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Since its Broadway debut, this spectacular musical phenomenon has thrilled millions of theatregoers worldwide; mesmerizing them with its passion, captivating them with its story and entrancing them with its anthemic title song. And now, two-time Tony Award®-winning director Des McAnuff brings a bold, new vision to the classic rock opera by Tony, Grammy, and Academy Award-winners Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice. 

This show is closed.

Performances ended on Jul. 1, 2012.

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About Jesus Christ Superstar

What Is the story of Jesus Christ Superstar?
Jesus Christ Superstar will be familiar, in basic fact, to anyone with knowledge of western religion. Borrowing from the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John, the musical tells the story of the last seven days of Jesus Christ’s life. As the show opens, apostle Judas Iscariot is growing concerned that Jesus’ followers will be perceived as a threat to the occupying Roman Empire. Indeed, priests Caiaphas, Annas and more gather and agree that Jesus and his movement must be crushed. An exalted Jesus arrives in Jerusalem only to find the temple filled with unsavory merchants and money lenders. Overrun by a flood of people needing his help, he tells them to heal themselves, and his confidante Mary Magdalene has to calm him down. Judas, fearing the movement is getting out of Jesus’ control, goes to the Romans and tells them Jesus will be in the Garden of Gethsemane the following night. He receives 30 pieces of silver as payment. At the Garden, Judas arrives with Roman soldiers and identifies Jesus by kissing him on the cheek. Jesus is arrested and sent to Caiaphas, then Pontius Pilate and finally King Herod, who condemns his to death on the cross.

