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Jesus Christ Superstar
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Album embrace for the 1970 American release of Jesus Christ Superstar

Music Andrew Lloyd Webber
Lyrics Tim Rice
Premiere 12 October 1971 (1971-x-12): Marker Hellinger Theatre
Productions
  • 1970 Concept album
  • 1971 Broadway
  • 1972 Westward Terminate
  • 1977 Broadway
  • 1996 West End
  • 2000 Broadway
  • 2012 Broadway
  • 2012 UK tour
  • 2016 Regent's Park Open Air
  • 2019 United states of america tour

Jesus Christ Superstar is a sung-through stone opera with music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyrics past Tim Rice. Loosely based on the Gospels' accounts of the Passion, the work interprets the psychology of Jesus and other characters, with much of the plot centered on Judas, who is dissatisfied with the direction in which Jesus is steering his disciples. Contemporary attitudes, sensibilities and slang pervade the stone opera's lyrics, and ironic allusions to mod life are scattered throughout the depiction of political events. Stage and picture productions accordingly contain many intentional anachronisms.

Initially unable to get bankroll for a phase production, the composers released information technology as a concept album, the success of which led to the prove's Broadway on-stage debut in 1971. By 1980, the musical had grossed more than $237 1000000 worldwide.[i] Running for over eight years in London between 1972 and 1980, it held the record for longest-running West End musical before it was overtaken past Cats in 1989.[2]

Plot [edit]

Act I [edit]

Judas Iscariot, 1 of the Twelve Apostles, worries that the followers of Jesus are getting out of control and may exist seen as a threat by the Roman Empire, who might harshly suppress them ("Heaven on Their Minds").

The other apostles anticipate going to Jerusalem with Jesus and inquire him most his plans, but Jesus tells them non to worry about the time to come ("What's the Buzz"). Mary Magdalene tries to assistance Jesus relax. Judas tells Jesus that he should not acquaintance with Mary, considering a relationship with a sex-worker could be seen as inconsistent with his ain teachings and be used confronting him ("Strange Thing Mystifying"). Jesus tells Judas that he should not gauge others unless he is without sin. Jesus so reproaches the apostles and complains that none of them truly cares nigh him. Mary Magdalene tries to reassure Jesus while anointing him with oil ("Everything's Alright"). Judas angrily says that the money spent on oil should accept been used to assist the poor. Jesus answers that they do not accept the resources to finish poverty, and that they should be glad for what comforts they have.

Meanwhile, Caiaphas, the High Priest of State of israel, assembles the Pharisees and priests. Like Judas they fear that Jesus's followers will be seen as a threat past the Romans, and that many Jews might suffer the consequences. Caiaphas concludes that for the greater good, Jesus must be killed ("This Jesus Must Dice"). Equally Jesus and his followers arrive exultantly in Jerusalem, they are confronted by Caiaphas, who demands that Jesus disperse the crowd. Jesus instead greets the happy crowd ("Hosanna"). Then Simon the Zealot suggests that Jesus lead his mob in a war confronting Rome and gain absolute power. Jesus rejects this, stating that none of his followers understand what true power is ("Simon Zealotes/Poor Jerusalem").

Pontius Pilate, the governor of Judea, has a dream in which he meets a Galilean and then receives the blame for the human's violent decease at the hands of a mob ("Pilate's Dream"). Jesus arrives at the Temple and finds that information technology is being used as a marketplace; angered by this, he drives everyone out ("The Temple"). A group of lepers ask Jesus to heal them. Their number increases, and overwhelmed, Jesus rejects them. Mary Magdalene sings him to sleep ("Everything's Alright (Reprise)"). While he sleeps, Mary acknowledges that she is in honey with him, and information technology frightens her ("I Don't Know How to Dear Him").

Conflicted, Judas seeks out the Pharisees and proposes helping them abort Jesus, believing that Jesus is out of control and that Jesus himself would approve of his activity. In substitution for his assist, Judas is offered thirty pieces of silvery. Judas initially refuses, so accepts when Caiaphas suggests that he can employ the money to help the poor ("Damned for All Time/Blood Money").

