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Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Really Useful Group and AEG Live announce the first ever UK arena tour of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber's legendary rock classic Jesus Christ Superstar.

Award-winning musical comedian Tim Minchin – also the co-writer of West End smash musical Matilda – is confirmed for the role of Judas Iscariot. Three million album selling pop icon and former Spice Girl Melanie C will take the only female lead as Mary Magdalene, and BBC Radio 1's Breakfast Show host Chris Moyles will make his major stage debut as King Herod, in what is set to be one of the biggest and most impressive arena tours to hit the UK.

The ITV primetime show 'Superstar' will give the UK public the chance to decide who will play the starring role of Jesus, with a panel of live show judges led by Andrew Lloyd Webber.

Jesus Christ Superstar

Jesus Christ Superstar is a worldwide phenomenon, portraying the story of the last seven days of Christ leading up to his crucifixion, and featuring hit songs such as 'Superstar', 'I Don't Know How To Love Him', 'Heaven On Their Minds' and 'Hosanna' now known to millions. The show returns by popular demand in 2013, after receiving overwhelming praise in 2012, from both audiences and critics alike. Returning to their roles are award-winning Tim Minchin as Judas Iscariot, Spice Girl Melanie C as Mary Magdalene and Chris Moyles as King Herod. The winner of ITV's Superstar, Ben Forster, also returns in the title role of Jesus.
Jesus Christ Superstar tour dates