In 2016, celebrating 45 years since the musical debuted on Broadway, Jesus Christ Superstar returned to London at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre from 15 July to 27 August, directed by Timothy Sheader. Jesus Christ Superstar ran October 20-22nd at Capital One Hall located at 7750 Capital One Tower Rd, Tysons, VA 22102. For more information about the national tour, click here . Click Here to Buy The 1970 Broadway rock opera Jesus Christ Superstar is roughly based on the Gospels of the New Testament, recounting the story of Jesus during the final days before his crucifixion. With the use Fifty years after being cast in 'Jesus Christ Superstar,' his name is nearly synonymous with Jesus of Nazareth for fans of the 1973 film. Ted Neeley as Jesus of Nazareth in the 1973 film, “Jesus 4 days ago · “I do think I could make a good Pontius Pilate in ‘Jesus Christ Superstar,'” Cage admitted. In the 1971 original Broadway cast, the role of Pontius Pilate was played by Barry Dennen, who With lyrics and music 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 plays at Dr. Phillips Center's Walt Disney Theater now through June 12. For tickets or more information, visit the venue in person or online . What do you think of JESUS Wednesday, October 11, 2023 7:30PM. Jesus Christ Superstar is an iconic musical phenomenon with a world-wide fan base. In celebration of its 50 th Anniversary, a new mesmerizing production comes to North America. Originally staged by London’s Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre and helmed by the acclaimed director Timothy Sheader ( Crazy for You Jeff Fenholt -- best known for playing the title character in the original Broadway theater production of "Jesus Christ Superstar" -- has died. Law enforcement sources tell us Jeff died Tuesday In the end, Jesus Christ Superstar does not wholly follow the Gospels and makes many additions and changes to the true life of Jesus. Throughout the movie, characters insist that Jesus was "just a man," and even Jesus Himself does not claim to be more than that—the real Jesus was both fully man and fully God (John 1:1, 14; 10:30; Colossians 2:9). fGQvsJ.