Jesus Christ Superstar

Director Norman Jewison‘s JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR is a dazzling rock-opera based on Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber‘s beloved, blockbuster Broadway (not to mention biblical) musical phenomenon. The story is based on an account of the last week in the life of Jesus Christ’s (Ted Neeley) final weeks, in a bold and epic production.

Shot entirely on location in Israel, producer-director Jewison creates a brilliant example of modern movie-making with groundbreaking vision, set against the unforgettable songs of Rice and Webber. The film was nominated for several Golden Globe Awards including Best Picture, Best Actor and Best Actress.

“Jewison, a director of large talent, has taken a piece of commercial shlock and turned it into a Biblical movie with dignity.” (Roger Ebert)


Saturday, May 7 Encore Screening
Doors 2:55 pm | Movie 3:20 pm *SHARP. Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.
Advance tickets HERE

*Minors permitted. Must be 19+ w/ID for bar service. Rio Theatre Groupons and passes OK for any single film screening only. Please redeem at the box office.
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JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR (Norman Jewison, 1973 / 108 mins / G) | Film version of the musical stage play, presenting the last few weeks of Christ’s life, told in an anachronistic manner.

Oscar-nominated film adaptation of the rock opera of the same name, based on the last weeks before the crucifixion of Jesus. The film was directed by Norman Jewison. Ted Neeley and Carl Anderson were nominated for two 1974 Golden Globe Award for their portrayals of Jesus and Judas, respectively.

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