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Jesus Christ Superstar Revival 2012

Ages: 10+
Opened: March 22, 2012
Closing: July 01, 2012

Jesus Christ Superstar - 2012 Broadway History , Info & More

Neil Simon Theatre (Broadway)
250 W. 52nd St. New York, NY 10019

Jesus Christ Superstar, the ground-breaking rock opera which reinvented musical theatre for the modern age, tells the story of the last week of Christ's life. The zeal with which Christ's followers are hailing him as the Son of God becomes a source of dismay to his disciple Judas Iscariot. Fearing that this tide of religious fervor will provoke brutal repression by the occupying Romans, Judas must make his fateful choice between faith and betrayal.



This production opened at Canada's Stratford Shakespeare Festival and transferred to the La Jolla Playhouse for a run in 2011.


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A Glitzy Execution in a Religious Revival
6 / 10

If this delirious reception for a glitzy depiction of the most influential execution in world history doesn’t strike you as remotely absurd, Mr. McAnuff’s “Jesus Christ Superstar” may just be the right musical for you. I have to confess to finding the show alternately hilarious and preposterous — if often infectiously melodic — during the two hours’ busy traffic of Mr. McAnuff’s brisk and lucid staging.

Jesus Christ Superstar, Neil Simon Theatre, New York
6 / 10

Nolan transcends this one-dimensionality with a strong portrait, musically cresting with “Gethsemane,” whose anthem-rock style jars somewhat with the mood of a moment that the Gospels describe as “overwhelmed with sorrow”. But if the aim of Lloyd Webber and Rice was literalism, the show’s plot – an account of Jesus’s final days – would be an old-fashioned Passion Play rather than something that at its Broadway premiere in 1971 could still seem groovy.

Photo Flash: Saturday Intermission Pics - JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR's Last SIP, MAGIC MIKE 'Auditions' and More!
by Kelsey Denette - June 30, 2012


It's Saturday, and that means its time for BroadwayWorld's 'Saturday Intermission Pics' round-up!

Flashback: Farewell JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR; Takes Final Broadway Bow July 1
by BWW Special Coverage - July 1, 2012


Following celebrated runs at the Toronto Stratford Shakespeare Festival, the La Jolla Playhouse in San Diego, and on Broadway at the Neil Simon Theatre, JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR takes its final Broadway bow tonight, July 1. Upon closing, the show will have played 116 regular performances and 24 preview performances. One of Andrew Lloyd Webber's most famous shows, the Stratford production undeniably had a great run and introduced some exciting new stars to the Great White Way, including Tony nominee Josh Young, Jesus himself Paul Nolan, and Chilina Kennedy. Below, BroadwayWorld revisits the journey of SUPERSTAR!

JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR's Josh Young Releases Solo Album
by Kelsey Denette - June 27, 2012


Josh Young, the Tony Award nominated actor who made his Broadway debut as 'Judas' in 2012 revival of Jesus Christ Superstar, has announced the release of his new CD, Still Dreaming Of Paradise.

JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR Officially Set to Close 7/1
by Nicole Rosky - June 26, 2012


As BroadwayWorld reported last week the Broadway production of JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR announced that unless business improves, the musical will close at the Neil Simon Theatre on Sunday, July 1. Now according to the show's official website, the production will indeed take its final bow on July 1. As of that date, the show will have played 116 regular performances and 24 previews.

STAGE TUBE: JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR's Spotlight on the Superstars, Episode 4 - 'The Brown Album'
by Stage Tube - June 25, 2012


Watch the fourth episode in the Tony nominated JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR's behind-the-scenes video series, Spotlight on the Superstars, 'The Brown Album', featuring interviews with Paul Nolan, Lee Siegel, Rick Fox, Josh Young, Chilina Kennedy, Sandy Winsby and more!

JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR's 'Marcus Nance and Friends' to Play Metropolitan Room, 7/9
by BWW News Desk - June 24, 2012


"Marcus Nance and Friends" is an elegant evening of jazz, cabaret, theatre and opera of the finest kind. As a fan of both the classy era of Johnny Hartman and Sarah Vaughan and the impressive showmanship of the opera and theatre worlds, Marcus Nance celebrates these traditions together in this regular series of cabarets featuring New York's finest singers and musicians.

JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR to Play Final Performance on Broadway July 1 'Unless Business Improves'
by Robert Diamond - June 19, 2012


The producers of the Broadway production of JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR have announced that unless business improves, the musical will close at the Neil Simon Theatre on Sunday, July 1. As of that date, the show will have played 116 regular performances and 24 previews.

STAGE TUBE: JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR Releases 'Spotlight on the Superstars' Episode 2 - 'Love at First Listen'
by Stage Tube - June 8, 2012


Watch the second episode of the Tony-nominated JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR's new behind-the-scenes video series, 'Spotlight on the Superstars' below! Episode 2 is called 'Love at First Listen' and features interviews with the cast and creative team, including Paul Nolan (Jesus) and Josh Young (Judas Iscariot).

BWW Exclusive: New TV Commercial for JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR + Special Summer Offer!
by Nicole Rosky - June 8, 2012


BroadwayWorld is excited to bring you an exclusive look at JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR's new TV commercial and invites you to take advantage of a Superstar Summer Ticket Offer!

JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR's Bruce Dow Set for Radio Appearance, 5/31
by BWW News Desk - May 30, 2012


Tune in to hear Bruce Dow, who stars as King Herod in the Tony nominated JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR, on WAMC Radio's "The Roundtable" on Thursday, May 31 at 10:15 am. Bruce sits down with host Sarah LaDuke to talk about his role and the joy of bringing the hit musical to Broadway.

JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR's Lee Siegel and More Set for BROADWAY SESSIONS Tonight, 5/31
by BWW News Desk - May 31, 2012


Tonight, May 31st, Broadway Sessions welcomes Lee Siegel, Carly Sakolove and Alexis Smith to The Laurie Beechman Theater.

Fans Launch JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR Cast Recording Petition
by Kelsey Denette - May 29, 2012


Fans have rallied in an effort to show their support for a JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR cast recording. An online petition was launched earlier this week with the tagline 'We want a JCS 2012 Broadway Cast Recording!'

JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR's Lee Siegel and More Set for BROADWAY SESSIONS, 5/31
by BWW News Desk - May 27, 2012


This Thursday, May 31st, Broadway Sessions welcomes Lee Siegel, Carly Sakolove and Alexis Smith to The Laurie Beechman Theater.

STAGE TUBE: Cast of JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR Performs on 'The View'
by Caryn Robbins - May 24, 2012


Josh Young and the cast of the Tony nominated Broadway musical JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR performed 'Superstar' on ABC's THE VIEW today. Check out the electric performance below!

Cast of JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR Performs on 'The View' Today, 5/24
by BWW News Desk - May 24, 2012


The cast of the Tony®-Nominated Broadway revival JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR will perform on 'The View' today, May 24th at 11:00 am ET/PT on ABC.

Leo Ash Evens Joins Cast of JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR Through 7/1
by Nicole Rosky - May 23, 2012


BroadwayWorld has confirmed that on May 25, Leo Ash Evens will replace Jonathan Winsby as Phillip in Broadway's JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR, due to an injury. Evens will remain with the production through July 1.

JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR to Perform on THE VIEW, 5/24
by Nicole Rosky - May 22, 2012


Tune in to see the cast of the Tony nominated JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR perform on ABC-TV's "The View" this Thursday, May 24. In the New York Area, "The View" airs from 11:00AM to 12:00PM. Check local listings for times outside the NY area. JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR just received Tony, Drama Desk and Drama League Award nominations for Best Musical Revival. Josh Young, who plays Judas Iscariot and will be performing on "The View," also received a Tony Award nomination for Best Featured Actor in a Musical and won a Theatre World Award. JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR is now playing at the Neil Simon Theatre, 250 West 52nd Street.

