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Jesus Christ Superstar

The iconic global phenomenon, JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR is coming to Australia in 2024 with a mesmerising new production that has garnered unprecedented reviews and accolades as it has toured US and UK, including winning an Olivier Award for Best Musical Revival.

Featuring 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. The legendary score includes ‘I Don’t Know How to Love Him’, ‘Gethsemane’ and ‘Superstar’.

Don’t miss your chance to see this unmissable musical!

Performance Times Wed-Thurs 7pm, Fri- Sat 7.30pm, Matinees Wed 1pm, Sat 2pm, Sun 1pm & 6pm (performance times vary each week)

Prices: From $69.90 (Transaction fees apply)

Event details

Venue: Capitol Theatre
Bookings: https://jesuschristsuperstarmusical.com.au
Start Date: Sunday 19 January 2025

Running Time: Approximately 1 hour 50 minutes, including a 20 minute interval.

Jesus Christ Superstar is recommended for ages 10 and up. All persons aged 16 or under must be accompanied and seated alongside an adult from the same ticket transaction. All persons entering the theatre, regardless of age, must have a ticket.

Ticket Enquiries and Exchanges: More information can be found on the Jesus Christ Superstar website here.

Authorised Tickets: Purchase your tickets via Ticketmaster Australia. Beware, we have no obligation to honour tickets purchased via unauthorised re-sellers, such as Viagogo, eBay, Gumtree or otherwise, as these may be invalid tickets and you may be refused entry. In NSW it is illegal to resell a ticket for more than 110% of the face value of the ticket, as regulated by NSW Fair Trading.

The appearance of any member of cast is subject to change and may be affected by contracts, holiday, illness, or events beyond the producers’ control. This sung-through musical (which contains loud music) centres on the final days of the life of Jesus. It contains flashing lights and visual effects, pyrotechnics, theatrical smoke and haze, some violence and an onstage depiction of the crucifixion.

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