‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ Continues through Feb. 20 at Playhouse Square Center’s Connor Palace Theatre, 1501 Euclid Ave, Cleveland. For tickets, $59 to $159, call 216-241-6000 or visit Despite the title, from its original 1970 double concept album to a range of stagings and a film version, “Jesus Christ Superstar” has always been “Jesus Mania” as viewed from the perspective of Judas Iscariot. As such, Jesus as a character can become prop-like, similar to the faceless, distant Jesuses of many classic biblical films. “Jesus Christ Superstar”: Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s iconic rock opera about the final weeks in the life of Jesus of Nazareth returns to the Moonlight for the first time in 30 years 10 August 2023. Jad Habchi, Ryan O’Donnell and Matt Bateman, photos provided by the production. Ahead of the Jesus Christ Superstar tour starting next month, producers have announced the full cast. Ryan O’Donnell (Mandela) will play Pilate, joined by Jad Habchi (Dirty Dancing) as Caiaphas, and Matt Bateman (Pretty Woman) as Annas. JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR Tour (CALLBACKS) IMPORTANT: IF YOU ARE COMING IN FOR CALLBACKS ON 6/10 PREPARE THE FULL PACKET OF MATERIAL FOR THE ROLE (S) YOU WERE REQUESTED FOR!!! MP3s can be found beneath the role. ANNAS – Click here to access material. Annas – Arrest melody: 00:00. 00:00. When JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR first premiered in 1972, it was banned by the BBC for being “sacrilegious.” Nicole Ackman Jun. 19, 2022. POPULAR. 1 HAUNTED HINTS ESCAPE ROOM Announces 2024 January 15, 2022. Aaron LaVigne – Courtesy of Broadway in Indianapolis. Used with Permission. Aaron LaVigne, who plays Jesus in the traveling production of “ Jesus Christ Superstar ” coming to Clowes Memorial Hall January 18-23, said he first discovered the revered sung-through rock musical when he played Judas in his high school’s February 24, 2022 at 9:00 p.m. EST. “Jesus Christ Superstar” groupies should enjoy being along for the ride. Jesus Christ Superstar, music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyrics by Tim Rice Vx9CQB.