#TedNeeley

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pov you don’t know how to love him

angst of the ‘73 fellas! messed around with a bit of a different style :3 ok ily bye

[elbisonodelcine]

🎞️Jesus Christ Superstar (1973) 🎥Norman Jewison 📷Douglas Slocombe

[freegreatmovies]

Actors who’ve played Jesus. #robertpowell #jesusofnazareth #maxvonsydow #thegreateststoryevertold #tedneeley #jesuschristsuperstar #willemdafoe #thelasttemptationofchrist #christianbale #marymotherofjesus #jimcaviezel #thepassionofthechrist #matthewmodine #ewanmcgregor #lastdaysinthedesert #joaquinphoenix #marymagdalene #donaldsutherland #johnnygothisgun #goodfriday2022 (at Galilee) https://www.instagram.com/p/CcYrRWPvJp3/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[adamwatchesmovies]

Jesus Christ Superstar (1973)

The more Jesus Christ Superstar plays back in my head, the more I recognize it as an emotional, thought-provoking, and intelligently-made film. It also features powerhouse performances from the leads, memorable scenes, and a terrific soundtrack.

Based on the musical rock opera by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice, it’s the story of Jesus’ passion told from the viewpoint of Judas Iscariot (Carl Anderson) and focuses on the conflict between the disciple and his master leading up to the crucifixion.

Told in a quasi-meta fashion, the film begins with all of the characters, save Jesus (Ted Neeley) arriving by bus. What we see is like a retelling and a spiritual retreat for all of the participants as they act out the familiar story through song.

Certain elements left me feeling uneasy. The characters move among ruins and modern constructs built around them. Guns, tanks, and modern clothes are seen throughout. It’s as if a theatre troupe stumbled upon a script titled “Jesus Christ Superstar” and, having no idea what it was about decided to spontaneously put on a show that turned out to be a life-altering experience. They didn't have auditions, the right costumes, or even someone in mind to play Jesus (explaining why the actor's not on the bus with the rest) but once they began, the story took a life of its own. It suggests Ted Neeley isn't even an actor as much as a figure bound to the story of the passion.

This is the kind of movie that demands to be seen multiple times and discussed in length. It wants to be more than just a straightforward retelling, it aims to embody the religious experience you get hearing the biblical passages for the first time. Norman Jewison seeks to challenge the way you perceive this tale and make you rethink the roles these people play in it. As a musical, it's the perfect choice. You already want to watch the film over and over to memorize the soundtrack. Asked ten different people about their favorite number. You'll get ten different answers. More than featuring pleasant melodies and well-written lyrics, the songs are cleverly utilized. They set the tone once and then, depending on the pace, or slight tweaks in the lyrics, key numbers drastically change in their reprises.

The film you want to compare Jesus Christ Superstar to is Godspell. While the former feels dated, this interpretation is fresh despite the years. Its choices are certainly controversial but its ability to challenge the viewer is one of its strongest assets. The soundtrack is dynamic and memorable. The characters feel like more than simply names on a page read every easter. Instead, they're living, breathing people. The more I think about this movie, about how it makes me feel and how elegantly the lyrics and the music are handled, the more I fall in love with Jesus Christ Superstar. (On DVD, April 10, 2015)

[erisis]

That time I met Jesus. Or rather, Ted Neeley who played Jesus in the 1973 film version of Jesus Christ Superstar. And therefore become the template for how I pictured Jesus as a kid in the 70s and 80s being raised by hippie parents! I’m pleased to say he was incredibly sweet and warm and for the few minutes we spoke, I felt like he was entirely present and interested. And not just because I literally towered over him!! #jcs #jesuschristsuperstar #tedneeley #childhoodmemories #personalhero #hippiekid #easter #happyeaster https://www.instagram.com/p/CNQe5OUH5s6/?igshid=tipthxkpgup4

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Happy Easter!

[catmigliano7]

#FastRepost from @itscarlanderson by @fastrepost_app ••• "Tell me what you think about your friends at the top!" 😍 #CarlAnderson#Judas#jesuschristsuperstar#superstar#tedneeley#top#1973#😍#Carl💕 Remembering @itscarlanderson today on the 15th anniversary he left us 4 infinity. This is the only version of #judas I can watch, aside from the original #GodSpell -- #DavidHaskell died of brain cancer in 2000 & of course, u listen to the original rock opera w/ @murray.head -- the new version doesnt cut it. Thank you @tedneeley 4 keeping the original #JesusChristSuperstarMovie alive #RockInParadiseCarlAnderson https://www.instagram.com/p/BuOYThFHReB/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=p3b3c7p948h1

[guyhinwa]

#JesusChristSuperstar #TedNeeley at my daughter's air conditioned home after yesterday's 93 degrees! 😁😁😁

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Ted Neeley. Jesus Christ Superstar

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Desert Island Movies - Ted Neeley

Jesus Christ Superstar's (1973) @tedneeley join us on the Island for the lastest edition of #DesertIslandMovies which oyu can watch right here now #TedNeeley #JesusChristSuperstar #YouTube #ScreenOne

Welcome to this very special Easter edition of Desert Island Movies as we welcome the star of the 1973 movie version of Jesus Christ Superstar, Jesus himself, Ted Neeley! Ted of course let’s us know which three movies as one movie soundtrack that he would want to have with him on the island and also let’s us know about the brand new extended version of “Superstars” the story behind the making of…

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mariaarevalosaez: Gracias Ted Neeley!!! Hace un año fuimos a ver a este grande en Jesucristo Superstar y hoy él ha venido a vernos a nosotros. Ha sido un regalo y un placer interpretar Anya justo la función que él ha venido a ver. Sus palabras me han llenado de esperanza.#tedneeley #regalo #admiracion #emociones #anastasiamusical #gracias

[foucaultvsthemoonmen]

Well, I just met The Lord @tedneeley ... He might be the nicest person I've ever met. Took the time to talk with me, joke and tell stories. He said he liked taking pictures with me because I make him feel like *baby* Jesus. (at The Frida Cinema)

[elaofficial]

Dopo tre anni e mezzo un altro incontro. Meraviglioso @tedneeley !! E vogliamo parlare di quei fiori deliziosi? @miriambeatriceorlando ❤️😍 Grazie di cuore! #ilovemyjob #mssheinkopf #love #friendship #flowers #sormusical #schoolofrock #schoolofrockita #SORita #stupidanza #performer #performerslife #actress #singer #disneygoesrock #curvy #curvygirl #curvysinger #guesswhosintheband #wereintheband #adultsofrock #disneygirl #musical #roma @peeparrow @lillopetrolo #picoftheday #photooftheday #musicaltheatre #musical #musicoftheday #ela #lillopetrolo (presso Teatro Sistina) https://www.instagram.com/elisasiragusano/p/BvcKkWCBS-N/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=12gdjkgihkmdq