Jesus Christ Superstar

Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber
Lyrics by Tim Rice

Written in 1970 and recorded as a concept album before hitting Broadway in 1971.

Broadway Premiere

Mark Hellinger Theatre, Broadway (Previews from 29 September 1971, Opened 12 October 1971, Closed 1 July 1973) 711 performances

Directed by Tom O’Horgan
Scenic Design by Robin Wagner
Lighting by Jules Fisher
Stereo Sound by Taplin Productions

Swedish Premiere

Scandinavium, Gothenburg (February 18-22 1972) 5 day run

Australian Premiere

Capitol Theatre, Sydney (May 4 1972 – ?)
then Palais Theatre, Melbourne (? – February 1974)

Directed by Jim Sharman
Scenic Design by Brian Thomson
Sound by John Morrison

London Premiere

Palace Theatre, London (Previews from July 29 1972, Opened August 9 1972, Closed 23 August 1980 after 3358 performances)
Directed by Jim Sharman
Lighting Design: Jules Fisher
Sound by David Collison
Lighting Controlled by Strand Electric System CD console known as ‘Betty’. alongside a separate custom-built manual desk to control the underfloor lighting (consisting of dimmable fluorescent tubes with gel sleeves).