We couldnt believe, when we saw the dailies, watching. Adapted from andrew lloyd webber and tim rices broadway rock opera, jesus christ superstar recounts the last days of jesus christ ted neeley from the perspective of. John legend in jesus christ superstar live promo trailer. Ted neeley, who played the title role in the 1973 film jesus christ superstar, looks over a copy of the movie soundtrack album with linda seedorff, left, and her sister, toni ramaker, during an. Mar 10, 2018 my 34yrold son loves the soundtrack to the movie jesus christ superstar, which he heard me play on various media while he was growing up. Robert torti played jesus christ in the 2005 movie musical, reefer madness. John legend will star as jesus in nbcs upcoming musical jesus christ superstar live in concert by cynthia littleton, variety dec 19, 2017 ladies and gentlemen, an egot is. John legend reaches egot status after winning emmy for. In 1972, director norman jewison took a group of young actors, singers, and dancers to wartorn israel to shoot the film adaptation of the hit rock opera jesus christ superstar. I first heard the soundtrack and then saw the movie, and the movie definitely fills in all of the blanks. A look at the production at hart house theatre, playing january 1631, 2015. Jesus christ superstar is a 1970 rock opera with music by andrew lloyd webber and lyrics by tim rice. Jesus christ superstar is a 1973 american musical drama film directed by norman jewison. I also went to see the arena spectacular at the brandnew perth.
While the life of jesus is the greatest story ever told, hollywood treatment hasnt always been positive. That album morphed into a stage show, which debuted in 1971. Movies tv shows news live fashion learning spotlight 360 video browse channels. A bold and fresh adaptation of the classic andrew lloyd webber and tim rice rock opera, this version released in 2000 reorchestrates and. Jesus christ superstar is a 1970 rock opera with music by andrew lloyd webber and lyrics by. It begins with a song about how jesus has been caught up in his own fame and rages over the fact that jesus wont listen to him. Jesus christ superstar fanfiction archive fanfiction. And now, the movie oscarnominated film adaptation of the rock opera of the same name, based on the last weeks before the crucifixion of jesus. Firstly, i have to say i would have seen at least 10 versions of the show, plus, of course, the movie. Jesus christ superstar where to stream and watch decider. Find out when and where you can watch jesus christ, superstar on tv with the full listings schedule at. John legend, winner of the award for outstanding variety special for jesus christ superstar live in concert, poses in the press room during night 2 of the creative arts emmy awards at the. That album morphed into a stage show, which debuted in. Jesus christ superstar live in concert original soundtrack of the nbc.
Find out where jesus christ superstar is streaming, if jesus christ superstar is on netflix, and get news and updates, on decider. The film, featuring a cast of ted neeley, carl anderson, yvonne elliman, barry dennen, bob bingham, and kurt yaghjian, centers on the conflict between judas and jesus. Superstars, a new documentary that explores the making of the 1973 film adaptation of jesus christ superstar, is now available on dvd and. Mar 15, 2018 jesus christ superstar live is airing on nbc easter sunday, and we have a first look at john legend as jesus. In 2015, neeley announced the upcoming release of a documentary entitled superstars. The musical is sungthrough, with no spoken dialogue. Jesus christ superstar is a musical spectacular, containing the story of the last few days of jesus. Film version of the musical stage play, presenting the last few weeks of christ s life told in an anachronistic manner.
In 2015, she took part in hofesh shechters developmental lab for the latest broadway revival of fiddler on the roof, and then went on to join the shows company under the direction of bartlett sher. Kurt yaghjian is an actor and singer who played annas in the 1973 movie jesus christ superstar as an actor, yagjian has worked on campaigns for cocacola, ford motors. Lyrics by tim rice music by andrew lloyd webber directed by. Quotes on filming jesus christ, superstar norman jewison had us out there long before the shooting schedule, just so we could get acclimated to the climate, so we could get the sun on our bodies. Is it okay for a christian to watch jesus christ superstar. Using a playwithinaplay format, the last week of jesus life is acted out by a ragtag group of 1970s bohemians or flower children in a desolate desert setting. Tim rice and andrew lloyd webbers jesus christ superstar first exploded onto the west end stage in 1971 and it was clear that the musical world would never be the same again.
