With the musical set to open up at the Queensland Performing Arts Centre’s (QPAC) Lyric Theatre on 29 June 2025, and the clock ticking ever-closer, Australian producer Crossroads Live has announced that tickets for new performances from 30 July 2025 to 3 August 2025 are set to go on general public sale starting Friday 28 February 2025 (at the customary 9am). For those on one of the various waitlists for the musical, you may find a pre-sale email in your inbox which has commenced from today.
For information on how to book tickets for the Perth, Melbourne or aforementioned Brisbane seasons of Jesus Christ Superstar, visit the musical’s official website.
In this new 2024/2025 production of Jesus Christ Superstar, title role of Jesus is performed by Michael Paynter, known for his work with iconic Australian bands like Icehouse and Jimmy Barnes’ band. Playing Judas is Javon King, who recently impressed audiences as Seaweed in Hairspray. Mahalia Barnes, renowned for her powerhouse soul and blues vocals, makes her stage debut as Mary. Other members of the principal cast include Reuben Kaye as Herod, Brisbane local Peter Murphy as Pilate, Elliot Baker as Caiaphas, and John O’Hara as Annas.
