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Rock opera by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice

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

Music Andrew Lloyd Webber
Lyrics Tim Rice
Premiere 12 October 1971 (1971-x-12): Mark Hellinger Theatre
Productions
  • 1970 Concept album
  • 1971 Broadway
  • 1972 Westward End
  • 1977 Broadway
  • 1996 West Finish
  • 2000 Broadway
  • 2012 Broadway
  • 2012 U.k. tour
  • 2016 Regent's Park Open up Air
  • 2019 U.s. tour

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

Initially unable to get backing for a stage production, the composers released it every bit a concept album, the success of which led to the show's Broadway on-stage debut in 1971. By 1980, the musical had grossed more $237 one thousand thousand worldwide.[one] Running for over eight years in London between 1972 and 1980, information technology held the record for longest-running West End musical earlier information technology 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 be seen as a threat past the Roman Empire, who might harshly suppress them ("Heaven on Their Minds").

The other apostles anticipate going to Jerusalem with Jesus and ask him nigh his plans, just Jesus tells them not to worry almost the future ("What'due south the Fizz"). Mary Magdalene tries to help Jesus relax. Judas tells Jesus that he should non associate with Mary, because a relationship with a sexual practice-worker could exist seen every bit inconsistent with his own teachings and be used confronting him ("Strange Thing Mystifying"). Jesus tells Judas that he should non gauge 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 accept been used to help the poor. Jesus answers that they do not have 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 fear that Jesus's followers volition be seen as a threat by the Romans, and that many Jews might suffer the consequences. Caiaphas concludes that for the greater skillful, Jesus must be killed ("This Jesus Must Die"). As 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 oversupply ("Hosanna"). And then Simon the Zealot suggests that Jesus atomic number 82 his mob in a state of war against Rome and gain accented 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 so receives the blame for the man's violent death at the hands of a mob ("Pilate'due south Dream"). Jesus arrives at the Temple and finds that it is being used as a market place; 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 slumber ("Everything's Alright (Reprise)"). While he sleeps, Mary acknowledges that she is in love with him, and it frightens her ("I Don't Know How to Love Him").

Conflicted, Judas seeks out the Pharisees and proposes helping them arrest 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 30 pieces of silver. Judas initially refuses, then accepts when Caiaphas suggests that he can use the money to help the poor ("Damned for All Time/Blood Money").

Act Two [edit]

Jesus shares a Passover meal with his disciples, where they get drunk and pay piddling attention to him. He remarks that "for all you care" the vino they are drinking could be his blood and the bread his body. He asks them to recollect him, and so frustrated past their lack of understanding, 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 beguile 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 Only Want to Say)"). He tells God his doubts about whether his mission has had any success, and angrily demands to know why he should proceed and endure the horrible decease 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 by kissing him on the cheek ("The Arrest"). When Jesus is brought to trial earlier the Sanhedrin, Caiaphas demands to know if he calls himself the Son of God, and Jesus responds merely "That's what you say". Annas says that this is sufficient evidence and Caiaphas sends him to Pilate. Meanwhile, Peter is confronted by 3 people, to whom he denies that he knows Jesus ("Peter'south Denial"). Mary observes that Jesus had predicted this.

Pilate asks Jesus if he is the King of the Jews. Jesus again answers "That'due south what y'all say". Since Jesus is from Galilee, Pilate says that he is not under his jurisdiction and sends him to Male monarch Herod ("Pilate and Christ"). The flamboyant King Herod asks Jesus to testify his divinity by performing miracles ("King Herod's Song"), just Jesus ignores him. Herod angrily sends him dorsum to Pilate. Mary Magdalene, Peter, and the apostles remember when they first began following Jesus, and wish that they could return to a time of peace ("Could We Start Over 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 assure 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'due south Expiry").

At Jesus's trial, Pilate attempts to interrogate Jesus, just 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 volition have Jesus flogged ("Trial Earlier 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'south 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 information technology was all part of a divine plan ("Superstar"). Jesus is crucified, recites his final words and dies ("The Crucifixion"). Jesus' body is taken downward from the cross and then buried into a almost cave to the mount where he died ("John Nineteen: Xl-One").

