Guide Note: Jesus Christ Superstar tells the story of the last seven days in the life of Jesus of Nazareth as seen through the eyes of Judas Iscariot, a disciple who has become disillusioned with Jesus, his rise to popularity as a "king", and recent claims to divinity.
Fast Facts:
- Music: Andrew Lloyd Webber
- Lyrics: Tim Rice
- First U.S. performance at Southold High School in 1971
- Opened on Broadway October 12, 1971
- 5 Tony Award nominations in 1972
- Staged in over 15 countries including Kenya, Mexico, Zimbabwe and Israel
- Banned in South Africa where it was deemed to be irreligious
