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Jesus Christ Superstar (other)
''Jesus Christ Superstar'' is a musical by Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber, the title may also refer to: Uses related to the above stage musical: *Jesus Christ Superstar (album), ''Jesus Christ Superstar'' (album), the original album that led to all further musical productions including the above stage musical * Cast recordings: **Jesus Christ Superstar (Original Australian Cast Recording), ''Jesus Christ Superstar'' (Original Australian Cast Recording) **Jesus Christ Superstar (1972 Swedish cast), ''Jesus Christ Superstar'' (1972 Swedish cast) **Jesus Christ Superstar (1996 London Cast), ''Jesus Christ Superstar'' (1996 London Cast), Andrew Lloyd Webber's revival version *Jesus Christ Superstar (film), ''Jesus Christ Superstar'' (film), 1973 American film adaptation, directed by Norman Jewison ** For the 2000 remake of it, directed by Gale Edwards, see Jesus Christ Superstar#Films **Jesus Christ Superstar (film)#Soundtrack, ''Jesus Christ Superstar'' (film soundtrack), the soundtra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jesus Christ Superstar
''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 film productions accordingly contain many intentional anachronisms. Initially unable to get backing for a stage production, the composers released it as 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 than worldwide. Running for over eight years in London between 1972 and 1980, it held the record for longest-running West End musical before it was overtaken by '' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jesus Christ Superstar (album)
''Jesus Christ Superstar'' is a 1970 album musical by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice, on which the 1971 rock opera of the same name was based. Initially unable to get backing for a stage production, the composers released it as an album, the success of which led to stage productions. The album musical is a musical dramatisation of the last week of the life of Jesus Christ, beginning with his entry into Jerusalem and ending with the Crucifixion. It was originally banned by the BBC on grounds of being "sacrilegious". By 1983, the album had sold over seven million copies worldwide. Composition The album's story is based in large part on the Synoptic Gospels and Fulton J. Sheen's ''Life of Christ'', which compares and calibrates all four Gospels. However, greater emphasis is placed on the interpersonal relationships of the major characters, in particular, Jesus, Judas and Mary Magdalene, relationships that are not described in depth in the Gospels. Lyricist Rice said he to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jesus Christ Superstar (Original Australian Cast Recording)
''Jesus Christ Superstar'' or ''Jesus Christ Superstar – Original Australian Cast Recording'' is an album released in late 1972 on MCA Records. '' Jesus Christ Superstar'' is a rock opera created by Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber in 1970. The earliest Australian version was staged from May 1972 to February 1974. This album features Trevor White (as Jesus), Jon English (as Judas) and Michele Fawdon (as Mary Magdalene). Together with other cast members, they performed vocals for a studio recording. It was produced by Patrick Flynn, the show's musical director and a conductor for Opera Australia. The album peaked at No. 17 on the ''Go-Set'' Albums Chart in June 1973, while it reached No. 13 on the Kent Music Report and remained on its charts for 54 weeks. It appeared in the top 100 on the 1974 End of Year Albums Chart. Note: Used for Australian Singles and Albums charting from 1970 until ARIA created their own charts in mid-1988. In May 1973, the album was awa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jesus Christ Superstar (1972 Swedish Cast)
''Jesus Christ Superstar (1972 Swedish cast)'' is an album released on Philips Records, Philips in 1972. The album features the Swedish cast from Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's rock opera, Jesus Christ Superstar. Jesus Christ was originally performed by Peter Winsnes on the Swedish opening at the Scandinavium arena in Göteborg. On tour as well as at the Johanneshovs Isstadion, Johanneshov arena in Stockholm Jesus was played by Bruno Wintzell, who also sings the part of Jesus Christ at the Swedish cast's studio recording. Among other artists were featured in the Swedish cast by their respective roles: Arne Jansson as Judas Iscariot, Örjan Ramberg as Herod, Bernt Henziger as Pontius Pilate, and Agnetha Fältskog as Mary Magdalene. Cast Björn Ulvaeus, Agnetha's husband at the time, had heard about the Swedish production, so he suggested that Agnetha should audition for the role of Mary Magdalene. The producers had a hard time choosing between Agnetha and Titti Sjöblom, due to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jesus Christ Superstar (1996 London Cast)
