Jesus Christ Superstar: Behind the Scenes of the Worldwide Musical Phenomenon

Ellis Nassour's book provides the definitive story of the musical "Jesus Christ Superstar," combining an engaging narrative with abundant photographs and interviews. It follows the show's evolution from its uncertain beginnings to its ultimate triumph, offering an unparalleled look at one of the most important and best-selling musical works of all time.

Format: Hardback
Length: 352 pages
Publication date: 29 February 2024
Publisher: Globe Pequot Press

Jesus Christ Superstar, a rock opera written by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice in 1969, has become one of the most popular, boundary-pushing, and influential musicals ever. Despite initial challenges, the show's success was secured with the release of its title song as a single and a full album, followed by a successful Broadway production. More than fifty years later, Jesus Christ Superstar continues to be beloved in all its forms, including the live show, various cast albums, and the wildly successful movie. Ellis Nassour, who collaborated with Rice and Lloyd Webber at MCA, wrote for the New York Times, and assisted with the Broadway and LA productions, has written an expansive, beautifully illustrated book that gives the definitive story of the musical. Nassour draws on a wealth of knowledge, first-hand experience, and new interviews to follow the show from its uncertain beginnings, through setbacks and controversies, to Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber's ultimate triumph. The book offers an unparalleled look at one of the most important and best-selling musical works of all time.

Weight: 890g
Dimension: 183 x 262 x 29 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781493068043