Andrew Lloyd Webber - Jesus Christ Superstar (Piano) [MakeGreatMusic net]

This is a Piano and Vocal arrangement of the score from Andrew Lloyd Weber's Jesus Christ Superstar.

Jesus Christ Superstar is a rock opera by Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber. Released as a double-album in 1970, it highlights the political and interpersonal struggles of Judas Iscariot and Jesus. The action largely follows the canonical gospels' accounts of the last weeks of Jesus' life, beginning with Jesus and his followers arriving in Jerusalem and ending with the Crucifixion. Twentieth-century attitude and sensibilities as well as contemporary slang pervade the lyrics, and ironic allusions to modern life are scattered throughout the political depiction of the events. Stage and film productions accordingly feature many intentional anachronisms.

A large part of the plot focuses on the character of Judas who is depicted as a confused, tragic figure who is not satisfied with what he views as Jesus's lack of planning, and alarmed by the relatively recent claims of his divinity.



Awards

1972 Tony Award nominations

* Tony Award for Best Original Score - Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber; Lyrics by Tim Rice

* Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Musical - Ben Vereen

* Tony Award for Best Scenic Design - Scenic Design by Robin Wagner

* Tony Award for Best Costume Design - Costume Design by Randy Barcelo

* Tony Award for Best Lighting Design - Lighting Design by Jules Fisher

1972 Theatre World Award

* Theatre World Award - Ben Vereen (WINNER)

1972 Drama Desk Awards

* Drama Desk Award for Most Promising Composer - Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber (WINNER)

2000 Tony Award nomination

* Tony Award for Best Revival of a Musical - Produced by The Really Useful Superstar Company, Inc., Nederlander Producing Company of America, Inc.; Produced in association with Terry Allen Kramer



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Interesting piece of information, the original recording of JCS starred Ian Gillan as Jesus. Ian Gillan is the lead singer of Deep Purple, a popular 70s hard rock band.