One of the BEST shows, costuming, dancing, acting, and orchestrations that I've seen on TV.

Well done, NBC!!!!

How was Alice Cooper?

^ looks like he had a good time. The crowd loved him. I read along with a copy of the 1970 double L.P. I have. A few variations but pretty close to original. I'm really glad Judas didn't fall off the scaffolding. Don't watch NBC much but it was enjoyable.

Now I am sorry I didn't watch it. I guess it will be streamed somewhere.

I recall listening to the soundtrack as a kid on a record, but never really saw it or knew the actual musical. Watched it last night for the first time.

I found it kind of bizarre and lame. The thing ends when Jesus dies on the cross? That's it? That's not the end of the story!

Alice Cooper was pretty good vamping and strutting around as Herod though. Unlike other singers of his era, his voice isn't shot so he actually sounded half decent.

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Originally posted by PASig:

I found it kind of bizarre and lame. The thing ends when Jesus dies on the cross? That's it? That's not the end of the story!

That was a major criticism of the show when it came out, too. It misses the main point of the Easter story by ending at the crucifixion.

It is a serious defect to believers, no doubt. But it is still a good musical.

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Originally posted by jhe888:

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Originally posted by PASig:

I found it kind of bizarre and lame. The thing ends when Jesus dies on the cross? That's it? That's not the end of the story!

That was a major criticism of the show when it came out, too. It misses the main point of the Easter story by ending at the crucifixion.

It is a serious defect to believers, no doubt. But it is still a good musical.

It makes Jesus Superstar just a man who dies like everyone else does. I guess he's not the Jesus Christ of the Bible.

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Originally posted by PASig:

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Originally posted by jhe888:

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Originally posted by PASig:

I found it kind of bizarre and lame. The thing ends when Jesus dies on the cross? That's it? That's not the end of the story!

That was a major criticism of the show when it came out, too. It misses the main point of the Easter story by ending at the crucifixion.

It is a serious defect to believers, no doubt. But it is still a good musical.

It makes Jesus Superstar just a man who dies like everyone else does. I guess he's not the Jesus Christ of the Bible.

Well, to me, it means that the story ends before it should. I don't think they were negating Jesus' status in Christianity, they just stopped before they got to the really important part. Maybe that ruins it for you.

My understanding is that it is supposed to be told from Judas Iscariot's perspective. Given that Judas betrayed Jesus, and in hanging himself indicated that he did not believe Jesus could provide salvation, it is not surprising that the resurrection is not shown. For this reason, the show has never really appealed to me.

I remember going to the theater to see that thing when it came out. Didn't like it then and pretty sure my opinion would be the same if I saw it again now.

I remember Ian Gillan from the record. How did John Legend do in comparison?

They did a better job with it than I expected.
I was not planning on watching it but caught the first few minutes and it sucked the wife and I into it.

John Legend did a good job.

I liked that the set and costumes were sort of abstract instead of major productions.

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I liked that the set and costumes were sort of abstract instead of major productions.

Actually, the set was fairly typical for a production of the show in a live setting. They tend to use a simplistic set and rely on the costuming and acting to sell the show.

I had the privilege of seeing Ted Neely and Carl Anderson perform it LIVE in the 90's. Both of them sounded as good as they did in the original.

Check out Alice's part of the cast interview below starting at 4:36. He knows the rest of the story...




Link to original video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZscvEnnxFrE