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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 (1971-10-12): Mark Hellinger Theatre
Productions
  • 1970 Concept anthology
  • 1971 Broadway
  • 1972 West End
  • 1977 Broadway
  • 1996 W End
  • 2000 Broadway
  • 2012 Broadway
  • 2012 UK tour
  • 2016 Regent'southward Park Open Air
  • 2019 US tour

Jesus Christ Superstar is a sung-through rock opera with music past Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyrics by 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 rock opera'due south lyrics, and ironic allusions to modern life are scattered throughout the depiction of political events. Stage and film productions accordingly contain many intentional anachronisms.

Initially unable to get bankroll for a phase production, the composers released information technology every bit a concept anthology, the success of which led to the show'due south Broadway on-stage debut in 1971. By 1980, the musical had grossed more than $237 million worldwide.[i] Running for over viii years in London betwixt 1972 and 1980, it held the record for longest-running W End musical before it was overtaken by Cats in 1989.[ii]

Plot [edit]

Act I [edit]

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

The other apostles conceptualize going to Jerusalem with Jesus and ask him nearly his plans, only Jesus tells them not to worry near the future ("What's the Fizz"). Mary Magdalene tries to help Jesus relax. Judas tells Jesus that he should not associate with Mary, because a relationship with a sexual practice-worker could be seen as inconsistent with his ain teachings and be used against him ("Strange Thing Mystifying"). Jesus tells Judas that he should not judge others unless he is without sin. Jesus then reproaches the apostles and complains that none of them truly cares about 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 take been used to assist the poor. Jesus answers that they do not accept the resources to end poverty, and that they should exist glad for what comforts they have.

Meanwhile, Caiaphas, the High Priest of Israel, assembles the Pharisees and priests. Like Judas they fright that Jesus'due south followers will be seen as a threat by the Romans, and that many Jews might endure the consequences. Caiaphas concludes that for the greater good, Jesus must be killed ("This Jesus Must Die"). Equally Jesus and his followers get in exultantly in Jerusalem, they are confronted past Caiaphas, who demands that Jesus disperse the oversupply. Jesus instead greets the happy crowd ("Hosanna"). And then Simon the Zealot suggests that Jesus lead his mob in a state of 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 and so receives the arraign for the human's fierce death at the hands of a mob ("Pilate's Dream"). Jesus arrives at the Temple and finds that it is existence used as a marketplace; angered past this, he drives anybody out ("The Temple"). A grouping 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 it frightens her ("I Don't Know How to Love 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 corroborate of his action. In exchange for his help, Judas is offered thirty pieces of silvery. Judas initially refuses, so accepts when Caiaphas suggests that he can utilize the money to help the poor ("Damned for All Time/Blood Coin").

Act Two [edit]

Jesus shares a Passover repast with his disciples, where they get drunk and pay niggling attention to him. He remarks that "for all you care" the vino they are drinking could exist his claret and the bread his body. He asks them to remember him, then frustrated by their lack of agreement, he predicts that Peter will deny him iii times that night, and that another one of them will betray him. Judas admits that he is the ane who will betray Jesus and, saying that he does not empathise why Jesus did not plan things amend, leaves ("The Final Supper").

The remaining apostles autumn comatose, and Jesus retreats to the Garden of Gethsemane to pray ("Gethsemane (I Only Desire to Say)"). He tells God his doubts virtually whether his mission has had any success, and angrily demands to know why he should continue and suffer the horrible expiry that awaits him. Receiving no answer, he realises that he cannot defy God's will, and surrenders to God.

Judas arrives with Roman soldiers and identifies Jesus past kissing him on the cheek ("The Arrest"). When Jesus is brought to trial before the Sanhedrin, Caiaphas demands to know if he calls himself the Son of God, and Jesus responds but "That'southward what you say". Annas says that this is sufficient prove 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 again answers "That's what you 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 prove his divinity by performing miracles ("King Herod's Song"), merely Jesus ignores him. Herod angrily sends him back to Pilate. Mary Magdalene, Peter, and the apostles remember when they start began following Jesus, and wish that they could return to a fourth dimension of peace ("Could Nosotros Start Again, Delight?").

Judas is horrified at Jesus' harsh treatment. He expresses regret to the Pharisees, fearing that he will forever be remembered as a traitor. Caiaphas and Annas clinch him that he has done the right thing. Judas throws down the money he was given and storms out. He curses God for manipulating him, and commits suicide ("Judas's Death").

At Jesus's trial, Pilate attempts to interrogate Jesus, merely is cut off by a bloodthirsty mob which demands that Jesus exist crucified.[a] He tells the mob that Jesus has committed no criminal offense and does not deserve to die, simply 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 by God. The crowd nevertheless calls for Jesus's death and finally Pilate reluctantly agrees to crucify Jesus.

As Jesus awaits crucifixion, the spirit of Judas returns and questions why Jesus chose to make it in the manner and fourth dimension that he did, and if it was all role of a divine programme ("Superstar"). Jesus is crucified, recites his final words and dies ("The Crucifixion"). Jesus' body is taken downwardly from the cross then buried into a nearly cavern to the mountain where he died ("John Nineteen: Forty-Ane").

Principal roles [edit]

Character Voice type Description
Jesus Christ tenor (A2–G5) Title function, leader of the twelve disciples, called the "Son of God" and the "Rex of the Jews."
Judas Iscariot tenor (D3–D5) Ane of Jesus' twelve apostles; concerned for the poor and the consequences of Jesus's fame.
Mary Magdalene mezzo-soprano (F3–E 5) A female follower of Jesus who finds herself falling in dear with him.
Pontius Pilate baritenor (A2–B 4) Governor of Judea who foresees the events of Jesus's crucifixion from beginning to aftermath in a dream and finds himself being presented with that very situation.
Caiaphas bass (C ii–F4) Loftier 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) 1 of Jesus's twelve apostles; denies Jesus three times upon the night of Jesus'southward abort to save himself.
Simon Zealotes tenor (G3–B4) One of Jesus's twelve apostles; urges Jesus to lead his followers into boxing confronting the Romans.
King Herod baritone (C iii–G4) The King of Galilee; Jesus is brought to him for judgment afterward first being taken to Pilate.

Musical numbers [edit]

Production [edit]

The songs were written and conceived every bit an anthology musical, before the musical was created and staged.[three] On the original anthology, the office of Jesus was sung past Ian Gillan, with Murray Head as Judas, Michael d'Abo as King Herod, Yvonne Elliman every bit Mary Magdalene, and Barry Dennen every bit Pilate. In July 1971, the get-go authorised American concert of the rock opera took place in front of an audience of 13,000 people at Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania'southward Civic Arena with Jeff Fenholt singing the role of Jesus, Carl Anderson as Judas and Elliman repeating as Mary Magdalene.[4]

In August 1971, MCA Records executive David Skepner reported that MCA had been investigating and shutting downward 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 border to perform with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra, with but 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 Urban center 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 action.[5]

Original Broadway product [edit]

The musical opened on Broadway on 12 October 1971, directed by Tom O'Horgan, at the Marker Hellinger Theatre. It starred Jeff Fenholt every bit Jesus, Ben Vereen equally Judas and Bob Bingham as Caiaphas. Dennen and Elliman played the roles that they had sung on the album. Paul Ainsley was Herod.[ commendation needed ] Carl Anderson replaced Vereen when he vicious ill, and the two performers later took turns playing the role. The show closed on 30 June 1973 after 711 performances. The production received mixed reviews; the bold casting of African-Americans as Judas was lauded, but reviewer Clive Barnes from The New York Times said, "the real disappointment was non in the music ... but in the conception."[6] [vii] The show was nominated for five Tony Awards, including Best Score, merely won none. Lloyd Webber won a Drama Desk-bound Honor as "Well-nigh Promising Composer", and Vereen won a Theatre Globe Accolade.

Controversy [edit]

The Broadway show and subsequent productions have been condemned by a few religious groups. Tim Rice was quoted every bit saying "Information technology happens that nosotros don't run across Christ every bit God but just the right homo at the correct time at the right place."[8] [9] Some Christians considered such comments to be blasphemous, the character of Judas also sympathetic and some of his criticisms of Jesus offensive.[10] The musical's lack of allusion to the resurrection of Jesus has resulted in criticism similar to that of young man musical Godspell, which also did not clearly depict the resurrection.

At the same time, some Jews claimed that it bolstered the antisemitic belief that the Jews were responsible for Jesus's decease past showing most of the villains as Jewish (Caiaphas and the other priests, Herod) and showing the crowd in Jerusalem calling for the crucifixion.[eleven] [12] The musical was as well banned in Southward Africa for beingness "irreligious".[13] A 1972 product of the rock opera was banned in the Hungarian People's Commonwealth 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 equally Jesus, Stephen Tate as Judas and Dana Gillespie every bit Mary Magdalene. It was directed past Australian Jim Sharman. This production was much more successful than the original production on Broadway, running for eight years and becoming the United Kingdom's longest-running musical at the time. Dmitri Shostakovich attended this production in London just earlier his expiry. He regretted that he could not have composed something like it; he lauded especially a rock band underpinning full symphonic strings, brass and woodwind.[15]

1 of the earliest strange productions was a five-twenty-four hour period run in Sweden at Scandinavium in Gothenburg, opening on 18 February 1972 and playing to 74,000 people (a record at the time). Starring as Mary Magdalene was Agnetha Fältskog. On sixteen March 1972 an oratorio version was performed at Memorial Drive Park in Adelaide, South Australia as office of the Adelaide Festival of the Arts.[16] This was followed in May by the showtime full Australian product, at the Capitol Theatre, Sydney, afterwards moving to the Palais Theatre in Melbourne.[17] Sharman again directed, and the cast included Trevor White as Jesus, Jon English every bit Judas, and Michele Fawdon (1972–1973) and Marcia Hines (1973–1974) as Mary Magdalene. Hines was the offset black woman to play the role. Other cast members included Reg Livermore, John Paul Immature, Stevie Wright and Rory O'Donoghue as well as Graham Russell and Russell Hitchcock who met during the production and subsequently 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 adaptation by Jovan Ćirilov.[18] The part of Jesus Christ was played past Korni Grupa vocalist Zlatko Pejaković, the role of Mary Magdalene past Azra Halinović and the role of Pontius Pilate past Branko Milićević.[18] The premiere was direct broadcast by Radio Television of Belgrade.[xviii] Bora Đorđević and Srđan Marjanović, at the time petty known musicians, also participated as members of the choir.[19] [20] The production was praised past the Yugoslav public.[eighteen]

In 1973, the show opened in Paris at the Théâtre de Chaillot in a French adaptation past Pierre Delanoë. The title function was sung past Daniel Beretta, and Mary Magdalena was Anne-Marie David. The critics were unimpressed, and the product stopped after thirty performances.[ citation needed ] In the same yr, Noel Pearson produced the bear witness at the Gaiety Theatre, Dublin, Republic of Ireland, with Luke Kelly giving a critically acclaimed performance as Male monarch Herod.[21] In 1974, first Spanish-linguistic communication production ran in United mexican states with the title "Jesucristo Super Estrella". Julissa played Mary Magdalen. I year later, the musical was released for the second time on a castilian-speaking country. It was released on Spain under the title "Jesucristo Superstar" and directed by the castilian singer and vocal-writter Camilo Sesto, who also played the title role of Jesus Christ. The musical was seen in 1974 in Peru and Singapore.[22]

