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Rating: 4.2 out of 5 based on 1299 reviews

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Jesus Christ Superstar on Tour

The musical-theater version of composer Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyricist Tim Rice's hit 1970 rock opera gets the passionate revival it has long deserved when the Regent's Park Open Air Theatre's production of Jesus Christ Superstar comes to the United States. The show's 50th Anniversary Tour offers an emotionally resonant, hard-rocking experience that debuted in London in 2016. Director Timothy Sheader and choreographer Drew McOnie's cutting-edge production won a Laurence Olivier Award for Best Musical Revival and the BBC Radio 2 Audience Award for Best Musical at the Evening Standard Theatre Awards. The 50th Anniversary Tour marks the first major revival of Jesus Christ Superstar in nearly a decade.

Jesus Christ Superstar Background

Jesus Christ Superstar originated as a high-concept rock opera with music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyrics by Tim Rice in 1970 and sold more than 7 million copies by 1983. Their account of Jesus' last week of life made its Broadway debut as a musical in 1971, dazzling audiences with its stirringly maximal music and minimal dialogue. Two film adaptations followed, in 1973 and 1999, and NBC aired a live concert version, starring John Legend as Jesus, on April 1 (Easter Sunday), 2018.

"This is not your grandmother's Superstar," Catey Sullivan wrote in the Chicago Sun-Times when Timothy Sheader directed the musical in Chicago in 2018. "Drew McOnie's choreography has the explosive feel of barely contained ecstasy, filled with flailing movements that evoke old time tent revivals where snake handlers spoke in tongues and miraculously cured the sick."

The 50th Anniversary Tour production of Jesus Christ Superstar stars actor-singer-songwriter Aaron La Vigne as Jesus, actor-poet James Delisco Beeks as Judas and Jenna Rubaii as Mary Magdalene. You'll shout hallelujah! during the onstage rock band's renditions of "This Jesus Must Die," "I Don't Know How to Love Him" and "Superstar." And when one of the Pharisees sings, "One thing I'll say for him, Jesus is cool," you will take him at his word.

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Rating: 4.2 out of 5 based on 1299 reviews
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  • An EXCELLENT production!! Would see AGAIN!!

    by Kate on 5/1/24Shea's Performing Arts Center - BuffaloRating: 5 out of 5

    A friend and I saw this together on the Sunday April 28th matinee performance. We were both impressed with the singing actors and awesome stage setting. Having seen it 50years ago (at Shea's as well!!) while we were in High School, brought back great memories for both of us! My only issue is the seats SHRUNK!!! I do not remember being so cramped in!?! If JC Superstar comes back, so will we.!

  • Loved this Performance

    by Kim on 5/1/24Shea's Performing Arts Center - BuffaloRating: 5 out of 5

    Loved everything about this production! The music is wonderful as was the talent!!

  • JCS

    by DJL on 4/30/24Shea's Performing Arts Center - BuffaloRating: 4 out of 5

    Great acting but play seemed to be hurried. No intermission??

  • Surprised

    by Busylady on 4/30/24Shea's Performing Arts Center - BuffaloRating: 4 out of 5

    Felt the music had an angry tone. Thought it would be more calm.

  • Beautiful Show

    by Laurie on 4/30/24Shea's Performing Arts Center - BuffaloRating: 5 out of 5

    Amazing cast, beautiful singing, dancing was spectacular. Loved!! Would see it again and again!!

  • JCSS-A Version Worth Seeing

    by Brentl on 4/30/24Shea's Performing Arts Center - BuffaloRating: 5 out of 5

    As a lifelong lover of this musical I will tell you that this is a version of it that is worth seeing. It is up to date but keeps with the (holy)spirit of the rock opera. Very enjoyable!

  • Awesome

    by Rick on 4/30/24Shea's Performing Arts Center - BuffaloRating: 5 out of 5

    The show was great! I’ve known it since it came out 50 years ago and it did not disappoint! What was so good was it brought the show to a more modern era that the hippy days( that I also loved). The voices, choreography, and set was so well done. Check it out if you have the chance.

