Jesus Christ Superstar - Musical. 9. View All Characters in Jesus Christ Superstar. Character description, analysis and casting breakdown for Simon Zealotes from Jesus Christ Superstar. Spoken, Silent, Soprano, Mezzo-Soprano, Alto, Tenor, Baritone, Bass. Guide written by. Sarah Sapperstein. Jesus Christ Superstar characters breakdowns including full descriptions with standard casting requirements and expert analysis. An adaptation of the wildly entertaining Andrew Lloyd Webber rock opera musicalof the same name, the 1973 drama musical Jesus Christ Superstar focuses on the growing tension between Jesus Christ A rock opera by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice, the musical has no spoken dialogue and is sometimes considered a modern rock-opera. Loosely based on the Gospels, Superstar focuses on the personal conflicts between Jesus, his disciples, the people of Israel, and the leadership of Rome. Jesus Christ Superstar tells the story of Judas's betrayal of Jesus Christ, but it's not the same narrative you might have heard. This inventive musical humanizes both characters and invites the i8RN.