Robert Stigwood launched two road touring companies in 1971 to comprehend North America, with Robert Corff and Tom Westerman as Jesus, respectively.[ citation needed ] The first major US National Tour, however began In 1976, managed by Laura Shapiro Kramer. The bout continued until 1980. In 1977, the show had its first Broadway revival, running from 23 November 1977 to 12 February 1978. It was directed by William Daniel Greyness, with choreography by Kelly Carrol and starred William Daniel Grey as Jesus, Patrick Jude as Judas, and Barbara Niles every bit 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 Commonwealth of australia and Southward-East asia, directed by Trevor White, who too reprised his role of Jesus. The cast included Doug Parkinson as Judas and Marcia Hines (reprising her role as Mary Magdalene).[ commendation needed ]

1990s and 2000s [edit]

The North American touring revival of Superstar in 1992 starred Neeley and Anderson reprising their corresponding Broadway and 1973 film roles as Jesus and Judas, receiving positive reviews for their performances. This production likewise 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 concluded upward running for 5 years. Original cast replacements to this tour included Christine Rea equally Mary Magdalene, Jason Raize as Pontius Pilate and Simone as the Maid past the Fire and understudy for Mary. In 1994, a New Zealand production starred Darryl Lovegrove as Jesus, Jay Laga'aia as Judas and Frankie Stevens as Caiaphas. Besides in 1994, a phase 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 as 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, it starred Steve Balsamo and Zubin Varla equally Jesus and Judas, and Joanna Ampil as Mary Magdalene. Alice Cooper sang the role of King Herod on the cast recording, merely did non play the role on stage. The production was nominated for an Olivier Honour for Best Musical Revival but did not win. It was followed by a UK bout. This production was revived on Broadway at the Ford Heart for the Performing Arts in 2000, starring Glenn Carter as Jesus and Tony Vincent as Judas. It opened to mixed reviews and ran for 161 performances.[24] It was nominated for a Tony Laurels for Best Revival of a Musical merely did non win. In 2002, a national tour starred Sebastian Bach as Jesus and Anderson once again equally Judas. Bach received mixed reviews while Anderson was again praised. In April 2003, Bach was replaced past Eric Kunze. Anderson left the show afterward in 2003 after being diagnosed with leukaemia and died in 2004. The bout closed before long subsequently Anderson'south divergence.

In 2004 a twelvemonth-long UK bout began, directed past Bob Tomson and Pecker Kenwright. Carter reprised his role as Jesus, with James Fob every bit Judas. In 2005, a successful Scandinavian tour starred Australian Peter Murphy (Jesus), American Kristen Cummings (Mary), Englishman Jon Boydon née Stokes (Judas), Frenchman Jérôme Pradon (King Herod) and Australian Michael-John Hurney (Pilate). A US tour starring Neeley, reprising his role as Jesus, Corey Glover every bit Judas, and Christine Rea as Mary, began in 2006 and played for five years. A Chilean heavy metallic 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 equally Judas, Brent Carver every bit 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: Best Revival and, for Immature, All-time Histrion.[29] Neither award was won, but Young won a Theatre Globe Award. The revival closed later 116 performances and 24 previews.[30]

Through a 2012 ITV competition TV bear witness chosen Superstar, produced past Andrew Lloyd Webber, the UK public chose Ben Forster for the office of Jesus in an arena tour of the musical, showtime at O2 in September 2012.[31] [3] The production also starred Tim Minchin every bit Judas, Melanie C as Mary Magdalene and Chris Moyles as King Herod.[32] Lloyd Webber stated, "The funny thing is that Jesus Christ Superstar [equally a rock concert] is what we actually intended it to be. When it is done in a conventional proscenium theatre production it feels shoe-horned in. That is why I wanted to do this."[3] The bout resumed in March 2013 in the UK, and an Australian leg of the bout commenced in Perth in May 2013.[33] Andrew O'Keefe played King Herod in Commonwealth of australia, with Jon Stevens as Pilate. Stevens had played Judas in an Australian arena tour in 1992.[34] [35]

