Description Lyrics by Tim Rice Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber What’s the buzz? The first musical by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice to be produced for the professional stage, Jesus Christ Superstar has wowed audiences for over 40 years. A timeless work, the rock opera is set against the backdrop of an extraordinary and universally-known series of events, but seen through the eyes of Judas Iscariot. Details Size of orchestra: Large Medium Small/Combo Genre: Adaptation (Literature) Drama Faith-based Holiday Period Vocal demands: Challenging Moderate Dance Requirements: Minimal Cast Size: Large Casting Opportunities: Ensemble Cast Expandable Casting Mostly Men Multicultural Casting Non-Traditional Casting Reduced Casting/Doubling Star Vehicle Male Performance groups Amateur Society Performing Arts School Religious Secondary School University Youth Group
Tim Rice & Andrew Lloyd Webber on the history of JCS Original Murray Head 1971 promo video Tim Minchin, “Superstar,” 2012 arena tour Teaser Trailer for 2016 Regent’s Park production Brodyn Knucky sings "King Herod's Song" at Massey High School in 2011 Lin-Manuel Miranda playing Jesus in his freshman year at Wesleyan Andrew Lloyd Webber & Tim Rice discuss the show in 1971