Jesus christ superstar began as a concept album written by andrew lloyd webber and tim rice and released in 1970. It started as a rock opera album musical before its broadway onstage debut in 1971. Strangely enough i might be able to say that ive been a fan of jesus christ superstar longer than ive been a christian. Feb 11, 2015 jesus christ superstar end scene, bord gais energy theatre 112 2015. Ted neeley gethsemani january 31st 2015, naples youtube. Meet the cast from jesus christ superstar live in concert on.
Jewison to new york city for a one night only celebration of this beloved and iconic film. Superstar is a fictional view of the gospel, conceived and told as a fictionalized version from the viewpoint that jesus was just a man, even if a revered teacher who had gained a loyal following. The film, featuring a cast of ted neeley, carl anderson, yvonne elliman, barry dennen, bob bingham, and kurt yaghjian, centers on the conflict. Here are some of the major actors who have been cast to. Rent jesus christ superstar 1973 on dvd and bluray dvd. Watch jesus christ superstar online free on gustatv 123movies putlocker fmovies. The musical is mostly sungthrough, with little spoken dialogue. A film adaptation of jesus christ superstar was released in 1973 and was the. From executive producers andrew lloyd webber, tim rice, marc platt, craig zadan and neil meron comes nbcs next live musical spectacular, the groundbreaking rock opera jesus christ superstar live.
Adapted from andrew lloyd webber and tim rices broadway rock opera, jesus christ superstar recounts the last days of jesus christ ted neeley from the perspective of judas iscariot carl anderson, his betrayer. How did jesus christ superstar create a controversy. Its rare for a broadway show to reach as globally as hamilton has since premiering in 2015. New documentary explores making of jesus christ superstar film. Jesus christ superstar times movie tickets fandango. Ted neeley coming to jesus christ superstar screening. Superficially at least, jesus christ superstar contains many elements of the. Jesus christ superstar begins, like most great musicals, with a swelling overture although this one features some groovy bass lines and bitchin guitar riffs. Jesus christ superstar 1973 the last supper by existentia. Ted neeley and carl anderson were nominated for two 1974 golden globe award for their portrayals of jesus and. Film version of the musical stage play, presenting the last few weeks of christs life told in an anachronistic manner. She was part of the casts performances on the macys thanksgiving day parade, late night with stephen. Jesus christ superstar exploded onto the musical scene in 1971 stunning. Catholic league president bill donohue comments on the nbc easter sunday broadcast of jesus christ superstar live in concert.
Watch the behind the scenes footage that became the april 2015 reunion of the entire film cast. Jesus christ superstar is an oddity in the musical genre with a fresh approach to a familiar religious story and bizarrely fun songs to listen to. Billie joe armstrong was born in piedmont, california, a small town surrounded by the city of oakland, and. And in keeping with the films comedic tone, his jesus cautions a young teen. Jesus christ superstar was an excellent movie and an excellent play. Jesus christ superstar originally released as a concept album, andrew lloyd webber and tim rices rock opera retold the story of jesus last week of life in the most seventies way possible. I was confused in the beginning, when they all rode up in a bus, but i later caught on. Jesus christ superstar prima parte sintesi con sottotitoli in italiano hd by exirya. With ted neeley, yvonne elliman, barry dennen, bob bingham. Jesus christ superstar 1973 fullhd movie scene jesus christ superstar 1973 fullhd movie on youtube my partners site on social media. The making of and reunion of the film jesus christ. Jesus christ superstar is a 1973 musical drama film that stars actors ted neeley, carl anderson, barry dennen, yvonne elliman, kurt yaghjian, and bob bingham. Jesus christ, superstar movie tv listings and schedule tv guide.
In this version of the film, the director has decided to put a twist and make everything modern and hightec. Was friends with jesus christ superstar costar carl anderson. The story is loosely based on the gospels accounts of the last week of jesus life, beginning with the preparation for the arrival of jesus. Jesus christ, superstar movie tv listings and schedule. The allstar cast features john legend jesus, sara bareilles mary magdalene, brandon victor dixon judas, and alice cooper king herod.
