JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR

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Long before arena tours and TikTok trends, a rock opera changed the stage forever. Jesus Christ Superstar, the very first musical by Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber hit the professional spotlight, exploded onto the scene over 50 years ago—and it’s been shaking the rafters ever since.

This is not the Sunday school version of the story. Set in the final days of Jesus’ life, Superstar reimagines a familiar tale through a fresh and surprising lens—that of Judas Iscariot, the disciple whose name echoes through history. Through Judas’ eyes, we witness not just miracles and betrayals, but raw human emotion: doubt, loyalty, fame, fear, and the heavy cost of destiny.

Told entirely through electrifying rock music, the show pulses with unforgettable songs like “Superstar,” “I Don’t Know How to Love Him,” and “Gethsemane.” Each note carries the energy of rebellion and the ache of sacrifice, wrapped in a score that still feels alive with urgency today.

From high school stages to Broadway lights, Jesus Christ Superstar is more than a musical—it’s a movement. A story that dares to ask questions. A soundtrack for seekers, dreamers, and anyone who’s ever wrestled with faith, fame, or finding their place in the world.

LYRICS BY

Sir Tim Rice is one of the most celebrated lyricists in musical theatre history. He began his legendary career alongside composer Andrew Lloyd Webber, with hits like Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Jesus Christ Superstar, and Evita. An EGOT winner (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony), Rice has also penned lyrics for global blockbusters including The Lion King, Aladdin, and Chess, collaborating with icons like Elton John, Alan Menken, and Björn Ulvaeus. Knighted in 1994, Rice continues to leave an indelible mark on the world of music and storytelling.

MUSIC BY

Andrew Lloyd Webber has written the scores for some of the world’s most beloved productions, including Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Cats, The Phantom of the Opera, and Evita. With a career spanning over five decades, his musicals have dominated both Broadway and the West End—often simultaneously. An EGOT winner and theatre visionary, Lloyd Webber also owns and restores iconic London theatres and champions arts education through the Andrew Lloyd Webber Foundation. Knighted in 1992 and made a life peer in 1997, his legacy continues to shape the stage and inspire generations of performers and audiences alike.

TIME PERIOD
Greek/Roman/Biblical

MUSICAL STYLE
Pop/Rock, Contemporary Broadway

DIRECTED BY
Liz Colandene

DURATION
120 minutes (2 hours) including 15-min intermission

SHOWTIMES
Friday & Saturday 8PM, Sunday 2PM

LOCATION
Workhouse Arts Center - W3 Theater
9518 Workhouse Way, Lorton, VA 22079

RECOMMENDED AGE
8+

DISCOUNTS
General Admission: $40 I Military: $35 I Student: $30


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