Jesus christ superstar 1973 everythings alright by leepengyu. Parents need to know that jesus christ superstar live in concert is a live staging of andrew lloyd webber and tim rices classic 1970s rock opera. Cooper previously recorded king herod s song at the request of andrew lloyd webber and tim rice for the 2000 rerelease of a cast album from the 1996 production of jesus christ superstar in. Jesus christ superstar is a 1970 rock opera by andrew lloyd webber and tim rice. Mar 26, 2018 alice cooper on being typecast as herod in jesus christ superstar its very cynical, shock rocker says of role hell play this week on live broadcast of andrew lloyd webber and tim. Apr 04, 2018 who plays king herod in jesus christ superstar live. We have a feeling alice coopers performance of jesus christ superstars king herods song will be the talk of the town. Apr 02, 2018 when it came out in 1970, jesus christ superstar fizzled in england and was even banned briefly by the bbc for being sacrilegious. Twentyfirst in a series of clips from the 2000 jesus christ superstar film. Jesus christ superstar live in concert is the tv production that won john legend the coveted egot emmy, grammy, oscar, tony. A couple of decades ago, alice cooper got a call from tim rice about the album for a london revival of jesus christ superstar. Jesus christ superstar live in concert tv movie 2018. Lyrics to king herod s song by jesus christ superstar. The flamboyant king herod is excited to finally meet jesus, for he has heard the hype.
Jesus, i am overjoyed to meet you face to face youve been getting quite a name all around the place. Josh, you see, is the son of zero mostel, the original tevy. He said, i want the part of herod to be a little bit more. In king herod s song try it and see, he offers to let jesus go if he. The 1973 film includes several repeated zooms to judas sitting on a hilltop, before he launches into the first song of the movie. Jesus christ superstar is the only easter movie that matters. I can remember hearing it around the building at the time, with everyone singing snatches of the very catchy big theme song. Alice cooper played the part of king herod in nbcs live, televised adaptation of jesus christ superstar sunday night and had the audience laughing at his. Film version of the musical stage play, presenting the last few weeks of christ s life told in an anachronistic manner. Cmon king of the jews jesus, you just wont believe the hit youve made around here you are all we talk about the wonder of the year oh, what a pity.
Jesus christ superstar zone aka jcs zone is the largest online community for fans of jesus christ superstar. Josh mostel played king herod in the 1973 film version of jesus christ superstar, and paul ainsley originated the role in the 1971 broadway musical. Joe arce of starstruck foto for josh mostel not only practically stole the. Directed by des mcanuff, the cast starred paul nolan as jesus, josh young as judas, brent carver as pilate, chilina kennedy as mary magdalene, bruce dow as herod and melissa oneil as martha. A different interpretation of the jesus christ superstar musical. When it came out in 1970, jesus christ superstar fizzled in england and was even banned briefly by the bbc for being sacrilegious. It is a kind of late 20thcentury passion play with a late pointofattack it opens just as. Cmon, king of the jews i only ask things id ask any superstar. Meet the cast from jesus christ superstar live in concert on nbc. King herod s song 2000 film jesus christ superstar. Jesus christ superstar 1973 herods song try it and see.
Apr 12, 2020 king herod is a flamboyant shirtless man who sings show tunes and throws bagels at christ. 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 and his. When is jesus christ superstar live on with john legend. The original version lacks one song that was added in the movie, called then we are decided or something similiar. Apr 03, 2018 where jesus christ superstar was filmed. The film, featuring a cast of ted neeley, carl anderson, yvonne elliman, barry dennen, bob bingham, and kurt yaghjian, centers on the conflict. 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. Jesus christ superstar is a musical play loosely based on the gospels of the new testament. He recorded king herods song at the request of lloyd webber and rice for the 2000 release of a cast album from the 1996 production of jesus christ superstar in the u. It started as a rock opera album musical before its broadway onstage debut in 1971. Jesus christ superstar is a 1970 rock opera with music by andrew lloyd webber and lyrics by tim rice.
Song king herod s song from jesus christ superstar andrew lloyd webertim rice 1973 artist joshua mostel. When jesus refuses to answer, herod orders the guards to take him back to pilate king herods song. King herods song in the 1973 jesus christ superstar. Film version of the musical stage play, presenting the last few weeks of christs life told in an anachronistic manner. Judas wears a hot pink v neck with a v that stretches all the way down to his crotch. Jesus had none of the power the world could give, but his power in heaven was beyond comprehension. 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. Jesus christ superstar zone aka jcs zone is the largest online community for fans of. Alice cooper on being typecast as herod in jesus christ superstar its very cynical, shock rocker says of role hell play this week on live broadcast of. Jesus christ superstar king herods song lyrics lyricsfreak. John legend jesus, brandon victor dixon judas, sara bareilles mary magdalene, alice cooper king herod. You guys might be interested in a story about josh mostels casting. Herods earthly power was awesome, but stored no treasures in the kingdom of heaven.
Jesus christ superstar 1973 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. King herods performance jesus christ superstar live funkiii raw. Dec 06, 2011 the clip king herod from jesus christ superstar 1973 with barry dennen come on. The complete lyrics to jesus christ superstar is found on the original 1970 album, with murray head as judas and ian gillan deep purple as jesus. King herod in jesus christ superstaris a frivolous and witty ruler read more pro members only join the stageagent community to read our character analysis for king herod and unlock other amazing theatre resources. Original television cast of jesus christ superstar king. Jesus christ superstar 1973 josh mostel as king herod.
