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Jesus Christ Superstar
Anthology cover for the 1970 American release of Jesus Christ Superstar
Music	Andrew Lloyd Webber
Lyrics	Tim Rice
Premiere	12 October 1971 (1971-ten-12): Mark Hellinger Theatre
Productions	1970 Concept album 1971 Broadway 1972 West End 1977 Broadway 1996 West Cease 2000 Broadway 2012 Broadway 2012 Uk tour 2016 Regent'due south Park Open Air 2019 United states 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 piece of work interprets the psychology of Jesus and other characters, with much of the plot centred on Judas, who is dissatisfied with the direction in which Jesus is steering his disciples. Gimmicky attitudes, sensibilities and slang pervade the rock opera'south lyrics, and ironic allusions to modernistic life are scattered throughout the delineation of political events. Stage and film productions appropriately contain many intentional anachronisms.

Initially unable to become backing for a stage product, the composers released it every bit a concept album, the success of which led to the evidence'due south Broadway on-stage debut in 1971. By 1980, the musical had grossed more than $237 meg worldwide.^[i] Running for over eight years in London between 1972 and 1980, information technology held the record for longest-running W Finish 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 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 well-nigh his plans, simply Jesus tells them not to worry about the future ("What'south the Fizz"). Mary Magdalene tries to help Jesus relax. Judas tells Jesus that he should non acquaintance with Mary, because a relationship with a sex worker could exist seen as inconsistent with his ain teachings and be used against him ("Strange Affair Mystifying"). Jesus tells Judas that he should not estimate others unless he is without sin. Jesus then reproaches the apostles and complains that none of them truly cares well-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 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 take.

Meanwhile, Caiaphas, the High Priest of Israel, assembles the Pharisees and priests. Similar Judas, they fear that Jesus's followers volition exist seen as a threat by the Romans, and that many Jews might endure the consequences. Caiaphas concludes that for the greater practiced, Jesus must be killed ("This Jesus Must Die"). Equally Jesus and his followers arrive exultantly in Jerusalem, they are confronted by 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 against Rome and gain absolute ability. Jesus rejects this, stating that none of his followers sympathise what true ability is ("Simon Zealotes/Poor Jerusalem").

Pontius Pilate, the governor of Judea, has a dream in which he meets a Galilean and then receives the arraign for the man's violent decease at the easily of a mob ("Pilate'due south Dream"). Jesus arrives at the Temple and finds that it 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'southward Alright (Reprise)"). While he sleeps, Mary acknowledges that she is in dearest with him, and it frightens her ("I Don't Know How to Beloved Him").

Conflicted, Judas seeks out the Pharisees and proposes helping them arrest Jesus, believing that Jesus is out of command and that Jesus himself would approve of his action. In exchange for his help, Judas is offered thirty pieces of silver. Judas initially refuses, then accepts when Caiaphas suggests that he can utilise the coin to help the poor ("Damned for All Time/Claret Money").

Act Ii [edit]

Jesus shares a Passover meal with his disciples, where they get drunk and pay little attention to him. He remarks that "for all you intendance" the wine they are drinking could be his blood and the breadstuff his body. He asks them to remember him, then frustrated by their lack of understanding, he predicts that Peter will deny him three times that night, and that another i of them will betray him. Judas admits that he is the i who will betray Jesus and, saying that he does non empathize why Jesus did not programme things better, leaves ("The Terminal Supper").

The remaining apostles fall asleep, and Jesus retreats to the Garden of Gethsemane to pray ("Gethsemane (I But Want to Say)"). He tells God his doubts about whether his mission has had whatsoever success and angrily demands to know why he should go along and suffer the horrible death that awaits him. Receiving no reply, he realises that he cannot defy God's volition, 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 merely "That'south what you say". Annas says that this is sufficient prove and Caiaphas sends him to Pilate. Meanwhile, Peter is confronted past 3 people, to whom he denies that he knows Jesus ("Peter's Deprival"). Mary observes that Jesus had predicted this.

Pilate asks Jesus if he is the King of the Jews. Jesus again answers "That'south what yous say". Since Jesus is from Galilee, Pilate says that he is not nether his jurisdiction and sends him to King Herod ("Pilate and Christ"). The flamboyant Rex Herod asks Jesus to prove his divinity by performing miracles ("Rex Herod's Song"), but Jesus ignores him. Herod angrily sends him back to Pilate. Mary Magdalene, Peter, and the apostles recall when they first began following Jesus, and wish that they could render to a time of peace ("Could Nosotros Showtime Again, Please?").

