U.K. Arena Touring Production of Jesus Christ Superstar Will Be Released on DVD

By Andrew Gans
30 Oct 2012

Ben Forster and Mel C
Ben Forster and Mel C
Photo by Tristram Kenton

The current U.K. arena touring production of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber's Jesus Christ Superstar will be released on DVD in the U.K. next month.

"Jesus Christ Superstar Live Arena Tour" will be available beginning Nov. 19.

The cast features Tim Minchin in the role of Judas Iscariot; pop icon and former Spice Girl Melanie C as Mary Magdalene; radio DJ Chris Moyles in his stage debut as King Herod; and the winner of the ITV show "Superstar," Ben Forster, who was chosen by the British public to take on the title role of Jesus.

The DVD is only available in Region 2 format, but BluRay discs are compatible with any BluRay player.

To pre-order the recording, click here.

PlaybillStore.com also offers numerous cast albums and theatre recordings.

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Chris Moyles and Ben Forster
Photo by Tristram Kenton