Coming in January: Jesus Christ Superstar!
Contributed by Brenda Davis
The Broadway hit Jesus Christ Superstar arrives on the Glenn Massay stage this January! Based on a concept album project written by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice, and the subsequent long-running Broadway production, this show tells the story of the final six days of events in the life of Jesus Christ through the eyes of Judas Iscariot.
A timeless work, this rock opera is set against the backdrop of an extraordinary and universally known series of events but seen through the eyes of Judas Iscariot. Loosely based on the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John, Jesus Christ Superstar follows the final week in the life of Jesus. The story, told entirely through song, explores the personal relationships, and struggles between Jesus, Judas, Mary Magdalene, his disciples, his followers and the Roman Empire.
Few albums have had the impact that Jesus Christ Superstar has. Within three years of its release in September 1970, it had grown into a Broadway and West End phenomenon, a London cast album, and a box-office smash Hollywood film, and influenced many subsequent rock operas in its wake. This soundtrack was the 1971 Billboard Album of the Year and features well-known songs such as “Superstar” and “I Don’t Know How to Love Him.”
A-List Productions is bringing this wonderful production to the Glenn Massay theatre for two weekends only in January so don’t miss out! January 4, 2023 through January 13, 2024 – Tickets on sale at: www.glennmassaytheatre.com