Jesus Christ Superstar
Classification added April 27, 2017Premiered October 12, 1971
New York, New York. Mark Hellinger Theater
Composer:
Andrew Lloyd Webber
Original Language:
English
Librettist:
Tim Rice
Description:
Rock Opera
Time Period:
Biblical
Place:
In and around Jerusalem
Classification key
- L – Leading
- F – Featured
- S – Supporting
- B – Solo Bit
- CB – Chorus Bit
- MB – Mute Bit
| Role | Voice Part | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| Jesus Christ | Tenor | L |
| Judas Iscariot | Tenor | L |
| Mary Magdalene | Mezzo Soprano | F |
| Pontius Pilate | Baritenor | F |
| King Herod | Tenor | S |
| Simon Zealotes | Tenor | S |
| Peter | Baritone | S |
| Caiaphas | Bass-Baritone | S |
| Soul Girl #1 | Soprano | B |
| Soul Girl #2 | Soprano | B |
| Soul Girl #3 | Mezzo Soprano | B |
| Maid by the Fire | Mezzo Soprano | B |
| Annas | Tenor | B |
| Priest #3 | Bass | B |
| Soldier | Tenor | CB |
| Priest #1 | Tenor | CB |
| Priest #2 | Tenor | CB |
| Old Man | Bass | CB |
| Ensemble Step-outs: | ||
| Altos (5) | Altos (5) | CB (5) |
| Tenors (3) | Tenors (3) | CB (3) |
| Baritones (3) | Baritones (3) | CB (3) |
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Minimum Chorus: 24
Divisi: SATB
Chorus Notes:
All Solo Bit (and Chorus Bit) roles, with the exception of Annas, can be a part of the 24 chorus minimum.