Jesus Christ Superstar 2000
- Director:
Gale Edwards
- Cast: Glenn
Carter, Jerome Pradon, Renee Castle, Fred Johanson, Rik Mayall, Frederick
B Owens, Tony Vincent, Cavin Cornwall
- Why? A favourite
musical
- Seen: 16 May 2025
I don’t know how many times I’ve seen the
70s film and I’ve also seen the version with David Bowie. This one is a filmed
theatrical production. They are certainly enthusiastic and Rice and Lloyd Weber’s
texts and music are as clever and stirring as ever but the whole thing is
almost ruined by Carter in the role of Jesus. He is altogether too white,
blue-eyed, flashing white teethed and American jock handsome. Otherwise it’s
very good.
3½ * of 5
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