Jesus Christ Superstar is a sensational rock opera by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice that portrays the final week of Jesus’s life through the eyes of his disciple, Judas Iscariot, who becomes increasingly concerned about Jesus’s growing influence and its potential consequences for the Jewish people.

The story focuses on the psychological struggles and interpersonal conflicts between Jesus, Judas, Mary Magdalene, the disciples, and the Jewish and Roman authorities, culminating in Jesus’s betrayal, trial, and crucifixion.

The musical is known for its blend of emotional and passionate rock music with biblical themes, its use of contemporary language, and its controversial yet influential approach to the traditional narrative.