Jesus Christ Superstar at Opera House at The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts

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.

Authors

• Andrew Lloyd Webber
• Tim Rice
• Tom O'Horgan

Tony Awards and Nominations for Jesus Christ Superstar