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Oct. 4, 2011
Entertainment & Arts
Yup, that’s Christ in a hoodie. The revival from London has come to the States for a national tour that’s staged more like a concert than theater.
Oct. 31, 2019
Dec. 2, 2011
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Dec. 8, 2011
Television
The pop star raised his hands, striking a messianic pose from the stage as the adoring crowd strained to touch the edges of his flowing robe.
April 2, 2018
When the curtain goes up on “Jesus Christ Superstar” this weekend, it will be the 15th season for the Thousand Oaks teen summer musical program that initially started as a way to keep vacationing kids busy and out of trouble.
July 27, 1995
Music
It sounds a bit like an announcement that should’ve been made on April Fools’ Day, but evidently it’s no joke.
April 4, 2014
When “Jesus Christ Superstar” was first produced on Broadway 19 years ago, it caused picketing and protests by religious groups.
Aug. 25, 1990
A surprise challenger infiltrated the musical theater album category when the Grammy nominees were announced Friday: The television special “Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert,” starring Sara Bareilles, Alice Cooper and John Legend, landed a nomination next to Tony Award winners “The Band’s Visit,” “Carousel,” “My Fair Lady” and “Once on This Island.”
Dec. 7, 2018