And neither the critics nor tim rice and andrew lloyd webber were won over by director tom ohorgans outrageous sensoryassaulting production. Andrew lloyd webber, tim rice, paul nicholas jesus christ superstar original london cast 1972 music. The album musical is a musical dramatisation of the recently of the life of jesus christ, beginning with his entry into jerusalem and ending with the crucifixion. Superstar opened at the palace theatre in london in 1972. Love stories feb 26, 2020 florida studio theatre receives grant. Id been in jesus christ superstar 25 years earlier and obtained the rights. Jesus christ superstar original concept album cast 1970. Jesus christ superstar is a 1970 album musical by andrew lloyd webber and tim rice, on which the rock opera musical of the same name was based. Andrew lloyd webber, tim rice, paul nicholas jesus christ. Variations 14 cello julian lloyd webber writtenby andrew lloyd webber. The story is loosely based on the gospels accounts of the last week of jesus life. Paul nicholas on stage during the opening scene of the musical jesus christ. Jesus christ superstar this song is by paul nicholas and appears on the compilation the love songs of andrew lloyd webber 2010. Jul 24, 2012 jesus christ superstar remastered soundtrack from 1973, composed by tim rice, andrew lloyd webber.
The premiere collection the best of andrew lloyd webber. Here, you will find detailed information on all officially released studio and live cast recordings of jcs throughout the years. Jesus christ superstar, musical recording details and. The two years he spent in the part marked nicholas s first time crossing paths professionally with the producer, and he was later cast in stigwoods productions of jesus christ, superstar and grease. Jesus christ superstar 1973 norman jewison synopsis.
Jesus christ superstar 20th anniversary london cast recording 1992 20th anniversary london cast of jesus christ superstar 1992. Director, timothy sheader, sat down with pittsburgh postgazette to talk jesus. The first musical by andrew lloyd webber and tim rice to be produced for the professional stage, jesus christ superstar has wowed audiences. Paul nicholas shot to fame as the first west end lead in andrew lloyd webbers jesus christ superstar. Paul nicholas full official chart history official. Jul 22, 2011 stratford actor faces the greatest challenge of his life on the opening night of jesus christ superstar. Released by verve music in 2012 containing music from jesus christ superstar 1973. In celebration of his 70th birthday, andrew lloyd webber unmasked. The show won a bafta and nicholas was also nominated for best comedy performance. He starred in jesus christ superstar, then cats and was also the first british. Nicholass father oscar beuselinck was a highly esteemed entertainment lawyer.
Share your thoughts, experiences and the tales behind the art. When i think of andrew lloyd webbers jesus christ superstar, the. Jesus christ superstar original london cast 1972 cast. Check out jesus christ superstar 20th anniversary london cast recording by paul nicholas, jesus christ superstar 20th anniversary london cast on amazon music. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Jesus christ superstar original cast super seventies. Jesus christ superstar the 20th anniversary london cast cast recording.
When jesus throws a temper tantrum at the moneylenders in a temple, judas determines to work with the pharisees who want to put jesus on trial as a false prophet. It was reissued in 1971, when superstar by murray head became a hit single. Arts editor andrew clarke spoke to him about returning to the stage playing a retired opera singer at the new wolsey theatre in quartet. Depicting wellknown incidents in the life of jesus christ, this milestone of early cinema won world fame, huge audiences and a screen life of decades when most secular films of the time measured their commercial life in weeks. Following his success with the adaptation of fiddler on the roof 1971, director norman jewison experimented with a hippieinfluenced sensibility on jesus christ superstar 1973. Paul thomas, robert lupone, richard molinare, ted neeley, richard orbach, and thommie walsh in jesus christ superstar 1973. Jesus christ superstar 20th anniversary london cast recording, an album by paul nicholas, jesus christ superstar 20th anniversary london cast on spotify we and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. The show, famous for its cast being naked on stage, a torrent of. The musical started as a rock opera concept album before its broadway debut in 1971. Jul 20, 2016 some 45 years after opening on broadway, we take a look at the shows historic past in our jesus christ superstar timeline. Jesus christ superstar wikimili, the free encyclopedia.
Mar 07, 2015 jesus christ super star is a 1970 rock opera by andrew lloyd webber and tim rice. Jesus christ superstar paul nicholas royal philharmonic orchestra by pt music. It was the subject matter as much as the music that caused the stir that followed the albums release. English actor and singer paul nicholas plays the crucified messiah in the musical jesus christ superstar, on stage at the palace theatre, london, 28th july 1972. If youre looking for unofficial recordings, they arent listed here. Get the best deals on superstar musicaloriginal cast cds when you shop the largest online selection at. Musixmatch for spotify and itunes is now available for your computer download now.
