Jesus Christ Superstar
Jesus Christ Superstar | |
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Music | Andrew Lloyd Webber |
Lyrics | Tim Rice |
Premiere | 12 October 1971Mark Hellinger Theatre : |
Productions |
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Jesus Christ Superstar is a
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 $237 million worldwide.[1] 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 Cats in 1989.[2]
Plot
Act I
The other apostles anticipate entering Jerusalem alongside Jesus and ask him about his plans, but Jesus tells them not to worry about the future. Meanwhile, Mary Magdalene tries to help Jesus relax. Judas warns Jesus to avoid Mary, because a relationship with a prostitute could be seen as inconsistent with his teachings and be used against him. Jesus scolds Judas, saying he should not judge others unless he is free of sin. Jesus then reproaches the apostles and complains that none of them truly care for him ("What's the Buzz/Strange Thing Mystifying").
Mary reassures Jesus while anointing him. Judas fumes that the money spent on fine oil should have been used to help the poor. Jesus reasons they do not have the resources to end poverty, and that they should treasure what comforts they possess ("Everything's Alright").
Meanwhile, Caiaphas, the High Priest of Israel, assembles the Pharisees and priests. Like Judas, they fear that Jesus's followers will be seen as a threat by the Romans, and that many innocent Jews might suffer the consequences. Thus, Caiaphas concludes that for the greater good, Jesus must be executed ("This Jesus Must Die"). As Jesus and his followers arrive exultantly in Jerusalem, they are confronted by Caiaphas, who demands that Jesus disperse the crowd. Jesus instead greets them ("Hosanna"). Simon the Zealot suggests that Jesus lead his mob in a war against Rome and gain absolute power ("Simon Zealotes"). Jesus rejects this, stating that none of his followers understand what true power is ("Poor Jerusalem").
Pontius Pilate, the governor of Judea, has a dream in which he meets a Galilean and then receives the blame for the man's violent death at the hands of a mob ("Pilate's Dream"). Jesus arrives at the Temple and finds that it is being used as a marketplace; angered by this, he drives everyone out. A group of lepers ask Jesus to heal them. Their number increases, and overwhelmed, Jesus rejects them ("The Temple"). Mary Magdalene sings Jesus to sleep ("Everything's Alright (Reprise)"). While he sleeps, Mary acknowledges that she is in love with him, and it frightens her ("I Don't Know How to Love Him").
Conflicted, Judas seeks out the Pharisees and proposes helping them arrest Jesus, believing that Jesus is out of control and that Jesus himself would approve of this action. In exchange for his help, Judas is offered
Act II
Jesus shares a Passover meal with his disciples, where they get drunk and pay little attention to him. He remarks that "for all you care" the wine they are drinking could be his blood and the bread his body. He asks them to remember him, then, frustrated by their lack of understanding, he predicts that Peter will deny him three times that night, and that another one of them will betray him. Judas admits that he is the one who will betray Jesus and, saying that he does not understand why Jesus had no plan, leaves ("The Last Supper").
The remaining apostles fall asleep as Jesus retreats to the Garden of Gethsemane to pray. He tells God his doubts about whether his mission has had any success and angrily demands to know why he should continue and suffer the horrible death that awaits him. Receiving no answer, he realizes that he cannot defy God's will, and surrenders to God. ("Gethsemane (I Only Want to Say)"). Judas arrives with Roman soldiers and identifies Jesus by
Pilate asks Jesus if he is the King of the Jews. Jesus answers "that's what you say". Since Jesus is from Galilee, Pilate says that he is not under his jurisdiction and sends him to
Judas is horrified at Jesus's harsh treatment. He expresses regret to the Pharisees, correctly dreading that he will forever be remembered as a traitor. Caiaphas and Annas assure him that he has done the right thing. Judas chucks the money he was given to the floor, and storms out. He curses God for manipulating him, and commits suicide ("Judas' Death").
At Jesus's trial, Pilate attempts to interrogate Jesus, but is cut off by a bloodthirsty mob which demands that Jesus be
As Jesus awaits crucifixion, the spirit of Judas returns and questions why Jesus chose to arrive in the manner and time that he did, and if it was all part of a divine plan after all ("Superstar"). Jesus is crucified, recites his final words and dies ("The Crucifixion"). Jesus' body is taken down from the cross and buried ("John 19:41").
