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Hong Kong theatre fans have only waited a few decades but hey, we made it – Jesus Christ Superstar is finally coming to town! This summer, the Hong Kong Cultural Centre will host the legendary rock opera from Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber for its long-awaited Hong Kong debut as part of its international tour.
Originally released as a concept album before storming the Broadway stage in 1971, this timeless musical retells the biblical tale of Jesus Christ’s final days from the perspective of Judas Iscariot. The story is told entirely through song, with a rock score featuring well-known numbers like Superstar, I Don’t Know How to Love Him, and Gethsemane. Just last August, Cynthia Erivo herself starred as Christ in a three-night-only production of this musical at the Hollywood Bowl, alongside Adam Lambert playing Judas – we won’t be seeing them in Hong Kong unfortunately, but it’s still going to be spectacular.
Directed by Timothy Sheader and choreographed by Drew McOnie, this reimagined production by London’s Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre picked up the Olivier Award for Best Musical Revival in 2017 and the Evening Standard Award for Best Musical in 2016. After selling out in London, touring North America, Australia, and the UK, it’s finally our turn in Hong Kong.
Catch Jesus Christ Superstar at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre’s Grand Theatre from July 8 to August 1, 2026. Showtimes are Tuesday to Friday at 8pm, Saturdays at 3pm and 8pm, and Sundays at 2pm and 7pm. Running time is approximately one hour and 50 minutes including interval, and the performance will be in English with Chinese subtitles.
Tickets range from $588 to $1,088, with concessions for full-time students, seniors, persons with disabilities, and CSSA recipients. Priority booking opens at 10am on March 25 to 26, while general sales start on March 27. Head over to jesuschristsuperstar.hk for more info, or sign up for their priority list to get a sweet 10-percent discount.
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