Jesus Christ Superstar review – a gorgeous, thrilling, heavenly musical Regent’s Park Open Air theatre, London Wit, lyricism and satirical bite abound in this dramatic revival of the classic From the musical 'Jesus Christ Superstar'. Taken from 'Andrew Lloyd Webber: The Royal Albert Hall Celebration'.Lyrics:Every time I look at youI don't underst CAST & CREDITS. Bob Tomson and Bill Kenwright reunite to direct Jesus Christ Superstar, a partnership that has seen them at the helm of iconic musicals including Evita (in the West End and on tour) and Blood Brothers; a show they have directed for almost 30 years, scooping up no less than four awards for best musical in London and seven Tony Award nominations on Broadway. 50 years later, ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ still rocks hard, lands powerful musical punch By Walter Tunis Contributing music columnist March 28, 2023 6:00 AM Giving the show a contemporary spin is fine, but the production substitutes decibels for drama, and the large cast crowd scenes appear to have been directed on the premise that if Jesus is coming Event Details. Celebrating its 50th Anniversary, a new mesmerizing production of the iconic musical phenomenon returns to the stage. Originally staged by London’s Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre and helmed by the acclaimed director Timothy Sheader (Crazy for You, Into the Woods) and cutting-edge choreographer Drew McOnie (King Kong, Strictly Initially, due to fears that the subject matter would lack commercial appeal or be considered blasphemous, Webber and Rice were unable to obtain financing to stage their musical, and in 1970, “Jesus Christ Superstar” was released as a concept album instead. With lyrics and music by Emmy-, Grammy-, Oscar- and Tony-winners Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber, Jesus Christ Superstar is set against the backdrop of an extraordinary series of events during the final weeks in the life of Jesus Christ as seen through the eyes of Judas. Reflecting the rock roots that defined a generation, the legendary score Brett Hennessey Jones and Company. The London Regent's Park Open Air Theatre production of Jesus Christ Superstar, which reimagines the Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice musical, will launch a U.K Crum says he connects with the role of Judas on a musical and a contextual level. “There are very few roles written for me that showcase a voice like mine like this does,” he said of a part that was sung by Murray Head in the original London recording of “Jesus Christ Superstar” and by Carl Anderson in the 1973 film a few years later. qsa4J5.