"the recording, including using a full orchestra and the backing vocals of the Trinidad Singers. The Grease Band, one of the best rhythm sections in the world at that time, were brought in as the foundation of the ensemble. When the 1973 film version and its accompanying soundtrack was released, Carl Anderson played Judas. During the scene in the film when the song ""Superstar"" is played, Anderson was lowered onto the stage by a crane made to look like a star during the song's intro. Ted Neeley as Jesus is shown during the song being lowered onto a cross. Laura"
"Christ Superstar"" by Tim Rice/Andrew Lloyd Webber. Miller and Sharman chose English, from over 2,000 applicants, to take the starring role of Judas Iscariot alongside fellow stars Trevor White (ex-Sounds Unlimited) as Jesus Christ and Michele Fawdon as Mary Magdalene. The initial run was from 4 May 1972, at Sydney's Capitol Theatre, to February 1974 with over 700 shows, it included other Australian music/theatre performers Reg Livermore (from ""Hair"", later in ""The Rocky Horror Show""), John Paul Young (later a solo singer with ""Love is in the Air""), Marcia Hines (from ""Hair"", took over as Mary Magdalene in 1973, later"
"on vinyl by MCA Records (MCA 2-11000) in 1973, as: ""JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR / The Original Motion Picture Sound Track Album"". Another film version was made for video in 2000, starring Glenn Carter as Jesus, Jérôme Pradon as Judas, and Reneé Castle as Mary Magdalene. It was shot entirely on indoor sets including graffiti on the wall. Composer Webber has stated in the making-of documentary that this was the version closest to what he had originally envisioned for the project. He chose Gale Edwards to direct after seeing her interpretation of the musical in Dublin, which featured a more modernistic"
"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"
"directed by inmate Freddy Battifora, who also played the role of Jesus. The Catholic Church approved of the production. The original 1970 concept album was very popular; its 1971 release topped the US Billboard Pop Albums. The 1972 and 1992 Australian cast recordings were also both highly successful. 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"
"Series. He has been living with his wife, Kim, at his beach house in Newport Beach, California, and his Ranch in Colorado. Jeff Fenholt Jeffrey Craig ""Jeff"" Fenholt (born 1951) is an American singer best known for his performance as the title character in the original Broadway theatre adaptation of ""Jesus Christ Superstar"" and for his appearance on the cover of ""Time Magazine"". In later years, Fenholt would gain notoriety as a Christian evangelist and singer, as well as controversy over his involvement with the English heavy metal band Black Sabbath. Fenholt grew up in Ohio and went to school"
"the making of the film, ""Jesus Christ Superstar"", in which she can be seen as one of the dancers in Simon Zealotes and King Herod's Song. They have two children, Tessa and Zackariah. They currently reside in California. Ted Neeley Teddie Joe ""Ted"" Neeley (born September 20, 1943) is an American rock and roll drummer, singer, actor, composer, and record producer. He played Jesus Christ in the film ""Jesus Christ Superstar"" (1973). Neeley considers himself a baritone, and is known for his extremely wide vocal range and rock screams – notably the G above high C (G5) in ""Gethsemane (I"
"during the run of the show, as well as understudying both White and English. 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"
"Superstar (Jesus Christ Superstar song) ""Superstar"" is the title song from the 1970 rock opera ""Jesus Christ Superstar"" written by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice. The song is sung by the spirit (voice) of Judas Iscariot (who had committed suicide earlier in the show). He asks Jesus a series of questions, such as why Jesus chose to come to Israel in 4 BC when it had no ""mass communication"" as opposed to modern times, whether Jesus had planned his own death, whether Jesus knew beforehand that his death would become famous, and whether Buddha and Muhammad were his equals."
"also recorded on albums with other leading artists. In 1994 Carl Anderson released an album titled ""Heavy Weather Sunlight Again"" which is full of soulful songs like ""Love'll Hold My Baby Tonight"". In 1992, Anderson reprised his role as Judas in ""Jesus Christ Superstar"" for a ""20th Anniversary of the Movie"" tour, alongside Ted Neeley who also reprised his role as Jesus. Both men had agreed to do the tour only if they got to work together. Initially planned for three months, the production lasted five years and grossed over $100 million, visiting over 50 North American cities, including the"
"Superstar (UK TV series) Superstar was a UK talent search, looking for the lead role in the production ""Jesus Christ Superstar"". The series started on 7 July 2012 on ITV and was presented by Amanda Holden. In the final, on 25 July 2012, 31-year-old Ben Forster was chosen as Jesus to perform the role in the UK arena tour starting in September 2012. The Nationwide auditions began in March 2012 visiting London, Dublin, Belfast, Manchester, Glasgow and Cardiff. The judges are Andrew Lloyd Webber, Melanie Chisholm, Jason Donovan and David Grindrod. Host Amanda Holden was on hand for the auditionees."
