JCS Reviews
JCS Reviews
JCS Reviews#1
Posted: 3/22/12 at 5:19pm
Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's rock oratorio Jesus Christ Superstar gets a 21st-century makeover from Tony-winning director Des McAnuff in the critically acclaimed Stratford Shakespeare Festival production, which officially opens on Broadway March 22 at the Neil Simon Theatre.
Break legs all! 
JCS Reviews #2
Posted: 3/22/12 at 5:43pm
I'm super excited, but also a bit saddened. I loved the show in La Jolla -- especially the acting and that's what a lot of posters here seem to be criticizing. A few are saying that a regional festival production does not belong on Broadway and comments like that make it seem like these people had their minds made up before the performance began. I'm hoping the New York critics will not share their sentiments.
Updated On: 3/22/12 at 05:43 PM
Broadway Legend Joined: 10/29/04
JCS Reviews #2
Posted: 3/22/12 at 5:52pmWishing all my friends in this production a wonderful opening night! Merde!
Broadway Star Joined: 4/13/04
JCS Reviews #3
Posted: 3/22/12 at 5:59pmI wish all the best to this production!!!!
JCS Reviews #4
Posted: 3/22/12 at 6:00pm
I agree with CATS. Yes, this production in San Diego was incredible. I thought the music, acting and vocals were on pointe. It is strange to hear the current criticisms as it makes me feel I saw a different show. I did not see Josh Young as Judas but felt his understudy, Jeremy Kushnier, owned the role.
I felt the actress who played Mary was the only weak link, but couldn't say she was "bad", she just appeared to be bored on stage.
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/10/04
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/28/05
JCS Reviews #6
Posted: 3/22/12 at 6:36pm
AMNY gives it 3.5 stars
http://www.amny.com/urbanite-1.812039/theater-review-jesus-christ-superstar-3-5-stars-1.3618340
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/28/05
JCS Reviews #7
Posted: 3/22/12 at 6:39pm
Metro is mixed to negative
...it doesn't go out of its way to do more than deliver a predictable package. Instead of a classic gone contemporary, it feels like theatergoing via time machine. But maybe that's better than aspiring higher and succeeding less?
http://www.metro.us/newyork/comment/article/1131334--theater-review-jesus-christ-superstar
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/28/05
JCS Reviews #8
Posted: 3/22/12 at 6:41pm
Financial Times gives it 3 stars
http://www.ft.com/cms/s/2/b9826d64-7418-11e1-bcec-00144feab49a.html#axzz1pt7tXjTH
JCS Reviews #9
Posted: 3/22/12 at 6:50pmI'm hoping the vacuum cleaner in the stage that sucks off Jesus' clothes gets some love in these reviews...
JCS Reviews #10
Posted: 3/22/12 at 7:22pmi feel this will not turn out to be a super night for JCS......
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/28/05
JCS Reviews #11
Posted: 3/22/12 at 7:25pmIt won't be a crucifixion, but will critics know how to love it?
JCS Reviews #12
Posted: 3/22/12 at 7:34pmI think it will be a mixed bag tonight. I felt that even though the show had some major flaws in casting and direction it was still an enjoyable night in the theatre and I spent many hours thinking on the changes tht could have been mde to make it a spectacular night at the theatre.
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/28/05
JCS Reviews #13
Posted: 3/22/12 at 8:28pm
EW gives it a B
http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,20364394_20579821,00.html
JCS Reviews #14
Posted: 3/22/12 at 9:04pm
It seems like this is a thoroughly mediocre production.
Which is a step up from the last Bway revival to be sure.
JCS Reviews #15
Posted: 3/22/12 at 9:08pmThoroughy Medicore Messiah!
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/28/05
JCS Reviews #16
Posted: 3/22/12 at 9:09pm
Hollywood Reporter is mixed to positive
If this rock-opera reimagining of the “Greatest Story Ever Told” is far from ageless and seems unlikely to spark major new insights for believers or non-believers, as a time-travel experience it offers plenty to enjoy. And in Broadway’s current Jesus smackdown, Superstar at least trounces Godspell.
http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/review/jesus-christ-superstar-theater-review-andrew-lloyd-webber-303387
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/28/05
JCS Reviews #17
Posted: 3/22/12 at 9:10pmSaying that at least it's better than Godspell is not that much of a compliment, IMO.
Broadway Star Joined: 4/13/04
JCS Reviews #18
Posted: 3/22/12 at 9:11pm
Thoroughy Medicore Messiah!
Have you seen the way they sing in the movie . . .
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/28/05
JCS Reviews #19
Posted: 3/22/12 at 9:16pm
Chicago Tribune is very positive
http://www.chicagotribune.com/entertainment/chi-ent-jesus-christ-superstar-review-20120322,0,1543035.column
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/28/05
JCS Reviews #20
Posted: 3/22/12 at 9:24pm
Newsday is mixed to positive
In Broadway's latest revival, director Des McAnuff has tackled the irreverent/reverent challenge by ignoring the conflict altogether. The slick and loud high-tech production, acclaimed from Canada to Southern California, is serious, passionate and handsome in ways that seem to grow from McAnuff's recent years directing Shakespeare and opera.
If you like some fun in your "Superstar," however, the show that capped his final year as head of the Stratford Shakespeare Festival may feel pretty grandiose for much of the material. McAnuff, who famously also staged "The Who's Tommy" and "Jersey Boys," seems not to want to get the jokes here.
http://www.newsday.com/entertainment/theater/a-very-serious-jesus-christ-superstar-1.3616182
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/28/05
JCS Reviews #21
Posted: 3/22/12 at 9:35pm
The AP is negative
http://www.crescent-news.com/ap%20entertainment/2012/03/22/ap-review-jesus-christ-superstar-overly-flashy
JCS Reviews #22
Posted: 3/22/12 at 9:36pmThis might be irrelevant but ALW and Tim Rice joined the cast onstage for the opening. Pics on their Facebbook
Stand-by Joined: 7/15/08
JCS Reviews #23
Posted: 3/22/12 at 9:38pm
Backstage is mixed:
http://www.backstage.com/bso/reviews-movie-tv-reviews/ny-review-jesus-christ-superstar-1006552952.story
Broadway Star Joined: 4/13/04
JCS Reviews #24
Posted: 3/22/12 at 9:41pmDid all reviewers go yesterday or Tuesday? So many saw Kushiner instead of Young.
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