Act II [edit]

Jesus shares a Passover meal with his disciples, where they get drunkard and pay lilliputian attention to him. He remarks that "for all you care" the wine they are drinking could be his blood and the bread his torso. He asks them to remember him, so frustrated by their lack of understanding, he predicts that Peter will deny him three times that night, and that another one of them will beguile him. Judas admits that he is the i who will betray Jesus and, saying that he does not understand why Jesus did not plan things better, leaves ("The Last Supper").

The remaining apostles fall asleep, and Jesus retreats to the Garden of Gethsemane to pray ("Gethsemane (I Just Want to Say)"). He tells God his doubts about whether his mission has had any success, and angrily demands to know why he should continue and suffer the horrible death that awaits him. Receiving no reply, he realises that he cannot defy God'south will, and surrenders to God.

Judas arrives with Roman soldiers and identifies Jesus past kissing him on the cheek ("The Abort"). When Jesus is brought to trial earlier the Sanhedrin, Caiaphas demands to know if he calls himself the Son of God, and Jesus responds but "That's what y'all say". Annas says that this is sufficient evidence and Caiaphas sends him to Pilate. Meanwhile, Peter is confronted by three people, to whom he denies that he knows Jesus ("Peter's Denial"). Mary observes that Jesus had predicted this.

Pilate asks Jesus if he is the King of the Jews. Jesus once more answers "That'south what y'all say". Since Jesus is from Galilee, Pilate says that he is not under his jurisdiction and sends him to King Herod ("Pilate and Christ"). The flamboyant King Herod asks Jesus to testify his divinity by performing miracles ("King Herod'southward Song"), only Jesus ignores him. Herod angrily sends him back to Pilate. Mary Magdalene, Peter, and the apostles remember when they starting time began post-obit Jesus, and wish that they could render to a fourth dimension of peace ("Could Nosotros Start Once again, Please?").

Judas is horrified at Jesus' harsh treatment. He expresses regret to the Pharisees, fearing that he will forever exist remembered equally a traitor. Caiaphas and Annas assure him that he has done the correct thing. Judas throws down the money he was given and storms out. He curses God for manipulating him, and commits suicide ("Judas'south Expiry").

At Jesus'due south trial, Pilate attempts to interrogate Jesus, but is cut off past a bloodthirsty mob which demands that Jesus be crucified.[a] He tells the mob that Jesus has committed no crime and does not deserve to die, but to satisfy the mob he will have Jesus flogged ("Trial Before Pilate"). Pilate pleads with Jesus to defend himself, but Jesus says weakly that everything has been determined past God. The crowd nevertheless calls for Jesus's death and finally Pilate reluctantly agrees to crucify Jesus.

Equally Jesus awaits crucifixion, the spirit of Judas returns and questions why Jesus chose to arrive in the manner and time that he did, and if it was all office of a divine plan ("Superstar"). Jesus is crucified, recites his final words and dies ("The Crucifixion"). Jesus' body is taken down from the cross then buried into a well-nigh cavern to the mountain where he died ("John Nineteen: Forty-I").

Principal roles [edit]

Character Voice blazon Description
Jesus Christ tenor (A2–G5) Championship function, leader of the twelve disciples, called the "Son of God" and the "King of the Jews."
Judas Iscariot tenor (D3–D5) One of Jesus' twelve apostles; concerned for the poor and the consequences of Jesus'due south fame.
Mary Magdalene mezzo-soprano (F3–E ♭ 5) A female follower of Jesus who finds herself falling in honey with him.
Pontius Pilate baritenor (A2–B ♭ iv) Governor of Judea who foresees the events of Jesus'due south crucifixion from beginning to aftermath in a dream and finds himself beingness presented with that very state of affairs.
Caiaphas bass (C ♯ 2–F4) High priest who sees Jesus as a threat to the nation.
Annas countertenor (G2–D5) Fellow priest at the side of Caiaphas who is persuaded by Caiaphas into seeing Jesus as a threat.
Peter baritone (A2–G4) One of Jesus's twelve apostles; denies Jesus three times upon the dark of Jesus's arrest to salve himself.
Simon Zealotes tenor (G3–B4) One of Jesus'southward twelve apostles; urges Jesus to lead his followers into battle against the Romans.
King Herod baritone (C ♯ iii–G4) The King of Galilee; Jesus is brought to him for judgment after first beingness taken to Pilate.

