Please note the following conditions regarding QPAC events:

    • These events are NOT supervised by the U3A Social Committee.

    • Please check the QPAC website in relation to current vaccination and mask-wearing requirements:
          Connecting safely at QPAC

    • As a safeguard, bring/wear your own mask with you to the theatre.

JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR, LYRIC THEATRE QPAC
WEDNESDAY 9 JULY 2025

The iconic global phenomenon, JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR, arrives at QPAC from June with a mesmerising new production that has received unprecedented acclaim and accolades during its US and UK tours, including an Olivier Award for Best Musical Revival.

This must-see musical will feature one of Australia’s most well-respected musicians and acclaimed recording artist, Michael Paynter as Jesus, the dynamic musical theatre star Javon King as Judas and soul and blues powerhouse, Mahalia Barnes, as Mary. Globally renowned comedian, singer, and writer Reuben Kaye will play Herod and rock theatrical star Peter Murphy plays Pilate.

Featuring lyrics and music by Emmy, GRAMMY, Oscar and Tony winners Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber, JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR dramatises the final weeks of Jesus Christ’s life through the perspective of Judas. The legendary score features hits like I Don’t Know How to Love Him, Gethsemane, and Superstar.