Jesus christ superstar 2012 arena tour soundtrack by jesus christ superstar. The 20th anniversary london cast recording on discogs. Jesus christ superstar was tim rice and andrew lloyd webbers third collaboration after the likes of us and joseph. Paul nicholas says hed love his character gavin sullivan to return. Paul nicholas was born paul oscar beuselinck in peterborough, england on december 3, 1944. The musical is mostly sungthrough, with little spoken dialogue. Paul first tried his hand as a pop turn in 1960 as paul dean, forming paul dean and the dreamers. Chris moyles triumphs in a leap of faith, as herod in jesus christ.
Find recording details and track inforamtion for jesus christ superstar, musical andrew lloyd webber on allmusic. A year ago, jesus christ superstar had just reached broadway as a spectacular, flamboyant, overthetop, eyepopping extravaganza. In 1966, john lennon declared that the beatles were more popular than jesus, and there was even a. The original jesus christ superstar rock opera album was first issued in 1969. Recording of jesus christ superstar live in concert released. Nicholas famously created the title role in andrew lloyd webber and tim rices jesus christ superstar, a role he returned to in 1992 when he coproduced a 20th anniversary concert tour and. Paul thomas was born on april 17, 1949 in winnetka, illinois, usa as philip charles toubus. Nov 08, 2014 jesus christ superstar is a 1970 rock opera by andrew lloyd webber and tim rice. Jesus christ superstar overture original jesus christ superstar orchestra overture and the beautiful game original cast and orchestra from the beautiful game if this is what.
As one of the most successful composers of the modern era, andrew lloyd webbers repertoire includes some of the worlds most celebrated musicals. See full bio april 17, 1949 in winnetka, illinois, usa. He was so impressed that he went back the following night to see it again. Sep 14, 2006 the original jesus christ superstar rock opera album was first issued in 1969. Jesus christ superstar 1972 original theatre poster. Top 10 king herods from jesus christ superstar by jjhatter. If his story doesnt do it, the brilliant vocals in the ordways production of jesus christ superstar will bring you to your knees. Jesus christ superstar is an oddity in the musical genre with a fresh approach to a familiar religious story and bizarrely fun songs to listen to. English actor paul nicholas as jesus christ and dana gillespie as mary magdalene in andrew lloyd webbers musical jesus christ superstar, which opens at the palace theatre, london, next month. On christmas day alf propounds his view that jesus was english, which the others dispute.
It begins with a song about how jesus has been caught up in his own fame and rages over the fact that jesus wont listen to him. The platinum collection was recently released through ume polydor. Norman jewisons jesus christ superstar is a bright and sometimes breathtaking retelling of the rock opera of the same name. Jesus christ superstar to hit theatre royal stage bury. Jesus christ superstar the 20th anniversary album discogs. Jesus christ superstar west end, jesus christ superstar original cast list, original cast, current cast. Jesus christ superstar had been conceived as a stage work, but lacking the funds to get it produced, the two collaborators instead decided to use an album as the vehicle for introducing the piece, a fairly radical rocktheater hybrid about the final days in the life of jesus as seen from the point of view of judas. As no one was willing to back their idea as a stage show, the pair first produced the single superstar, sung by murray head, near the end of 1969, followed by a concept album of the project with mca in 1970. Paul nicholas was born in peterborough, england, uk on sunday, december 3, 1944 baby boomers generation. The life of jesus christ, his journey through life as he faces the. Find paul nicholas discography, albums and singles on allmusic.
Till death us do part christmas special tv episode 1972. Jesus christ superstar a musical 45 years in the making. Jesus christ superstar 1970 full cd musicals on line. Get premium, high resolution news photos at getty images. Paul nicholas theatre credits, news, bio and photos. Discography welcome to jcs zones jesus christ superstar discography. Jan 14, 2015 jesus christ superstar is a movie and musical that tells the story of the betrayal of judas through rock songs and modern day views. Find paul nicholas discography, albums and singles on allmusic allmusic new releases.
