Who played Jesus Christ Superstar in Australia?
It has been over 20 years since Jesus Christ Superstar last toured Australia: In 1992 a production which starring Jon Stevens as Judas and John Farnham as Jesus, toured Australian arenas to phenomenal success, running for 84 nights and attended by a still record 987,000 people, grossing over $40 million at the box …
When was Jesus Christ Superstar first performed in Australia?
December 1973
On 4 May 2018, Aztec Records released an audio 2CD set of a complete performance of Jesus Christ Superstar, recorded live at the Capitol Theatre in Sydney in December 1973.
Who played Jesus Christ Superstar in the 70s?
Principal roles and casting history
| Character | Concept Album (1970) | Broadway (1971) |
|---|---|---|
| Jesus Christ | Ian Gillan | Jeff Fenholt |
| Judas Iscariot | Murray Head | Ben Vereen |
| Mary Magdalene | Yvonne Elliman | |
| Caiaphas | Victor Brox | Bob Bingham |
When did Jesus superstar come out in Sydney?
4 May 1972
On 4 May 1972, when the Australian production of JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR opened at the Capitol Theatre in Sydney, it was the most anticipated and lavish theatre event in Australian musical theatre history.
Where was Jesus superstar filmed?
Israel
1973 film – A film adaptation of Jesus Christ Superstar was released in 1973 and was the eighth highest-grossing film of that year. The film, directed by Norman Jewison, was shot in Israel and other Middle East locations.
When did Tim Minchin play Judas?
2012
Ahead of the production streaming on YouTube, we spoke to the Australian actor, singer and composer about his time playing Christianity’s biggest traitor (or biggest scapegoat, depending on your views) in the 2012 UK production.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QMtT5AinbBY&list=PLOljPiNfQ36PKW7fzVcRB648EWOEzuAY4