JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR

 "JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR" (1973)

MY THOUGHTS:

This is the musical that made the world stand up and take notice of Andrew Lloyd Webber! It was a sensation on the London stage, then Broadway and in touring companies, and finally, on film. The lyrics and the music are quite compelling, and they tell the story of Jesus's crucifixion so beautifully, that it needs nothing but "ruins" as a stage and minimal fuss to keep the viewer captivated. The tale and how it is told is more than enough. The talented cast does an amazing job, especially with the songs which would stretch any range, but are delivered so (pitch) perfectly. It can be viewed by the whole family and enjoyed year after year. Very much worth the watch!

SYNOPSIS:

"Adapted from Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's Broadway rock opera, "Jesus Christ Superstar" recounts the last days of Jesus Christ from the perspective of Judas Iscariot, his betrayer. As Jesus' following increases, Judas begins to worry that Jesus is falling for his own hype, forgetting the principles of his teachings and growing too close to the prostitute Mary Magdalene. After Jesus has an outburst in a temple, Judas turns on him."

STARRING:

Ted Neeley, Yvonne Elliman, Carl Anderson, Barry Dennen, Josh Mostel and Paul Thomas

SCREENPLAY:

Co-written by Norman Jewison and Melvyn Bragg, based on the 1970 concept album of the same name; written by Tim Rice and composed by Andrew Lloyd Webber, which in turn inspired a 1971 musical.

DIRECTOR:

Norman Jewison

AWARDS & OTHER HONORS:

It was nominated for sixteen (16) awards, one of them an Academy Award, from various entities. It won three (3) of them.