In 2016, celebrating 45 years since the musical debuted on Broadway, Jesus Christ Superstar returned to London at Regent'due south Park Open Air Theatre from fifteen July to 27 August, directed past Timothy Sheader. The production won the BBC Radio ii Audition Laurels 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 2022 flavour, running from 11 August 2022 to 23 September.[38] Additionally, the Lyric Opera of Chicago hosted a run of the production from late Apr 2022 to belatedly May 2018.[39] before returning to London at the Barbican Middle from 9 July to 24 August 2022 prior to a 50th ceremony United states of america tour from October 2019.[40] Nonetheless due to the COVID-nineteen pandemic, the Us tour was temporarily suspended on March 2020. The production returned to Regent's Park Open Air Theatre in a socially distanced surround in a concert staging from xiv August to 27 September 2020.[41] The Us tour resumed performances on 28 September 2022 at the Keller Auditorium.

On November 23, 2021, James D. Beeks, who played Judas in the tour, was arrested for involvement in the 2022 Us Capitol attack. Beeks, performing in the testify nether the phase proper noun James T. Justis, is alleged to accept been 1 of those who forced entry into the capitol and to have paid dues to the far right-wing anti-government militia Oath Keepers.[42] Beeks was immediately suspended from the touring production with the office of Judas assumed by another performer in the cast.[43] On December ii, 2021; Tyrone Huntley, who played Judas in the 2022 London production was appear to accept replaced Beeks.[44]

In 2017, a production featuring an all-Black cast was directed by Ron Kellum at the Paramount Theatre in Aurora, IL. Kellum's production ran from April xix, 2022 through May 28, 2017.[45] [46]

Notable international productions [edit]

2013 production in Rotterdam, Netherlands

Two notable Jesuses were Takeshi Kaga, in the 1976 Japanese production, and Camilo Sesto in the 1975 Spanish product[ why? ]. Mary Magdalene was played by Rocío Banquells in a 1981 production in United mexican states. A Czech version premiered in 1994 in Prague'southward Spirála Theatre and ran until 1998, with 1288 performances.[47] In the 2000s, a Venezuelan product ran for 2 years (2006–2008), directed past Michel Hausmann. A Spanish production produced by Stage Entertainment ran from 2007 to 2009, followed by long-running productions in Italian republic and Sweden (featuring Ola Salo) and Norway.

Concerts of the show have been mounted in Vienna, Austria, since 1981, including 1 on Easter of 2022 starring Drew Sarich in the championship role.[48]

In 2010, an Australian production presented by Harvest Rain Theatre Company was directed by Tim O'Connor. Luke Kennedy appeared as Jesus, Naomi Price as Mary, Tod Strike as Judas, and Steven Tandy as Herod. A 2022 Professional Australian Product was staged at the Arts Centre Melbourne and starred Rob Mills equally Jesus.

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

In 2018, a new production, directed by Michael Chase was premiered at the Perm Academic Theatre, Russian federation. Hunt worked closely with The Really Useful Grouping on a new translation together with the concept for a new staging. This rock opera is very popular in Russian federation but is the get-go authorised production to receive the support of the Actually Useful Grouping.

Recordings and radio broadcasts [edit]

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

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

A 1996 radio production for BBC Radio 2 starred Tony Hadley every bit Jesus, Roger Daltrey as Judas, Frances Ruffelle as Mary Magdalene and Julian Clary every bit Rex Herod; this product was re-broadcast on BBC Radio 4 Actress on 6 Baronial 2016.[54]

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

Adaptations [edit]

Films [edit]

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

A 2d adaptation was filmed in 1999, and released around the world on video in 2000 and 2001.[57] Information technology starred Glenn Carter every bit Jesus, Jérôme Pradon as Judas, Reneé Castle as Mary Magdalene, and Rik Mayall as Herod, and was directed by Gale Edwards and Nick Morris. It was released on video in the U.k. 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 Honor for All-time Performing Arts Film in November 2001.[sixty] The style of the film is more similar the stage version than the location-based 1973 adaptation, and it used many of the ideas from the 1996–1999 UK production.[57]

Television [edit]

