scenes Of SUPERSTAR, Lloyd Webber's New Talent Search!
by Carrie Dunn - March 13, 2012 We go exclusively behind the scenes of the third day of callbacks for Superstar - Andrew Lloyd Webber's new search for a star to lead the cast of his planned concert revival of Jesus Christ Superstar - and it's all looking very exciting so far....
Review Roundup: JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR on Broadway - All The Reviews!
by Robert Diamond - March 22, 2012 JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR opened on Broadway last night, Thursday, March 22. Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR, directed by Des McAnuff began previews March 1 and is now playing at the Neil Simon Theatre. Here's what the critics have to say... ...
Andrew Lloyd Webber Asks Nicole Scherzinger to Judge for SUPERSTAR
by Nicole Rosky - January 19, 2012 Earlier this week BroadwayWorld announced that ITV1 and Andrew Lloyd Webber will launch 'Superstar,' described as 'a brand new show that will give the British public the chance to choose the country's next major rock star.' The show seeks the new lead in an arena tour of JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR, to k...
TLC to Air SUSAN BOYLE: AN UNLIKEY SUPERSTAR, 11/6
by Nicole Rosky - October 26, 2011 All-new special premieres Sunday, November 6 at 8pm ET/PT She's one of the biggest selling artists of all times, and the only female to have back-to-back number one albums in America and the UK, but despite hundreds of interviews, Susan Boyle remains an intensely private person. TLC's exclusive docu...
Andrew Lloyd Webber Wants Bono for JESUS CHRIST Search?
by James T Harding - February 29, 2012 According to a rumour posted by thesun.co.uk, Andrew Lloyd Webber plans to offer U2's Bono a place on the judging panel of the ITV1 talent hunt show for JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR....
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....
Andrew Lloyd Webber Kicks Off SUPERSTAR Search in Glasgow
by Nicole Rosky - February 16, 2012 Last month, ITV1 and Andrew Lloyd Webber announced 'Superstar,' described as 'a brand new show that will give the British public the chance to choose the country's next major rock star.' The show seeks the new lead in an arena tour of JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR, to kick of at the O2 Arena in London....
Jennifer Holliday, Paula Madison, et al. Honored at Women Superstars Luncheon
by Nicole Rosky - November 09, 2011 Leading women in the film and television industry will be honored at the BronzeLens Film Festival (BronzeLens) signature Women Superstars Luncheon. Honorees include retired media executive Paula Madison who will receive the Legendary Behind the Lens Superstar Award. Madison is the first person to ho...
TV: First Look - JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR Exclusive Fan Concert Preview!
by Jessica Lewis - February 23, 2012 On Friday night, February 17th, cast members from JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR performed a special secret fan preview concert for a few very lucky fans of the show. The concert featured some of the show's most notable hit songs, performed at the very appropriate venue of 'The Crypt' at The Church of the I...
Ben Vereen to Play Pilate in Houston JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR, 8/19-20
by Nicole Rosky - July 19, 2011 Tony Award winner Ben Vereen is traveling from Los Angeles to Houston, Texas today to be a special guest performer in The Musical Theatre of Houston's JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR. Vereen will star as Pontius Pilate in a production directed and choreographed by Aaron Callies. The curtain rises for two sho...
Want to Audition for Andrew Lloyd Webber to Play Jesus? Click Here!
by Nicole Rosky - January 20, 2012 Earlier this week BroadwayWorld announced that ITV1 and Andrew Lloyd Webber will launch 'Superstar,' described as 'a brand new show that will give the British public the chance to choose the country's next major rock star.' The show seeks the new lead in an arena tour of JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR, to k...
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 h...
BWW Reviews: JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR Buzzes at Merrick Theatre
by Estelle Hallick - November 21, 2011 Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's Jesus Christ Superstar is being presented by the Merrick Theatre in Merrick, Long Island from November 12 to December 11....
Andrew Lloyd Webber Asks Nicole Scherzinger to Judge for SUPERSTAR
by Nicole Rosky - January 19, 2012 Earlier this week BroadwayWorld announced that ITV1 and Andrew Lloyd Webber will launch 'Superstar,' described as 'a brand new show that will give the British public the chance to choose the country's next major rock star.' The show seeks the new lead in an arena tour of JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR, to k...
JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR Broadway Revival Buzz Continues...
by Robert Diamond - June 22, 2011 Now, the paper reports that 'Tim Rice, the lyricist of Jesus Christ Superstar, attended the Wednesday night performance of his show at the Stratford Shakespeare Festival less than two weeks after his composer colleague, Andrew Lloyd Webber undertook the same journey. This only served to underscor... |