AN ALBUM THAT INSPIRED A REVOLUTION.
A REVELATION THAT CHANGED THE WORLD.
A REINVENTION FOR THIS MILLENNIUM.

The iconic global phenomenon, JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR, is now playing at the Capitol Theatre. This mesmerising new production has received unprecedented acclaim and accolades during its US and UK tours, including an Olivier Award for Best Musical Revival.

This must-see musical features one of Australia’s most well-respected musicians and acclaimed recording artist, 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 WebberJESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR dramatises the final weeks of Jesus Christ's life through the perspective of Judas. The legendary score features hits like "I Don’t Know How to Love Him," "Gethsemane," and "Superstar."

Don’t miss your chance to experience this unforgettable musical.

  • Running time: approximately 1 hour 50 minutes, including a 20 minute interval.
  • Age recommendation: Ages 10+. All persons aged 16 or under must be accompanied and seated alongside an adult from the same ticket transaction. All persons entering the theatre, regardless of age, must have a ticket.  
  • Content warning: this sung-through musical (which contains loud music) centres on the final days of the life of Jesus. It contains flashing lights, flame and visual effects, theatrical smoke and haze, some violence and an onstage depiction of the crucifixion.
  • Ticket enquiries and exchanges: More information can be found on the Jesus Christ Superstar website here.
  • Authorised tickets: Purchase your tickets via Ticketmaster Australia. Beware, we have no obligation to honour tickets purchased via unauthorised re-sellers, such as Viagogo, eBay, Gumtree or otherwise, as these may be invalid tickets and you may be refused entry. In NSW it is illegal to resell a ticket for more than 110% of the face value of the ticket, as regulated by NSW Fair Trading.
  • The appearance of any member of cast is subject to change and may be affected by contracts, holiday, illness, or events beyond the producers’ control.

Thu 12 Dec 2024 07:00 PM
Fri 13 Dec 2024 07:30 PM
Sat 14 Dec 2024 02:00 PM | 07:30 PM
Sun 15 Dec 2024 01:00 PM | 06:00 PM
Wed 18 Dec 2024 01:00 PM | 07:00 PM
Thu 19 Dec 2024 07:00 PM
Fri 20 Dec 2024 07:30 PM

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  • "Gorgeous, thrilling, heavenly musical."

    The Guardian

  • "Unmissable."

    LondonTheatre.co.uk

  • "This ‘Superstar’ has a lush, glorious sound the likes of which you’ve never heard before."

    Chicago Sun Times

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