Principal roles
Character | Voice type | Description |
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Jesus Christ | baritenor (A2–A♭4, falsetto to G5) | Title role, leader of the twelve disciples , called the "Son of God" and the "King of the Jews."
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Judas Iscariot | tenor (B2–A4, falsetto E5) | One of Jesus' twelve apostles; concerned for the poor and the consequences of Jesus's fame. |
Mary Magdalene | mezzo-soprano (F3–E♭5) | A follower of Jesus who finds herself falling in love with him. |
Pontius Pilate | baritenor (A2–B♭4) | Governor of Judea who foresees the events of Jesus's crucifixion from beginning to aftermath in a dream and finds himself being presented with that very situation. |
Caiaphas | bass (C♯2–F4) | High priest who sees Jesus as a threat to the nation. |
Annas | countertenor (G3–D5) | Fellow priest at the side of Caiaphas who is persuaded by Caiaphas into seeing Jesus as a threat. |
Peter | baritone (A2–G4) | One of Jesus's twelve apostles; denies Jesus three times upon the night of Jesus's arrest to save himself. |
Simon Zealotes | tenor (G3–B4) | One of Jesus's twelve apostles; urges Jesus to lead his followers into battle against the Romans. |
King Herod | baritone (B2–G4) | The King of Galilee; Jesus is brought to him for judgment after first being taken to Pilate. |
Musical numbers
Act One
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Act Two
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Production
The songs were written and conceived as an album musical, before the musical was created and staged.[3] On the original album, the part of Jesus was sung by Ian Gillan, with Murray Head as Judas, Michael d'Abo as King Herod, Yvonne Elliman as Mary Magdalene, and Barry Dennen as Pilate. In July 1971, the first authorised American production of the rock opera took place in front of an audience of 13,000 people at Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania's Civic Arena—staged as a concert, like an oratorio, rather than enacted, with Jeff Fenholt singing the role of Jesus, Carl Anderson as Judas and Elliman repeating as Mary Magdalene.[4]
In August 1971,
Original Broadway production
The musical opened on Broadway on 12 October 1971, directed by
Controversy
The Broadway show and subsequent productions have been condemned by a few religious groups. Tim Rice was quoted as saying, "It happens that we don't see Christ as God but simply the right man at the right time at the right place."[9][10] Some Christians considered such comments to be blasphemous, the character of Judas too sympathetic, and some of his criticisms of Jesus offensive.[11] The musical's lack of allusion to the resurrection of Jesus has resulted in criticism similar to that of fellow musical Godspell, which also did not clearly depict a resurrection.
At the same time, some
The musical was banned in South Africa for being "irreligious",[14] and in the Hungarian People's Republic for "distribution of religious propaganda".[15]
Other 1970s and 1980s productions
Superstar opened at the Palace Theatre in London in 1972, starring Paul Nicholas as Jesus, Stephen Tate as Judas and Dana Gillespie as Mary Magdalene. It was directed by Australian Jim Sharman. This production was much more successful than the original production on Broadway, running for eight years and becoming the United Kingdom's longest-running musical at the time. Dmitri Shostakovich attended this production in London just before his death. He regretted that he could not have composed something like it; he lauded especially a rock band underpinning full symphonic strings, brass, and woodwind.[16]
One of the earliest foreign productions was
In 1973, the show opened in Paris at the Théâtre de Chaillot in a French adaptation by Pierre Delanoë. The title role was sung by Daniel Beretta, and Mary Magdalena was Anne-Marie David. The critics were unimpressed, and the production stopped after 30 performances.[citation needed] In the same year, Noel Pearson produced the show at the Gaiety Theatre, Dublin, Republic of Ireland, with Luke Kelly giving a critically acclaimed performance as King Herod and Jim McCann as Petrus.[23] In 1974, first Spanish-language production ran in Mexico with the title "Jesucristo Super Estrella". Julissa played Mary Magdalen.[citation needed] One year later, the musical was released for the second time in a Spanish-speaking country. It was released in Spain under the title "Jesucristo Superstar" and directed by the Spanish singer and songwriter Camilo Sesto, who also played the title role of Jesus Christ.[24] The musical was seen in 1974 in Peru and Singapore.[25][failed verification]
