E has been doing a song and dance...persuading me to watch JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR for a week. So in the event of our 15th year anniversary, as a couple, I relented to his singing, JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR...(in a high pitch voice, too!)
The musical started promptly at 7:30 in the evening (Saturday, 21 August) as we thought it would be best to dress for the ocassion. In my black N white dress and coat, E in his handsome knitted ensemble we sat on the end of the fourth row from the stage. (right in front of the speaker...)
JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR is a well-known musical production with music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyrics by Tim Rice. It was initially produced as a musical album and then found its way as a stage production to Broadway and to London's West End followed by numerous wouldwide performances. This musical event brings the depth of local talents to the city's "big stage". (from Maurice Rowe, Chairman of Regent Theatre Board of Trustees)
In my younger years, I used to hear songs from JCS during Holy Week, featured in several noontime tv shows. But last night, we were in awe as we heard 27 songs complete with a live orchestra. The music and lighting were brilliant! I even felt E tapping along! (and I was humming familiar tunes, too! hehehe) I especially loved the costumes and the sets they used.
I asked E which character he would see fit for himself, because as some would know (our churchmates), he has acting in his blood...lol. (maarte!) He saw himself as HEROD. Herod was portrayed by Damian Thorne, taking his character like the lead singer from the rock band, KISS (minus the make-up) with furry top and skin-tight pants. We can't help but applaud him for his short but memorable rendition of KING HEROD'S SONG.
Jesus performed by Peter Flynn starred as Judas in the 1996 Jesus Christ Superstar Production. He along with Judas, Andrew Jamieson, had the challenging roles as the lead actors they sang most of the high pitched vocals. I must say, the overall performance left a good impression on us that we still find ourselves singing...JESUS CHRIST...SUPERSTAR...
I give JESUS CHRIST THE MUSICAL 4.5 stars with 5 being the highest. A great night...A different cultural experience...our first, definitely not our last. I wonder when GREASE will be in town....
The musical started promptly at 7:30 in the evening (Saturday, 21 August) as we thought it would be best to dress for the ocassion. In my black N white dress and coat, E in his handsome knitted ensemble we sat on the end of the fourth row from the stage. (right in front of the speaker...)
JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR is a well-known musical production with music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyrics by Tim Rice. It was initially produced as a musical album and then found its way as a stage production to Broadway and to London's West End followed by numerous wouldwide performances. This musical event brings the depth of local talents to the city's "big stage". (from Maurice Rowe, Chairman of Regent Theatre Board of Trustees)
In my younger years, I used to hear songs from JCS during Holy Week, featured in several noontime tv shows. But last night, we were in awe as we heard 27 songs complete with a live orchestra. The music and lighting were brilliant! I even felt E tapping along! (and I was humming familiar tunes, too! hehehe) I especially loved the costumes and the sets they used.
I asked E which character he would see fit for himself, because as some would know (our churchmates), he has acting in his blood...lol. (maarte!) He saw himself as HEROD. Herod was portrayed by Damian Thorne, taking his character like the lead singer from the rock band, KISS (minus the make-up) with furry top and skin-tight pants. We can't help but applaud him for his short but memorable rendition of KING HEROD'S SONG.
Jesus performed by Peter Flynn starred as Judas in the 1996 Jesus Christ Superstar Production. He along with Judas, Andrew Jamieson, had the challenging roles as the lead actors they sang most of the high pitched vocals. I must say, the overall performance left a good impression on us that we still find ourselves singing...JESUS CHRIST...SUPERSTAR...
I give JESUS CHRIST THE MUSICAL 4.5 stars with 5 being the highest. A great night...A different cultural experience...our first, definitely not our last. I wonder when GREASE will be in town....
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