• Jesus Christ Superstar (dir. Norman Jewison, 1973) Jesus carries a full cross. Jesus and the thieves are nailed to their crosses, presumably through the palms of their hands. • Jesus ofThe 50th anniversary tour of Jesus Christ Superstar (lyrics by Tim Rice, music Andrew Lloyd Webber) is a mounting of the West End production that won the 2017 Olivier Award for Best Revival of a
In 90 minutes and one grand act, Jesus Christ Superstar recounts the last moments of the Son of God, from the apostles who followed him and his teachings to Judas’s heartbreaking betrayal to those final ghastly moments strung up on the cross. More than 50 years later, the show still possesses a contemporary flair, its electric guitars and
The show definitely has its highs, but often trips under its own pace. There are many Books in the history of “Superstar,” and this production seems bound for the Apocrypha. Running Time: One hour and 35 minutes without intermission. “Jesus Christ Superstar” runs through March 13, 2022 at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing8rdfG3.