For Special Screening of Jesus Christ Superstar
Ted Neeley, iconic actor and star of Norman Jewison’s classic 1973 film Jesus Christ Superstar, will visit the Dryden Theatre at the historic George Eastman Museum on August 4, 2026, for a special screening of a remastered version of the film. His visit is part of the nationwide Ted Neeley Farewell Tour.
This rare screening, made from 70mm elements, will be the last in the Northeast to feature Neeley in person.
Event Timeline
- 5:00 p.m.: VIP reception begins in 7Crest Financial Partners Hall.
- 6:30 p.m.: Doors open to the general public. A screening of Superstars: The Documentary will play in the background in the Dryden Theatre.
- 7:30 p.m.: The program begins with a ten-minute introduction by Ted Neeley, followed by a screening of Jesus Christ Superstar.
Neeley will be available in the lobby following the screening, where t-shirts, DVDs, and other merchandise will be available for purchase.
VIP reception tickets are available at tedneeley.com, and general admission tickets are available at eastman.org.
After starring roles in HAIR (1969) and The Who’s Tommy (1972), Texas-born Ted Neeley began his run as Jesus of Nazareth on Broadway and then in the Universal Amphitheatre production in Los Angeles. Director Norman Jewison was seeking the two leads for his film adaptation of Jesus Christ Superstar, which was to be shot in Israel. Jewison took a chance with Neeley and Carl Anderson as the other lead, Judas. Since the film’s release, Neeley has starred in multiple North American and European tours as Jesus and has performed the role over 5,000 times.
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