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Jesus Christ Superstar

  • Episode aired Apr 11, 2001
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  • 1h 47m
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A rock musical version of the Passion Play seen from the point of view of Judas.A rock musical version of the Passion Play seen from the point of view of Judas.A rock musical version of the Passion Play seen from the point of view of Judas.

IMDb RATING
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  • Directors
    • Gale Edwards
    • Nick Morris
  • Writer
    • Tim Rice(book)
  • Stars
    • Glenn Carter
    • Jérôme Pradon
    • Renée Castle
Top credits
  • Directors
    • Gale Edwards
    • Nick Morris
  • Writer
    • Tim Rice(book)
  • Stars
    • Glenn Carter
    • Jérôme Pradon
    • Renée Castle
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    • 113User reviews
    • 6Critic reviews
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  • Videos1

    Jesus Christ Superstar: 2000
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    Jesus Christ Superstar: 2000

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    Glenn Carter, Renée Castle, and Tony Vincent in Jesus Christ Superstar (2000)
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    Glenn Carter and Renée Castle in Great Performances (1971)
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    Glenn Carter
    • Jesus of Nazarethas Jesus of Nazareth
    Jérôme Pradon
    Jérôme Pradon
    • Judas Iscariotas Judas Iscariot
    Renée Castle
    Renée Castle
    • Mary Magdaleneas Mary Magdalene
    Fred Johanson
    • Pontius Pilateas Pontius Pilate
    Rik Mayall
    Rik Mayall
    • King Herodas King Herod
    Frederick B. Owens
    • Caiaphasas Caiaphas
    Michael Shaeffer
    Michael Shaeffer
    • Annasas Annas
    Tony Vincent
    Tony Vincent
    • Simon Zealotesas Simon Zealotes
    Cavin Cornwall
    Cavin Cornwall
    • Peteras Peter
    Pete Gallagher
    • First Priestas First Priest
    • (as Peter Gallagher)
    Michael McCarthy
    • Second Priestas Second Priest
    Philip Cox
    • Third Priestas Third Priest
    Matt Cross
    • Apostleas Apostle
    • (as Matthew Cross)
    • …
    Kevin Curtin
    • Apostleas Apostle…
    Paul Vickers
    • Apostleas Apostle…
    Mykal Rand
    • Apostleas Apostle…
    Paul Keating
    • Apostleas Apostle…
    Gerard Bentall
    • Apostleas Apostle…
    • Directors
      • Gale Edwards
      • Nick Morris
    • Writer
      • Tim Rice(book)
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    Storyline

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    The Passion of Jesus Christ as seen through the eyes of Judas. This popular rock musical is based on the 1996 London/2000 Broadway revivals of the show, directed by Gale Edwards. Re-orchestrated and set to modern times, it is not the Superstar of the 70's but rather one for the 21st Century. —Anonymous
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    • rock musical
    • rock
    • passion play
    • crucifixion of jesus
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    • Genres
      • Drama
      • Music
      • Musical
    • Certificate
      • Unrated
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Jérôme Pradon (Judas) admitted in an interview that he did not have the voice for the part of Judas and that he would not be able to play Judas in a real stage production.
    • Quotes

      Mary: Should I bring him down? Should I scream and shout? Should I speak of love, let my feelings out? I never thought I'd come to this! What's it all about?

    • Connections
      Featured in The 100 Greatest Musicals (2003)

    User reviews113

    Review
    Top review
    6/10
    Generally okay production
    An interesting production, with a more "modernized" style (which was deliberate on the producers' and director's part, if you watch the post-tape "making of"). All the musical numbers are there, and that's always the strongest part of any JCS production. Glenn Carter is mostly harmless. Jerome Pradon gives it all, but no one seems able to decide exactly what his character's motivation is. He ranges from sarcastic and demeaning towards Jesus early on, towards a more "tortured" aspect as he is drawn into the betrayal.

    Fred Johanson and Renee Castle are probably the strongest consistent performers throughout. Rik Mayall seems weak as Herod, apparently cast here more as a novelty than anything. The Herod scene also demonstrates one of Carter's problems: he seems incapable of reacting here, almost unsure of _how_ he's supposed to be reacting, like Pradon throughout. Carter seems more concerned that he'll be stepped on by the Herod dancers then the fact he's on trial for his life.

    The staging is well done. The costuming is somewhat debateable. Okay, they wanted to update for the 21st century, but do we really need Roman guards dressed like Darth Vader and Pharisees dressed like Cenobites from Hellraiser? There's a curious de-emphasis on dancing and choreography: only the Herod piece is really strong here. The "Simon Zealotes" and "Jesus Christ Superstar" numbers are irritatingly static.

    None of this really gets in the way of enjoying the core songs and book, however. I'd recommend it if you're a fan of Rice & Webber.
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • April 11, 2001 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Official site
      • The Really Useful Group
    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Toronto, British Columbia, Canada
    • Production companies
      • 40 Acres & A Mule Filmworks
      • ARTE
      • ARTE
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 47 minutes
    • Color
      • Color

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