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Michael Paynter and Mahalia Barnes in Jesus Christ Superstar photo by Jeff Busby

Michael Paynter, Mahalia Barnes, Javon King Modernise Jesus Christ Superstar for 2025

by Paul Cashmere

Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s rock opera classic ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ first rpremiered as a studio album in 1970 and first staged on Broadway in New York in 1971. The show has rarely been out of production somewhere in the world in the past 54 years. For 2025, its Australia’s turn again for yet another run of the Webber/Rice masterpiece with excellent casting and upgraded stage sets and costume designs.

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To mark the 50th anniversary of the 1970 concept double album, "Jesus Christ Superstar," a variety of special anniversary edition albums will be released September 17. This landmark release, which includes full cooperation from the creators Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber, features an array of exclusive demos, commentaries, interviews and much more.

Jesus Christ Superstar Resurrects

by Paul Cashmere

‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ is about to have a second coming.

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The Ferrets Dont Fall In Love

Ken Firth, Bass Player For The Ferrets, Has Passed Away

by Paul Cashmere

Ken Firth, bass player for Melbourne’s 70s pop band The Ferrets, has passed away.

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Jesus Christ Superstar original Australian cast recording

Historic Australian Cast Jesus Christ Superstar 70s Live Performance Issued In Full For First Time

by Paul Cashmere

Aztec Recorders founder Gil Matthews has issued rare live performance of of Australian cast recording of Jesus Chris Superstar for the first time ever.

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Alice Cooper at Rod Laver Arena on Friday 20 October 2017. Photo by Ros O'Gorman

Watch Alice Cooper As King Herod In 2018 Jesus Christ Superstar TV Special

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

NBC has aired a live concert version of the Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice rock opera Jesus Christ Superstar.

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Alice Cooper at Rod Laver Arena on Friday 20 October 2017. Photo by Ros O'Gorman

Alice Cooper To Return As King Herod In Jesus Christ Superstar

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

For four decades, Alice Cooper has been the king of camp with his over-the-top live shows so we can’t think of anyone better to play King Herod on NBC’s live version of Jesus Christ Superstar.

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Jesus Christ Superstar opens in The State Theatre Melbourne on Saturday 29 July 2017. Photo by Ros O'Gorman

The Production Company Creates A Thoroughly Modern Jesus Christ Superstar

by Paul Cashmere

For the 2017 version of ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ The Production Company have excelled to create a totally modern version of the classic rock opera that is worthy of touring if they so desired.

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Trevor Ashley Cast As Herod In New Australian Jesus Christ Superstar

by Paul Cashmere

One of Australia’s biggest stars of stage Trevor Ashley has been cast as Herod in the upcoming Australian production of Jesus Christ Superstar from The Production Company.

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The Production Company announces the 2017 Program at Raheen in Kew on Tuesday 28 February 2017.

Millsy To Play Jesus In The Production Company ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ For 2017

by Paul Cashmere

The 2017 line-up for The Production Company has been revealed with Rob Mills resurrecting as Jesus in a new production of ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’.

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Jesus Christ Superstar Resurrection Fails In USA

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

The new American Jesus Christ Superstar has been cancelled before it even started.

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John Lydon, Photo By Ros O'Gorman

Johnny Rotten, Brandon Boyd Of Incubus Joins Jesus Christ Superstar US Cast

by Paul Cashmere

John Lydon, aka Johnny Rotten of the Sex Pistols and Public Image, Ltd. is taking on a new career role as King Herod in the touring company of Jesus Christ Superstar.

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Jesus Christ Superstar, Melbourne, 2013, Ros O'Gorman, Photo

REVIEW: Jesus Christ Superstar, Melbourne, 14 June 2013

by Paul Cashmere

It has been 20 years since the last major production of Jesus Chris Superstar played for Australia. This current tour is the big budget, 21st Century London production featuring the UK’s main stars Tim Minchin, Ben Forster and Mel C.

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Andrew O'Keefe

Andrew O’Keefe Forced To Leave Jesus Christ Superstar

by Paul Cashmere

Andrew O’Keefe, who has been playing King Herod in Jesus Christ Superstar, has been forced to leave the production because of a ruptured disc.

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Michael Gudinski Signs Jesus Christ For Aussie Tour

by Paul Cashmere

What was Michael Gudinski going to do to top bringing out Bruce Springsteen? The only bigger name he could sign would be Jesus Christ and that’s exactly what Gudinski has done.

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Andrew Lloyd Webber To Bring Jesus Christ Superstar Back To Australia

by Paul Cashmere

Lord Andrew Lloyd Webber has revealed plans to bring his new production of Jesus Christ Superstar to Australia.

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Mel C Says Motherhood Has Made Her Brave

by Music-News.com

Mel C says motherhood has made her a more courageous person.

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Jesus Christ Superstar, Melbourne, 2013, Ros O'Gorman, Photo
REVIEW: Jesus Christ Superstar, Melbourne, 14 June 2013

It has been 20 years since the last major production of Jesus Chris Superstar played for Australia. This current tour is the big budget, 21st Century London production featuring the UK’s main stars Tim Minchin, Ben Forster and Mel C.

June 16, 2013