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Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's groundbreaking "rock opera" "Jesus Christ Superstar" changed the face of musical theater when it debuted on Broadway in 1971. Telling the story of the last seven days in the life of Jesus, "Superstar" dramatizes Jesus' entry into Jerusalem, the unrest caused by his preaching and popularity, his betrayal by Judas, the trial before Pontius Pilate, and his ultimate crucifixion. Now, GREAT PERFORMANCES brings an exciting new film adaptation of the recent Broadway revival to public television for Easter 2001.
The emergence of the Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice partnership, and how it led to the creation of the enormously popular rock opera, is the focus of Meet the Artists. Writer Michael Coveney gives us a preview of director Gale Edward's thoroughly modern adaptation of the musical in A Look at the Work. In Behind the Scenes, trace the journey of "Jesus Christ Superstar" from record album to arena show to West End record-breaker.
 
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Stricken by doubt, Judas (Jerome Pradon) contemplates his fate if he betrays Jesus in "Damned for All Time/Blood Money." (2:10) To view this video clip, you must have the free RealPlayer.
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