Jesus Christ Superstar is a 1970 rock opera with music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyrics by Tim Rice. Initially unable to get backing for a stage production, the composers released it as a rock opera album musical. The success of the album led to the show's Broadway on-stage debut in 1971. The musical is sung-through, with no spoken dialogue. The story is loosely based on the Gospels' accounts of the last week of Jesus's life, beginning with the preparation for the arrival of Jesus and his disciples in Jerusalem and ending with the crucifixion. It depicts political and interpersonal struggles between Judas Iscariot and Jesus that are not present in the Bible. The work interprets the psychology of Jesus and other characters. Much of the plot centres on Judas, who is dissatisfied with the direction in which Jesus is steering his disciples.
| Music | Andrew Lloyd Webber |
| Lyrics | Tim Rice |
| Productions | 1970 Concept album, 1971 Broadway, 1972 West End |
About Jesus Christ Superstar
TV movie adaptation of Andrew Lloyd Webber's 1970 rock opera was a live musical recounting of the final days of Jesus Christ.
Achievement of Jesus Christ Superstar
The TV musical on NBC joined a series of other live musicals broadcast by the network. It was preceded by Hairspray Live! and followed by Bye Bye Birdie Live!
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Jesus Christ Superstar Category.. Musicals based on the Bible.. Musicals based on religious traditions.. Musicals by Tim Rice.. Stage portrayals of Jesus.. Passion settings.. Musicals by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice.. Mary Magdalene.. Sung-through musicals.. Rock musicals.. Musicals inspired by real-life events.. Rock operas.. West End musicals.
Latest information about Jesus Christ Superstar updated on July 28 2021.