Robert Stigwood launched two road touring companies in 1971 to cover North America, with Robert Corff and Tom Westerman as Jesus, respectively.[citation needed] The first major US National Tour, however began In 1976, managed by Laura Shapiro Kramer. The tour continued until 1980. In 1977, the show had its first Broadway revival, running from 23 November 1977 to 12 February 1978. It was directed by William Daniel Grey, with choreography by Kelly Carrol and starred William Daniel Grey as Jesus, Patrick Jude as Judas, and Barbara Niles as Mary Magdalene.[26] Regional productions followed.[citation needed]
In 1981, Emilio de Soto directed an English-language version in Venezuela, with 163 actors.[citation needed] From 1982 to 1984, an Australian production toured Australia and South-East Asia, directed by Trevor White, who also reprised his role of Jesus. The cast included Doug Parkinson as Judas and Marcia Hines (reprising her role as Mary Magdalene).[citation needed]
1990s and 2000s
The
Also in 1992 a touring concert version was stage in Australia starring John Farnham as Jesus, Jon Stevens as Judas and Kate Ceberano as Mary. Anthony Warlow was also originally set to star as Pilate but he had to leave the production due to his Non-Hodgkin lymphoma diagnosis. This production broke box office records and produced a number 1 soundtrack album. In 1994, a New Zealand production starred Darryl Lovegrove as Jesus, Jay Laga'aia as Judas and Frankie Stevens as Caiaphas. Also in 1994, a stage version titled Jesus Christ Superstar: A Resurrection was performed in Atlanta, Austin and Seattle featuring Amy Ray and Emily Saliers of the Indigo Girls as Jesus and Mary Magdalene respectively, and Michael Lorant as Judas.
In 1996, the musical was revived in London at the
In 2004 a year-long UK tour began, directed by Bob Tomson and Bill Kenwright. Carter reprised his role as Jesus, with James Fox as Judas. In 2005, a successful Scandinavian tour starred Australian Peter Murphy (Jesus), American Kristen Cummings (Mary), Englishman Jon Boydon née Stokes (Judas), Frenchman Jérôme Pradon (King Herod) and Australian Michael-John Hurney (Pilate). A US tour starring Neeley, reprising his role as Jesus, Corey Glover as Judas, and Christine Rea as Mary, began in 2006 and played for five years. A Chilean heavy metal version has played annually in Santiago since 2004.[28] In Boston, Gary Cherone portrayed Jesus in productions in 1994, 1996 and 2003 and Judas in 2000.
2010s and 2020s
A new production of Jesus Christ Superstar was mounted at the
Through a 2012
In 2016, celebrating 45 years since the musical debuted on Broadway, Jesus Christ Superstar returned to London at
In 2017, a production featuring an all-Black cast was directed by Ron Kellum at the Paramount Theatre in Aurora, IL. Kellum's production ran from April 19, 2017, through May 28, 2017.[50][51]
Notable international productions
Two notable Jesuses were Takeshi Kaga, in the 1976 Japanese production, and Camilo Sesto in the 1975 Spanish production.[why?] Mary Magdalene was played by Rocío Banquells in a 1981 production in Mexico. A Czech version premiered in 1994 in Prague's Spirála Theatre and ran until 1998, with 1288 performances.[52] In the 2000s, a Venezuelan production ran for two years (2006–2008), directed by Michel Hausmann. A Spanish production produced by Stage Entertainment ran from 2007 to 2009, followed by long-running productions in Italy and Sweden (featuring Ola Salo) and Norway.
Concerts of the show have been mounted in Vienna, Austria, since 1981, including one on Easter of 2015 starring Drew Sarich in the title role.[53]
In 2010, an Australian production presented by Harvest Rain Theatre Company was directed by Tim O'Connor. Luke Kennedy appeared as Jesus, Naomi Price as Mary, Tod Strike as Judas, and Steven Tandy as Herod. A 2017 Professional Australian Production was staged at the Arts Centre Melbourne and starred Rob Mills as Jesus.
A 2014 production in São Paulo, Brazil starred Igor Rickli as Jesus. Negra Li was Mary Magdalene.[54] A 2014 production in Lima, Peru, at the Sarita Colonia prison, as part of a rehabilitation program for inmates, received some press.[55] Eighty prisoners mounted the production, directed by inmate Freddy Battifora, who also played the role of Jesus.[56] The Catholic Church approved of the production.[56]
In 2018, a new production, directed by Michael Hunt was premiered at the
Recordings and radio broadcasts
The original 1970 concept album was very popular; its 1971 release topped the US Billboard Pop Albums.[57] The 1972 and 1992 Australian cast recordings were also both highly successful.[58]
In 1994, a studio recording under the name of Jesus Christ Superstar: A Resurrection was released.