Musical numbers [edit]

Production [edit]

The songs were written and conceived as an anthology musical, before the musical was created and staged.[three] On the original anthology, the office of Jesus was sung by Ian Gillan, with Murray Head as Judas, Michael d'Abo as King Herod, Yvonne Elliman equally Mary Magdalene, and Barry Dennen every bit Pilate. In July 1971, the first authorised American concert of the rock opera took identify in front of an audience of thirteen,000 people at Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania's Borough Arena with Jeff Fenholt singing the role of Jesus, Carl Anderson as Judas and Elliman repeating every bit Mary Magdalene.[4]

In August 1971, MCA Records executive David Skepner reported that MCA had been investigating and shutting down 21 unauthorised productions in the US to protect the rights of London-based Leeds Music who owned the musical. The biggest violations Skepner found were a theatre troupe from Toronto that had crossed the US–Canada edge to perform with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra, with only a few hours prior announcement, and another big production mounted by the Las Vegas Hilton. Other American cities with unauthorised productions included Washington D.C., Boston, Kansas City, Baltimore, San Francisco, Cincinnati, Richmond, Louisville, Cleveland, St. Louis, Memphis, Atlanta, Columbus, Troy, Philadelphia, Los Angeles, New Orleans, Brooklyn in New York City and Hollywood, Florida. Court injunctions were obtained in each of these cities to close the shows. Producer Robert Stigwood, who was assembling an authorised touring company, called these unsanctioned groups "outright pirates", stressing that he would go along to protect his rights by "relentlessly" pursuing legal activeness.[5]

Original Broadway product [edit]

The musical opened on Broadway on 12 October 1971, directed by Tom O'Horgan, at the Marking Hellinger Theatre. Information technology starred Jeff Fenholt equally Jesus, Ben Vereen every bit Judas and Bob Bingham every bit Caiaphas. Dennen and Elliman played the roles that they had sung on the album. Paul Ainsley was Herod.[ citation needed ] Carl Anderson replaced Vereen when he savage ill, and the two performers later took turns playing the role. The show closed on thirty June 1973 after 711 performances. The production received mixed reviews; the bold casting of African-Americans as Judas was lauded, simply reviewer Clive Barnes from The New York Times said, "the real disappointment was not in the music ... but in the conception."[6] [seven] The prove was nominated for five Tony Awards, including Best Score, but won none. Lloyd Webber won a Drama Desk Award as "About Promising Composer", and Vereen won a Theatre Earth Accolade.

Controversy [edit]

The Broadway show and subsequent productions have been condemned by a few religious groups. Tim Rice was quoted equally saying "It happens that nosotros don't come across Christ as God but only the right man at the right time at the right place."[8] [nine] Some Christians considered such comments to be cursing, the graphic symbol of Judas too sympathetic and some of his criticisms of Jesus offensive.[x] The musical's lack of allusion to the resurrection of Jesus has resulted in criticism similar to that of swain musical Godspell, which also did not clearly depict the resurrection.

At the same time, some Jews claimed that it bolstered the antisemitic conventionalities that the Jews were responsible for Jesus'south expiry by showing most of the villains equally Jewish (Caiaphas and the other priests, Herod) and showing the crowd in Jerusalem calling for the crucifixion.[eleven] [12] The musical was also banned in Southward Africa for existence "irreligious".[13] A 1972 production of the rock opera was banned in the Hungarian People's Republic for "distribution of religious propaganda".[14]

Other 1970s and 1980s productions [edit]

Paul Nicholas in Jesus Christ Superstar

Superstar opened at the Palace Theatre in London in 1972, starring Paul Nicholas as Jesus, Stephen Tate equally Judas and Dana Gillespie every bit Mary Magdalene. It was directed by Australian Jim Sharman. This production was much more successful than the original production on Broadway, running for eight years and becoming the U.k.'s longest-running musical at the fourth dimension. Dmitri Shostakovich attended this production in London merely before his death. He regretted that he could non have equanimous something like it; he lauded peculiarly a rock ring underpinning full symphonic strings, contumely and woodwind.[xv]

