Jesus Christ Superstar - Arena Tour

Synopsis

The story of the adult life of Jesus as he preaches, does miracles, ruffles the establishments feathers and finally is condemned to death. Previous West End run finished in 1980 after 3,368 performances.

Our Review:

Michael Coveney - 24 September 2012

After my last (and first) visit to the O2, to see Julie Andrews, I vowed never to set foot in the place again. But this fantastic production of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber's unsurpassed rock oratorio - no book, just chorales, anthems, and nine soloists – really does take off in the huge arena, with superb (at first, far too loud) sound from a band of just ten players, supervised by John Rigby and Nigel Wright.

Well done, Ben Forster, winner of the search for a Superstar television talent show. He offers a very decently acted - he looks a bit like a be-wigged Alan Bates in a black greatcoat - and convincingly emotional Jesus. And he manages most of the very great demands made on a singer’s range, strength and “rock god” potential.

But the honours resoundingly go to Tim Minchin as Judas, whose rodent-like, glam hippie appearance chim...

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Latest User Review

Sarah - 22 October 2012:

I saw this last night in Sheffield and thought it was breathtaking! Such a talented cast but the performance of the night has to be Tim Minchin. ...

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