A 1996 radio production for BBC Radio 2 starred Tony Hadley as Jesus, Roger Daltrey as Judas, Frances Ruffelle as Mary Magdalene and Julian Clary as King Herod; this production was re-broadcast on BBC Radio 4 Extra on 6 August 2016.[59]
In May 2018, Aztec Records released a 1973 live recording of the Australian production; previous recordings of that production were released as "bootleg" copies.[60]
Adaptations
Films
A film adaptation of Jesus Christ Superstar was released in 1973. The film, directed by Norman Jewison, was shot in Israel[61] and other Middle Eastern locations. Ted Neeley, Carl Anderson and Yvonne Elliman were each nominated for a Golden Globe Award for their portrayals of Jesus, Judas and Mary Magdalene, respectively. Bob Bingham (Caiaphas) and Barry Dennen (Pilate) also reprised their roles. A new song, called "Then We Are Decided" and phrased as a dialogue between Caiaphas and Annas, was written for this adaptation.
A second adaptation was filmed in 1999 and released around the world on video in 2000 and 2001.
Television
On Easter Sunday, 1 April 2018, NBC aired a live concert version of the show featuring John Legend as Jesus, Sara Bareilles as Mary Magdalene, Brandon Victor Dixon as Judas, Alice Cooper as King Herod, Norm Lewis as Caiaphas, Ben Daniels as Pilate, Jin Ha as Annas, Erik Grönwall as Simon Zealotes and Jason Tam as Peter.[66]
Casting history
Character | Broadway[67] | West End[68] | Film[69] | Broadway Revival[70] | West End Revival[71] | Broadway Revival[72] | Film | Broadway Revival[73] | UK Arena Tour[74] | NBC Live Concert[75] | US Tour[76] | Tokyo Concert[77][78] | UK Tour |
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1971 | 1972 | 1973 | 1977 | 1996 | 2000 | 2012 | 2018 | 2019 | 2019/21 | 2023 | |||
Jesus Christ | Jeff Fenholt | Paul Nicholas | Ted Neeley | William Daniel Grey | Steve Balsamo | Glenn Carter | Paul Alexander Nolan | Ben Forster | John Legend | Aaron LaVigne | Declan Bennett Michael K. Lee |
Ian McIntosh | |
Judas Iscariot | Ben Vereen Carl Anderson |
Stephen Tate | Carl Anderson | Patrick Jude | Zubin Varla | Tony Vincent | Jérôme Pradon | Josh Young | Tim Minchin | Brandon Victor Dixon | James Delisco Beeks | Ramin Karimloo | Shem Omari James |
Mary Magdalene | Dana Gillespie | Yvonne Elliman | Barbara Niles | Joanna Ampil | Maya Days | Renée Castle | Chilina Kennedy | Melanie C | Sara Bareilles | Jenna Rubaii | Joanna Ampil Celinde Schoenmaker |
Hannah Richardson | |
Caiaphas | Bob Bingham | George Harris | Bob Bingham | Christopher Cable | Pete Gallagher | Frederick B. Owens | Marcus Nance | Pete Gallagher | Norm Lewis | Alvin Crawford | Soma Suzuki Hironobu Miyahara |
Jad Habchi | |
Pontius Pilate | John Parker | Barry Dennen | Randy Wilson | David Burt | Kevin Gray | Fred Johanson | Tom Hewitt | Alexander Hanson | Ben Daniels | Tommy Sherlock | Robert Marien | Ryan O'Donnell | |
Annas | Phil Jethro | Jimmy Cassidy | Kurt Yaghjian | Steve Schochet | Martin Callaghan | Ray Walker | Michael Shaeffer | Aaron Walpole | Gerard Bentall | Jin Ha | Tyce Green | Aaron Walpole | Matt Bateman |
Peter | Michael Jason | Richard Barnes | Paul Thomas | Randy Martin | Jonathan Hart | Rodney Hicks | Cavin Cornwall | Mike Nadajewski | Michael Pickering | Jason Tam | Tommy McDowell | Telly Leung | Joshua Hawkins |
Simon Zealotes | Dennis Buckley | Derek James | Larry Marshall | Bobby London | Glenn Carter | Michael K. Lee | Tony Vincent | Lee Siegel | Giovanni Spano
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Erik Grönwall | Eric A. Lewis | Naoto Kaiho Hayato Kakizawa |
Luke Street |
King Herod | Paul Ainsley | Paul Jabara | Josh Mostel | Mark Syers | Nick Holder (Alice Cooper in cast recording) |
Paul Kandel | Rik Mayall | Bruce Dow | Chris Moyles | Alice Cooper | Paul Louis Lessard | Songha Masaaki Fujioka |
Julian Clary /
Timo Tatzber |
Awards and nominations
Original Broadway production
Year | Award ceremony | Category | Nominee | Result |