One of the earliest foreign productions was a five-mean solar day run in Sweden at Scandinavium in Gothenburg, opening on 18 February 1972 and playing to 74,000 people (a record at the time). Starring every bit Mary Magdalene was Agnetha Fältskog. On xvi March 1972 an oratorio version was performed at Memorial Drive Park in Adelaide, South Australia as part of the Adelaide Festival of the Arts.[xvi] This was followed in May by the offset total Australian product, at the Capitol Theatre, Sydney, afterwards moving to the Palais Theatre in Melbourne.[17] Sharman again directed, and the bandage included Trevor White as Jesus, Jon English as Judas, and Michele Fawdon (1972–1973) and Marcia Hines (1973–1974) as Mary Magdalene. Hines was the first black woman to play the office. Other cast members included Reg Livermore, John Paul Young, Stevie Wright and Rory O'Donoghue equally well as Graham Russell and Russell Hitchcock who met during the production and afterwards formed the band Air Supply. The product ran until February 1974.[ citation needed ] In June 1972 the show opened in Belgrade, Yugoslavia, in Atelje 212 theatre, in accommodation by Jovan Ćirilov.[xviii] The role of Jesus Christ was played past Korni Grupa singer Zlatko Pejaković, the role of Mary Magdalene past Azra Halinović and the role of Pontius Pilate by Branko Milićević.[18] The premiere was directly broadcast by Radio Boob tube of Belgrade.[18] Bora Đorđević and Srđan Marjanović, at the time little known musicians, also participated every bit members of the choir.[xix] [xx] The production was praised past the Yugoslav public.[18]

In 1973, the bear witness opened in Paris at the Théâtre de Chaillot in a French accommodation past Pierre Delanoë. The title role was sung by Daniel Beretta, and Mary Magdalena was Anne-Marie David. The critics were unimpressed, and the production stopped after xxx performances.[ citation needed ] In the aforementioned twelvemonth, Noel Pearson produced the show at the Gaiety Theatre, Dublin, Republic of Ireland, with Luke Kelly giving a critically acclaimed performance as King Herod and Jim McCann as Petrus.[21] In 1974, first Castilian-language production ran in United mexican states with the title "Jesucristo Super Estrella". Julissa played Mary Magdalen. 1 year later on, the musical was released for the 2d fourth dimension in a Spanish-speaking state. It was released in Spain under the title "Jesucristo Superstar" and directed by the Spanish singer and songwriter Camilo Sesto, who besides played the title role of Jesus Christ. The musical was seen in 1974 in Peru and Singapore.[22]

Robert Stigwood launched ii road touring companies in 1971 to cover North America, with Robert Corff and Tom Westerman as Jesus, respectively.[ citation needed ] The first major United states National Bout, however began In 1976, managed past Laura Shapiro Kramer. The tour continued until 1980. In 1977, the testify had its showtime Broadway revival, running from 23 November 1977 to 12 February 1978. It was directed by William Daniel Grayness, with choreography by Kelly Carrol and starred William Daniel Grey equally Jesus, Patrick Jude equally Judas, and Barbara Niles as Mary Magdalene.[23] Regional productions followed.[ citation needed ]

In 1981, Emilio de Soto directed an English-language version in Venezuela, with 163 actors.[ citation needed ] From 1982 to 1984, an Australian production toured Australia and South-Eastern asia, directed by Trevor White, who besides reprised his role of Jesus. The cast included Doug Parkinson as Judas and Marcia Hines (reprising her role as Mary Magdalene).[ citation needed ]

1990s and 2000s [edit]