On Easter Sun, 1 Apr 2018, NBC aired a alive concert version of the prove featuring John Legend as Jesus, Sara Bareilles as Mary Magdalene, Brandon Victor Dixon as Judas, Alice Cooper as Male monarch Herod, Norm Lewis as Caiaphas, Ben Daniels as Pilate, Jin Ha as Annas, Erik Grönwall equally Simon Zealotes and Jason Tam as Peter.[61]

Chief roles and casting history [edit]

Character Concept Album
(1970) [62]
Broadway
(1971) [63]
West End
(1972) [64]
Broadway Revival
(1977) [65]
West Finish Revival
(1996) [66]
Broadway Revival
(2000) [67]
Broadway Revival
(2012) [68]
Uk Arena Tour
(2012) [69]
U.s. Tour
(2019) [70]
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 Gray Tom Hewitt Alexander Hanson Tommy Sherlock
Annas Brian Keith Phil Jethro Jimmy Cassidy Steve Schochet Martin Callaghan Ray Walker Aaron Walpole Gerard Bentall Tyce Light-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 Marking Syers Nick Holder
(Alice Cooper in bandage recording)
Paul Kandel Bruce Dow Chris Moyles Paul Louis Lessard

Awards and nominations [edit]

Original Broadway product [edit]

Year Award ceremony Category Nominee Result
1972 Tony Laurels Best Performance by a Featured Role player in a Musical Ben Vereen Nominated
Best Original Score Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice Nominated
Best Scenic Blueprint Robin Wagner Nominated
Best Costume Blueprint Randy Barceló Nominated
All-time Lighting Design Jules Fisher Nominated
Drama Desk Award Almost Promising Composer Andrew Lloyd Webber Won
Theatre Globe Award Ben Vereen Won

1996 W Cease revival [edit]

Year Award anniversary Category Nominee Consequence
1997 Laurence Olivier Award Best Musical Revival Nominated

2000 Broadway revival [edit]

Yr Accolade anniversary Category Nominee Result
2000 Tony Laurels Best Revival of a Musical Nominated

2012 Broadway revival [edit]

Year Award ceremony Category Nominee Issue
2012 Tony Award Best Revival of a Musical Nominated
Best Performance by a Featured Role player in a Musical Josh Immature Nominated
Drama Desk Honour Outstanding Revival of a Musical Nominated
Outstanding Sound Design Steve Canyon Kennedy Nominated
Theatre World Award Josh Young Won

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

Yr 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 Role player in a Musical Tyrone Huntley Nominated
Best Theatre Choreographer Drew McOnie Nominated
Best Lighting Design Lee Curran Nominated
Best Sound Design Nick Lidster for Autograph Nominated
Outstanding Achievement in Music The band and company Nominated

Further reading [edit]

  • Robert M. Price. Jesus Christ Superstar: The Making of a Modernistic Gospel. eBookIt. 2011.
  • Ellis Nassour, Richard Broderick. Rock Opera: The Creation of Jesus Christ Superstar, from Record Album to Broadway Prove and Motion Film. Hawthorn Books, 1973.

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External links [edit]

  • Jesus Christ Superstar, official website
  • Jesus Christ Superstar at the Internet Broadway Database
  • Review on "Cool Album of the Twenty-four hour period" of original London cast recording
  • Original album cover artwork past Ernie Cefalu
  • Largest online community for Jesus Christ Superstar JesusChristSuperstarZone.com
  • Jesus Christ Superstar, Andrew Lloyd Webber site
  • Jesus Christ Superstar, timrice.co.great britain
  • Lyrics
  • Jesus Christ Superstar at Playbill Vault:
    • 1971 – Original production
    • 1977 – First revival
    • 2000 – Second revival
    • 2012 – Tertiary revival
  • "Jesus Christ Superstar, orchestral score". Victoria and Albert Museum. Archived from the original on 12 April 2011. Retrieved 24 March 2011.
  • Jesusmania!The Bootleg Superstar of Gettysburg Higher, nigh an illicit amateur production staged in March 1971

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