''Jesus Christ Superstar (1996 London Cast)'' is a soundtrack album released in 1996. '' Jesus Christ Superstar'' is a rock opera created by Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber in 1970. This is the 1996 revival version supervised by Lloyd Webber himself. This album features Steve Balsamo (as Jesus), Zubin Varla (as Judas) and Joanna Ampil (as Mary Magdalene). Rocker Alice Cooper was brought in to sing ''King Herod's Song'', which differs from the actual 1996 cast.Barnes and Noble page: http://music.barnesandnoble.com/Jesus-Christ-Superstar/e/731453373525 Singers *Steve Balsamo as Jesus *Zubin Varla as Judas * Joanna Ampil as Mary Magdalene *David Burt - Pilate * Pete Gallagher - Caiaphas *Martin Callaghan - Annas *Glenn Carter - Simon *Alice Cooper Alice Cooper (born Vincent Damon Furnier, February 4, 1948) is an American rock singer whose career spans over five decades. With a raspy voice and a stage show that features numerous props and stage illusions, including pyrotec ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jesus Christ Superstar (film)
''Jesus Christ Superstar'' is a 1973 American musical drama film directed by Norman Jewison and jointly written for the screen by Jewison and Melvyn Bragg; they based their screenplay on the 1970 rock opera of the same name, the libretto of which was written by Tim Rice and whose music was composed by Andrew Lloyd Webber. The film, featuring a cast of Ted Neeley, Carl Anderson, Yvonne Elliman, Barry Dennen, Bob Bingham, Larry Marshall, Josh Mostel, Kurt Yaghjian and Philip Toubus, centers on the conflict between Judas and Jesus during the week of the crucifixion of Jesus. Neeley, Anderson, and Elliman were nominated for Golden Globe Awards in 1974, for their portrayals of Jesus, Judas, and Mary Magdalene, respectively. It attracted criticism from a few religious groups and received mixed reviews from critics. Plot The film's cast travel by bus to the Israeli desert, in order to re-enact the Passion of Christ with modern-day costumes and props. As they make their preparati ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jesus Christ Superstar Live In Concert
''Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert'' is an American musical television special that was broadcast live on NBC on April 1, 2018 (Easter Sunday) and rebroadcast (from tape) on Easter Sunday 2020, April 12, 2020. Executively produced by Craig Zadan, Neil Meron, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Tim Rice, and Marc Platt, it was a staged concert performance of the 1970 rock opera '' Jesus Christ Superstar''. It received positive reviews from critics but had a smaller viewership than earlier musical specials. Description and plot The musical is almost entirely sung-through, with minimal spoken dialogue. The plot is loosely based on the Canonical Gospels' accounts of the last week of the life of Jesus Christ, beginning with the preparation for the arrival of Jesus and his disciples in Jerusalem and ending with the crucifixion. The disciple Judas Iscariot is worried that Jesus has become too swept up in the adoration of his followers, rather than focusing on his teachings about taking care ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jesus Christ Superstars
''Jesus Christ Superstars'' is the fifth studio album by Slovenian industrial/electronic music group Laibach. It was released in 1996 and is a collection of cover versions and originals on the theme of religion. Unlike the albums before it, ''Jesus Christ Superstars'' has a much more guitar driven sound, with the overall result being reminiscent of the bands belonging to the genre of industrial metal. Track listing # "God Is God" (Burton/ Watkins) – 3:43 # "Jesus Christ Superstar" ( Lloyd Webber/Rice) – 5:45 # "Kingdom of God" (Avsenik/Chris Bohn/Laibach) – 5:37 # "Abuse and Confession" (Avsenik/Chris Bohn/Laibach) – 6:14 # "Declaration of Freedom" (Chris Bohn/Laibach) – 5:33 # "Message from the Black Star" (Chris Bohn/Laibach) – 5:50 # "The Cross" (Prince A prince is a male ruler (ranked below a king, grand prince, and grand duke) or a male member of a monarch's or former monarch's family. ''Prince'' is also a title of nobility (often highest), often heredi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
