Photo Flash: Jesus Christ Superstar Tour, SF Dec. 19 - 30

Jesus Christ Superstar, the first masterpiece from the legendary writing team of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber, will play Tuesday, December 19 through Saturday, December 30 at the Orpheum Theatre.

Jesus Christ Superstar exploded onto the scene in 1971 changing the world of musical theatre forever. With a score of amazing songs - "I Don't Know How to Love Him", "Hosanna", "Everything's Alright", "What's the Buzz", "Superstar", and "Heaven on Their Mind", this original groundbreaking production starring Ted Neeley in the title role and Living Colour's Corey Glover as Judas is as relevant and timeless as ever.

"Set in two acts, Jesus Christ Superstar tells the story of the final seven days in the life of Jesus of Nazareth," describes press notes, "The production dramatizes Jesus' entry into Jerusalem, the unrest caused by his preaching and popularity, his betrayal by Judas, the trial before Pontius Pilate and his ultimate crucifixion. Perpetually changing the face of musical theatre Jesus Christ Superstar, will leave audiences captivated by its power."

Tickets ($25 - $85) are available online at www.shnsf.com, through Ticketmaster by calling 415-512-7770, at www.ticketmaster.com, at all Ticketmaster Ticket Centers and the Orpheum Theatre Box Office (1192 Market at 8th St., Mon-Sat 10AM – 6PM). For groups of 15 or more, call Group Sales at 415-551-2020. For more information, please visit www.shnsf.com.

Show times are Tuesdays – Saturdays at 8PM; Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday matinees at 2PM.

Photos by Joan Marcus

Ted Neeley (Jesus) and ensemble

Ted Neeley (Jesus) and ensemble

Ted Neeley (Jesus) and ensemble

l-r: Ted Neeley (Jesus), Christine Rea-Briskin (Mary Magdalene), and Corey Glover (Judas)