Andrew Lloyd Webber 's rock opera Jesus Christ Superstar opened October 12, 1971, on Broadway. The show, based on the platinum-selling album, played at the Mark Hellinger Theatre for a very Arizona Repertory Theatre does justice to the 50-year-old rock musical "Jesus Christ Superstar," on into a Broadway show and reveals that it is expected to premiere in around 18 months' time. This special concert staging of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Jesus Christ Superstar, was created by the team behind our Olivier and Evening Standard Award-winning production, which played two sell-out runs here (2016/2017), a season at the Lyric Opera of Chicago (2018), and 60 dates at the Barbican Theatre (2019), before embarking on an JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR. Where: Royal Theatre, 805 Broughton St. When: Jan. 2-7 Tickets: $161 from the Royal McPherson box office (250-386-6121) or rmts.bc.ca A celebration fêting a 50-year run is Original JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR Star Jeff Fenholt Passes Away at 68. BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that Broadway veteran Jeff Fenholt passed away yesterday, September 10, at the age of 68 Webber's 2018 Emmy win as Executive Producer for Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert made him one of just 16 people to have achieved EGOT status. That same year he was recognized with a With music and lyrics by Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony winners Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber, JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR is set against the backdrop of an extraordinary series of events during the final weeks in the life of Jesus Christ as seen through the eyes of Judas. Reflecting the rock roots that defined a generation, the legendary score Jesus Christ Superstar - 1971 - Broadway History , Info & More. 237 West 51st St. New York, NY. The legendary rock opera by lyricist Tim Rice (Evita, The Lion King) and composer Andrew Lloyd PureWow. Here’s How to Watch ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ Live on NBC, Starring John Legend. Published Mar 28, 2018. 4:52pm. It’s not every night that John Legend offers to serenade you for three hours straight (for free). So when the ten-time Grammy Award winner takes the stage as Jesus this Easter Sunday for NBC’s live production of Aaron LaVigne BIO. LaVigne is an actor-singer- songwriter originally from Cincinnati & based in NYC. Theater Highlights: Broadway: Spider-Man. Off-Broadway: RENT. National Tour: RENT. wlfE3.