Sunday, March 17, 2024

New JPAS production of ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ hits high notes by Alan Smason

By ALAN SMASON, WYES-TV Theatre Critic (“Steppin’ Out“) The latest production of Jesus Christ Superstar bowed this weekend, presented by the Jefferson Performing Arts Society (JPAS) at…

SOURCE: TheatreCriticsm.com at 12:01PM
Tuesday, February 6, 2024

Jesus Christ Superstar by Mirvish Productions

Celebrating its 50th Anniversary, a new mesmerizing production of the iconic musical phenomenon returns to the stage. Originally staged by London’s Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre and hel…

SOURCE: YouTube at 06:18PM
Wednesday, January 24, 2024

Review: “Jesus Christ Superstar’s” 50th anniversary lap is a wild ride by John Wenzel

The 90-minute, intermission-free show remains faithful to its early 1970s origin.

SOURCE: Denver Post at 06:12PM

50 years on, ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ still shines by Alex Miller

A dark but glorious production plays at the Denver Center through Jan. 28 The post 50 years on, ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ still shines appeared first on OnStage Colorado.

SOURCE: onstagecolorado.com at 06:07PM
Tuesday, January 23, 2024

Oscar Nominated Director Norman Jewison Dies at 97 by Margaret Hall

Mr. Jewison brought both Fiddler on the Roof and Jesus Christ Superstar to the big screen.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:54PM
Monday, January 22, 2024

Norman Jewison, Director of Jesus Christ Superstar and Fiddler on the Roof Films, Dies at 97 by Darryn King

Norman Jewison, the genre-spanning director of the movie adaptations of Fiddler on the Roof and Jesus Christ Superstar, as well as a number of non-musical stage-to-screen adaptations, died o…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 07:32PM

JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR on FOX21NEWS by Denver Center For The Performing Arts

Joshua Bess, from Littleton, chats with FOX21News Right Now/SOCO CW ahead of JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR opening in Denver.

SOURCE: YouTube at 04:45PM

VIDEO: Get A First Look At Ivo van Hove's JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR in Amsterdam

Get a first look at Ivo van Hove's production of Jesus Christ Superstar at theater DeLaMar in Amsterdam.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:06PM

Review: Ivo van Hove Takes on ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ by Houman Barekat

The Belgian director’s revival of “Jesus Christ Superstar” showcases some of his signature aesthetic techniques. But it’s an odd pairing.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 01:54PM
Wednesday, January 17, 2024

Play It Again: Evita's "A New Argentina" by JK

PLAY IT AGAIN: Evita’s “A New Argentina”  For this new series, Jeff has invited me to choose some classic Broadway show tunes and compare versions of these songs from several differen…

SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 06:42AM
Monday, January 8, 2024

Nicolas Cage Says He Wants to Play Pontius Pilate in JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR

Nicolas Cage recently revealed a Broadway role that he can see himself taking on. While on the red carpet at the Golden Globes, he was asked what genre he wants to try next.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:08AM
Wednesday, January 3, 2024

Video: JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR Tour's Joshua Bess Sings National Anthem At Broncos NYE Game

Joshua Bess, from Littleton, CO, was honored to sing The Star-Spangled Banner for his hometown team on NYE. He is currently touring with JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR which will play The Buell Thea…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:24PM

Denver Broncos NYE game | Joshua Bess, Coloradan in JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR, sings National Anthem by Denver Center For The Performing Arts

Get Tickets: https://www.denvercenter.org/tickets-events/jesus-christ-superstar/ Joshua Bess, from Littleton, CO, was honored to sing The Star-Spangled Banner for his hometown team on NYE. …

SOURCE: YouTube at 12:34PM
Monday, December 4, 2023

Sneak Peek of Jesus Christ Superstar at the DCPA by Denver Center For The Performing Arts

Jesus Christ Superstar Jan 23 – 28, 2024 Buell Theatre Celebrating its 50th anniversary, a new mesmerizing production of the iconic musical phenomenon returns to the stage. Originally stag…

SOURCE: YouTube at 03:58PM
Wednesday, November 29, 2023

Inside Signature with Awa Sal Secka by Signature Theatre

Signature favorite Awa Sal Secka has been seen in Simply Sondheim, Gun & Powder and Jesus Christ Superstar. Now she stars as Sarah in Ragtime. Hear about how she fell in love with musical st…

