Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert (2018) on Netflix
Judas Iscariot fears that the crowds around Jesus will look like a threat to the Roman Empire and be suppressed. Caiaphas, the high priest, decides that Jesus must be executed.
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Plot summary
A live staged concert version of the rock opera Jesus Christ Superstar, told from the viewpoint of Judas Iscariot during the final week of Jesus' life. Judas fears the crowds gathering around Jesus will be taken as a threat by the Roman Empire, which could crush them. Caiaphas, the high priest, and the other priests and Pharisees share that fear for the Jewish people and conclude that Jesus has to die. Jesus arrives in Jerusalem with his followers, and Caiaphas tells him to send the crowd away.
Cast
- Erik Grönwallas Simon Zealotes
- Melody Bettsas Ensemble
- Felicia Boswellas Ensemble
Did you know?!Facts and trivia about Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert (2018)
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- The production recorded a full dress rehearsal on March 31, 2018, in front of an invited audience, to serve as an emergency backup in case the live April 1 broadcast ran into difficulties; it was ultimately not needed.