Judas is horrified at Jesus' harsh handling. 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, simply is cut off by a bloodthirsty mob which demands that Jesus be crucified.^[a] He tells the mob that Jesus has committed no crime and does non 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 by God. The crowd nevertheless calls for Jesus's death and finally Pilate reluctantly agrees to excruciate Jesus.

As Jesus awaits crucifixion, the spirit of Judas returns and questions why Jesus chose to arrive in the mode and time that he did, and if information technology was all part of a divine plan ("Superstar"). Jesus is crucified, recites his concluding words and dies ("The Crucifixion"). Jesus' trunk is taken down from the cross and then buried into a cave about to the mount where he died ("John 19: Forty-I").

Principal roles [edit]

Character	Voice type	Description
Jesus Christ	tenor (A2–G5)	Title part, leader of the twelve disciples, chosen 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–E ♭ 5)	A female person 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'south crucifixion from commencement to aftermath in a dream and finds himself existence presented with that very situation.
Caiaphas	bass (C ♯ two–F4)	High priest who sees Jesus every bit a threat to the nation.
Annas	countertenor (G2–D5)	Swain 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 3 times upon the dark of Jesus's arrest to save himself.
Simon Zealotes	tenor (G3–B4)	I of Jesus's twelve apostles; urges Jesus to lead his followers into battle against the Romans.
King Herod	baritone (C ♯ three–G4)	The King of Galilee; Jesus is brought to him for judgment afterwards offset beingness taken to Pilate.

Musical numbers [edit]

Human action One "Overture" – Orchestra "Sky on Their Minds" – Judas "What'due south the Fizz/Strange Thing, Mystifying" – Jesus, Judas, Mary and Apostles "Everything's Alright" – Mary, Judas, Jesus, Women and Apostles "This Jesus Must Dice" – Caiaphas, Annas, and High Priests "Hosanna" – Jesus, Caiaphas and Company "Simon Zealotes/Poor Jerusalem" - Simon, Jesus and Company "Pilate's Dream" – Pilate "The Temple" – Jesus and Lepers "Everything'southward Alright (Reprise)" – Mary and Jesus "I Don't Know How to Beloved Him" – Mary "Damned for All Time/Blood Money" - Judas, Caiaphas, Annas, and Choir

Deed 2 "The Last Supper" – Jesus, Judas, and Apostles "Gethsemane (I Merely Want to Say)" – Jesus "The Arrest" – Judas, Jesus, Peter, Apostles, Caiaphas, Annas, and Ensemble "Peter'due south Denial" – Maid by the Fire, Peter, Soldier, Old Human, and Mary "Pilate and Christ" – Pilate, Jesus, Annas, and Ensemble "King Herod's Vocal" – Herod "Could We Get-go Once again Delight?" – Mary, Peter, and Ensemble "Judas' Death" – Judas, Caiaphas, Annas, and Ensemble "Trial Before Pilate" – Pilate, Jesus, Caiaphas, and Ensemble "Superstar" – Judas, Soul Sisters, and Angels "The Crucifixion" – Jesus and Ensemble "John Nineteen: 40-Ane" – Orchestra

Production [edit]

The songs were written and conceived as an album musical, before the musical was created and staged.^[iii] On the original album, the office of Jesus was sung by Ian Gillan, with Murray Head as Judas, Michael d'Abo as King Herod, Yvonne Elliman as Mary Magdalene, and Barry Dennen every bit Pilate. In July 1971, the first authorised American concert of the rock opera took place in front of an audience of xiii,000 people at Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania's Civic Loonshit with Jeff Fenholt singing the function of Jesus, Carl Anderson every bit 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 endemic 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 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. Courtroom 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 on to protect his rights by "relentlessly" pursuing legal action.^[five]

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 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 30 June 1973 after 711 performances. The production received mixed reviews; the assuming 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."^{[half dozen] [7]} The evidence was nominated for five Tony Awards, including Best Score, but won none. Lloyd Webber won a Drama Desk-bound Accolade as "Almost Promising Composer", and Vereen won a Theatre Globe Award.

