Jesus Christ Superstar - U.K. Tour

[BurlyBeaR]

JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR
UK TOUR 2023
Following several acclaimed and sold-out runs in London as well as an extensive tour of North America, the Olivier award-winning reimagined production of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s celebrated musical Jesus Christ Superstar will embark on a UK tour in 2023/2024.

A global phenomenon that has wowed audiences for decades, Jesus Christ Superstar's iconic 1970s rock score was originally released as a concept album and opened on Broadway in 1971 at the Mark Hellinger Theatre. Reflecting the rock roots that defined a generation, the legendary score includes ‘I Don’t Know How to Love Him’, ‘Gethsemane’ and ‘Superstar’.

Don’t miss your chance to see this
“gorgeous, thrilling, heavenly musical.”
- The Guardian

[BurlyBeaR]

JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR
UK TOUR DATES & TICKETS

Manchester
Palace Theatre
11 Sep 2023 - 23 Sep 2023
ON SALE 23 FEB

Newcastle
Theatre Royal
26 Sep 2023 - 30 Sep 2023
ON SALE 16 MAR

Hull
New Theatre
2 Oct 2023 - 7 Oct 2023
ON SALE 17 FEB

Aberdeen
His Majesty's Theatre
10 Oct 2023 - 14 Oct 2023
ON SALE 21 FEB

Glasgow
Kings Theatre
16 Oct 2023 - 21 Oct 2023
ON SALE 23 FEB

Liverpool
Liverpool Empire
23 Oct 2023 - 28 Oct 2023
ON SALE 23 FEB

Milton Keynes
Milton Keynes Theatre
30 Oct 2023 - 4 Nov 2023
ON SALE 23 FEB

Plymouth
Theatre Royal
6 Nov 2023 - 11 Nov 2023
ON SALE 01 MAR

Wolverhampton
Wolverhampton Grand Theatre
14 Nov 2023 - 18 Nov 2023
ON SALE 24 FEB

Bradford
Alhambra Theatre
27 Nov 2023 - 2 Dec 2023
ON SALE 20 FEB

Nottingham
Nottingham Royal Concert Hall
8 Jan 2024 - 13 Jan 2024
ON SALE 01 MAR

Ipswich
Regent Theatre
15 Jan 2024 - 20 Jan 2024
ON SALE SOON!

Cardiff
Wales Millennium Centre
29 Jan 2024 - 3 Feb 2024
ON SALE 10 MAR

Edinburgh
Playhouse Theatre
6 Feb 2024 - 10 Feb 2024
ON SALE 23 FEB

Leicester
Leicester Curve
12 Feb 2024 - 17 Feb 2024
ON SALE SOON!

Stoke
Regent Theatre
19 Feb 2024 - 24 Feb 2024
ON SALE SOON!

Bristol
Bristol Hippodrome
11 Mar 2024 - 16 Mar 2024
ON SALE SOON

Crawley
Hawth Theatre
18 Mar 2024 - 23 Mar 2024
ON SALE SOON!

Southampton
Mayflower Theatre
25 Mar 2024 - 30 Mar 2024
ON SALE 10 MAR

Norwich
Theatre Royal
8 Apr 2024 - 13 Apr 2024
ON SALE SOON!

Eastbourne
Congress Theatre
15 Apr 2024 - 20 Apr 2024
ON SALE SOON!

Birmingham
Birmingham Hippodrome
22 Apr 2024 - 27 Apr 2024
ON SALE SOON!

Oxford
New Theatre
6 May 2024 - 11 May 2024
ON SALE SOON!

Wimbledon
New Wimbledon Theatre
13 May 2024 - 18 May 2024
ON SALE SOON!

Woking
New Victoria Theatre
3 Jun 2024 - 8 Jun 2024
ON SALE SOON!

Sunderland
Sunderland Empire
11 Jun 2024 - 15 Jun 2024
ON SALE SOON!

