Theatre fans, we have great news: Jesus Christ Superstar will be staged at The Theatre at Solaire in Manila from May 2 to 24, 2026, as part of a major international tour.
A global phenomenon that has wowed audiences for decades, Jesus Christ Superstar is a timeless work that explores the biblical portrayal of the extraordinary events leading to the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ through the eyes of his betrayer, Judas Iscariot.
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The story, told entirely through song, explores the personal relationships and struggles among Jesus, his disciples and followers, Judas, Mary Magdalene, and the Roman Empire. Originally released as a concept album, the iconic 1970s rock score contains such well-known numbers as “Superstar,” “I Don’t Know How to Love Him,” and “Gethsemane.”
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Jesus Christ Superstar opened on Broadway in 1971 at the Mark Hellinger Theatre, and features lyrics and music by Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony winners Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber. The original London production opened at the Palace Theatre in 1972 and ran for over eight years. By the time it closed after 3,358 performances, it was the longest-running musical in West End history.
Jesus Christ Superstar has been reproduced regularly around the world in the years since its first appearance, with performances including a Broadway revival in 2012, an ITV competition TV show called Superstar that led to casting Ben Forster as Jesus in an arena tour of the show, and a production at the Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre celebrating 45 years since the musical’s debut.
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The production that will be staged in Manila was reimagined by London’s Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre, where it originated, and is helmed by director Timothy Sheader and choreographer Drew McOnie. Completing the creative team is design by Tom Scutt, lighting design by Lee Curran, sound design by Nick Lidster, and music supervision by Tom Deering.
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This production won the 2017 Olivier Award for Best Musical Revival and the 2016 Evening Standard Award for Best Musical, selling out two consecutive engagements in both years. The production played a West End engagement at the Barbican in 2019 before returning to Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre in a concert version during the summer of 2020, followed by a universally acclaimed UK tour in 2023 and 2024.
Casting for the Manila production has yet to be announced.
The Manila season will run from May 2 to 24, 2026, at the Theatre at Solaire. Tickets will officially go on sale on November 8, 2025, exclusively via TicketWorld. The 2026 tour of Jesus Christ Superstar is produced by GMG Productions and David Ian for Crossroads Live and Work Light Productions.
Theatre fans can also enjoy early access through UnionBank of the Philippines, GMG Productions’ official 2025 season bank sponsor and pre-sale partner, or join the GMG Jesus Christ Superstar waitlist at www.gmg-productions.com. The pre-sale period runs from November 3 to 7, 2025.
Stay updated on upcoming productions by visiting www.gmg-productions.com or following @gmg.productions on social media.
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