Stories of the life, death and resurrection of jesus christ have been frequently portrayed on television and movie screens around the world. First, i love this version of jesus christ superstar. The gospel according to jesus christ superstar decider. Jesus christ superstar tim rice and andrew lloyd webbers rock opera began as a hit album then drew huge crowds in london and new york in its stage adaptation, but the screen version falls far. Jesus christ superstar live is airing on nbc easter sunday, and we have a first look at john legend as jesus. Jesus christ superstar end scene, bord gais energy theatre 11. Jesus christ superstar is a 1973 american musical drama film directed by norman jewison and cowritten by jewison and melvyn bragg based on the andrew lloyd webber tim rice rock opera of the same name. Of the four that ive seen three on disc and the last the live version broadcast a few days ago its easily my favourite. Jesus christ superstar is a 1973 american musical drama film directed by norman jewison and cowritten by jewison and melvyn bragg based on the andrew lloyd webbertim rice rock opera of the same name. In april 2015, ted neeley brought together the entire cast and mr. The rock opera jesus christ superstar by andrew lloyd webber and tim rice and the movie of the same name, directed by norman jewison, tell the story of the final days of jesus. Jesus christ superstar 123movies 123 movies watch full movie. The original movie is impossible to improve on because a.
This is the reunion of the original cast of this timeless film jesus christ superstar. Ted neeley and two other cast members will be at maple theater screening of the 1973 film. Jekyl and hyde johnathan smitheman christine hall marly dulduchetto 10 02 duration. From jesus christ superstar soundtrack by carl anderson topic. I must have been 2 or 3 years old the first time i saw the film on tv and it scared the hell out of me in many scenes, b. Jan 14, 2015 jesus christ superstar is a movie and musical that tells the story of the betrayal of judas through rock songs and modern day views. Jesus christ superstar end scene, bord gais energy theatre 112 2015 youtube.
As jesus following increases, judas begins to worry that jesus is falling for his own hype, forgetting the principles of his. Robert torti actors who played jesus pictures cbs news. With ted neeley, carl anderson, yvonne elliman, barry dennen. Jesus ted neeley, judas carl anderson and mary magdalene yvonne elliman in rock opera. The official universal studios entertainment facebook page. Actor barry dennen, left, who portrayed pontius pilate in the film jesus christ superstar, talks with mike blanchard prior to a screening of the movie sunday, april 12, 2015, and marcus. Apr 01, 2015 jesus christ superstar begins, like most great musicals, with a swelling overture although this one features some groovy bass lines and bitchin guitar riffs. Parents need to know that jesus christ superstar, a filmed version of andrew lloyd webbers hugely successful staged rock opera, is a fantastical departure from its biblical source.
The operas theme deals with fame and how popularity can deceive and corrupt. One of the big myths about christians is that they get exercised whenever some producers or artists take some liberties about the gospel story. Instead, it focuses on serious interpretations of jesus through the years. Jesus christ superstar with kevin mcnamara 4 9 99 youtube. For the first time ever, jesus christ superstar has been specially filmed for video. This list doesnt consider pop religious phenomena such as jesus christ superstar or sacrilegious ones like the last temptation of christ. The story is loosely based on the gospels accounts of the last week of jesus life. Ted neeley coming to jesus christ superstar screening julie hinds, detroit free press pop culture critic published 11.
He now is really into vinyl, so i wanted to give him an original lp recording of jcs for his birthday. She was part of the casts performances on the macys thanksgiving day parade, late night with stephen colbert and the tony awards. Rent jesus christ superstar 1973 on dvd and bluray. Jesus christ superstar fanfiction archive with over 2 stories. Nbcs jesus christ superstar is fine catholic league. Jewison, a director of large talent, has taken a piece of commercial shlock and. Norman jewisons jesus christ superstar is a bright and sometimes breathtaking retelling of the rock opera of the same name. Sarah is featured in 3 episodes of the hit amazon tv series mozart in the jungle, and performed in nbcs emmywinning jesus christ superstar live last april. I finally bought it on dvd after id had it for months from netflix and kept rewatching it.
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