Jesus Christ Superstar
Musical - Revival
Neil Simon Theatre
- First Preview: March 1, 2012
- Opening Date: March 22, 2012
- Closing Date: Currently Running
- Previews: 24
- Performances: 68 as of May 20, 2012
Music: Andrew Lloyd Webber
Lyrics: Tim Rice
Synopsis
The final days of Jesus Christ leading up to his crucifixion are seen through the eyes of his betrayer, Judas, in Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s rock opera.
Official
Website:
superstaronbroadway.com
Facebook:
facebook.com/SuperstarOnBroadway
Twitter:
@SuperstarBway
Opening Night Cast · Current Cast
| Paul Nolan | Jesus Christ | |
| Josh Young | Judas Iscariot | |
| Chilina Kennedy | Mary Magdalene | |
| Tom Hewitt | Pontius Pilate | |
| Bruce Dow | King Herod | |
| Marcus Nance | Caiaphas | |
| Aaron Walpole | Annas |
Opening Night Production Credits
| Andrew Lloyd Webber | Music | |
| Tim Rice | Lyrics | |
| Des McAnuff | Director | |
| Lisa Shriver | Choreographer | |
| Robert Brill | Scenic Design | |
| Paul Tazewell | Costume Design |
Awards
Drama Desk Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Outstanding Revival of a Musical | Nominee | |
| 2012 | Outstanding Sound Design of a Musical | Steve Canyon Kennedy | Nominee |
Drama League
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Distinguished Revival of a Musical | Nominee |
Theatre World
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Theatre World Award | Josh Young | Winner |
Tony Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Featured Actor in a Musical | Josh Young | Nominee |
| 2012 | Revival of a Musical | Nominee |
Grosses
| Week Ending | Week # | This Week Gross Potential Gross | Diff $ | Avg Ticket Top Ticket | Seats Sold Seats in Theatre | Perfs (Prev) | % Cap This Week | Diff % Cap |
| May 13, 2012 | 50 | $583,455 $1,333,319 |
$16,173 | $82.27 $215.00 |
7092 1424 |
0 0 |
62.25% | -0.26% |
| May 6, 2012 | 49 | $567,282 $1,333,319 |
-$59,394 | $79.66 $215.00 |
7121 1424 |
8 0 |
62.51% | 0.24% |
| Apr. 29, 2012 | 48 | $626,676 $1,333,319 |
-$31,839 | $88.34 $215.00 |
7094 1424 |
8 0 |
62.27% | -2.56% |
| Apr. 22, 2012 | 47 | $658,515 $1,333,319 |
- | $89.17 $215.00 |
7385 1424 |
8 0 |
64.83% | - |
| See All Grosses | ||||||||
Totals |
||||||||
| Last 4 Weeks |
$2,435,928 $5,333,276 |
$84.86 | 28692 34176 |
24 0 |
83.95 % | |||
| Cumulative |
$7,193,251 $12,761,893 |
$78.54 $215.00 |
92781 106740 |
52 24 |
86.92 % | |||











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