Principal roles [edit]

Character Voice type Description
Jesus Christ tenor (A2–G5) Championship role, 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's fame.
Mary Magdalene mezzo-soprano (F3–East ♭ 5) A female follower of Jesus who finds herself falling in love with him.
Pontius Pilate baritenor (A2–B ♭ 4) Governor of Judea who foresees the events of Jesus'due south crucifixion from beginning to aftermath in a dream and finds himself being presented with that very state of affairs.
Caiaphas bass (C ♯ 2–F4) High priest who sees Jesus every bit 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'southward twelve apostles; denies Jesus three times upon the night of Jesus's abort to save himself.
Simon Zealotes tenor (G3–B4) Ane of Jesus's twelve apostles; urges Jesus to lead his followers into battle against the Romans.
King Herod baritone (C ♯ 3–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 album musical, before the musical was created and staged.[3] On the original album, the function of Jesus was sung by Ian Gillan, with Murray Head equally Judas, Michael d'Abo equally King Herod, Yvonne Elliman as Mary Magdalene, and Barry Dennen as Pilate. In July 1971, the first authorised American concert of the rock opera took identify in front of an audience of 13,000 people at Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania'due south Civic Loonshit 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 down 21 unauthorised productions in the US to protect the rights of London-based Leeds Music who owned the musical. The biggest violations Skepner institute 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 large production mounted past the Las Vegas Hilton. Other American cities with unauthorised productions included Washington D.C., Boston, Kansas Metropolis, 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 continue to protect his rights by "relentlessly" pursuing legal action.[5]

Original Broadway production [edit]

The musical opened on Broadway on 12 October 1971, directed by Tom O'Horgan, at the Mark Hellinger Theatre. Information technology starred Jeff Fenholt every bit Jesus, Ben Vereen as 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 fell ill, and the two performers afterward took turns playing the role. The bear witness airtight on 30 June 1973 after 711 performances. The product received mixed reviews; the bold casting of African-Americans equally Judas was lauded, but reviewer Clive Barnes from The New York Times said, "the real disappointment was not in the music ... just in the conception."[6] [7] The prove was nominated for five Tony Awards, including Best Score, merely won none. Lloyd Webber won a Drama Desk Award as "Almost Promising Composer", and Vereen won a Theatre World Award.

Controversy [edit]

The Broadway testify and subsequent productions have been condemned by a few religious groups. Tim Rice was quoted as saying "Information technology happens that we don't see Christ equally God but but the right man at the correct time at the correct place."[8] [9] Some Christians considered such comments to exist blasphemous, the character of Judas as well 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 fellow musical Godspell, which too did not clearly describe the resurrection.

At the same time, some Jews claimed that it bolstered the antisemitic belief that the Jews were responsible for Jesus'due south death by showing nearly 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 too banned in South Africa for being "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 as Judas and Dana Gillespie every bit Mary Magdalene. It was directed by Australian Jim Sharman. This product was much more successful than the original production on Broadway, running for eight years and becoming the United Kingdom'southward longest-running musical at the time. Dmitri Shostakovich attended this production in London just before his expiry. He regretted that he could not have equanimous something similar information technology; he lauded especially a stone ring underpinning full symphonic strings, contumely and woodwind.[15]

1 of the earliest strange productions was a v-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 as Mary Magdalene was Agnetha Fältskog. On 16 March 1972 an oratorio version was performed at Memorial Drive Park in Adelaide, Due south Australia as office of the Adelaide Festival of the Arts.[16] This was followed in May by the first full Australian production, at the Capitol Theatre, Sydney, later moving to the Palais Theatre in Melbourne.[17] Sharman again directed, and the cast included Trevor White every bit Jesus, Jon English language as Judas, and Michele Fawdon (1972–1973) and Marcia Hines (1973–1974) as Mary Magdalene. Hines was the first black woman to play the function. Other cast members included Reg Livermore, John Paul Young, Stevie Wright and Rory O'Donoghue as well equally Graham Russell and Russell Hitchcock who met during the production and subsequently formed the ring Air Supply. The production 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 function of Jesus Christ was played by Korni Grupa vocalist Zlatko Pejaković, the office of Mary Magdalene by Azra Halinović and the part of Pontius Pilate past Branko Milićević.[18] The premiere was directly circulate by Radio Television of Belgrade.[18] Bora Đorđević and Srđan Marjanović, at the time little known musicians, also participated equally members of the choir.[19] [20] The production was praised past the Yugoslav public.[18]