"Jesus Christ Superstar (1972 Swedish cast) Jesus Christ Superstar (1972 Swedish cast) is an album released on Philips in 1972. The album features the Swedish cast from Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's rock opera, Jesus Christ Superstar. Jesus was originally performed by Peter Winsnes on the Swedish opening at the Scandinavium arena in Göteborg. On tour as well as at the Johanneshov arena in Stockholm Jesus was played by Bruno Wintzell, who also sings the part of Jesus at the Swedish cast's studio recording. Among other artists were featured in the Swedish cast by their respective roles: Arne Jansson"
"Ted Neeley Teddie Joe ""Ted"" Neeley (born September 20, 1943) is an American rock and roll drummer, singer, actor, composer, and record producer. He played Jesus Christ in the film ""Jesus Christ Superstar"" (1973). Neeley considers himself a baritone, and is known for his extremely wide vocal range and rock screams – notably the G above high C (G5) in ""Gethsemane (I Only Want to Say)"" from ""Jesus Christ Superstar"". Neeley was born in Ranger, Texas, United States. He signed his first record deal in 1965, at age 22, with Capitol Records. He and his group, The Teddy Neeley Five,"
"the rest of the original cast in the DVD ""Superstar: the Making and Reunion of the Film"" (2015). Bingham lives in Brewster, New York with his wife and two children. Bob Bingham Robert ""Bob"" Bingham (born October 29, 1946) is a retired American actor and singer. Bingham is best known for playing the role of Caiaphas in Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's rock opera ""Jesus Christ Superstar"" in the original Broadway cast and in the 1973 film version. Bingham was born and raised in Seattle, Washington. He attended the University of Washington for three years and studied singing with"
"Madhukar C. Dhas Madhukar C. Dhas (aka Madhu Dhas & Madooo) (born Madhukar Chandra Dhas on 25 October 1949) is a Singer, Songwriter and Performer of Indian origin, based in New York City. He is best known for his performances as lead singer of the Indian Rock band Atomic Forest in the 1970s, and for his portrayal of Jesus in Alyque Padamsee's production of Jesus Christ Superstar. He is the elder brother of singer and actor, Dheena Chandra Dhas. Madhukar grew up in Madras (now known as Chennai), India, where he was raised in a strong Christian tradition. His father"
"Kurt Yaghjian Kurt ""Frenchy"" Yaghjian (also known as Kurt Yahjian) (born 1951?) is an American actor and singer known for his appearance as Annas in the 1973 film ""Jesus Christ Superstar"". Kurt Yaghjian is the son of Haig Yaghjian, a former assistant conductor of the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, and was a member of a school choir that participated in the premiere of Gian Carlo Menotti's ""The Death of the Bishop of Brindisi"" in May 1963. He is of Armenian descent. Menotti was impressed with the expressiveness of Yaghjian's face and recommended him to NBC for the role of Amahl in"
"song is sung by Tatiana Maslany, Terra Hazelton, Barbara Johnston, and Anika Johnson. Maslany portrays Alison Hendrix playing the role of Judas, while Hazelton acts as Sarah Stubbs singing a slightly altered verse as Jesus. Johnston and Johnson act as backup singers, singing the part of the Trinidad Singers in the album production. Ryan Blakely, as Reverend Mike, is shown playing the piano. Alison faces a similar dilemma to the one faced by Judas, as she is pressured to betray her sisters to save her husband. Superstar (Jesus Christ Superstar song) ""Superstar"" is the title song from the 1970 rock"
"Jeff Fenholt Jeffrey Craig ""Jeff"" Fenholt (born 1951) is an American singer best known for his performance as the title character in the original Broadway theatre adaptation of ""Jesus Christ Superstar"" and for his appearance on the cover of ""Time Magazine"". In later years, Fenholt would gain notoriety as a Christian evangelist and singer, as well as controversy over his involvement with the English heavy metal band Black Sabbath. Fenholt grew up in Ohio and went to school in Columbus. He was involved with a number of rock bands and performed at various school functions. Fenholt got his first Top"
