Who wrote the original Jesus Christ Superstar?

Tim Rice
Jesus Christ Superstar/Lyricists
But the musical by composer Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyricist Tim Rice has been around for almost 50 years and has a long production history that has been both triumphant and troubled.

What is the story behind the musical Jesus Christ Superstar?

Jesus Christ Superstar Story Borrowing from the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John, the musical tells the story of the last seven days of Jesus Christ’s life. As the show opens, apostle Judas Iscariot is growing concerned that Jesus’ followers will be perceived as a threat to the occupying Roman Empire.

What inspired Jesus Christ Superstar?

What was the inspiration for Jesus Christ Superstar? The show is the brainchild of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice, both British musical theatre stalwarts. Coming up with the idea when they were in their early twenties, they were inspired to approach the story of Jesus through Judas.

What rock star played in Jesus Christ Superstar?

Ian Gillan
Ian Gillan The lead singer for Deep Purple was the original “Jesus Christ Superstar.” He performed alongside Murray Head as Judas, Yvonne Elliman as Mary Magdalene and Barry Dennen as Pontius Pilate on the concept album. The rock opera was released in September 1970 on Decca Records.

Who was the first composer of Jesus Christ Superstar?

Their first collaboration (lyrics by Tim, music by Andrew) was an unsuccessful show based on the life of Dr. Barnardo, the Victorian philanthropist, The Likes Of Us. Their next three works together were much more successful – Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Jesus Christ Superstar and Evita.

Who is the voice of Jesus Christ Superstar?

” Superstar ” is the title song from the 1970 album and 1971 rock opera Jesus Christ Superstar written by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice . The song is sung by the spirit (voice) of Judas Iscariot (who had committed suicide earlier in the show).

Why did Lloyd Webber and rice make Jesus Christ Superstar?

One of the main reasons for the album’s success (and the fact that the 48-year-old show is still around) is the way Lloyd Webber and Rice — both from Christian backgrounds — approached the Jesus story. Instead of framing his divinity or his ministry, they focus instead on the sociopolitical factors working on him and his followers.

Is there going to be a Jesus Christ Superstar movie?

In 2015, Neeley announced the upcoming release of a documentary entitled Superstars: The Making of and Reunion of the film ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ about the production of the film.