The Original Broadway Cast of Jesus Christ Superstar was first performed in New York City on October 12,1971, at the Mark Hellinger Theatre. It ran for 718 performances. See below for cast information.
JEFF FENHOLT [Jesus of Nazareth] got his start in the theatre by way of a nationwide tour of Hair. Earlier, he had worked with several bands - playing guitar, trumpet, and piano - after attending Ohio State University in Columbus, his home town, on a voice scholarship. Jesus Christ Superstar is his Broadway debut.