When does the lecture series start?

The first event takes place on October 13, 2026, from 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM.

Where is the series held?

At the Haus der Theatergemeinde, Bonner Talweg 10, 53113 Bonn.

What is the cost of participation?

The price is €59 for guests and €52 for members of the Theater Community Bonn.

What is the content about?

The series is dedicated to Jesus Christ Superstar by Andrew Lloyd Webber and highlights the work, dramaturgy, and musical peculiarities.

Is the event open to non-members?

Yes, guests and non-members are explicitly welcome.

Are there any notes on accessibility?

The Theater Community Bonn publishes a statement on accessibility for its website and ticket shop. For detailed information, it is recommended to contact the organizer directly.

A Clever Evening about Jesus Christ Superstar, Rock Sound, and Bonn Theater Passion

Name: Musical or Rock Opera – Lecture Series on Jesus Christ Superstar
Start: 2026-10-13T16:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-10-13T17:30:00+02:00
Location: Haus der Theatergemeinde

When a Myth Sings: Andrew Lloyd Webber's Jesus Christ Superstar Reheard

In Bonn, this lecture series takes you deep into a work that has straddled music theater, rock opera, and cult phenomenon for decades. On October 13, 2026, the Theater Community Bonn will shed light on Jesus Christ Superstar and the question of why Andrew Lloyd Webber's early worldwide success continues to electrify today.

A Classic between Passion and Pop Culture

Jesus Christ Superstar connects the biblical Passion story with the language of rock musicals. The Bonn series focuses not only on the score but also on the dramaturgy: the dispute over interpretations, the perspective of Judas, and the musical intensification of a narrative that has developed a unique weight in pop culture. The work premiered on Broadway in 1971; the Bonn production connects to a long tradition of performances that thrive on reinterpretations and changing directorial stamps. ([theater-bonn.de](https://www.theater-bonn.de/de/programm/jesus-christ-superstar/234666?utm_source=openai))

Dr. Benedikt Holtbernd Opens the Analytical Perspective

Speaker Dr. Benedikt Holtbernd brings musicological depth and practical theater experience. The Theater Community Bonn describes him as a doctoral expert with stints as a dramaturg, press spokesperson, and opera director at several venues, including the Deutsche Oper am Rhein and the Semperoper Dresden. This blend of analysis and stage practice makes the lecture evening particularly appealing for culture enthusiasts. ([theatergemeinde-bonn.org](https://theatergemeinde-bonn.org/spielzeitfuehrer/werk/29940/06T/theatergemeinde-bonn/musical-oder-rockoper?utm_source=openai))

Four Dates, One Work, Many Perspectives

The series spans over four Tuesdays in autumn 2026 and offers space for in-depth reflections: from the song as a dramatic unit to the sound of electric amplification and the power of rhythm, polyphony, and dance. The event is aimed at all who want to not only enjoy musicals but understand them at their core. Those wishing to trace the development of music theater between opera tradition and modern pop aesthetics will find a concentrated evening with substance here. ([theatergemeinde-bonn.org](https://theatergemeinde-bonn.org/spielzeitfuehrer/werk/29940/06T/theatergemeinde-bonn/musical-oder-rockoper?utm_source=openai))

Venue with Cultural Profile in Bonner Talweg

The event will be held at the Haus der Theatergemeinde Bonn at Bonner Talweg 10, 53113 Bonn. The institution operates as a non-profit cultural facilitator and publishes information on accessibility for its website and ticket shop. For visitors, this means: a clearly structured cultural venue with close ties to the Bonn theater scene and a service-oriented framework. ([theatergemeinde-bonn.org](https://theatergemeinde-bonn.org/spielzeitfuehrer/werk/29940/06T/theatergemeinde-bonn/musical-oder-rockoper?utm_source=openai))

Conclusion

This lecture series is not just an introductory event but an invitation to experience Jesus Christ Superstar as a musical, historical, and social event. Those who love theater, want to feel the power of musicals in all their ambivalence, and are interested in great themes in the mirror of the present should not miss this event. An evening that resonates because it does not just explain but makes the stage in one's mind come alive.