The first ‘rock opera’ – created as a concept album at the end of the turbulent ‘60s - has at its core a social and political rebel.
Jesus’ meteor-like rise in renown provides, as the title suggests, a parallel to contemporary celebrity
worship. As his radical teachings are evermore embraced, Judas increasingly questions the
enlightened motives of this new prophet, resulting in betrayal. Christ’s final days are dramatized with
emotional intensity, thought-provoking edge and explosive theatricality.
Propelled by a stirring score, by turns driving and majestic, satirical and tender, this show illuminates
the transcendent power of the human spirit with a passion that goes straight to the heart.