Jesus Christ Superstar – Live in Concert
An exuberant concert staging of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s iconic rock opera, featuring an all-star cast: John Legend, Sara Bareilles and Alice Cooper.
Jesus Christ Superstar – Live in Concert © NBC Universal
Jesus Christ Superstar – Live in Concert © NBC Universal
Jesus Christ Superstar – Live in Concert © NBC Universal
Jesus Christ Superstar – Live in Concert is an exuberant concert staging of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s iconic rock opera, winning 5 Emmy awards! Filmed in front of a large audience in Brooklyn, N.Y., the show features an all-star cast: Oscar, Golden Globe, Tony and 10-time Grammy winner John Legend (Jesus Christ), 2018 Tony Awards co-host, Broadway star and acclaimed recording artist Sara Bareilles (Mary Magdalene), rock icon Alice Cooper (King Herod) and Tony Award-winning producer and “Hamilton” alum Brandon Victor Dixon (Judas).
"The show was a thrilling hybrid of Broadway and arena spectacle. Great musical performed by phenomenal voices.” - Hollywood Reporter
“...a conceptual and artistic triumph - genuinely thrilling.” - New York Times
“With an all-star cast and awe-inspiring production, practically every moment of the two-hour broadcast was a highlight.” - Billboard.com
Distributed by C Major Entertainment to Europe (excluding Spain, Czech Republic, Russia), Japan and Korea
Original title Jesus Christ Superstar – Live in Concert
Recording location Brooklyn, N.Y.
Duration 140 mins
Production Company Universal Television LLC., under exclusive license to Sony Music Entertainment
Executive Producer Andrew Lloyd Webber, Tim Rice, Marc Platt, Craig Zadan, Neil Meron, John Legend, Mike Jackson, Ty Stiklorius and Alex Rudzinski
Director David Leveaux and Alex Rudzinski
Composer Andrew Lloyd Webber
Libretto Tim Rice
Soloist John Legend, Sara Bareilles, Alice Cooper, Brandon Victor Dixon, Ben Daniels, Norm Lewis
Distribution TV C Major Entertainment / Europe (excluding Spain, Czech Republic, Russia), Japan and Korea)
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