Jesus Christ Superstar coming for one week to Toronto

[BlueWizard]

Posted: 10/14/04 at 11:59pm

I got this notice in my inbox. Does anyone know anything about this production? Good, bad?

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Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s
JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR
Limited Engagement at the Canon Theatre

ClearChannel Entertainment present Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s record-breaking musical JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR for one week only at the Canon Theatre from November 23rd – 28th.

“Energetic new production keeps a rock opera ‘Superstar’ fresh, exciting” - Las Vegas Review Journal.

“‘Superstar’ still rocks, resonates” - The Atlanta Journal Constitution.

“The production is intriguing and provocative,” - The Columbus Dispatch.

JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR “Still proves to be the crowning musical achievement of Andrew Lloyd Webber,”
- The Press Telegram

“The lighting, music and set are better than most Hollywood movies or Las Vegas shows.”
- Los Angeles Daily News

JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR is packed with hit songs including “I Don’t Know How To Love Him,” “Could We Start Again Please” and of course, “Superstar”. Fierce rock rhythms, chunky power chords, pulsating tension along with heart searing ballads all combine in Andrew
Lloyd Webberís haunting and unforgettable score.

Directed by Kevin Moriarty, choreographed by Dana Solimando - basing both on the direction and choreography by Gale Edwards and Anthony Van Laast, scenic design by Peter J. Davison, costume design by Roger Kirk, lighting design by Mark McCullough and sound design by Jon Gottlieb and Phil Allen.

JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR is produced by The Really Useful Superstar Company, Inc. and Nederlander Presentations, Inc., in association with Terry Allen Kramer. Executive Producer is Tom McCoy/McCoy Rigby Entertainment.

JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR
Canon Theatre, 244 Victoria Street
November 23 – 28, 2004
Tickets: $37.00 - $87.00
TicketKing at 416-872-1212 or 1-800-461-3333 or www.mirvish.com

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[Type_A_Tiff]

Posted: 10/15/04 at 12:15am

It's probably the national tour. It's sponsored by Clear Channel. Check out this thread. I personally really liked Eric Kunze last year, but from the sound of this review, a lot has changed.

https://forum.broadwayworld.com/readmessage.cfm?thread=455505&dt=101404101242

[BlueWizard]

Posted: 10/15/04 at 12:58am

Thanks for the info. Is this production based on the one that was on Broadway in 2000?

[Type_A_Tiff]

Posted: 10/15/04 at 1:00am

Is that the one with Glenn Vincent?

[BwayTheatre11]

Posted: 10/15/04 at 11:04am

This is an Equity national tour, so I am assuming it is. I will be seeing the show in November...I will let you know how it is. I will be seeing it in Akron, which is the stop right before Toronto.

[Type_A_Tiff]

Posted: 10/15/04 at 12:36pm

They sell the Glenn Vincent cast recording at the merch section, so if Glenn was in the Bway revival, that's probably the one.

Who's playing Mary M? Is it still Natalie Toro?

[PB ENT.]

Posted: 10/15/04 at 3:42pm

Unless that much has changed since I covered this in Philly...this is the same Gayle Edward's directed revival that played on B'w a few years ago with Carter,Vincent, Maya Days etc.
Natalie Toro is still playing Mary, the last time I checked. An She is very worth seeing. That's all I can tell ya about it.

Interesting that things have changed. Oh! to have Carl back as Judas.

[Type_A_Tiff]

Posted: 10/15/04 at 4:00pm

Yes, Carl was phenomenal, even 30 years after doing the movie. Natalie had great pipes.

[Musetta1957]

Posted: 10/15/04 at 10:01pm

Is Glenn Vincent the evil love child of Glenn Carter and Tony Vincent?

[BwayTheatre11]

Posted: 10/15/04 at 11:20pm

No, I am not promoting my site...I am just trying to help:

There are current cast bios on my web site.

[Type_A_Tiff]

Posted: 10/16/04 at 10:48pm

i'm a dumbass, musetta. i meant glenn carter. glenn vincent is a figment of my imagination.

[BlueWizard]

Posted: 10/17/04 at 2:26pm

Unless that much has changed since I covered this in Philly...this is the same Gayle Edward's directed revival that played on B'w a few years ago

But the press release says this touring production is directed by Kevin Moriarty. So I guess it's another production?