Thus, Caiaphas concludes that for the greater good, Jesus must be executed (' This Jesus Must Die').Īs Jesus and his followers arrive exultantly in Jerusalem, they are immediately confronted by Caiaphas, who demands that Jesus disperse the crowd. Like Judas, they fear that Jesus's followers will be seen as threat by the Romans, and that many innocent Jews might suffer the consequences. Meanwhile, Caiaphas, the High Priest of Israel, assembles the Pharisees and priests. Jesus reasons they do not have the resources to end poverty, and that they should treasure what comforts they possess (' Everything's Alright'). Interspersed, Judas fumes that the money spent on fine oil should have been used to help the poor. Mary reassures Jesus while anointing him. Jesus then reproaches the apostles and complains that none of them truly care for him ('What's the Buzz/Strange Thing Mystifying'). Jesus scolds Judas, saying he should not judge others unless he is free of sin. Judas warns Jesus to avoid Mary, because a relationship with a sex worker could be seen as inconsistent with his teachings and be used against him. Meanwhile, Mary Magdalene assists Jesus's relaxation.

The other apostles anxiously anticipate entering Jerusalem alongside Jesus and ask inquire of his plans, but Jesus tells them to calm down and worry less about what's to come. Infamous apostle Judas Iscariot is concerned by the increasingly crazed followers of Jesus, correctly predicting that they may threaten the powerful Roman Empire and be punished (' Heaven on Their Minds'). ('Overture') has been directed differently in nearly every production. 8.5 2016 Regent's Park Open Air Theatre revival.Running for over eight years in London between 19, it held the record for longest-running West End musical before it was overtaken by Cats in 1989. By 1980, the musical had grossed more than $237 million worldwide. Initially unable to get backing for a stage production, the composers released it as a concept album, the success of which led to the show's Broadway on-stage debut in 1971. Stage and film productions accordingly contain many intentional anachronisms. Contemporary attitudes, sensibilities and slang pervade the rock opera's lyrics, and ironic allusions to modern life are scattered throughout the depiction of political events. Loosely based on the Gospels' accounts of the Passion, the work interprets the psychology of Jesus and other characters, with much of the plot centered on Judas, who is dissatisfied with the direction in which Jesus is steering his disciples. Jesus Christ Superstar is a sung-through rock opera with music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyrics by Tim Rice.

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