Jesus Christ Superstar
rockopera
Schedule
One of the most important plays in the history of musical theatre returns to Budapest.
Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's rock opera revolutionised musical theatre and raised questions that are still relevant today. Its protagonist is not only the title character Jesus, but his equal partner Judas, who tries desperately to understand his friend's actions, but to no avail. His questions are answered in mysterious ways, and it becomes increasingly clear that he is caught up in a story whose continuation may have little effect - as do the other characters, from Pilate to Herod, from Mary Magdalene to Caiaphas.
All the human and superhuman events are condensed into the events of a week, from the entry of Jesus and his followers into Jerusalem to the crucifixion.
A.L. Webber's music is fresh and sweeping, one big hit after another. The first milestone of a long career is now presented to the Madách Theatre audience in a new, modern and spectacular guise.
Please note that, due to the nature of the biblical story, the production features dramatic and disturbing scenes.
Presentations:
WEDNESDAY 27 MARCH 2024, 19:00
THURSDAY 28 MARCH 2024, 19:00
FRIDAY 29 MARCH 2024, 15:00
FRIDAY 29 MARCH 2024, 19:00
SATURDAY 30 MARCH 2024, 15:00
Madách Theater
There is still an “era” in the Madách Theater. The era of the rise and success of musical theater. The change began in 1983 with Cats, whose decades-long series of success provided a solid foundation for the next defining step: the legendary 2003 performance of The Phantom of the Opera. Both performances were directed by Tamás Szirtes, who was elected director of the Madách Theater in 2004. Under his direction, the Madách Theater embarked on a path that has resulted in a successful musical theater of outstanding quality. World-famous musicals line up in his program, which are usually in large blocks, so-called they are staged according to the en suite playing order, and each performance remains on the show for years. The basic aim of the theater is to give the viewer the same experience even after 10 years as at the premiere.
