‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ play dates, times and synopsis
Play: Jesus Christ Superstar
Playwrights: Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber
Tagline: A global phenomenon that has wowed audiences for more than 40 years
Synopsis: This thrilling rock-opera takes a passionate, and sometimes irreverent, look at Jesus’ last 
days through the eyes of Judas Iscariot. As Judas begins to question Jesus’ motivations and methods, emotion and true belief is put to the test. Propelled by a thrilling score by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice, Jesus Christ Superstar illuminates the moving power of the human spirit with a passion that goes straight to the heart.
History: This was the first musical by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice to be produced for the professional stage. It debuted on Broadway in October 1971 at the Mark Hellinger Theatre in New York. Less than 12 months after the Broadway show opened, the rock spectacle went to London, exploding onto the West End at the Palace Theatre in August 1972 in a hugely successful production. 
By 1980, after 3,358 performances, Jesus Christ Superstar had become the longest running musical in West End history to that point, grossing grossed $12.3 million. In all, Jesus Christ Superstar has grossed over $205 million over its 46 year run and has been professionally produced in 42 countries around the world!
Play dates and times:
- Matinees (11:45 a.m. lunch with showtime at 1:15 p.m.)
are April 6, 8, 9, 12, 13, 16, 20, 22, 26 and 30 and May 4, 6, 10, 13 and 14 - Twilights (5:30 p.m. dinner with showtime at 7:00 p.m.) are Sunday, April 9, 16, 23 and 30 and May 7 and 14
- Evenings (5:30 p.m. dinner with showtime at 7:30 p.m.) are April 6, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 25, 26, 27, 28 and 29 and May 3, 4, 5, 6, 10, 11, 12 and 13
Director: Amy Marie McCleary, who also choreographs
Cast: TBA
Ticket Info:
Broadway Palm Friday & Saturday Evening Tickets: $65- Broadway Palm Evening Tickets: $60
- Broadway Palm Matinee Tickets: $55
For more information or to order tickets, please visit http://www.broadwaypalm.com/box-office/general-info/.
Where: Royal Palm Square, 1380 Colonial Boulevard, Fort Myers, FL 33907
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