The Due north American touring revival of Superstar in 1992 starred Neeley and Anderson reprising their respective Broadway and 1973 pic roles equally Jesus and Judas, receiving positive reviews for their performances. This production besides starred both Dennis DeYoung as Pilate, and Syreeta and Irene Cara sharing Mary Magdalene. Originally expected to run for three to four months, the tour ended upwards running for v years. Original bandage replacements to this tour included Christine Rea as Mary Magdalene, Jason Raize every bit Pontius Pilate and Simone as the Maid by the Burn and understudy for Mary. In 1994, a New Zealand product starred Darryl Lovegrove as Jesus, Jay Laga'aia equally Judas and Frankie Stevens as Caiaphas. Also in 1994, a stage version titled Jesus Christ Superstar: A Resurrection was performed in Atlanta, Austin and Seattle featuring Amy Ray and Emily Saliers of the Indigo Girls as Jesus and Mary Magdalene respectively, and Michael Lorant equally Judas.

In 1996, the musical was revived in London at the Lyceum Theatre and ran for a year and a one-half. Directed by Gale Edwards, information technology starred Steve Balsamo and Zubin Varla every bit Jesus and Judas, and Joanna Ampil as Mary Magdalene. Alice Cooper sang the function of King Herod on the bandage recording, simply did non play the role on stage. The production was nominated for an Olivier Award for All-time Musical Revival simply did non win. It was followed by a UK tour. This production was revived on Broadway at the Ford Middle for the Performing Arts in 2000, starring Glenn Carter as Jesus and Tony Vincent equally Judas. Information technology opened to mixed reviews and ran for 161 performances.[24] It was nominated for a Tony Laurels for All-time Revival of a Musical but did not win. In 2002, a national tour starred Sebastian Bach equally Jesus and Anderson once again every bit Judas. Bach received mixed reviews while Anderson was again praised. In April 2003, Bach was replaced past Eric Kunze. Anderson left the show later in 2003 after being diagnosed with leukaemia and died in 2004. The tour closed before long afterwards Anderson'south departure.

In 2004 a year-long Uk tour began, directed by Bob Tomson and Bill Kenwright. Carter reprised his office every bit Jesus, with James Pull a fast one on as Judas. In 2005, a successful Scandinavian bout starred Australian Peter Murphy (Jesus), American Kristen Cummings (Mary), Englishman Jon Boydon née Stokes (Judas), Frenchman Jérôme Pradon (Male monarch Herod) and Australian Michael-John Hurney (Pilate). A US bout starring Neeley, reprising his role every bit Jesus, Corey Glover as Judas, and Christine Rea as Mary, began in 2006 and played for 5 years. A Chilean heavy metal version has played annually in Santiago since 2004.[25] In Boston, Gary Cherone portrayed Jesus in productions in 1994, 1996 and 2003 and Judas in 2000.

2010s and 2020s [edit]

A new production of Jesus Christ Superstar was mounted at the Stratford Shakespeare Festival, in Stratford, Ontario, in 2011. Directed by Des McAnuff, the cast starred Paul Nolan as Jesus, Josh Young as Judas, Brent Carver as Pilate, Chilina Kennedy as Mary Magdalene, Bruce Dow equally Herod and Melissa O'Neil as Martha. This moved to La Jolla Playhouse later in the year and transferred to the Neil Simon Theatre on Broadway in 2012, with Tom Hewitt taking over the role of Pilate.[26] Reviews were mixed.[27] [28] The revival was nominated for two Tonys: All-time Revival and, for Immature, Best Actor.[29] Neither laurels was won, but Immature won a Theatre World Honour. The revival closed after 116 performances and 24 previews.[30]

Through a 2012 ITV competition Telly show called Superstar, produced by Andrew Lloyd Webber, the UK public chose Ben Forster for the role of Jesus in an arena tour of the musical, beginning at O2 in September 2012.[31] [3] The product as well starred Tim Minchin as Judas, Melanie C as Mary Magdalene and Chris Moyles equally Rex Herod.[32] Lloyd Webber stated, "The funny thing is that Jesus Christ Superstar [as a stone concert] is what we really intended it to exist. When it is done in a conventional proscenium theatre production it feels shoe-horned in. That is why I wanted to practice this."[3] The tour resumed in March 2013 in the U.k., and an Australian leg of the tour commenced in Perth in May 2013.[33] Andrew O'Keefe played King Herod in Australia, with Jon Stevens as Pilate. Stevens had played Judas in an Australian arena bout in 1992.[34] [35]

