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Post by Holst on Dec 27, 2017 22:15:31 GMT -5
Isn't this exactly the way the April 1st production is being presented? As a concert? That's what all the promo articles say so far! IDG, all the naysayers. I may be mistaken, but I don't think there is one person here who is as professional as Adam or for that matter John. Or who has worked with professionals of this caliber on putting a show together. I think we have no idea how quickly these 2 can get it all together and get it done well! Seems a lot of people short changing the pros! I haven't been paying too much attention other than what I read here. NBC's website doesn't say it is a concert production. However, you are correct that some of the recent articles say "Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert!" John Legend is quoted as saying that. So that would make everything much easier time-wise.
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Post by donnamb on Dec 27, 2017 22:30:21 GMT -5
I think Legend and Lambert can carry out the roles. Not so sure about Alice Cooper - sure he can deliver his version of kitsch. But it is supposed to be live.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 27, 2017 22:56:12 GMT -5
Thanks for the explanation, but I was not the one, who asked. No problem though. I think your answer is for @lyra or Craazyforadam But since you mentioned it: in Germany the Friday before Easter (here:Karfreitag) is a national holiday. And by the church it’s considered as the „highest“ holiday of the year. It‘s not allowed to organize public parties with music on this day. Some people want to change that, because the majority of the Germans don’t really care about religion, but it’s still the law. And on TV you can usually watch „Ben Hur“ and other religious films (besides non-religious films). So here it would make sense to broadcast JCS on this friday, since many people watch TV then. But I do completely understand that this is different in the US -and not only there. Plus Easter and Easter-Monday are national holidays (and therefore free) as well.😉 Nightowl - Sorry about that friend. Anyone actually interested might note I said having JCS on Easter was odd. As in ironic. Cause you know Easter..? or the crucifixion. pick your facts as people do now. It was a joke - there was even a lol. Lol. I have no opinion about what day of the week it’s shown. Jesus Christ. i appreciate Patti reminding me of my New Year’s resolution - less social media and no comments sections. I would be curious to know who specifically are the nay sayers and short changers you mention? I reviewed all comments and only saw people of good will discussing potential challenges and shapes of a JCS production. So, do tell. I’m sure you wouldn’t say such a thing without it being true. Kids, I’m so old in fandom I remember robust pages of actual heated debates without the ‘you’re not as good a fan as I’ card being pulled- at least too early on. And this wasn’t even close to a debate, just good musing. I got sucked into commenting because I know a bit about this area and have been cautiously enthusiastic about Adam’s possible participation. Someone raised interesting points for discussion. I thought it would be interesting to chat about and share fannishness. I forgot where we are now. My mind is clearer now... goodnight and good luck
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Post by DancyGeorgia on Dec 27, 2017 23:09:30 GMT -5
Thanks for the explanation, but I was not the one, who asked. No problem though. I think your answer is for @lyra or CraazyforadamBut since you mentioned it: in Germany the Friday before Easter (here:Karfreitag) is a national holiday. And by the church it’s considered as the „highest“ holiday of the year. It‘s not allowed to organize public parties with music on this day. Some people want to change that, because the majority of the Germans don’t really care about religion, but it’s still the law. And on TV you can usually watch „Ben Hur“ and other religious films (besides non-religious films). So here it would make sense to broadcast JCS on this friday, since many people watch TV then. But I do completely understand that this is different in the US -and not only there. Plus Easter and Easter-Monday are national holidays (and therefore free) here as well. So a long weekend, where a lot of atV is watched in this country... But all this doesn’t matter, because the NBC-production won’t be broadcasted here. It’s for the people in the US. Therefore I would never ask for a different date. I am totally dependent on some people, who put it on you-tube or somewhere else. 😉 Thanks for the information about how Easter is celebrated in Germany! In the US, Easter Sunday is the biggest day of the Easter holiday. We do not get Easter Monday as a holiday. And only some people, maybe half (just guessing), get Good Friday as a holiday from work.
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Post by LindaG23 on Dec 27, 2017 23:12:44 GMT -5
I think Legend and Lambert can carry out the roles. Not so sure about Alice Cooper - sure he can deliver his version of kitsch. But it is supposed to be live. In 1996, Alice Cooper actually recorded the revival version of King Herod's song for the London cast recording which was supervised by Andrew Lloyd Weber himself. I thought the connection was interesting when he was first announced. I think Cooper has got it covered. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z6NSVrXQfvcThis is the version where Steve Balsamo is Jesus.