  • Amazing

    by Jm on 4/30/24Shea's Performing Arts Center - BuffaloRating: 5 out of 5

    Jesus Christ superstar was excellent. Singing and dancing were the best.

  • Awesome

    by Richard on 4/30/24Shea's Performing Arts Center - BuffaloRating: 5 out of 5

    This was an awesome performance! I loved how they incorporated the old with the new. Very nicely done. Our balcony seats were comfortable with a good view.

  • Quality Entertainment

    by Gene Z on 4/30/24Shea's Performing Arts Center - BuffaloRating: 4 out of 5

    Enjoyable evening provided by an off Broadway/touring production.

  • Pretty good, but not OMG good

    by Fan Of JCS on 4/30/24Shea's Performing Arts Center - BuffaloRating: 3 out of 5

    Overall most of the voices were pretty good....choregraphy was good.....staging was good.....actors were good but they did not draw you in.

  • Overrated

    by Re on 4/30/24Shea's Performing Arts Center - BuffaloRating: 2 out of 5

    I don't know what I was expecting but I was not impressed with the show itself. The cast had great singing voices.

  • Wow

    by Jim on 4/30/24Shea's Performing Arts Center - BuffaloRating: 5 out of 5

    Choreography was excellent! Very tight! Even someone who is not into either the theater or story, can't help but get caught up in the intensity of the show.

  • Loved It

    by EK on 4/30/24Shea's Performing Arts Center - BuffaloRating: 5 out of 5

    I absolutely love this show evertime I see it. Jesus was a little weak but over I enjoyed the show. Our seat at Shea's Buffalo were far left and made it hard to see anything on theleft side of the stage. Also the sound wasn't great.

  • Amazing night with my daughter and friend !!!

    by Dolly B on 4/30/24Shea's Performing Arts Center - BuffaloRating: 5 out of 5

    Amazing performance ! I've always wanted to see this production since I was a teenager. Did not disappoint !

  • Outstanding show!!

    by Stacey on 4/30/24Shea's Performing Arts Center - BuffaloRating: 5 out of 5

    This was my first time seeing JCS live and it was so much more than I expected! The level of talent in this ensemble is top-notch! I thought the actors were cast very well for each role and the vocals left me with goosebumps! The stage sets and special effects were so cool and also kudos to the musicians whose performance of this amazing score blew me away! I applaud everyone involved in this show for giving more than 100% and bringing me to tears a couple of times. Bravo!!

  • Great singing strange choreography

    by Gc on 4/30/24Shea's Performing Arts Center - BuffaloRating: 4 out of 5

    My wife and I went to see Jesus Christ superstar at Shea’s. It’s one of my all time favorite musicals, having last seen it in London in ‘96 with Steve Balsamo in the title role. We r raw Lily enjoyed the show, and thought the performances (especially Judas) were amazing. We both found that the choice to have the leads carry microphones and sing on stage was an odd piece of direction, and made it more of a pop concert performance than a rock musical. Some of the choreography seemed a little overwhelming at times and detracted from some of the numbers. All in all it was a thoroughly good show and we enjoyed it immensely

  • Fantastic!

    by Sp on 4/30/24Shea's Performing Arts Center - BuffaloRating: 5 out of 5

    I wish everyone I know and love could see this phoenominal performance. I loved every minute of it.

  • Somewhat disappointed

    by Jen on 4/30/24Shea's Performing Arts Center - BuffaloRating: 2 out of 5

    Voices were fantastic....it's hard to judge based on the fact that I have seen it NOW 3 times at Sheas...the first was 50 years ago....then roughly 25 years ago....and now...of course the original left me loving it, so unfortunately, I compare each one since then...I miss the changing of the set...I realize it has been "modernized"...but as I said...a little heartbroken, but the performances were excellent of course.

  • Jesus Christ Superstar @ Sheas PAC

    by TAndyT on 4/30/24Shea's Performing Arts Center - BuffaloRating: 5 out of 5

    ABSOLUTLEY the BEST performance Ive seen of this production....and Ive seen it now 8 times! The cast is INCREDIBLE. The singing,music,dancing...EXTRAORDINARY. I more then recommend this show!