Jesus Christ Superstar 2000 update 2026

 

Jesus Christ Superstar 2000 update 2026

• 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 now 9 June 2026              

           I don’t know how many times I’ve seen the 70s film. 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 ruined by Carter in the role of Jesus. He is altogether too white, blue-eyed, flashing white teethed and American jock handsome. Judas’s voice is shrill and he’s just nasty.

          Only 2 ½* this time. I think I’ll have to watch the 1973 version again.

        

 3½ * of 5

2 ½* of 5