In 2016, celebrating 45 years since the musical debuted on Broadway, Jesus Christ Superstar returned to London at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre from fifteen July to 27 August, directed by Timothy Sheader. The production won the BBC Radio 2 Audition Award for Best Musical at the Evening Standard Theatre Awards,[36] and a Laurence Olivier Award for Best Musical Revival.[37] The production returned to the Open Air Theatre equally part of the 2017 flavor, running from 11 August 2017 to 23 September.[38] Additionally, the Lyric Opera of Chicago hosted a run of the production from belatedly April 2018 to late May 2018.[39] before returning to London at the Barbican Heart from 9 July to 24 Baronial 2019 prior to a 50th anniversary US tour from October 2019.[40] Yet, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Usa tour was temporarily suspended in March 2020. The product returned to Regent's Park Open Air Theatre in a socially distanced environment in a concert staging from fourteen August to 27 September 2020.[41] The Us tour resumed performances on 28 September 2021 at the Keller Auditorium.

On Nov 23, 2021, James D. Beeks, who played Judas in the bout, was arrested for involvement in the 2021 United states Capitol attack. Beeks, performing in the show under the stage name James T. Justis, is alleged to have been ane of those who forced entry into the capitol and to have paid dues to the far right-wing anti-authorities militia Oath Keepers.[42] Beeks was immediately suspended from the touring product with the role of Judas assumed by another performer in the cast.[43] On December 2, 2021; Tyrone Huntley, who played Judas in the 2016 London production was announced to accept replaced Beeks.[44]

In 2017, a product featuring an all-Black cast was directed by Ron Kellum at the Paramount Theatre in Aurora, IL. Kellum's production ran from April 19, 2017, through May 28, 2017.[45] [46]

Notable international productions [edit]

2013 product in Rotterdam, Netherlands

Two notable Jesuses were Takeshi Kaga, in the 1976 Japanese product, and Camilo Sesto in the 1975 Spanish production.[ why? ] Mary Magdalene was played past Rocío Banquells in a 1981 production in United mexican states. A Czech version premiered in 1994 in Prague's Spirála Theatre and ran until 1998, with 1288 performances.[47] In the 2000s, a Venezuelan production ran for two years (2006–2008), directed by Michel Hausmann. A Spanish production produced by Stage Entertainment ran from 2007 to 2009, followed by long-running productions in Italy and Sweden (featuring Ola Salo) and Norway.

Concerts of the testify have been mounted in Vienna, Austria, since 1981, including one on Easter of 2015 starring Drew Sarich in the championship office.[48]

In 2010, an Australian production presented by Harvest Pelting Theatre Company was directed by Tim O'Connor. Luke Kennedy appeared as Jesus, Naomi Price as Mary, Tod Strike as Judas, and Steven Tandy equally Herod. A 2017 Professional Australian Production was staged at the Arts Centre Melbourne and starred Rob Mills as Jesus.

A 2014 production in São Paulo, Brazil starred Igor Rickli equally Jesus. Negra Li was Mary Magdalene.[49] A 2014 production in Lima, Peru, at the Sarita Colonia prison, every bit part of a rehabilitation programme for inmates, received some printing.[50] Lxxx prisoners mounted the production, directed past inmate Freddy Battifora, who also played the part of Jesus.[51] The Catholic Church approved of the product.[51]

In 2018, a new production, directed by Michael Hunt was premiered at the Perm Academic Theatre, Russia. Hunt worked closely with The Really Useful Group on a new translation together with the concept for a new staging. This stone opera is very popular in Russia simply is the first authorised product to receive the support of the Really Useful Group.

Recordings and radio broadcasts [edit]

The original 1970 concept album was very pop; its 1971 release topped the Us Billboard Pop Albums.[52] The 1972 and 1992 Australian cast recordings were too both highly successful.[53]

In 1994, a studio recording under the name of Jesus Christ Superstar: A Resurrection was released.