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1972 | Tony Award
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Best Performance by a Featured Actor in a Musical
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Ben Vereen | Nominated |
Best Original Score | Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice | Nominated | ||
Best Scenic Design | Robin Wagner | Nominated | ||
Best Costume Design | Randy Barceló | Nominated | ||
Best Lighting Design | Jules Fisher | Nominated | ||
Drama Desk Award | Most Promising Composer | Andrew Lloyd Webber | Won | |
Theatre World Award | Ben Vereen | Won |
1996 West End revival
Year | Award ceremony | Category | Nominee | Result |
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1997 | Laurence Olivier Award
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Best Musical Revival | Nominated |
2000 Broadway revival
Year | Award ceremony | Category | Nominee | Result |
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2000 | Tony Award
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Best Revival of a Musical | Nominated |
2012 Broadway revival
Year | Award ceremony | Category | Nominee | Result |
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2012 | Tony Award
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Best Revival of a Musical | Nominated | |
Best Performance by a Featured Actor in a Musical
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Josh Young | Nominated | ||
Drama Desk Award | Outstanding Revival of a Musical | Nominated | ||
Outstanding Sound Design | Steve Canyon Kennedy | Nominated | ||
Theatre World Award | Josh Young | Won |
2016 Regent's Park Open Air Theatre revival
Year | Award ceremony | Category | Nominee | Result |
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2016 | Evening Standard Theatre Award[39] | Best Musical | Won | |
Emerging Talent | Tyrone Huntley | Won | ||
2017 | Laurence Olivier Award[79] | Best Musical Revival | Won | |
Best Actor in a Musical | Tyrone Huntley | Nominated | ||
Best Theatre Choreographer | Drew McOnie | Nominated | ||
Best Lighting Design | Lee Curran | Nominated | ||
Best Sound Design | Nick Lidster for Autograph | Nominated | ||
Outstanding Achievement in Music
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The band and company | Nominated |
Notes
Explanatory notes
- ^ In the Broadway production, a stanza is added where Pilate admonishes the crowd for their sudden respect for Caesar, as well as for how they "produce Messiahs by the sackful"; this was kept for the film and subsequent productions.
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Further reading
- Ellis Nassour, Richard Broderick. Rock Opera: The Creation of Jesus Christ Superstar, from Record Album to Broadway Show and Motion Picture. Hawthorn Books, 1973.
- Robert M. Price. Jesus Christ Superstar: The Making of a Modern Gospel. eBookIt. 2011.
External links
- Jesus Christ Superstar, official website
- Jesus Christ Superstar at the Internet Broadway Database
- Review on "Cool Album of the Day" of original London cast recording Archived 14 May 2013 at the Wayback Machine
- Original album cover artwork by Ernie Cefalu
- Largest online community for Jesus Christ Superstar JesusChristSuperstarZone.com
- Jesus Christ Superstar, Andrew Lloyd Webber site
- Jesus Christ Superstar, timrice.co.uk
- Lyrics
- 1971 – Original production at the Playbill Vault (archive)
- 1977 – First revival at the Playbill Vault (archive)
- 2000 – Second revival at the Playbill Vault (archive)
- 2012 – Third revival at the Playbill Vault (archive)
- "Jesus Christ Superstar, orchestral score". Victoria and Albert Museum. Archived from the original on 12 April 2011. Retrieved 24 March 2011.
- Jesusmania!The Bootleg Superstar of Gettysburg College, about an illicit amateur production staged in March 1971
- Interview with Andrew Lloyd Webber in International Songwriters Association's "Songwriter Magazine"