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The famed Hollywood Bowl hosted three sold-out performances of the legendary Andrew Lloyd Webber/Tim Rice rock musical Jesus Christ Superstar this past weekend.
The event starred two spectacular out talents – Tony Award winner/Oscar nominee Cynthia Erivo as “Jesus Christ,” and American Idol alum Adam Lambert (fresh off his run on Broadway in Cabaret) as “Judas.”
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| Brandon Victor Dixon as “Judas” |
Thrilling. Simply thrilling.
NBC’s presentation of Jesus Christ Superstar Live In Concert last night absolutely knocked me out.
Brandon Victor Dixon killed it as “Judas.” Powerful, focused and authentic in his passion. And his arms!
Sara Bareilles was inspired casting as “Mary Magdalene.”
John Legend took the role of “Jesus” and made it his own. His calm countenance was a great balance for “Judas.”
Norm Lewis was excellent as “Caiaphas” as was Jason Tam as “Peter.”
I thought Alice Cooper was terrific as “King Herod.” What a great casting idea and he handled it well.
The overriding dynamic for me was seeing the actors trusting their material. They let it do the work.
The direction, choreography and design were off the charts. Mad props to stage director David Leveaux, TV director Alex Rudzinski,
choreographer Camille A. Brown and the design team of set designer Jason Ardizzone-West, costume designer Paul Tazewell, and lighting designer Al Gurdon.
THIS is how Superstar needs to be done.
And the last few minutes, visually, were transcendent.
If you missed it, you can find most of the performances on NBC’s YouTube here.
Watch below as Brandon Victor Dixon steps into the spotlight for”Heaven on Their Minds” and “Superstar.”
And Sara Bareilles’ “I Don’t Know How To Love Him.”
Give BVD an Emmy Award right now.
Don’t miss it! Jesus Christ Superstar tonight live in concert on NBC at 8PM starring John Legend, Sara Bareilles, Alice Cooper and Norm Lewis!
The lights go up on Nazareth TONIGHT! #JesusChristSuperstar pic.twitter.com/WcaPVieunk— Jesus Christ Superstar (@JCSTheMusical) April 1, 2018
Yes, kids: sing, dance… get it all out.