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Gillan
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Jewison
Lloyd
Neely
Rice
Webber
Product details
- ISBN 9781789524840
- Dimensions: 148 x 210mm
- Publication Date: 28 May 2026
- Publisher: Sonicbond Publishing
- Publication City/Country: GB
- Product Form: Paperback
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Jesus Christ Superstar, a through-sung rock opera written by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice is a worldwide phenomenon. Originally a best selling concept album in 1970, it went on to successful, if sometimes controversial, stage runs all over the world. It became a film in 1973 and has since been revived many times in stage and concert versions. It has also been regularly re-recorded via cast albums and other re-imaginings whether official or unofficial.
Stephen Lambe’s book traces the history of its early iterations, placing Rice’s bold story within its historical and religious context. He discusses Andrew Lloyd Webber’s imaginative and varied score, which expanded as the stage productions developed. He goes on to discuss the movie directed by Norman Jewison which set up its star Ted Neeley for an entire career as the archetypal Jesus. Many of the revivals, especially around the 20th and 25th anniversaries, are covered as are many of the recordings both in audio and video versions.
As well as the conventional productions, there have been some bold and sometimes bizarre reworkings over the years, and the book digs into many of these with a forensic eye, making this hugely comprehensive guide a must have for all JCS fans.
Stephen Lambe is a publisher, freelance journalist, theatre trustee and music promoter. He first saw Superstar in 1977 during its initial run at The Palace Theatre in London. He is available to play his chosen role of Pilate at any time as he knows the whole show by heart. He lives in Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, UK
