At the time of its closing, Jesus Christ Superstar was the longest running show in West End history (it now sits at number 21 of longest running West End shows). Whilst on tour with Amy Ray and Emily Saliers of the Indigo Girls in 1991, Big Fish Ensemble vocalist and drummer Michael Lorant was inspired to create an updated version of Jesus The Palace Theatre of Varieties opened on Whit Monday 1891 and cost its owners the then colossal sum of £40,500. In the late 1970’s the Palace Theatre underwent a major refurbishment and re-opened in 1981 with Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Jesus Christ Superstar and has since then retained its position as the premier provincial touring venue. At the time of its closing, Jesus Christ Superstar was the longest running show in West End history (it now sits at number 21). Whilst on tour with Amy Ray and Emily Saliers of the Indigo Girls in 1991, Big Fish Ensemble vocalist and drummer Michael Lorant was inspired to create an updated version of Jesus Christ Superstar that bought the album The Kennedy Center. 2700 F Street, NW Washington. Jesus Christ Superstar is an iconic musical phenomenon with a worldwide fan base. In celebration of its 50th anniversary, a new mesmerizing production comes to North America. Originally staged by London's Regent's Park Open Air Theatre and helmed by acclaimed director Timothy Sheader (Crazy for School Parties. All seats £16.50 for Tuesday 7.30pm & Wednesday 2pm performances in the Stalls & Tier 2 plus one free teacher per 20 tickets booked. Please email our Group Sales team or call 0115 989 5555 to book. No discounts available on Friday 7.30pm & Saturday 2.30pm & 7.30pm performances. The running time is 2 hours including an interval. About the show A global phenomenon that has wowed audiences for over 40 years, Jesus Christ Superstar is a timeless work set against the backdrop of an extraordinary and universally-known series of events, but seen through the eyes of Judas Iscariot. Jesus Christ Superstar is back on tour, starring Glenn Carter in his role as Jesus. Coming to Glasgow’s Kings Theatre from 16th – 21st October 2023. Jesus Christ Superstar exploded onto the musical scene in 1971 – stunning audiences and changing the face of musical theatre forever. By the time it closed, after 3,358 performances, it had become the longest-running musical in West End history at that time. Jesus Christ Superstar has been reproduced regularly around the world olrS.