Jesus Christ Superstar concert

[jo]

If you are a fan of JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR, or at least the music from the pop-rock opera, there is going to be a one-night concert on January 16, 2017 in NYC.

As a bonus, Keala Settle is playing a featured role.


www.broadwayworld.com/article/Debbie-Gravitte-Orfeh-Keala-Settle-and-More-Join-All-Female-JESUS-CHRIST-SUPERSTAR-in-Concert-Cast-Set-2016


Do you have a favorite song from the musical score?


Jo

[njr]

I Don't Know How To Love Him

www.metrolyrics.com/i-dont-know-how-to-love-him-lyrics-andrew-lloyd-webber.html

Nancy

[jo]

I DON'T KNOW HOW TO LOVE HIM is of course the iconic (romantic) song in this musical.

But there are so many others that appeal separately on their own --

*Could we start again, please -- I did not discover the beauty of this piece until years later.

*Hosanna -- the quintessential welcome song!

*The Overture -- some people think it is one of the best ever written

*GETHSEMANE -- the showstopper!



I saw the movie but it did not register too well with me, maybe because it seemed so dated

Then I saw the London revival with Steve Balsamo -- and it was a more modern take.

I finally got a copy of the DVD of the revival version, but with Glenn Carter as Jesus. I do like to watch it every now and then.

Of course it has been controversial because of the subject matter -- but fans say it is not meant to be a religious piece ( GETHSAMANE itself goes against the biblical interpretation - as the musical portrays an angry Jesus) but a secular retelleing of some past events, set to music.




Jo