Canterbury
Marlowe Theatre
17 Jun 2024 - 22 Jun 2024
ON SALE SOON!

Sheffield
Lyceum Theatre
24 Jun 2024 - 29 Jun 2024
ON SALE SOON!

Llandudno
Venue Cymru
1 Jul 2024 - 6 Jul 2024
ON SALE SOON!

Torquay
Princess Theatre
16 Jul 2024 - 20 Jul 2024
ON SALE SOON!

Dartford
The Orchard Theatre
22 Jul 2024 - 27 Jul 2024
ON SALE SOON!

Cheltenham
Everyman Theatre
5 Aug 2024 - 10 Aug 2024
ON SALE SOON!

Blackpool
Winter Gardens
12 Aug 2024 - 17 Aug 2024
ON SALE SOON!

more dates TBA

[richey]

So excited for this. I loved it at the Barbican and the socially distanced Open Air version. I fear I may book multiple Manchester visits.

[matty]

Loved this at the OAT and Barbican, pleased to see its coming to Wimbledon, definitely getting tickets for this.

[BurlyBeaR]

Is this the OAT version?

[nottobe]

I would assume Herod will be cast as a famous face in order to shift sales a bit.

[c4ndyc4ne]

Feb 17, 2023 20:59:36 GMT BurlyBeaR said:

Is this the OAT version?

yep 

[intoanewlife]

I HATED this at the Barbican...

I was like The Voice BattleRound the Musical.

Everyone trying to outsing each other without a single thought for actually portraying characters or telling a story.

Mess...

[ceebee]

Feb 17, 2023 23:06:07 GMT intoanewlife said:

I HATED this at the Barbican...

I was like The Voice BattleRound the Musical.

Everyone trying to outsing each other without a single thought for actually portraying characters or telling a story.

Mess...

Best not go see it then. Leaves more seats for those who enjoyed it.

[richey]

Feb 17, 2023 23:06:07 GMT intoanewlife said:

I HATED this at the Barbican...

I was like The Voice BattleRound the Musical.

Everyone trying to outsing each other without a single thought for actually portraying characters or telling a story.

Mess...

I found it one of the most moving experiences I've ever had in a theatre. I had to sit outside the Barbican for twenty minutes afterwards to compose myself.
But that's the beauty of theatre, it would be boring if we all enjoyed the same things

[longinthetooth]

Feb 18, 2023 13:23:33 GMT richey said:

Feb 17, 2023 23:06:07 GMT intoanewlife said:

I HATED this at the Barbican...

I was like The Voice BattleRound the Musical.

Everyone trying to outsing each other without a single thought for actually portraying characters or telling a story.

Mess...

I found it one of the most moving experiences I've ever had in a theatre. I had to sit outside the Barbican for twenty minutes afterwards to compose myself.
But that's the beauty of theatre, it would be boring if we all enjoyed the same things

Have to admit I didn't care for the Barbican version either. At one point I was really angry and for all the wrong reasons.

I do agree about emotional involvement though. The first time I saw West Side Story on stage, I couldn't even applaud, while the rest of the audience were leaping to their feet and cheering. I was still in the moment, and awash with tears.

[theatrefan62]

I enjoyed if during its original regents Park run, but I didn't think it was any better than what had gone before it. Although i think the cast didn't help on that.

[intoanewlife]

Feb 18, 2023 13:23:33 GMT richey said:

Feb 17, 2023 23:06:07 GMT intoanewlife said:

I HATED this at the Barbican...

I was like The Voice BattleRound the Musical.

Everyone trying to outsing each other without a single thought for actually portraying characters or telling a story.

Mess...

I found it one of the most moving experiences I've ever had in a theatre. I had to sit outside the Barbican for twenty minutes afterwards to compose myself.
But that's the beauty of theatre, it would be boring if we all enjoyed the same things

I had only seen a concert version of it before, so was very much looking forward to seeing an actual proper production especially after the endless raves on here.

But everything was just so sterile and 'perfect' right down to the band not even pausing for applause and I don't think the staging or direction suited the piece either.