Superstar original cast questions steve hoffman music. Paul nicholas born paul oscar beuselinck, 3 december 1945 in peterborough, england is an english actor and singer who has had considerable success on stage, screen and in the pop charts. Paul nicholas is recalling his big break, playing the lead in the musical hair. Jesus christ superstar 20th anniversary london cast recording 1992. The black man selling cheap british watches looks like being a life saver but maybe alf should have held back on the racist insults before buying. Paul nicholas in new wolsey theatres quartet whats on. Sunset boulevard, cats, aspects of love, joseph and the amazing technicolor dreamcoat, jesus christ superstar. Jesus christ superstar highlights from the 1971 original broadway cast. He started out with a pop career, but soon changed to musical theatre. My own words after experiencing this stunning theatrical production. He was a drag queen in screaming lord sutchs band, appeared in the groundbreaking production of hair, played the title role in jesus christ superstar and became a tv heartthrob. It started as a rock opera album musical before its broadway onstage debut in 1971.
The musical is sungthrough, with no spoken dialogue. Complete your paul nicholas, claire moore, keith burns, jeff shankley, gary martin, victor spinetti collection. With willem dafoe, harvey keitel, barbara hershey, paul greco. Paul nicholas to star in london jekyll and hyde playbill. He is a veteran of musical theatre, having starred as jesus in jesus christ superstar and in productions of. Jesus christ superstar original concept album cast 1970 remastered 2012 flac.
July 1986 he was composer for the musical, jesus christ superstar, at the ogunquit playhouse in ogunquit, maine. Its christmas eve and alf still has no present for else. Jesus christ superstar is a 1970 rock opera with music by andrew lloyd webber and lyrics by tim rice. Latest news on paul nicholas henry clarke joins mint theaters world premiere chekhovtolstoy. The tale begins with jesus entry into jerusalem and the unrest caused by his preaching and popularity. Its cool to see different performers doing the roles in an indoor setting. Jesus christ superstar 20th anniversary london cast. The story is loosely based on the gospels accounts of the last week of jesus life, beginning with the preparation for the arrival of jesus and his. The show won a bafta and nicholas was also nominated for best comedy. Original london cast 1972 jesus christ superstar zone. Stratford the passion of paul nolan didnt begin in. May 12, 2014 yvonne elliman as mary magdalene and ted neeley as jesus in the 1973 film version of jesus christ superstar. English actor paul nicholas as jesus christ and dana. He has been married to judy epstein since december 14, 1985.
Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. Jesus christ superstar portrays the last seven days in the life of jesus of nazareth. Stream jesus christ superstar 20th anniversary london cast recording 1992 by 20th anniversary london cast of jesus christ superstar 1992 and tens of millions of other songs on all your devices with amazon music unlimited. August 2001 he was composer for the musical, joseph and the amazing technicolor dreamcoat, at the ogunquit playhouse in ogunquit, maine. Andrew lloyd webber releases unmasked the platinum collection. The cast included stephen tate as judas, paul nicholas as jesus, and danna gillespie as mary. Review of jesus christ superstar at the ordway in st. Colours of my life 1994 paul nicholas could we start again, please, gethsemane.
Andrew lloyd webber and tim rice jesus christ superstar. Photo shows paul nicholas, who plays the role of jesus christ, pictured during todays rehearsal at the palace theatre. Jesus christ superstar starring paul nicholas the 20th anniversary 2cd. One of his followers, judas, is disturbed by the attention jesus is attracting and his friendship with a former prostitute, mary. The album musical is a musical dramatisation of the last week of the life of jesus christ, beginning with his entry. Apr 06, 2018 masterworks broadway releases jesus christ superstar live in concert, the original soundtrack of the nbc television event, digitally on april 6. Music from the rock opera jesus christ superstar 1971 the living strings and living voices. Director, timothy sheader, sat down with pittsburgh postgazette to talk jesus christ superstar and bringing this story back to where it all began. Later, in the 1970s, he returned to the pop charts, and he began an acting career starring in the 1983 bbc sitcom just good friends, for which he is best known. Music profile for paul nicholas, born 3 december 1945. Jesus christ superstar 1971 original broadway cast. Listen to your favorite songs from jesus christ superstar 20th anniversary london cast recording 1992 by 20th anniversary london cast of jesus christ superstar 1992 now. The album musical is a musical dramatisation of the last week of the life of jesus christ, beginning with his entry into jerusalem and ending with the crucifixion.
How did jesus christ superstar create a controversy. His acting here is fine, but his voice betrays his age, and he doesnt come across very well opposite the fresher. Jesus christ superstar 20th anniversary london cast recording rca victor rca 0 2008. Paul davis, ian gillan, yvonne elliman, mike dabo, and many other rock artists were on this album. The official universal studios entertainment facebook page.