A 1996 radio production for BBC Radio two starred Tony Hadley as Jesus, Roger Daltrey every bit Judas, Frances Ruffelle equally Mary Magdalene and Julian Clary as King Herod; this production was re-circulate on BBC Radio 4 Extra on half dozen August 2016.[54]

In May 2018, Aztec Records released a 1973 live recording of the Australian production; previous recordings of that product were released as "homemade" copies.[55]

Adaptations [edit]

Films [edit]

A film adaptation of Jesus Christ Superstar was released in 1973. The moving picture, directed by Norman Jewison, was shot in State of israel[56] and other Middle Eastern locations. Ted Neeley, Carl Anderson and Yvonne Elliman were each nominated for a Gilt Globe Award for their portrayals of Jesus, Judas and Mary Magdalene, respectively. Bob Bingham (Caiaphas) and Barry Dennen (Pilate) as well reprised their roles. A new vocal, called "Then Nosotros Are Decided" and phrased equally a dialogue between Caiaphas and Annas, was written for this adaptation.

A second adaptation was filmed in 1999, and released around the globe on video in 2000 and 2001.[57] It starred Glenn Carter as Jesus, Jérôme Pradon equally Judas, Reneé Castle as Mary Magdalene, and Rik Mayall every bit Herod, and was directed by Gale Edwards and Nick Morris. It was released on video in the Great britain in October 2000.[58] In the U.S. it was released on VHS and DVD in March 2001, and aired on PBS's Great Performances series in April 2001.[59] It won the International Emmy Award for Best Performing Arts Film in November 2001.[60] The way of the film is more like the stage version than the location-based 1973 accommodation, and information technology used many of the ideas from the 1996–1999 UK product.[57]

Goggle box [edit]

On Easter Sun, ane April 2018, NBC aired a live concert version of the bear witness featuring John Legend as Jesus, Sara Bareilles every bit Mary Magdalene, Brandon Victor Dixon as Judas, Alice Cooper as Male monarch Herod, Norm Lewis equally Caiaphas, Ben Daniels as Pilate, Jin Ha as Annas, Erik Grönwall as Simon Zealotes and Jason Tam every bit Peter.[61]

Principal roles and casting history [edit]

Grapheme Concept Album
(1970) [62] 		Broadway
(1971) [63] 		West Stop
(1972) [64] 		Broadway Revival
(1977) [65] 		West End Revival
(1996) [66] 		Broadway Revival
(2000) [67] 		Broadway Revival
(2012) [68] 		Great britain Arena Bout
(2012) [69] 		US Bout
(2019) [lxx]
Jesus Christ Ian Gillan Jeff Fenholt Paul Nicholas William Daniel Grey Steve Balsamo Glenn Carter Paul Nolan Ben Forster Aaron LaVigne
Judas Iscariot Murray Head Ben Vereen Stephen Tate Patrick Jude Zubin Varla Tony Vincent Josh Young Tim Minchin James Delisco Beeks
Mary Magdalene
Yvonne Elliman
 Dana Gillespie Barbara Niles Joanna Ampil Maya Days Chilina Kennedy Melanie C Jenna Rubaii
Caiaphas Victor Brox Bob Bingham George Harris Christopher Cable Pete Gallagher Frederick B. Owens Marcus Nance Pete Gallagher Alvin Crawford
Pontius Pilate
Barry Dennen
 John Parker Randy Wilson David Burt Kevin Greyness Tom Hewitt Alexander Hanson Tommy Sherlock
Annas Brian Keith Phil Jethro Jimmy Cassidy Steve Schochet Martin Callaghan Ray Walker Aaron Walpole Gerard Bentall Tyce Dark-green
Simon Zealotes John Gustafson Dennis Buckley Derek James Bobby London Glenn Carter Michael K. Lee Lee Siegel Giovanni Spano Eric A. Lewis
Peter Paul Davis Michael Jason Richard Barnes Randy Martin Jonathan Hart Rodney Hicks Mike Nadajewski Michael Pickering Tommy McDowell
King Herod Mike d'Abo Paul Ainsley Paul Jabara Mark Syers Nick Holder
(Alice Cooper in cast recording) 		Paul Kandel Bruce Dow Chris Moyles Paul Louis Lessard