In 1973, the show opened in Paris at the Théâtre de Chaillot in a French adaptation past Pierre Delanoë. The championship office was sung past Daniel Beretta, and Mary Magdalena was Anne-Marie David. The critics were unimpressed, and the production stopped after xxx performances.[ citation needed ] In the same year, Noel Pearson produced the show at the Gaiety Theatre, Dublin, Republic of Ireland, with Luke Kelly giving a critically acclaimed performance as Rex Herod and Jim McCann as Petrus.[21] In 1974, outset Castilian-linguistic communication production ran in United mexican states with the title "Jesucristo Super Estrella". Julissa played Mary Magdalen. I year afterward, the musical was released for the second fourth dimension in a Castilian-speaking state. It was released in Spain under the title "Jesucristo Superstar" and directed by the Castilian singer and songwriter 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 encompass North America, with Robert Corff and Tom Westerman as Jesus, respectively.[ commendation needed ] The first major Usa National Tour, however began In 1976, managed by Laura Shapiro Kramer. The tour continued until 1980. In 1977, the show had its first Broadway revival, running from 23 Nov 1977 to 12 February 1978. It was directed past William Daniel Grayness, with choreography past Kelly Carrol and starred William Daniel Grey every bit Jesus, Patrick Jude as Judas, and Barbara Niles as Mary Magdalene.[23] Regional productions followed.[ commendation needed ]

In 1981, Emilio de Soto directed an English-linguistic communication version in Venezuela, with 163 actors.[ commendation needed ] From 1982 to 1984, an Australian production toured Australia and S-East Asia, directed by Trevor White, who also reprised his role of Jesus. The cast included Doug Parkinson as Judas and Marcia Hines (reprising her office as Mary Magdalene).[ commendation needed ]

1990s and 2000s [edit]

The Northward American touring revival of Superstar in 1992 starred Neeley and Anderson reprising their respective Broadway and 1973 motion picture roles every bit Jesus and Judas, receiving positive reviews for their performances. This production too starred both Dennis DeYoung as Pilate, and Syreeta and Irene Cara sharing Mary Magdalene. Originally expected to run for 3 to 4 months, the bout ended up running for v years. Original cast replacements to this tour included Christine Rea as Mary Magdalene, Jason Raize every bit Pontius Pilate and Simone as the Maid by the Fire and understudy for Mary. In 1994, a New Zealand product starred Darryl Lovegrove equally Jesus, Jay Laga'aia every bit Judas and Frankie Stevens every bit Caiaphas. Likewise 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 equally Jesus and Mary Magdalene respectively, and Michael Lorant every bit Judas.

In 1996, the musical was revived in London at the Lyceum Theatre and ran for a yr and a half. Directed by Gale Edwards, information technology starred Steve Balsamo and Zubin Varla as Jesus and Judas, and Joanna Ampil every bit Mary Magdalene. Alice Cooper sang the role of King Herod on the cast recording, just did not play the role on phase. The product was nominated for an Olivier Honor for Best Musical Revival but did non win. It was followed by a Britain tour. This production was revived on Broadway at the Ford Center for the Performing Arts in 2000, starring Glenn Carter as Jesus and Tony Vincent as Judas. Information technology opened to mixed reviews and ran for 161 performances.[24] It was nominated for a Tony Award for Best Revival of a Musical just did non win. In 2002, a national bout starred Sebastian Bach every bit Jesus and Anderson one time again as Judas. Bach received mixed reviews while Anderson was once more praised. In Apr 2003, Bach was replaced by Eric Kunze. Anderson left the prove later in 2003 subsequently being diagnosed with leukaemia and died in 2004. The tour closed shortly subsequently Anderson's departure.

In 2004 a yr-long UK tour began, directed by Bob Tomson and Bill Kenwright. Carter reprised his role every bit Jesus, with James Fox equally Judas. In 2005, a successful Scandinavian tour starred Australian Peter Irish potato (Jesus), American Kristen Cummings (Mary), Englishman Jon Boydon née Stokes (Judas), Frenchman Jérôme Pradon (King Herod) and Australian Michael-John Hurney (Pilate). A US bout starring Neeley, reprising his role as Jesus, Corey Glover as Judas, and Christine Rea as Mary, began in 2006 and played for five 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 product 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 equally Jesus, Josh Young as Judas, Brent Carver as Pilate, Chilina Kennedy equally Mary Magdalene, Bruce Dow as 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 Young, Best Actor.[29] Neither laurels was won, merely Young won a Theatre World Honour. The revival closed after 116 performances and 24 previews.[30]

