Show Plot Jesus Christ Superstar

Authors: Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber, lyrics by Tim Rice

Time Period: Modern day, mirroring the political turmoil of the early 1970s, while depicting the biblical events of circa 33 AD

Setting: Ancient Jerusalem and surrounding areas of the Holy Land

Summary: Jesus Christ Superstar is a rock opera about the final week of Jesus of Nazareth's life. It is set in modern-day Jerusalem and ancient Judea, blending contemporary rock culture with historical biblical events.