I could go on about the pretentious, obnoxious choreography and dancers and their costumes all night, but I won't...needless to say they didn't work for me either.

What was magnificent however was the voices of the performers, they were absolutely PHENOMENAL...every single one of them!

But it felt like they were all so hellbent on oversinging everything to 'the max', that there was no room for emotional involvement with their characters.

It just didn't work for me at all and I found the concert performance 10 times more moving even though that had no set or anything it was just in the round.

It just left me totally cold!

[intoanewlife]

Feb 18, 2023 16:03:22 GMT longinthetooth said:

Feb 18, 2023 13:23:33 GMT richey said:

I found it one of the most moving experiences I've ever had in a theatre. I had to sit outside the Barbican for twenty minutes afterwards to compose myself.
But that's the beauty of theatre, it would be boring if we all enjoyed the same things

Have to admit I didn't care for the Barbican version either. At one point I was really angry and for all the wrong reasons.

Yes I actually felt angry by the end of it as well lol

[sispace]

How does this version compare to other productions?

I've seen the 2012 arena tour and then the Kenwright tour in 2015 with Glenn Carter returning. Whilst I liked the arena tour for the spectacle and the cast involved, I actually think the Kenwright tour was more powerful and emotional and can remember being in tears by the end.

[Rory]

Feb 23, 2023 10:43:25 GMT sispace said:

How does this version compare to other productions?

I've seen the 2012 arena tour and then the Kenwright tour in 2015 with Glenn Carter returning. Whilst I liked the arena tour for the spectacle and the cast involved, I actually think the Kenwright tour was more powerful and emotional and can remember being in tears by the end.

Give me the Kenwright tour anyday.

[interval99]

Booking for ATG members at Bristol Hippodrome starts 10am today 7th with general on the 8th.
No notice from them was just checking the site.
Presume some of the other dates which were not on sale at the launch will be as well soon.

[interval99]

Just had the ALW Easter promotion email which shows this 50 year old show is still a major draw.
It's states it's the Regent Park version currently touring USA into 2024 with the Above Uk tour off running soon. Easter has concerts versions in Vienna and Budapest and mentions that 2024 will bring a new production directed by Ivo van Hove in Amsterdam which is likely to give a very different look to the show.

[theatremiss]

Apr 6, 2023 16:13:36 GMT interval99 said:

Just had the ALW Easter promotion email which shows this 50 year old show is still a major draw.
It's states it's the Regent Park version currently touring USA into 2024 with the Above Uk tour of running soon. Easter has concerts versions in Vienna and Budapest and mentions that 2024 will bring a new production directed by Ivo van Hove in Amsterdam which is likely to give a very different look to the show.

Oh god, there’ll be video screening if Van Hive is involved. Suddenly I’m less enthusiastic for this. I loved the OAT production, thought it lost something when brought inside at the Barbican. Worried the tour version will be dire now

[interval99]

Renew your faith the UK tour is the regent park/Barbican version.
The Ivo Van Hove one is for Amsterdam but presumably if it is a success could end up playing west end in late 24/2025.

[Being Alive]

Judas undoubtedly with a camera shoved up his nose

[BurlyBeaR]

The film is on iplayer at the moment for anyone interested.

[steve10086]

Apr 6, 2023 17:24:54 GMT BurlyBeaR said:

The film is on iplayer at the moment for anyone interested.

I wonder how many lashes there are. When the BBC broadcast it in the afternoon recently there were only 13 instead of the full 39.

[richey]

Apr 6, 2023 19:02:33 GMT steve10086 said:

Apr 6, 2023 17:24:54 GMT BurlyBeaR said:

The film is on iplayer at the moment for anyone interested.

I wonder how many lashes there are. When the BBC broadcast it in the afternoon recently there were only 13 instead of the full 39.

ha! Yes I noticed that too

[cirque]

Ivo Van hove directs new production next year. Opens Amsterdam