Through a 2012 ITV competition TV show called Superstar, produced by Andrew Lloyd Webber, the UK public chose Ben Forster for the function of Jesus in an arena tour of the musical, first at O2 in September 2012.[31] [three] The production as well starred Tim Minchin equally Judas, Melanie C as Mary Magdalene and Chris Moyles equally King Herod.[32] Lloyd Webber stated, "The funny matter is that Jesus Christ Superstar [as a rock concert] is what we really intended it to be. When it is done in a conventional proscenium theatre product information technology feels shoe-horned in. That is why I wanted to exercise this."[3] The bout resumed in March 2013 in the UK, and an Australian leg of the tour commenced in Perth in May 2013.[33] Andrew O'Keefe played Male monarch Herod in Australia, with Jon Stevens as Pilate. Stevens had played Judas in an Australian loonshit 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 xv July to 27 August, directed by Timothy Sheader. The product won the BBC Radio two Audience Award for Best Musical at the Evening Standard Theatre Awards,[36] and a Laurence Olivier Honour for Best Musical Revival.[37] The production returned to the Open Air Theatre as part of the 2017 season, running from 11 August 2017 to 23 September.[38] Additionally, the Lyric Opera of Chicago hosted a run of the production from tardily April 2018 to tardily May 2018.[39] before returning to London at the Barbican Centre from 9 July to 24 August 2019 prior to a 50th anniversary The states tour from October 2019.[40] However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the US tour was temporarily suspended in March 2020. The production returned to Regent's Park Open Air Theatre in a socially distanced environment in a concert staging from xiv August to 27 September 2020.[41] The United states of america tour resumed performances on 28 September 2021 at the Keller Auditorium.

On November 23, 2021, James D. Beeks, who played Judas in the tour, was arrested for involvement in the 2021 United States Capitol set on. Beeks, performing in the show under the stage proper name James T. Justis, is alleged to have been 1 of those who forced entry into the capitol and to have paid dues to the far correct-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 bandage.[43] On December 2, 2021; Tyrone Huntley, who played Judas in the 2016 London production was appear to have 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'south production ran from April 19, 2017, 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 product, and Camilo Sesto in the 1975 Spanish production.[ why? ] Mary Magdalene was played by Rocío Banquells in a 1981 product 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 product produced by Stage Amusement 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 title role.[48]

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

A 2014 production in São Paulo, Brazil starred Igor Rickli as Jesus. Negra Li was Mary Magdalene.[49] A 2014 production in Lima, Peru, at the Sarita Colonia prison, equally office of a rehabilitation program for inmates, received some press.[fifty] 80 prisoners mounted the production, directed past inmate Freddy Battifora, who as well played the role of Jesus.[51] The Catholic Church approved of the production.[51]

In 2018, a new production, directed past Michael Chase was premiered at the Perm Bookish Theatre, Russian federation. Hunt worked closely with The Really Useful Group on a new translation together with the concept for a new staging. This rock opera is very popular in Russia only is the beginning authorised production to receive the support of the Actually Useful Group.

Recordings and radio broadcasts [edit]

The original 1970 concept anthology was very popular; its 1971 release topped the The states Billboard Popular Albums.[52] The 1972 and 1992 Australian cast recordings were besides 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 2 starred Tony Hadley as Jesus, Roger Daltrey as Judas, Frances Ruffelle as Mary Magdalene and Julian Clary as Male monarch Herod; this production was re-circulate on BBC Radio 4 Extra on vi Baronial 2016.[54]

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

Adaptations [edit]

Films [edit]

A film accommodation of Jesus Christ Superstar was released in 1973. The motion picture, 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 World Award for their portrayals of Jesus, Judas and Mary Magdalene, respectively. Bob Bingham (Caiaphas) and Barry Dennen (Pilate) besides reprised their roles. A new vocal, called "So We Are Decided" and phrased as a dialogue between Caiaphas and Annas, was written for this adaptation.

A second accommodation was filmed in 1999, and released around the world on video in 2000 and 2001.[57] It starred Glenn Carter equally 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 Uk in Oct 2000.[58] In the U.S. information technology was released on VHS and DVD in March 2001, and aired on PBS'southward Not bad Performances series in Apr 2001.[59] It won the International Emmy Award for Best Performing Arts Motion picture in November 2001.[sixty] The style of the film is more like the phase version than the location-based 1973 accommodation, and it used many of the ideas from the 1996–1999 UK production.[57]

Television [edit]

On Easter Sun, 1 April 2018, NBC aired a live concert version of the show featuring John Fable as Jesus, Sara Bareilles equally Mary Magdalene, Brandon Victor Dixon as Judas, Alice Cooper as Rex Herod, Norm Lewis as Caiaphas, Ben Daniels every bit Pilate, Jin Ha as Annas, Erik Grönwall as Simon Zealotes and Jason Tam as Peter.[61]

Chief roles and casting history [edit]