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Post by Jablea on Dec 28, 2017 2:21:04 GMT -5
Andrew Lloyd Webber talks Jesus Christ Superstar - UK Arena Tour - interview in 2012 about how he imagined it as a concert and not a play
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Post by sizzling63 on Dec 28, 2017 2:51:55 GMT -5
skaschep . This remains my favourite Adam video. Love the choreography instead of the 'free styling' of later ones.....generally much more polished and Adam focused. Same here. FYE is my favorite music video to date. It's utterly captivating...and sexy!
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Post by Q3 on Dec 28, 2017 4:06:48 GMT -5
Thanks for the explanation, but I was not the one, who asked. No problem though. I think your answer is for @lyra or Craazyforadam But since you mentioned it: in Germany the Friday before Easter (here:Karfreitag) is a national holiday. And by the church it’s considered as the „highest“ holiday of the year. It‘s not allowed to organize public parties with music on this day. Some people want to change that, because the majority of the Germans don’t really care about religion, but it’s still the law. And on TV you can usually watch „Ben Hur“ and other religious films (besides non-religious films). So here it would make sense to broadcast JCS on this friday, since many people watch TV then. But I do completely understand that this is different in the US -and not only there. Plus Easter and Easter-Monday are national holidays (and therefore free) here as well. So a long weekend, where a lot of atV is watched in this country... But all this doesn’t matter, because the NBC-production won’t be broadcasted here. It’s for the people in the US. Therefore I would never ask for a different date. I am totally dependent on some people, who put it on you-tube or somewhere else. 😉 For many people in the U.S., Good Friday is not a time for watching TV Programs. While Good Friday is not a Federal Holiday in the U.S. -- it is a state holiday in 12 states: Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Hawaii, Indiana, Kentucky (half day), Louisiana, New Jersey, North Carolina, North Dakota, Tennessee, and Texas. It is also an official holiday in Puerto Rico, Guam, Virgin Islands, and in many cities. The US Stock Markets are closed but banks are open. Many schools and universities are closed, but not all. And stores often have pre-Easter sales on the Friday before Easter. Observant Catholics attend services on Good Friday. Most U.S. Protestant denominations do not have services on Good Friday. Other types of Christians - e.g. Mormons or Jehovah's Witnesses - also do not celebrate Good Friday. The remaining 28% of Americans are not Christians, and as far as I know, there are no non-Christian denominations that observe Good Friday. Religion in the United States (2014 survey - Pew Forum) Protestant (46.5%) Catholic (20.8%) Mormon (1.6%) Other Christian (1.7%) Judaism (1.9%) Islam (0.9%) Hinduism (0.7%) Buddhism (0.7%) Other religions (1.8%) Unaffiliated (22.8%) Not stated (0.6%)In other words, Good Friday in the U.S. mostly a Catholic holiday.
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Post by Q3 on Dec 28, 2017 4:20:14 GMT -5
Agree that Judas and Jesus usually have large amt of time together on stage. (When they don’t it becomes more of a song showcase) Judas is indeed virtually the star of JCS. The show basically begins and ends with him - Heaven on their Minds and Superstar. (The last part w crucifixion just serves to button the show). Judas is in almost all of the numbers in act 1 and half the numbers in act 2, big ones. the show swirls around and is anchored by Jesus - he’s the Center, static and somewhat distant. Judas is the dynamic element and serves as the audience’s way in emotionally, with assist from Mary Mag. The story rests primarily on the tension between the two. I saw one of the best productions I’ve ever seen this year. Judas was in virtualtly every scene that Jesus is - even in the numbers he doesn’t sing. JCS is a sing through so no dialogue. The staging can vary, as mszue noted, but you need strong non verbal interaction between Judas, Jesus, and MM to really make the arc work. (Easter is kind of an odd time to stage this, but I’m assuming nbc thought otherwise lol) IDG why you think Easter is an odd time? The crucifixtion IS Easter!! Actually, Easter is the Resurrection -- or more correctly it is the holiday celebrating the resurrection of Jesus from the dead. Since NBC is going to broadcast it on Easter, I have been wondering if they will add something to the end -- rather than ending with the crucifixion (the original ending) or the getting on the bus ending from the movie.
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Post by AnnAdoresAdam on Dec 28, 2017 6:05:33 GMT -5
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