Jesus Christ Superstar rock opera by Lloyd Webber and Rice Actions Share Share Share to social media Facebook X URL https://www.britannica.com/topic/Jesus-Christ-Superstar-rock-opera-by-Lloyd-Webber-and-Rice Share Share Share to social media Facebook X URL https://www.britannica.com/topic/Jesus-Christ-Superstar-rock-opera-by-Lloyd-Webber-and-Rice Written by Thad King Thad King was an editor at Encyclopædia Britannica for 15 years. Thad King Fact-checked by The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that content or via study for an advanced degree. They write new content and verify and edit content received from contributors. The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Last Updated: Aug 30, 2024 • Article History Table of Contents Jesus Christ Superstar, rock opera that tells the story of the last week of Jesus’ life from the perspective of the traitorous Judas Iscariot. The original concept album, with music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyrics by Tim Rice, was released in 1970. The stage version—which, like the album, contains no spoken lines—premiered on Broadway in October 1971. It has been adapted many times since its debut, including a number of theatrical productions, two films, and a live broadcast. Many of these productions were nominated for or won awards. The plot of Jesus Christ Superstar follows Jesus and his disciples ...(100 of 679 words)

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