Grapheme Concept Anthology
(1970) [62] 		Broadway
(1971) [63] 		West End
(1972) [64] 		Broadway Revival
(1977) [65] 		West End Revival
(1996) [66] 		Broadway Revival
(2000) [67] 		Broadway Revival
(2012) [68] 		U.k. Arena Tour
(2012) [69] 		United states of america Tour
(2019) [70]
Jesus Christ Ian Gillan Jeff Fenholt Paul Nicholas William Daniel Grayness 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 Immature 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 Green
Simon Zealotes John Gustafson Dennis Buckley Derek James Bobby London Glenn Carter Michael Thou. 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
Male monarch 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 Result
1972 Tony Honor Best Operation past a Featured Actor in a Musical Ben Vereen Nominated
Best Original Score Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice Nominated
All-time Breathtaking Design Robin Wagner Nominated
Best Costume Pattern Randy Barceló Nominated
Best Lighting Design Jules Fisher Nominated
Drama Desk Award Most Promising Composer Andrew Lloyd Webber Won
Theatre World Award Ben Vereen Won

1996 West End revival [edit]

Twelvemonth Accolade ceremony Category Nominee Result
1997 Laurence Olivier Honor Best Musical Revival Nominated

2000 Broadway revival [edit]

Year Laurels ceremony Category Nominee Event
2000 Tony Accolade Best Revival of a Musical Nominated

2012 Broadway revival [edit]

Year Award ceremony Category Nominee Result
2012 Tony Award Best Revival of a Musical Nominated
All-time Performance by a Featured Histrion in a Musical Josh Young Nominated
Drama Desk Honour Outstanding Revival of a Musical Nominated
Outstanding Sound Design Steve Coulee Kennedy Nominated
Theatre Earth Award Josh Young Won

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

Yr Award ceremony Category Nominee Event
2016 Evening Standard Theatre Accolade[36] All-time Musical Won
Emerging Talent Tyrone Huntley Won
2017 Laurence Olivier Award[71] Best Musical Revival Won
All-time Thespian in a Musical Tyrone Huntley Nominated
Best Theatre Choreographer Drew McOnie Nominated
Best Lighting Pattern Lee Curran Nominated
Best Sound Design Nick Lidster for Autograph Nominated
Outstanding Accomplishment 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, also as for how they "produce Messiahs by the sackful"; this was kept for the film and subsequent productions.

Citations [edit]

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  2. ^ Sternfeld, Jessica (2006). The Megamusical. Indiana University Press. p. 169. ISBN978-0-253-34793-0.
  3. ^ a b c Theatre Features. "Andrew Lloyd Webber interview: the second coming of Jesus Christ Superstar". Telegraph. Archived from the original on 11 January 2022. Retrieved 21 November 2013.
  4. ^ Entertainment Weekly, xix July 1996
  5. ^ Taylor, Robert (15 Baronial 1971). "Chasing Stone Opera Pirates". Oakland Tribune. p. 117.
  6. ^ "The 'Splainer: The stormy, surprising history of 'Jesus Christ Superstar' - Faith News ServiceReligion News Service". Religionnews.com. 29 March 2018. Retrieved 5 April 2018.
  7. ^ "TimesMachine: Theater: Christ's Passion Transported to the Phase in Guise of Serious Popular; ' Jesus Christ Superstar' Billed as Rock Opera Music'due south Vitality Asset to O'Horgan Piece of work - NYTimes.com". Timesmachine.nytimes.com. Retrieved five Apr 2018.
  8. ^ Time magazine', 9 Nov 1970. Rice went on to say "we are basically trying to tell the story of Christ as a human. I think he increases in stature by looking at him as a man."
  9. ^ Life magazine, 28 May 1971
  10. ^ "Free Presbyterian Church – Online Pamphlet". Freepres.org. Archived from the original on thirteen Apr 2014.
  11. ^ Superstar Film Renews Disputes: Jewish Groups Say Opening Could Stir Anti-Semitism Reasons Given Company Bug Statement, The New York Times
  12. ^ Jessica Winter (4 Nov 2003). "Mel Gibson's Jesus Christ Pose". village voice. Retrieved 21 November 2013.
  13. ^ "Jesus Christ Superstar: Prove facts and figures". Archived from the original on 11 October 2008.
  14. ^ Miklós, Tibor (2002). Musical! (in Hungarian). Budapest: Novella Könyvkiadó. p. ix. ISBN963-9442-04-6.
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Further reading [edit]

  • Ellis Nassour, Richard Broderick. Rock Opera: The Creation of Jesus Christ Superstar, from Record Anthology to Broadway Show and Flick. Hawthorn Books, 1973.
  • Robert M. Price. Jesus Christ Superstar: The Making of a Modernistic 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 Solar day" of original London cast recording
  • Original album embrace 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.u.k.
  • Lyrics
  • Jesus Christ Superstar at Playbill Vault:
    • 1971 – Original production
    • 1977 – First revival
    • 2000 – 2nd revival
    • 2012 – Third 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, about an illicit amateur production staged in March 1971

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