Nbc jesus christ superstar king herods song facebook. The show, which starred legend as jesus, was well received when. King herods song jesus christ superstar 1973 discussion. Where jesus christ superstar was filmed twinfinite. Discussion king herods song king herods song posted 10 years ago by veiledbyshadow 10. Jewison, a director of large talent, has taken a piece of commercial shlock and. With norman jewisons direction and a ridiculously talented cast, 1973s jesus christ superstar, filmed entirely in the holy land itself, brought to the big screen an infinitely human character. With ted neeley, carl anderson, yvonne elliman, barry dennen. Alice cooper as king herod in jesus christ superstar. The finale is simply superstar, not jesus christ superstar. Jesus christ superstar is a 1973 american musical drama film directed by norman jewison. Its cool to see different performers doing the roles in an indoor setting.
Jesus christ superstar king herods song from jesus christ superstar andrew lloyd webertim rice 1973. Mar 28, 2018 a couple of decades ago, alice cooper got a call from tim rice about the album for a london revival of jesus christ superstar. It is a kind of late 20thcentury passion play with a late pointofattack it. In king herods song try it and see, he offers to let jesus go if he. Theres that guy in drag that pulls down his sunglasses and goes. We have a feeling alice coopers performance of jesus christ superstar s king herod s song will be the talk of the town. It features a racially diverse cast, including john legend as jesus and brandon victor dixon as judas, and incorporates female actresses in traditionally male roles, such as among the 12 apostles. King herod is a flamboyant shirtless man who sings show tunes and throws bagels at christ. Dec 08, 2017 josh mostel played king herod in the 1973 film version of jesus christ superstar, and paul ainsley originated the role in the 1971 broadway musical.
Who plays king herod in jesus christ superstar live. King herods song 2000 film jesus christ superstar youtube. Song king herods song from jesus christ superstar andrew lloyd webertim rice 1973 artist joshua mostel. Original concept recording 1970 jesus christ superstar zone. Who is this broken man cluttering up my hallway who is this unfortunate someone christ king of the jews oh. Meet king herod alice cooper from jesus christ superstar live in concert on. Alice cooper will make menacing king herod in jesus christ. Andrew lloyd webber king herods song lyrics genius. He attended north carolina school of the arts and appeared in the original broadway production of jesus christ superstar as a leper, and a reporter, and an understudy for judas. Youve been getting quite a name all around this place. The musical is sungthrough, with no spoken dialogue. Cooper previously recorded king herods song at the request of andrew lloyd webber and tim rice for the 2000 rerelease of a cast album from the. 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.
The performers of easters jesus christ superstar had their own. Celebrating 40 years since it first opened in londons west end, the jesus christ superstar arena tour opened 21 september, 2012, at the o2 arena in. Many modern productions now massage the music into something closer to rock, to satisfy audiences now used to fully integrated pop opera scores like. Norman jewisons jesus christ superstar is a bright and sometimes breathtaking retelling of the rock opera of the same name. Apr 12, 2020 jesus christ superstar live in concert is the tv production that won john legend the coveted egot emmy, grammy, oscar, tony.
The stormy, surprising history of jesus christ superstar. Alice cooper cast as king herod in nbcs jesus christ. So, if you are the christ, youre the great jesus christ, prove to me that youre divine. Jesus christ superstar 1973 josh mostel as king herod imdb. Ray hermann, evil government in new testament times, government at jesus time, herod and debauchery, herod antipater, jesus christ superstar the movie. Apr 02, 2018 king herods performance jesus christ superstar live funkiii raw. Jesus christ superstar featuring josh young performance tony awards 2012. Jan 14, 2019 the complete lyrics to jesus christ superstar is found on the original 1970 album, with murray head as judas and ian gillan deep purple as jesus. A new production of jesus christ superstar was mounted at the stratford shakespeare festival, in stratford, ontario, in 2011. Jesus was born in bethlehem, while herod was born in edom.
No one can get enough of alice coopers micdropping king herod in jesus christ superstar april 4, 2018 by quinn keaney. Alice cooper played the part of king herod in nbcs live, televised adaptation of jesus christ superstar sunday night and had the audience laughing at his lines. 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. Jesus christ superstar was brought to apple as a new project because ian gillan from deep purple sang on the demo and another friend, johnny gustafson, the bass player from liverpools the big three, played on it. Jesus christ superstar lyrics song lyrics for musical. King herod josh mostel, surrounded by wildly costumed, dancing courtiers, twits christ in his turn. It was originally banned by the bbc on grounds of being sacrilegious. Jesus christ superstar king herods song lyrics metrolyrics. The clip king herod from jesus christ superstar 1973 with barry dennen come on. Alice cooper singt king herods song bei jesus christ superstar. Lyrics to king herods song by jesus christ superstar. Alice cooper will make menacing king herod in jesus. In the 1994 recording jesus christ superstar a resurrection, king herodss song is done as a 1950s rock number in 68.
Revered, condemned, murdered, and ultimately deified, jesus christ was first a man, an emotional, thinking, bleeding, feeling someone not unlike you. See more ideas about john the baptist, jesus christ superstar 1973 and rome tv series. Herod s earthly power was awesome, but stored no treasures in the kingdom of heaven. He tries to persuade jesus to perform various miracles. Since he does not deal with jews, pilate sends him to herod pilate and christ. While on tour in the 1970s, cooper saw the movie based on the. I think the cd reissue has the lyrics as well, but i am not sure. King herods sarcastic mocking of jesus sung by mike dabo, who was the lead singer from 1966 to 1969 of manfred mann, well known for mighty quinn.