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The Oliver Award winning London production of Jesus Christ Superstar is set to tour the U.S. next year.
The touring production is set for Fall 2019, according to Deadline, and will be directed by Timothy Sheader, with choreography by Drew McOnie.
Casting and dates have not been announced. Plans are for the production to hit more than 50 North American markets.
“Superstar speaks to both theater audiences and concert music fans,” said Stephen Gabriel, president of Work Light Productions, which is backing the tour. “This production pays tribute to the historic 1971 Billboard Album of the Year while creating a modern, theatrical world that is uniquely fresh and inspiring.”
The new road production comes almost 10 years after the last major Superstar tour in the U.S, and seven years after the last Broadway revival.
The rock opera chronicles events during the final week in the life of Jesus Christ, as seen through the eyes of Judas. The score includes hits such as “I Don’t Know How to Love Him,” “Everything’s Alright” and “Superstar.” The original 1970 concept album, from which the show was developed, topped Billboard‘s pop album chart in 1971.
