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Jerome Pradon displays the best acting skills of both his career and the video but sadly his voice is not suited to Judas, perhaps he should take over Glenn Carter's role?

Renee Castle puts on a good rendition of Mary despite copying Yvonne Eilmann's flaw of over-acting.

Tony Vincent as Simon is a delight to the ear, putting on a fabulous rendition of the role. His only flaw being his tatoo. ;)

Fred Johansson is my favorite Pilate. His deep voice, large body and authoritive presense is awe inspiring and perfect for the part.

Fredrick B. Owens makes a good Caiaphas and uses his bass appropriatly but could have perhaps sustained it.

Michael Shaeffer creates perhaps the definative Annas by being scary just by being him. A delightful taste of pure talent appearing not frequently enough.

The priests are superbly cast and are dark and threatening, creating wonderful atmosphere in "This Jesus Must Die".

The chorus is good and backs up the above mentioned people in their talent. It really is a shame to see most of the leads drag down what could have worked well but doesn't. My verdict: Either buy this for a good chorus, but the 73 version for a better show or go and see RENT to see how this staging SHOULD be done.

A powerful, moving and beautiful work
This modern revival of the Andrew Lloyd Webber/Tim Rice masterpiece from three decades ago is nothing less than spectacular. It is a film version of the 2000 Broadway hit, and it gives the audience an intimacy that a live show cannot. We are right in the middle of all the action, standing amongst the characters as they move about--quite a thrill as this is an energetic and passionate show. The stage set is simple and unobtrusive, the lighting dramatic, the acting inspired, and the singing simultaneously beautiful and edgy.

The Last Supper scene, especially when Jesus and Judas have it out about the impending Betrayal, is amazing--it is a flowing, powerful, sung dialogue, an argument, a painful realization for both characters of what is to come. When Jesus sang "Gethsemane" I was completely blown away; he sings with such a profound honesty and humanity, expressing his anger, his fear, his doubts. Glenn Carter's range on this song goes from a pained whisper to a screeching anguish, with such melodic grace and power, you can barely breathe.

Having listened to the original concept 1970 album since I was a small child, I'd never before had any faces to go with any of the songs. I was rather indifferent to the movie version with Ted Neely. But this production, with Gale Edwards' vision fully supported by Lloyd Webber and Rice, has--for me--now become the definitive version of "Jesus Christ Superstar."

This Musical should not have be Revisited
Jesus Christ Superstar is somewhat of a period piece. The style of the music reflects the time period in which it was written. To try to revive it in the 21st Century, it just does not work. 1973 was the perfect time to make JCS into a movie. The style of rock mixed with opera was a fad during the 1970's. Although the music stands the test of time and is still AMAZING, this movie trys to throw a contemporary twist on Superstar and it ends up blowing up in everyone's face. Herod is portrayed as a Frank Sinatra look-alike in a tuxedo, while the Jewish mob is portrayed as a LA street gang. Through this Broadway version, the original setting of "Isreal in 4 BC" is lost. There is no sign of Jesus' real homeland. Glenn Carter is a mediocre Jesus and does not show the turmoil and emotion of the character as Ted Neeley did in the 1973 movie version. Plus Ted Neeley could sing circles around Glenn Carter. Wow Ted Neeley was phenominal. Skip this version and buy the old version instead. Some musicals should be not be revived and Jesus Christ Superstar is one of them.