Controversy [edit]

The Broadway show and subsequent productions accept been condemned by a few religious groups. Tim Rice was quoted equally saying "Information technology happens that we don't see Christ equally God just but the right human being at the right fourth dimension at the right place."^{[8] [9]} 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 fellow 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'due south death past showing most of the villains equally Jewish (Caiaphas and the other priests, Herod) and showing the crowd in Jerusalem calling for the crucifixion.^{[xi] [12]} The musical was also banned in Southward Africa for being "irreligious".^[thirteen] A 1972 product of the stone 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 every bit Jesus, Stephen Tate as Judas and Dana Gillespie as 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 Uk'south longest-running musical at the fourth dimension. Dmitri Shostakovich attended this production in London just before his death. He regretted that he could not accept composed something like it; he lauded especially a stone band underpinning full symphonic strings, contumely, and woodwind.^[15]

1 of the earliest foreign productions was a v-twenty-four hours run in Sweden at Scandinavium in Gothenburg, opening on xviii 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, South Australia as part of the Adelaide Festival of the Arts.^[16] This was followed in May past 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 as Jesus, Jon English language every bit Judas, and Michele Fawdon (1972–1973) and Marcia Hines (1973–1974) every bit Mary Magdalene. Hines was the starting time black woman to play the role. 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 product and subsequently formed the band Air Supply. The product ran until February 1974.^{[ commendation needed ]} In June 1972 the show opened in Belgrade, Yugoslavia, in Atelje 212 theatre, in adaptation by Jovan Ćirilov.^[xviii] The role of Jesus Christ was played by Korni Grupa vocalist Zlatko Pejaković, the office of Mary Magdalene past Azra Halinović and the role of Pontius Pilate by Branko Milićević.^[18] The premiere was direct broadcast past Radio Tv of Belgrade.^[18] Bora Đorđević and Srđan Marjanović, at the time little known musicians, too participated as members of the choir.^{[19] [20]} The production was praised by the Yugoslav public.^[18]

In 1973, the show opened in Paris at the Théâtre de Chaillot in a French accommodation past Pierre Delanoë. The title role was sung past Daniel Beretta, and Mary Magdalena was Anne-Marie David. The critics were unimpressed, and the product stopped after 30 performances.^{[ commendation needed ]} In the same year, Noel Pearson produced the bear witness at the Gaiety Theatre, Dublin, Republic of ireland, with Luke Kelly giving a critically acclaimed performance every bit King Herod and Jim McCann equally Petrus.^[21] In 1974, offset Castilian-language product ran in United mexican states with the title "Jesucristo Super Estrella". Julissa played Mary Magdalen. One twelvemonth later, the musical was released for the second time in a Spanish-speaking state. It was released in Spain under the title "Jesucristo Superstar" and directed by the Spanish vocaliser and songwriter Camilo Sesto, who also played the title role of Jesus Christ. The musical was seen in 1974 in Republic of peru and Singapore.^[22]

Robert Stigwood launched ii road touring companies in 1971 to cover North America, with Robert Corff and Tom Westerman every bit Jesus, respectively.^{[ citation needed ]} The first major United states of america National Tour, however began In 1976, managed past Laura Shapiro Kramer. The tour continued until 1980. In 1977, the prove had its first Broadway revival, running from 23 Nov 1977 to 12 February 1978. Information technology was directed by William Daniel Grey, with choreography by Kelly Carrol and starred William Daniel Gray every bit Jesus, Patrick Jude every bit Judas, and Barbara Niles equally Mary Magdalene.^[23] Regional productions followed.^{[ citation needed ]}