Cast of JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR to Perform on 'The View', 5/24
by Caryn Robbins - May 17, 2012


The cast of the Tony®-Nominated Broadway revival JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR will perform on 'The View' on Thursday, May 24th at 11:00 am ET/PT on ABC.

Jesus Christ Superstar FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What are the songs in Jesus Christ Superstar and what's the order?
Heaven on Their Minds
What's the Buzz
Strange Thing Mystifying
Everything's Alright
This Jesus Must Die
Hosanna
Simon Zealotes
Poor Jerusalem
Pilate's Dream
The Temple
I Don't Know How to Love Him
Damned for All Time
Blood Money
The Last Supper
Gethsemane
The Arrest
Peter's Denial
Pilate and Christ
King Herod's Song
Could We Start Again, Please
Judas' Death
Trial Before Pilate
Superstar
The Crucifixion
John 19:41
Then We Are Decided
Try Not to Think
The Lepers
A Poor Mandarin
The Treason
Overture

Jesus Christ Superstar History

Other Productions of Jesus Christ Superstar

1971   Broadway Original Broadway Production
Broadway
1972   West End London Production
West End
1977   US Tour Touring Revival
US Tour
1977   Milburn, NJ (Regional) Paper Mill Production
Milburn, NJ (Regional)
1977   Broadway Broadway Revival
Broadway
1995   Off-Broadway Off-Broadway Revival
Off-Broadway
1996   West End London Revival
West End
2000   Broadway Broadway Revival
Broadway
2002   US Tour First Class National Tour
US Tour
2006   Beverly, MA (Regional) North Shore Music Theatre Production
Beverly, MA (Regional)
2012   Broadway Broadway Revival
Broadway
2017   Off-Broadway All-Female Concert Production
Off-Broadway
2017   St. Louis, MO (Regional) The Muny's Revival Adaptation
St. Louis, MO (Regional)
2017   West End Regents Open Air Theatre Revival
West End
2018   Motion Picture NBC Live Televised Production
Motion Picture
2019   West End London Return Engagement at the Barbican
West End
2019   US Tour 2019 North American Tour
US Tour
2023   US Tour US Tour
US Tour

Jesus Christ Superstar - 2012 Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
2012 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Revival of a Musical 0
2012 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Sound Design in a Musical Steve Canyon Kennedy
2012 Drama League Awards Distinguished Revival of a Musical 0
2012 Theatre World Awards Outstanding Debut Performance Josh Young
2012 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical Josh Young
2012 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Musical Shin/Coleman
2012 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Musical Stratford Shakespeare Festival
2012 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Musical TheatreDreams North America, LLC
2012 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Musical Stratford Shakespeare Festival
2012 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Musical The Dodgers and The Really Useful Group
2012 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Musical Latitude Link
2012 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Musical Tamara Kinsella
2012 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Musical Pelican Group
2012 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Musical Waxman-Dokton
2012 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Musical Joe Corcoran
2012 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Musical Detsky/Sokolowski/Kassie
2012 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Musical Florin-Blanshay-Fan/Broadway Across America
2012 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Musical Rich/Caudwell
2012 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Musical Kevin Kinsella
2012 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Musical Shin/Coleman
2012 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Musical TheatreDreams North America, LLC
2012 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Musical Rich/Caudwell
2012 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Musical Stratford Shakespeare Festival
2012 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Musical TheatreDreams North America, LLC
2012 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Musical Shin/Coleman
2012 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Musical Rich/Caudwell
2012 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Musical Broadway Across America
2012 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Musical Florin-Blanshay-Fan
2012 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Musical Detsky/Sokolowski/Kassie
2012 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Musical Joe Corcoran
2012 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Musical Waxman-Dokton
2012 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Musical Pelican Group
2012 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Musical Tamara Kinsella
2012 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Musical Kevin Kinsella
2012 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Musical Latitude Link
2012 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Musical The Dodgers and The Really Useful Group
2012 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Musical Jesus Christ Superstar

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