Posted on 04/07/2014 5:01:32 PM PDT by Faith Presses On
Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice have announced that they are preparing to launch a new tour of hit show "Jesus Christ, Superstar." The musical started on Broadway in 1971 and is now being re-launched with an all-star cast featuring JC Chasez, Michelle Williams, and Brandon Boyd.
The new production stars Brandon Boyd as "Judas Iscariot," JC Chasez as "Pontius Pilate" and Michelle Williams as "Mary Magdalene." Ben Forster, a relative newcomer to the U.S., takes on the daunting role of "Jesus Christ."
The musical offers a unique interpretation of the life and teachings of Jesus Christ, with Judas Iscariot, his betrayer. Judas is presented as a figure upset with the way that Jesus is leading the disciples, which greatly impacts his decision to betray Jesus to the authorities. Another controversial decision is to portray Mary Magdalene as a follower of Jesus who finds herself falling in love with him, which has no biblical basis. Of course, the production is not without controversy for its portrayal of Jesus' life and relationships with his disciples and friends.
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BTW. I thought the movie sucked.
Thanks...it’s the first song that I actually bought in years. I love it.
Always the contrarian, that one.
I loved it too.
I saw Jesus Christ Superstar in Tucson five years ago with the great Ted Neely. It was so moving and the production was excellent. (I also wanted to dance along; the choreography was unforgettable.)
I have the the LP, had it since college in the 70’s. Yvonne Elliman as Mary Magdalene was a legend in Hawaii: local girl done good.
When you think about it, have you seen a Biblical retelling as creative since?
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