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Jesus Christ Superstar

Jesus Christ Superstar

USA | 1973 | 108 min. | Norman Jewison

April 6 - 10, 2025

This groundbreaking reimagining of the final weeks of Christ, filmed on location in Israel, features a truly superstar performance from vocal powerhouse, musician, and actor Ted Neeley as Jesus. One of the most successful musicals of the 1970s, as brought to life by director Norman Jewison (Fiddler on the Roof).

  • Director: Norman Jewison
  • Principal Cast: Ted Neeley, Carl Anderson, Yvonne Elliman
  • Country: USA
  • Year: 1973
  • Running Time: 108 min.
  • Screenplay: Melvyn Bragg, Norman Jewison
  • Cinematographers: Douglas Slocombe
  • Editors: Antony Gibbs
  • Language: English
  • US Distributor: Universal Pictures