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Jesus Christ Superstar is a rock opera by Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber that was first released as a double-album in 1970 and opened on October 12, 1971 at Broadway's Mark Hellinger Theater.
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Fast Facts
- Music: Andrew Lloyd Webber
- Lyrics: Tim Rice
- Five Tony Award nominations in 1972
- The part of Jesus was originally sung by Ian Gillan, the lead singer of Deep Purple
- First U.S. performance at [http: //www.timesreview.com/st03-16-00/stories/news2.htm Southold High School] in 1971
- Staged in over fifteen countries including Kenya, Mexico, Zimbabwe and Israel
- Banned in South Africa where it is deemed irreligious
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Jesus Christ Superstar tells the story of the last seven days in the life of Jesus of Nazareth as seen through the eyes of the conflicted and tragic Judas Iscariot, a disciple who has become disillusioned with Jesus, his rise to popularity as a "king", and claims to divinity. -
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Act One:- Heaven on Their Minds
- What's the Buzz/Strange Thing, Mystifying
- Everything's Alright
- This Jesus Must Die
- Hosanna
- Simon Zealotes/Poor Jerusalem
- Pilate's Dream
- The Temple
- Everything's Alright (Reprise)
- I Don't Know How to Love Him
- Damned for All Time/Blood Money
Act Two:
- The Last Supper
- Gethsemane
- The Arrest
- Peter's Denial
- Pilate and Christ
- King Herod's Song
- Could We Start Again Please?
- Judas' Death
- Trial By Pilate
- Superstar
- Crucifixion
- John 19:41
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Had an excellent run thanks to the help of Into the Woods, Scarlet Pimpernel, Jesus Christ Superstar, Rent, and @palomafaith.
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@tactix is Jesus Christ Superstar good/fun ? It's gonna be in San Diego on January :O.
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I'm afraid Jesus Christ Superstar may give the children a sugar-coated view of Jesus. So I'll show them The Passion after lunch.
@GayRainArmy | November 09, 2009 07:21 PM -
@priyabhakta The upcoming Toots Sweets Saga installment is due to have Orville as Raptor Jesus rival of Jesus Christ Superstar (Badger).
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It may not have been the first rock opera (the Who's Tommy was released in 1969), but Jesus Christ Superstar was a legendary album long before it hit the stage, thanks to Tim Rice's compelling book and lyrics combined with And...
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Jesus judas and mary magdalene cross paths in this version of the rock opera. Studio: Uni Dist Corp. (mca) Release Date: 08/31/2004 Starring: Ted Neeley Yvonne Elliman Run time: 107 minutes Rating: G Director: Norman Jewison
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A brand-new production of the Andrew Lloyd Webber/Tim Rice classic musical, "Jesus Christ Superstar" tells the story of the last seven days in the life of Jesus. It describes his entry into Jerusalem, the enmity that his preaching and his p...
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View All Jesus Christ Superstar Questions (87) | Ask a QuestionShould Madonna get the lead role in the film remake of Jesus Christ Superstar? (2 Answers)Have revised my answer. I now understand you mean should she play Jesus. Unequivocaly no. There is no way that Madonna would be a good fit as Jesus. A gender ... read moreDid Jesus Christ? (1 Answer)I agree the quote "...we're not going to talk about spirituality and religion, although I will tell you that I have achieved a deathbed conversion... I just bought a Macintosh." ... read moreChords to Bethany Dillon In Christ Alone? (1 Answer)I was unable to find either the lyrics or the sheet music. However, you might want to try to contact Bethany Dillon's producers directly: Sparrow Label Group PO Box 5010 ... read more
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