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Ted Neeley in Jesus Christ Superstar
April 13, 2010

Popejoy Hall

Monday 7:30p

Jesus Christ Superstar, starring Ted Neeley, comes to Popejoy Hall in Albuquerque, Tuesdayday February 13, 2010.

The first collaboration between Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice to be performed on

the professional stage, JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR is one of the most popular

and enduring works ever created for the musical theatre. Featuring such notable

songs as Superstar, Everything’s Alright and I Don’t Know How to Love Him,

JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR earned five TONY nominations.

Set in two acts, JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR tells the story of the final seven

days in the life of Jesus of Nazareth. SUPERSTAR 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.

As relevant and timeless as ever, JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR, the rock opera

vision of “the greatest story ever told,” is perhaps more potent in today’s troubled

world than when it was first produced. Now, for the new millennium, this

magnificent story comes once again vividly to the stage with Ted Neeley recreating

his unforgettable performance.

Internationally beloved star Ted Neeley, best known for his Golden Globe

nominated role as Jesus in the Norman Jewison film of SUPERSTAR will be

headlining this tour of JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR. While Ted has enjoyed a

distinguished career in resident theatres throughout America, appearing in a wide

variety of productions from Hair to the works of Samuel Beckett he is world

renowned for the title role in JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR. Creating a fan

base that borders on a cult-like phenomenon, this production heralds the long

awaited triumphant return of Ted Neeley in the title role of JESUS CHRIST

SUPERSTAR.

Tickets $32.50 - $52.50