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  • The well muscled torso of a man in a black singlet in profile view, holding a microphone in his hand, with flecks of gold dust showering around him from above.
  • The three main cast members of the musical Jesus Christ Superstar wearing contemporary outfits in standing poses against a theatre stage backdrop.
Until 22 Jun

Jesus Christ Superstar

  • Theatre
  • Music

The iconic global phenomenon, Jesus Christ Superstar has arrived in Australia with a mesmerising new production that has garnered unprecedented reviews and accolades as it has toured the US and UK, including winning an Olivier Award for Best Musical Revival.

This must-see musical features one of Australia’s most well-respected musicians and acclaimed recording artists, Michael Paynter, as Jesus, the dynamic musical theatre star Javon King as Judas and soul and blues powerhouse, Mahalia Barnes, as Mary. Globally renowned comedian, singer and writer Reuben Kaye plays Herod and rock theatrical star Peter Murphy portrays Pilate.

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.

Hours

Date Times
Sun 25 May
  • 1pm - 3pm 1:00pm - 3:00pm
  • 6pm - 8pm 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Wed 28 May
  • 1pm - 3pm 1:00pm - 3:00pm
  • 7pm - 9pm 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Thu 29 May
  • 7pm - 9pm 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Fri 30 May
  • 7.30pm - 9.30pm 7:30pm - 9:30pm
Sat 31 May
  • 2pm - 4pm 2:00pm - 4:00pm
  • 7.30pm - 9.30pm 7:30pm - 9:30pm
Sun 1 Jun
  • 1pm - 3pm 1:00pm - 3:00pm
  • 6pm - 8pm 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Wed 4 Jun
  • 1pm - 3pm 1:00pm - 3:00pm
  • 7pm - 9pm 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Thu 5 Jun
  • 7pm - 9pm 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Fri 6 Jun
  • 7.30pm - 9.30pm 7:30pm - 9:30pm
Sat 7 Jun
  • 2pm - 4pm 2:00pm - 4:00pm
  • 7.30pm - 9.30pm 7:30pm - 9:30pm
Sun 8 Jun
  • 1pm - 3pm 1:00pm - 3:00pm
  • 6pm - 8pm 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Wed 11 Jun
  • 1pm - 3pm 1:00pm - 3:00pm
  • 7pm - 9pm 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Thu 12 Jun
  • 7pm - 9pm 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Fri 13 Jun
  • 7.30pm - 9.30pm 7:30pm - 9:30pm
Sat 14 Jun
  • 2pm - 4pm 2:00pm - 4:00pm
  • 7.30pm - 9.30pm 7:30pm - 9:30pm
Sun 15 Jun
  • 1pm - 3pm 1:00pm - 3:00pm
  • 6pm - 8pm 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Tue 17 Jun
  • 7pm - 9pm 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Wed 18 Jun
  • 1pm - 3pm 1:00pm - 3:00pm
  • 7pm - 9pm 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Thu 19 Jun
  • 7pm - 9pm 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Fri 20 Jun
  • 7.30pm - 9.30pm 7:30pm - 9:30pm
Sat 21 Jun
  • 2pm - 4pm 2:00pm - 4:00pm
  • 7.30pm - 9.30pm 7:30pm - 9:30pm
Sun 22 Jun
  • 1pm - 3pm 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Location

The Princess Theatre
163 Spring St
Melbourne 3000

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Price and bookings

From $69.90 to $265

Book online for Jesus Christ Superstar

Contact details

  • telephone number: 1300 11 10 11
  • email address: groups@marrinergroup.com.au
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