SOURCE: YouTube at 03:31PM
Thursday, November 9, 2023

Regent’s Park Open Air theatre appoints Drew McOnie as artistic director by Chris Wiegand

McOnie – who choreographed Jesus Christ Superstar, On the Town and Carousel – takes over from Tim Sheader Regent’s Park Open Air theatre in London has appointed Drew McOnie as its new …

SOURCE: The Guardian at 06:32AM
Monday, November 6, 2023

BroadwayHD by Barry Gordin

BroadwayHD Inks deal with NBC Universal to steam Beloved Award- Winning Musicals  &  the US Premiere of The Prince of Egypt on November 15. November 5, 2023:  BroadwayHD, the preemin…

SOURCE: theaterlife at 08:27AM
Wednesday, October 25, 2023

Max von Essen to Join Broadway’s Chicago by Ruthie Fierberg

Max von Essen will be the next Billy Flynn in Chicago. The Tony Award-nominated actor will take over the leading role beginning on November 6 at the Ambassador Theatre. Von Essen will replac…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:13PM
Monday, October 23, 2023

40 Years of Broadway: Big Trends: The Rise of the Jukebox Musical by JK

40 Years of Broadway: Big Trends:  The Rise of the Jukebox Musical  Historically, musical revues and follies type show were once the bread and butter of Broadway. They were what we'd call…

SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 07:04AM
Sunday, October 22, 2023

Dazzling ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ comes to Capital One Hall by Andy Arnold

An energetic vibe lifts up the rock opera's 50th-anniversary tour. By ANDY ARNOLD

SOURCE: dctheaterarts.org at 05:47AM
Tuesday, October 3, 2023

New Season of Jesus Christ Superstar North American Tour Officially Launches October 3 by Andrew Gans

The Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice musical is set to play over 60 cities during the 2023-2024 season.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:19AM
Wednesday, September 27, 2023

How Directors Are Reimagining Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Shows by Michael Paulson

How hotshot directors are reimagining “Cats,” “Evita,” “Jesus Christ Superstar” and “Sunset Boulevard.”

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 05:13AM
Friday, September 22, 2023

Name That Show: 1970s Broadway Songs by JK

Hello, show tune lovers! Today's game is all about songs from Broadway musicals that opened in the 1970s. You've probably at least heard of all the shows included here, but how familiar are …

SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 07:43AM
Wednesday, September 13, 2023

[HD] The Lieutenant Trailer by York Theatre Company

Performances thru September 17th Only! For tickets visit www.yorktheatre.org The Lieutenant — a rock opera which opened on Broadway in 1975 and received four Tony nominations and five Dr…

SOURCE: YouTube at 03:36PM

Check Out Who's Starring in New Season of Jesus Christ Superstar North American Tour by Andrew Gans

The Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice musical is set to play over 60 cities during the 2023-2024 season.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:13PM

New Cast Set For National Tour of JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR

Casting has been announced for the next season of the Olivier Award-winning production of Regents Park Open Air Theatre’s Jesus Christ Superstar. Learn more about the non-equity tour here…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:03AM
Thursday, August 24, 2023

Andrew Lloyd Webber And His Really Useful Group Sign With CAA by Greg Evans

EXCLUSIVE: Andrew Lloyd Webber and his The Really Useful Group have signed with CAA. The signing of the mega-successful theater composer, whose scores include The Phantom of the Opera, Evita…

SOURCE: Deadline at 11:00AM
Friday, August 18, 2023

Ivo van Hove to Direct JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR in Amsterdam in 2024

Ivo van Hove is set to direct a production of Jesus Christ Superstar at Nationale Theaterkassa in the Netherlands in 2024. Find out more about this highly anticipated production and the reno…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:07AM
Friday, July 21, 2023
Monday, June 26, 2023

Exclusive: Hear Merle Dandridge Sing in ALICE'S WONDERLAND BAKERY

Merle Dandridge (Jesus Christ Superstar, Rent, Once on This Island)V voices the Silver Queen – and sings! – in a very special upcoming episode of the hit Disney series “Alice’s Wond…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:06PM
Thursday, June 22, 2023

See Who Will Lead Cast of Jesus Christ Superstar U.K. Tour by Andrew Gans

Directed by Timothy Sheader, the Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice musical will launch in Manchester in September.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:07PM

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