Jesus Christ Superstar's Revival Cast Knows How to Love Original Star Yvonne Elliman!
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Jesus Christ Superstar's Revival Cast Knows How to Love Original Star Yvonne Elliman!
Closing Date Confirmed for Broadway Resurrection of Jesus Christ Superstar
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Closing Date Confirmed for Broadway Resurrection of Jesus Christ Superstar
Jesus Christ Superstar Comes to an End
Final Bow
Jesus Christ Superstar Comes to an End
Lucky Bamboo, Tim Rice and Jesus Christ Superstar Props Help Chilina Kennedy Stay Chill Backstage
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Lucky Bamboo, Tim Rice and Jesus Christ Superstar Props Help Chilina Kennedy Stay Chill Backstage
Jesus Christ Superstar Eyes Broadway Closing Date
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Jesus Christ Superstar Eyes Broadway Closing Date
The Allman Brothers’ Gregg Allman Rocks Out at Jesus Christ Superstar
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The Allman Brothers’ Gregg Allman Rocks Out at Jesus Christ Superstar
Watch Jesus Christ Superstar's Josh Young Perform 'Superstar' at the 2012 Tony Awards
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Watch Jesus Christ Superstar's Josh Young Perform 'Superstar' at the 2012 Tony Awards
Tony Nominee Secrets! What Makes Superstar’s Josh Young Show His Competitive Side?
Tony Nominee Secrets
Tony Nominee Secrets! What Makes Superstar’s Josh Young Show His Competitive Side?
Josh Young and the Cast of Jesus Christ Superstar Rock Out on The View
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Josh Young and the Cast of Jesus Christ Superstar Rock Out on The View
Jesus Christ Superstar's Josh Young on His 'Bad Kid' Past, Tony-Nominated Present & Blissfully Wedded Future
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Jesus Christ Superstar's Josh Young on His 'Bad Kid' Past, Tony-Nominated Present & Blissfully Wedded Future
Tony Video Flashback! Jesus Christ Superstar's Josh Young Recalls the Magic of The Secret Garden
Tony Flashback
Tony Video Flashback! Jesus Christ Superstar's Josh Young Recalls the Magic of The Secret Garden
Jesus Christ Superstar Nominee Josh Young on Battling Through Illness to a Tony Nod
2012 Tony Reactions
Jesus Christ Superstar Nominee Josh Young on Battling Through Illness to a Tony Nod
Designer Paul Tazewell Blends the Bible With Elton John & Rihanna to Create the Costumes of Jesus Christ Superstar
Designing Broadway
Designer Paul Tazewell Blends the Bible With Elton John & Rihanna to Create the Costumes of Jesus Christ Superstar
Character Study: See Paul Nolan Combine Love, Anger, Joy and Hair to Become Jesus Christ Superstar
Character Study
Character Study: See Paul Nolan Combine Love, Anger, Joy and Hair to Become Jesus Christ Superstar
Watch Jesus Christ Superstar's Paul Nolan Sing 'God Bless America' at the Yankees Opener
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Watch Jesus Christ Superstar's Paul Nolan Sing 'God Bless America' at the Yankees Opener
Jesus Christ Superstar's Chilina Kennedy Dishes on Her ‘Passionate’ Onstage Love Triangle on NBC New York
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Jesus Christ Superstar's Chilina Kennedy Dishes on Her ‘Passionate’ Onstage Love Triangle on NBC New York
Feel the Love for Jesus, Mary & More on the Opening Night of Jesus Christ Superstar
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Feel the Love for Jesus, Mary & More on the Opening Night of Jesus Christ Superstar
Tim Rice Reveals Why He'll Never Work with Andrew Lloyd Webber Again
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Tim Rice Reveals Why He'll Never Work with Andrew Lloyd Webber Again
Andrew Lloyd Webber, Tim Rice & More Celebrate Jesus Christ Superstar’s Broadway Return
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Andrew Lloyd Webber, Tim Rice & More Celebrate Jesus Christ Superstar’s Broadway Return
Did Our Word of Mouth Panelists Worship Jesus Christ Superstar?
Word of Mouth Review
Did Our Word of Mouth Panelists Worship Jesus Christ Superstar?
Josh Young to Perform as Judas on Jesus Christ Superstar’s Opening Night
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Josh Young to Perform as Judas on Jesus Christ Superstar’s Opening Night
Squigs Knows How to Love Jesus Christ Superstar’s Paul Nolan, Josh Young & More
Broadway Ink
Squigs Knows How to Love Jesus Christ Superstar’s Paul Nolan, Josh Young & More
What’s the Buzz: How Two British Kids Made Rock Musical History With Jesus Christ Superstar
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What’s the Buzz: How Two British Kids Made Rock Musical History With Jesus Christ Superstar
Hosanna! Jesus Christ Superstar Revival Opens on Broadway
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Hosanna! Jesus Christ Superstar Revival Opens on Broadway
Jeremy Kushnier Steps Up as Judas for Critics' Performances of Jesus Christ Superstar
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Jeremy Kushnier Steps Up as Judas for Critics' Performances of Jesus Christ Superstar
Paul Nolan on How Farm Life and Les Miserables Led Him to Jesus Christ Superstar on Broadway
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Paul Nolan on How Farm Life and Les Miserables Led Him to Jesus Christ Superstar on Broadway
Get Heaven on Your Mind With a First Look at Jesus Christ Superstar
First Look
Get Heaven on Your Mind With a First Look at Jesus Christ Superstar
Jesus Christ Superstar Director Des McAnuff on How He Became the Master of Rock Musicals
First Person
Jesus Christ Superstar Director Des McAnuff on How He Became the Master of Rock Musicals
Jesus Christ Superstar Comes to Life on Broadway as Previews Begin
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Jesus Christ Superstar Comes to Life on Broadway as Previews Begin
Go Deep in the Crypt With the Cast of Jesus Christ Superstar
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Go Deep in the Crypt With the Cast of Jesus Christ Superstar
Photo Exclusive! Rejoice and Be Glad in Rehearsal With Jesus Christ Superstar
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Photo Exclusive! Rejoice and Be Glad in Rehearsal With Jesus Christ Superstar
Chatting With Jesus, Judas & More at the Jesus Christ Superstar Meet and Greet
On the Scene
Chatting With Jesus, Judas & More at the Jesus Christ Superstar Meet and Greet
Everything's Alright! Broadway's Jesus Christ Superstar Cast Meets the Press
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Everything's Alright! Broadway's Jesus Christ Superstar Cast Meets the Press
All Jesus Christ Superstar’s Josh Young Needs For V-Day is Strawberry Champagne and a Date With Barbra Streisand
My Broadway Valentine
All Jesus Christ Superstar’s Josh Young Needs For V-Day is Strawberry Champagne and a Date With Barbra Streisand
Tickets Now on Sale for Broadway Revival of Jesus Christ Superstar
Now On Sale
Tickets Now on Sale for Broadway Revival of Jesus Christ Superstar
Jesus Christ Superstar Rises on Broadway
First Performance
Jesus Christ Superstar Rises on Broadway
Paul Nolan to Lead Broadway Resurrection of Jesus Christ Superstar; Full Cast Announced
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Paul Nolan to Lead Broadway Resurrection of Jesus Christ Superstar; Full Cast Announced
Jesus Christ Superstar Will Be Resurrected on Broadway in 2012
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Jesus Christ Superstar Will Be Resurrected on Broadway in 2012
Jesus Christ Superstar Eyes Spring 2012 Run at Neil Simon Theatre
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Jesus Christ Superstar Eyes Spring 2012 Run at Neil Simon Theatre
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