'Jesus Christ Superstar' originally ascended more than a half century ago - an audacious creation, written from the philosophical viewpoint of Judas Iscariot. Read BWW's critic's review! Featured Musical Review Scotland Jesus Christ Superstar – King’s Theatre, Glasgow Reviewer: Lauren Humphreys. The Reviews Hub - Scotland October 17, 2023. 2 1 minute read. Image: Paul Coltas. Dated, unconventional rock opera has some violence. Read Common Sense Media's Jesus Christ Superstar (1973) review, age rating, and parents guide. JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR. Presented by Broadway in Boston. At Emerson Colonial Theatre, Jan. 4-16. Tickets from $44.50. 888-616-0272, www.BroadwayInBoston.com. Despite the title, this is not necessarily a Christian film, nor do you need to be Christian to enjoy it (I’m not, and it’s one of my favourite films of all time). Indeed, Jesus Christ Superstar is not really about Jesus. Rather, it’s about the Bible and the way we interpret and interact with it; it’s about what Jesus and his story mean The 50th anniversary tour of “Jesus Christ Superstar” is dynamite. The production, running through May 1 at the Peace Center, returns Andrew Lloyd Webber’s rock opera to the roaring audacity of the 1970 concept album: This is a big, pumped-up, go-for-broke staging, delivered with vocal heft and passion. It packs a wallop. Good movie for kids and parents. This movie is awesome. It is cool because it tells the easier version of life was like for Jesus and his followers. How he got crucified and died. Some people may say it’s not accurate to the Bible but, this is the movie’s interpretation of it. We don’t know what actually would have happened so, this is JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR. Palace Theatre, Manchester. Until Saturday 23 September 2023 Fifty-three years ago this October, Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice released a musical concept album for a new rock opera inspired by the Synoptic Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke, in a bid to help secure funding for a full stage production. In 90 minutes and one grand act, Jesus Christ Superstar recounts the last moments of the Son of God, from the apostles who followed him and his teachings to Judas’s heartbreaking betrayal to those final ghastly moments strung up on the cross. More than 50 years later, the show still possesses a contemporary flair, its electric guitars and “Jesus Christ Superstar Live” took place in front of exposed scaffolding and on a largely clutter-free stage, allowing for big dance numbers and plenty of widespread, choreographed action. 7kK2JDS.