Jesus Christ Superstar Cast

Jesus Christ Superstar Cast refers to the ensembles of singers and actors who perform the score of «Jesus Christ Superstar», the rock opera created by Andrew Lloyd Webber (music) and Tim Rice (lyrics). Originally released as a concept album in 1970 before becoming a Broadway musical in 1971 and a feature film in 1973, the work retells the final weeks of Jesus's life through the perspective of Judas Iscariot, blending rock, gospel and orchestral theatre traditions.

Musically, the piece is defined by its fusion of hard rock guitar riffs, soulful vocal belting and sweeping orchestral arrangements, a combination that was groundbreaking for musical theatre at the time. Songs such as «Superstar», «Hosanna», «Everything's Alright» and «The Last Supper» showcase the dramatic range of the score, moving between anthemic rock numbers and tender ballads.

Over the decades, numerous cast recordings have been produced for touring productions, revivals and the acclaimed NBC live television broadcast «Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert» (2018), each featuring different performers taking on roles like Jesus, Judas and Mary Magdalene. These recordings keep the rock opera's legacy alive across generations of theatre and music audiences.