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Jesus Christ Superstar - Broadway

Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's rock opera returns to Broadway.

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Paul Nolan

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Claim to fame

Paul Nolan played Jesus in a Stratford Shakespeare Festival production of Jesus Christ Superstar and made his Main Stem debut when the musical revival transferred to Broadway in 2012. Other Stratford credits include The Grapes of Wrath, As You Like It, West Side Story, Cyrano, Cabaret and King Lear. Nolan has been seen onscreen in The Gospel of John, Shapeshifter, Strike!, Cruel Intentions 2 and On My Mind.

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Yvonne Elliman must feel right at home surrounded by the cast of Jesus Christ Superstar.

Paul Nolan, who plays Jesus in the revival, lights up as he puts his arm around his show’s original Mary Magdalene.

Everything's alright for Superstar leads Chilina Kennedy, Josh Young and Paul Nolan as they welcome original Mary Magdalene Yvonne Elliman to their Broadway home.

The musical’s stars, Paul Nolan and Chilina Kennedy, are thrilled to welcome rock “superstar” Gregg Allman backstage.

Onstage Jesus Christ Superstar couple Paul Nolan and Chilina Kennedy know a thing or two about rock musicals!

Jesus Christ Superstar’s leading couple Paul Nolan and Chilina Kennedy join the cast of Phantom of the Opera for Downton Abbey spoof “Phantom Abbey.” We love the Maggie Smith-inspired hat!

Phantom, say hello to Jesus!

Andy Karl says hello to theater neighbor Paul Nolan, whose show Jesus Christ Superstar is running across the street from Jersey Boys.

Theater vets Steve Rosen, Danny Burstein and Rebecca Luker welcome Paul Nolan into the Broadway club.

Jesus Christ Superstar star Paul Nolan can always count on support from fellow Canadian actors like Joe Matheson, hubby of Louise Pitre, Broadway's first Donna Sheridan.

Rock star Jesus Paul Nolan poses with real-life rocker Wayne Coyne, frontman of the band The Flaming Lips.

Lyricist Tim Rice can't hide the pride he feels for his latest Jesus and Mary Magdalene, Paul Nolan and Chilina Kennedy.

It looks like Jesus and Pilate left their disagreements on the stage and are ready to enjoy the party together.

Jesus stars Bruce Dow, Chilina Kennedy and Paul Nolan couldn't ask for a better Broadway director than Tony winner Des McAnuff.

Talk about a love triangle! As the party starts, Josh Young and Paul Nolan both plant a wet one on co-star Chilina Kennedy.

They've got a complicated onstage relationship (to put it mildly), but in real life there's nothing but love between Josh Young and Paul Nolan.

Chilina Kennedy (Mary Magdalene) and Paul Nolan (Jesus) sure do look great together, both on stage and off.

Josh Young, Chilina Kennedy and Paul Nolan get cheek to cheek as they celebrate Jesus Christ Superstar's Broadway arrival. Congratulations, all!

After delivering emotional performances as Judas (Josh Young), Jesus (Paul Nolan) and Mary Magdalene (Chilina Kennedy), this trio of Broadway newcomers soaks in their opening night applause.

Jesus hands his show’s creators first night flowers.

A proud Paul Nolan takes his very first opening night bow on Broadway.

No matter where you put him, Paul Nolan is pitch perfect as the star of Jesus Christ Superstar. See him on stage soon!

Before the fans arrive, title star Paul Nolan takes a breath and prepares for the show.

Paul Nolan and Chilina Kennedy's powerful onstage chemistry comes from co-starring as Jesus and Mary Magdalene since the show's Stratford production.

Director Des McAnuff keeps a close eye on his well-oiled company as the action gets going.

The chaos in this production is well choreographed and thoroughly rehearsed.

Judas cradles Jesus after he is injured by a crowd of lepers seeking healing.

Chilina Kennedy and Josh Young share a charged moment as Marcus Nance (Caiaphas) and Paul Nolan look on.

Jesus comforts the lepers who crave his help.

Lee Siegel, who plays Simon Zealotes, leads the company in the high-energy song that bears his name.

Videos

Character Study: Paul Nolan of Jesus Christ Superstar

The Broadway newcomer discusses what it takes to step onstage as Jesus Christ himself.

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