Brisbane Season Added For 'Jesus Christ Superstar'
Organisers are "delighted" to bring "Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s much-loved rock opera" to Brisbane in 2025.
Cast of 'Jesus Christ Superstar': Javon King, Michael Paynter, Mahalia Barnes (Credit: Juliet Taylor)
After seasons for the new Aussie edition of Jesus Christ Superstar were announced for Sydney, Perth, and Melbourne, it’s been revealed that Brisbane will join in the fun from June 2025.
From June 2025, the new production will take place at the Lyric Theatre, QPAC, following seasons in Sydney, Perth, and Melbourne. You can join the waitlist now to score tickets first. Pre-sale tickets will be available from 9 December, and tickets to the general public will be sold from 13 December—just in time for Christmas.
The first season will begin on Wednesday, 6 November, at Sydney’s Capitol Theatre. Recent videos shared by the lead cast show the team deep in rehearsals, promising an excellent show.
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Organisers announced in July that Michael Paynter (Sydney and Melbourne) and Robert Tripolino (Perth) will lead the cast for the 2024/2025 seasons of Jesus Christ Superstar. They will play Jesus, Javon King will play Judas, and Mahalia Barnes will play Mary.
In September, it was revealed that more cast members had joined the Jesus Christ Superstar cast, including comedian, singer, and writer Reuben Kaye as Herod and performer Peter Murphy as Pilate (the latter appearing in Sydney and Perth).
Other big names, such as Caiaphas, will be played by Elliot Baker, and John O'Hara will play Annas. Additional performers include Joshua Dormor, Darcey Eagle, Josh Gates, Samuel Harmon, Melanie Hawkins, Marie Ikonomou, Graeme Isaako, Ethan Jones, Tana Laga'aia, Bella Massey, Danielle Matthews, Calista Nelmes, Adam Noviello, Stellar Perry, Nathan Pinnell, Daniel Raso, Clay Roberts, Josh Spiniello, Bree Tipoki and Liam Wigney.
Producer John Frost for Crossroads Live said on behalf of his co-producers, “I am delighted to bring Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s much-loved rock opera JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR to Brisbane. We’ve received an overwhelming response to the news that the much-loved show is returning to Australia, and rehearsals are going brilliantly.
“This award-winning production, led by Michael, Javon and Mahalia, will be a very special experience for people who remember the cherished concept album or past Australian productions or audiences new to the show. Get your tickets now while you still can.”
You can find out more about each season below, and check out the Jesus Christ Superstar website for more information.
JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR
BRISBANE SEASON
Venue: Lyric Theatre, QPAC
Season: From June 2025
TICKETS ON PRE-SALE 9 DECEMBER – WAITLIST NOW AT @JesusChristSuperstarAu
SYDNEY SEASON
Venue: Capitol Theatre, Sydney
Season: From 6 November
Performance Times: Tue-Thurs 7 pm, Fri- Sat 7.30 pm, Matinees Wed 1 pm, Sat 2 pm, Sun 1 pm & 6 pm (performance times vary each week)
Prices: From $69.90 (Transaction fees apply)
PERTH SEASON
Venue: Crown Theatre
Season: From 13 February
Performance Times: Tue-Sat 7.30 pm, Matinees Wed 1 pm, Sat 2 pm, Sun 1 pm & 6 pm (performance times vary each week)
Prices: From $69.90 (Transaction fees apply)
MELBOURNE SEASON
Venue: Princess Theatre
Season: From 16 March
Performance Times: Tue-Thurs 7 pm, Fri- Sat 7.30 pm, Matinees Wed 1 pm, Sat 2 pm, Sun 1 pm & 6 pm (performance times vary each week)
Prices: From $69.90 (Transaction fees apply)
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