"Jesus (1999 film) Jesus is a 1999 biblical historical drama television film that retells the historical events of Jesus Christ. It was shot in Morocco and Malta. It stars Jeremy Sisto as the titular character, Jacqueline Bisset as Mary of Nazareth, Debra Messing as Mary Magdalene and Gary Oldman as Pontius Pilate. The film's chronology entails a cinematic blending of the Four Gospels with the addition of extra-biblical elements not found in the New Testament accounts. It provides a down to earth approach through its focus on the human aspect of Jesus. Compared to more solemn and divine portrayals in"
"Rock Star (2001 film) Rock Star is a 2001 American musical comedy-drama film directed by Stephen Herek and starring Mark Wahlberg and Jennifer Aniston. It tells the story of Chris ""Izzy"" Cole, a tribute band singer who ascended to the position of lead vocalist of his favorite band, which was inspired by the real-life story of Tim ""Ripper"" Owens, singer in a Judas Priest tribute band who was chosen to replace singer Rob Halford when he left the band. In the mid-1980s, Chris Cole (Mark Wahlberg) is a Pittsburgh fanatical admirer of a heavy metal band called Steel Dragon. By"
"Jesus Christ Superstar (album) Jesus Christ Superstar is a 1970 rock opera by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice. 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"". 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,"
"Anniversary of the film Jesus Christ Superstar, Ted toured the US screening the new digitally re-mastered DCP print of the film. The screening events included a pre-screening audience Q&A and post-film meet and greet with special appearances by all of the principal cast members including Barry Dennen (Pontius Pilate), Yvonne Elliman (Mary Magdalene), Kurt Yaghjian (Annas), Bob Bingham (Caiaphas), Larry Marshall (Simon), Josh Mostel (Herod), and choreographer Rob Iscove, in select cities. Carl Anderson was celebrated at each of the events. Neeley's EP ""Rock Opera"" was released on April 2014. ""Rock Opera"" highlights selected tracks from the original rock operas"
"Carrol and starred William Daniel Grey as Jesus, Patrick Jude as Judas, and Barbara Niles as Mary Magdalene. Regional productions followed. In 1981, Emilio de Soto directed an English-language version in Venezuela, with 163 actors. 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). The North American touring revival of ""Superstar"" in 1992 starred Neeley and Anderson reprising their respective Broadway and 1973 film roles as Jesus and Judas, receiving"
"Josh Mostel Joshua Mostel (born December 21, 1946) is an American actor. The son of Zero Mostel, he is best known for his supporting roles in films such as ""Jesus Christ Superstar"" (1973), ""Harry and Tonto"" (1974), ""Sophie's Choice"" (1982), ""City Slickers"" (1991), ""Billy Madison"" (1995), and ""Big Daddy"" (1999). Mostel was born in New York City, the son of Kathryn Celia (née Harken), an actress, dancer, and writer, and comic actor Zero Mostel. His brother Tobias is a painter, ceramic artist and professor of art, teaching at Florida State University. Mostel started his career as a boy soprano at"
"Magdalena and Bruno Winzell as Jesus went to perform on tour at Örebro and Gävle, after a compromise was made. In Stockholm Agnetha Fältskog returned as Maria Magdalena, with Bruno Winzell as Jesus. Peter Winsnes went back to the Falconér Theatre and picked up his utterly successful performance in Copenhagen again. The Danish daily paper Politiken crowned him the SUPER-SUPERSTAR! The premiere was held on February 18 at The Scandinavium arena in Gothenburg and the ten performances run set an ""untouchable Swedish record"" playing to 74,000 people, at the time of the year. Jesus Christ Superstar (1972 Swedish cast) Jesus"
"Carl Anderson (singer) Carlton Earl ""Carl"" Anderson (February 27, 1945 – February 23, 2004) was an American singer, film and theatre actor best known for his portrayal of Judas Iscariot in the Broadway and film versions of the rock opera ""Jesus Christ Superstar"" by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice. Anderson and singer-actress Gloria Loring performed the duet ""Friends and Lovers,"" which reached #2 on the ""Billboard"" Hot 100 chart in 1986. Born in Lynchburg, Virginia, Anderson was one of 12 children of James and Alberta Anderson. During his junior year of high school, Anderson enlisted in the U.S. Air"
