Let's Go to the Movies!-Jesus Christ Superstar
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Jesus Christ Superstar is a 1973 American musical Biblical drama film directed by Norman Jewison, and co-written by Jewison and Melvyn Bragg, choreographed by Robert Iscove, based on the 1970 concept album of the same name written by Tim Rice and composed by Andrew Lloyd Webber, which in turn inspired a 1971 musical. The film depicts the conflict between Judas and Jesus[4] and the emotions and motivations of the main characters during the week of the crucifixion of Jesus. It stars Ted Neeley, Carl Anderson, Yvonne Elliman and Barry Dennen.
Jesus Christ Superstar premiered at the Uptown Theater in Washington D.C. on June 26, 1973,[5] and was released theatrically in the United States on August 15, 1973. Despite criticism from a few religious groups and mixed reviews from critics,[6] the film was a box office success. Neeley, Anderson, and Elliman were nominated for Golden Globe Awards in 1974, for their portrayals of Jesus, Judas, and Mary Magdalene, respectively. The film was also nominated for Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy, and received an Oscar nomination for Best Score.
Photo attributed to Redford Theater, description attributed to Wikipedia.
I saw this movie when I was 10 years old (yes this dates me) and was so enthralled with it that my sister and I listed to the album until we wore the grooves out. I'm so excited to actually see it in a theater after all these years. Fair warning, whoever is sitting near me will hear me singing through most of the songs. I'll try to keep it down, ha ha!
Tickets are $7 and $5 depending on where you fall in the age timeline.
https://redfordtheatre.com/events/jesus-christ-superstar-1973/