Awards and nominations [edit]

Original Broadway production [edit]

Year Award ceremony Category Nominee Issue
1972 Tony Award Best Performance past a Featured Histrion in a Musical Ben Vereen Nominated
All-time Original Score Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice Nominated
All-time Breathtaking Design Robin Wagner Nominated
All-time Costume Pattern Randy Barceló Nominated
Best Lighting Pattern Jules Fisher Nominated
Drama Desk Accolade Well-nigh Promising Composer Andrew Lloyd Webber Won
Theatre World Honor Ben Vereen Won

1996 West Finish revival [edit]

Yr Honour ceremony Category Nominee Result
1997 Laurence Olivier Award All-time Musical Revival Nominated

2000 Broadway revival [edit]

Yr Award anniversary Category Nominee Result
2000 Tony Honour All-time Revival of a Musical Nominated

2012 Broadway revival [edit]

Year Award ceremony Category Nominee Result
2012 Tony Award Best Revival of a Musical Nominated
Best Functioning by a Featured Actor in a Musical Josh Young Nominated
Drama Desk Award Outstanding Revival of a Musical Nominated
Outstanding Audio Design Steve Canyon Kennedy Nominated
Theatre Earth Award Josh Immature Won

2016 Regent'southward Park Open Air Theatre revival [edit]

Year Award ceremony Category Nominee Result
2016 Evening Standard Theatre Award[36] Best Musical Won
Emerging Talent Tyrone Huntley Won
2017 Laurence Olivier Accolade[71] All-time Musical Revival Won
All-time Player in a Musical Tyrone Huntley Nominated
Best Theatre Choreographer Drew McOnie Nominated
Best Lighting Design Lee Curran Nominated
Best Sound Pattern Nick Lidster for Autograph Nominated
Outstanding Achievement in Music The band and company Nominated

Notes [edit]

Explanatory notes [edit]

  1. ^ In the Broadway production, a stanza is added where Pilate admonishes the crowd for their sudden respect for Caesar, likewise every bit for how they "produce Messiahs by the sackful"; this was kept for the moving-picture show and subsequent productions.

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  4. ^ Entertainment Weekly, 19 July 1996
  5. ^ Taylor, Robert (15 August 1971). "Chasing Stone Opera Pirates". Oakland Tribune. p. 117.
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  8. ^ Time magazine', nine November 1970. Rice went on to say "nosotros are basically trying to tell the story of Christ as a human being. I call up he increases in stature by looking at him as a human being."
  9. ^ Life mag, 28 May 1971
  10. ^ "Free Presbyterian Church – Online Pamphlet". Freepres.org. Archived from the original on xiii April 2014.
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Further reading [edit]

  • Ellis Nassour, Richard Broderick. Stone Opera: The Creation of Jesus Christ Superstar, from Record Album to Broadway Show and Motion Moving-picture show. Hawthorn Books, 1973.
  • Robert Thousand. Toll. Jesus Christ Superstar: The Making of a Modern Gospel. eBookIt. 2011.

External links [edit]

  • Jesus Christ Superstar, official website
  • Jesus Christ Superstar at the Internet Broadway Database
  • Review on "Cool Album of the Day" of original London cast recording
  • Original album cover artwork by Ernie Cefalu
  • Largest online community for Jesus Christ Superstar JesusChristSuperstarZone.com
  • Jesus Christ Superstar, Andrew Lloyd Webber site
  • Jesus Christ Superstar, timrice.co.uk
  • Lyrics
  • Jesus Christ Superstar at Playbill Vault:
    • 1971 – Original production
    • 1977 – Starting time revival
    • 2000 – Second revival
    • 2012 – Third revival
  • "Jesus Christ Superstar, orchestral score". Victoria and Albert Museum. Archived from the original on 12 Apr 2011. Retrieved 24 March 2011.
  • Jesusmania!The Bootleg Superstar of Gettysburg Higher, almost an illicit amateur production staged in March 1971

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