"as the frazzled head writer in the original production of ""My Favorite Year"", opposite Tim Curry and Evan Pappas. Mostel now lives in New York, with a summer home on Monhegan, Maine. Josh Mostel Joshua Mostel (born December 21, 1946) is an American actor. The son of Zero Mostel, he is best known for his supporting roles in films such as ""Jesus Christ Superstar"" (1973), ""Harry and Tonto"" (1974), ""Sophie's Choice"" (1982), ""City Slickers"" (1991), ""Billy Madison"" (1995), and ""Big Daddy"" (1999). Mostel was born in New York City, the son of Kathryn Celia (née Harken), an actress, dancer, and"
"the 20-plus years I’ve been writing about TV."" He found Dixon and castmates John Legend, Sara Bareilles, Norm Lewis and Jin Ha “so superb, in terms of their acting as well as their singing, that they diminished other performers who might have been singled out as scene-stealers in lesser productions, such as Alice Cooper’s King Herod.” In ""The New York Times"", Noel Murray gave a similarly rave review, calling the production ""a conceptual and artistic triumph"" and Dixon its ""powerful and charismatic"" standout: ""Given what 'Jesus Christ Superstar' ultimately says about idols and the people in their shadow, it is"
"The Star (2017 film) The Star is a 2017 American computer-animated Christian comedy film directed by Timothy Reckart. Based on the Nativity of Jesus, an original idea by Tom Sheridan, the screenplay was written by Carlos Kotkin and Simon Moore. It is produced by Sony Pictures Animation, with partnership from Walden Media, Affirm Films and The Jim Henson Company. It stars the voices of Steven Yeun, Gina Rodriguez, Zachary Levi, Keegan-Michael Key, Kelly Clarkson, Patricia Heaton, Kristin Chenoweth, Tracy Morgan, Tyler Perry, and Oprah Winfrey. The film was released by Columbia Pictures through its parental label Sony Pictures Entertainment on"
"This Jesus Must Die ""This Jesus Must Die"" is a song from the rock opera ""Jesus Christ Superstar"" by Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber, which also appears in the film version of ""Jesus Christ Superstar"", and on the album of the musical. In the 1973 film, it is sung primarily by Bob Bingham as Caiaphas and Kurt Yaghjian as Annas; and on the 1970 album, by Victor Brox as Caiaphas and Brian Keith as Annas. In the 2000 film it is sung by Frederick B. Owens as Caiaphas and Michael Shaeffer as Annas. According to the official ""Jesus Christ"
"Remastered [Complete on 2 CDs]' and/or 'Original Artwork and Libretto'. This information is not found on the inner packaging.)"" Jesus Christ Superstar (album) Jesus Christ Superstar is a 1970 rock opera by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice. 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"". The album's story is based in large part on the Synoptic Gospels and Fulton J. Sheen's ""Life of Christ"", which compares and"
"was shortened considerably following consultation with Bright and Eshleman. The ""Jesus"" movie was financed by Campus Crusade supporters Bunker and Caroline Hunt for a sum of US$6 million. The film starred British Shakespearean actor Brian Deacon as Jesus, Rivka Neumann as Mary, Yosef Shiloach as Saint Joseph and Niko Nitai as Saint Peter. With the sponsorship of Warner Brothers, the ""Jesus"" movie was released in US theaters in late 1979. To promote the film, Eshleman worked with both evangelical and Catholic churches to arrange group trips and discounts. Four million reportedly watched the ""Jesus"" film in 1980. Despite its popularity"
"Jesus Henry Christ Jesus Henry Christ is a 2011 American comedy film based on Dennis Lee's student short film of the same name. It was released on April 20, 2012. The film was directed by Lee, who also penned the screenplay. The film was produced by Joseph Boccia, Sukee Chew, Lisa Roberts Gillan, Deepak Nayar, Julia Roberts, Philip Rose, and Katie Wells. The film stars Jason Spevack, Toni Collette, Michael Sheen, Samantha Weinstein, Frank Moore, Mark Caven, and Paul Braunstein. Henry (Jason Spevack) is a precocious 11-year old boy, conceived in a petri-dish and raised by his single mother, Patricia"