What is Caiaphas' lowest note in Jesus Christ Superstar?

[The Distinctive Baritone]

Posted: 12/26/09 at 8:00pm

I'm auditioning for an upcoming production and want to make sure this is a role I can actually play before I get my hopes up. I'm a bass-baritone, but not a true bass. From what I can tell, Caiaphas' lowest note in the show is a D2. Am I right, or does he go lower? Thanks.

[latitudex1]

Posted: 12/26/09 at 8:23pm

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jesus_Christ_Superstar#Principal_roles

Wikipedia says C-sharp.

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Updated On: 12/26/09 at 08:23 PM

[The Distinctive Baritone]

Posted: 12/26/09 at 10:31pm

Yeah, I believe that is correct. I couldn't find anything in a Google search but after posting the question I played the beginning of "This Jesus Must Die" on YouTube and then went to the piano and it's a Db2/C#2. I can hit it, but would need a microphone for it to be heard in a theater over an orchestra. Fortunately I'm sure that all productions of JCS are miked for stylistic reasons.

[CATSNYrevival]

Posted: 12/26/09 at 10:50pm

Isn't his lowest note at the end of "Jesus Must Die"?