In 1981, Emilio de Soto directed an English language-language version in Venezuela, with 163 actors.^{[ citation needed ]} From 1982 to 1984, an Australian production toured Commonwealth of australia and South-Eastern asia, directed by Trevor White, who also reprised his function of Jesus. The cast included Doug Parkinson as Judas and Marcia Hines (reprising her role equally Mary Magdalene).^{[ citation 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 iii to four months, the tour concluded up running for five years. Original cast replacements to this tour included Christine Rea as Mary Magdalene, Jason Raize as Pontius Pilate and Simone equally the Maid by the Fire and understudy for Mary. Likewise in 1992 a touring concert version was phase in Commonwealth of australia starring John Farnham as Jesus, Jon Stevens as Judas and Kate Ceberano equally Mary. This production broke box office records and produced a number 1 soundtrack album. In 1994, a New Zealand production starred Darryl Lovegrove as Jesus, Jay Laga'aia as 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 as 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, it starred Steve Balsamo and Zubin Varla as Jesus and Judas, and Joanna Ampil as Mary Magdalene. Alice Cooper sang the role of King Herod on the cast recording, but did not play the part on stage. The production was nominated for an Olivier Honour for Best Musical Revival but did non win. It was followed by a Britain 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 as Judas. Information technology opened to mixed reviews and ran for 161 performances.^[24] It was nominated for a Tony Honour for Best Revival of a Musical only did not win. In 2002, a national bout starred Sebastian Bach as Jesus and Anderson once once again as Judas. Bach received mixed reviews while Anderson was once again praised. In April 2003, Bach was replaced by Eric Kunze. Anderson left the evidence afterward in 2003 subsequently being diagnosed with leukaemia and died in 2004. The tour closed shortly afterward Anderson's departure.

In 2004 a year-long United kingdom tour began, directed by Bob Tomson and Nib Kenwright. Carter reprised his role every bit Jesus, with James Flim-flam as 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 (Male monarch Herod) and Australian Michael-John Hurney (Pilate). A US tour starring Neeley, reprising his office 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 past Des McAnuff, the cast starred Paul Nolan every bit Jesus, Josh Immature as Judas, Brent Carver as Pilate, Chilina Kennedy as Mary Magdalene, Bruce Dow every bit Herod and Melissa O'Neil as Martha. This moved to La Jolla Playhouse later in the twelvemonth and transferred to the Neil Simon Theatre on Broadway in 2012, with Tom Hewitt taking over the part of Pilate.^[26] Reviews were mixed.^{[27] [28]} The revival was nominated for 2 Tonys: All-time Revival and, for Young, Best Thespian.^[29] Neither laurels was won, only Young won a Theatre World Honor. The revival closed after 116 performances and 24 previews.^[thirty]

Through a 2012 ITV competition TV evidence called Superstar, produced past Andrew Lloyd Webber, the UK public chose Ben Forster for the function of Jesus in an arena bout of the musical, outset at O2 in September 2012.^{[31] [3]} The production also starred Tim Minchin as Judas, Melanie C as Mary Magdalene and Chris Moyles as King Herod.^[32] Lloyd Webber stated, "The funny thing is that Jesus Christ Superstar [as a rock concert] is what we actually intended it to be. When it is done in a conventional proscenium theatre product it feels shoe-horned in. That is why I wanted to do this."^[3] The bout resumed in March 2013 in the United kingdom of great britain and northern ireland, 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 loonshit tour in 1992.^{[34] [35]}

In 2016, celebrating 45 years since the musical debuted on Broadway, Jesus Christ Superstar returned to London at Regent'southward Park Open Air Theatre from 15 July to 27 Baronial, 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 Honour for Best Musical Revival.^[37] The production returned to the Open Air Theatre as part of the 2017 flavour, 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] earlier returning to London at the Barbican Centre from 9 July to 24 August 2019 prior to a 50th ceremony US tour from October 2019.^[40] Nonetheless, due to the COVID-nineteen pandemic, the United states 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 14 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 bout, was arrested for involvement in the 2021 United states Capitol set on. Beeks, performing in the evidence under the stage name James T. Justis, is declared to accept been i of those who forced entry into the capitol and to have paid dues to the far right-wing anti-regime militia Oath Keepers.^[42] Beeks was immediately suspended from the touring product with the function of Judas causeless past another performer in the cast.^[43] On December 2, 2021; Tyrone Huntley, who played Judas in the 2016 London production was announced to have 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 product ran from Apr 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 production, and Camilo Sesto in the 1975 Castilian production.^{[ why? ]} Mary Magdalene was played by Rocío Banquells in a 1981 product in Mexico. A Czech version premiered in 1994 in Prague'south Spirála Theatre and ran until 1998, with 1288 performances.^[47] In the 2000s, a Venezuelan production ran for two years (2006–2008), directed past Michel Hausmann. A Spanish production produced past Stage Entertainment ran from 2007 to 2009, followed by long-running productions in Italy and Sweden (featuring Ola Salo) and Norway.

