The Oliver Award-winning production of Jesus Christ Superstar is coming to The Lowry this May.
The production of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s celebrated musical will visit The Lowry, Salford from Tuesday May 21 until Saturday May 25 as part of a major UK tour.
Jesus Christ Superstar is set against the backdrop of the series of events during the final weeks in the life of Jesus Christ, as seen through the eyes of Judas.
Producer David Ian said: “I am thrilled to be taking this award-winning production of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s much loved musical Jesus Christ Superstar to The Lowry.”
Reflecting the rock roots that defined a generation, the score includes ‘I Don’t Know How to Love Him’, ‘Gethsemane’ and ‘Superstar’.
The musical’s iconic 1970s rock score was originally released as a concept album and opened on Broadway in 1971 at the Mark Hellinger Theatre. The original London production ran for over eight years.
By the time it closed, after 3,358 performances, it had become the longest-running musical in West End history at that time. Jesus Christ Superstar has been reproduced regularly around the world in the years since its first appearance, with performances including a Broadway revival in 2012 and an ITV competition TV show called Superstar.
This production won the 2017 Olivier Award for Best Musical Revival and the 2016 Evening Standard Award for Best Musical, selling out two consecutive engagements in 2016 and 2017.
The lead cast include Ian McIntosh (Jesus), Shem Omari James (Judas) and Hannah Richardson (Mary). They are joined by Ryan O’Donnell (Pilate), Jad Habchi (Caiaphas) and Matt Bateman (Annas).
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