Concerts of the bear witness have been mounted in Vienna, Austria, since 1981, including ane 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 by Tim O'Connor. Luke Kennedy appeared every bit Jesus, Naomi Price as Mary, Tod Strike every bit Judas, and Steven Tandy equally Herod. A 2017 Professional Australian Product was staged at the Arts Heart Melbourne and starred Rob Mills as Jesus.

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

In 2018, a new production, directed by Michael Hunt 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 Russia but is the starting time authorised production to receive the support of the Actually Useful Group.

Recordings and radio broadcasts [edit]

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

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

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

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

Adaptations [edit]

Films [edit]

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

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 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 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 Corking Performances serial in April 2001.^[59] It won the International Emmy Award for Best Performing Arts Motion picture in November 2001.^[60] The style of the film is more like the phase version than the location-based 1973 adaptation, and it used many of the ideas from the 1996–1999 Britain production.^[57]

Television set [edit]

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

Chief roles and casting history [edit]

Graphic symbol	Concept Album (1970) [62]	Broadway (1971) [63]	Westward End (1972) [64]	Broadway Revival (1977) [65]	West Cease Revival (1996) [66]	Broadway Revival (2000) [67]	Broadway Revival (2012) [68]	UK Loonshit Bout (2012) [69]	U.s.a. 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 Caput	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 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
Male monarch Herod	Mike d'Abo	Paul Ainsley	Paul Jabara	Marker Syers	Nick Holder (Alice Cooper in cast recording)	Paul Kandel	Bruce Dow	Chris Moyles	Paul Louis Lessard

Awards and nominations [edit]

Original Broadway product [edit]

Year	Laurels ceremony	Category	Nominee	Result
1972	Tony Laurels	Best Performance by a Featured Thespian in a Musical	Ben Vereen	Nominated
		Best Original Score	Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice	Nominated
		Best Breathtaking Design	Robin Wagner	Nominated
		Best Costume Pattern	Randy Barceló	Nominated
		Best Lighting Design	Jules Fisher	Nominated
	Drama Desk Award	Near Promising Composer	Andrew Lloyd Webber	Won
	Theatre World Award		Ben Vereen	Won

1996 West Cease revival [edit]

Yr	Accolade ceremony	Category	Nominee	Effect
1997	Laurence Olivier Award	All-time Musical Revival		Nominated

2000 Broadway revival [edit]

Year	Laurels ceremony	Category	Nominee	Issue
2000	Tony Honor	Best Revival of a Musical		Nominated

2012 Broadway revival [edit]

Year	Honour anniversary	Category	Nominee	Consequence
2012	Tony Laurels	Best Revival of a Musical		Nominated
		Best Performance by a Featured Histrion in a Musical	Josh Immature	Nominated
	Drama Desk Laurels	Outstanding Revival of a Musical		Nominated
		Outstanding Sound Design	Steve Canyon Kennedy	Nominated
	Theatre World Honour		Josh Young	Won

2016 Regent'due south Park Open up Air Theatre revival [edit]

Twelvemonth	Award ceremony	Category	Nominee	Event
2016	Evening Standard Theatre Accolade[36]	Best Musical		Won
		Emerging Talent	Tyrone Huntley	Won
2017	Laurence Olivier Award[71]	Best Musical Revival		Won
		Best Actor 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

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, as well equally for how they "produce Messiahs past the sackful"; this was kept for the picture show and subsequent productions.

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Further reading [edit]

• Ellis Nassour, Richard Broderick. Rock Opera: The Creation of Jesus Christ Superstar, from Record Album to Broadway Show and Motion Movie. Hawthorn Books, 1973.
• Robert 1000. 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 "Absurd Anthology of the Day" of original London bandage recording
• Original anthology 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.u.k.
• Lyrics
• ​1971 – Original product​ at the Playbill Vault (annal)
• ​1977 – Kickoff revival​ at the Playbill Vault (archive)
• ​2000 – Second revival​ at the Playbill Vault (annal)
• ​2012 – Tertiary revival​ at the Playbill Vault (archive)
• "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, nearly an illicit amateur product staged in March 1971

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