Submitted by Pickford Film Center
Pickford Film Center is excited to present the epic interpretation of the rock opera by Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber, “Jesus Christ Superstar,” on September 14 at 7:00 p.m.
Award-winning composers and lyricists Rice and Webber created the music for “Jesus Christ Superstar” for the stage and here it saw tremendous success. Norman Jewison’s film adaptation is a retelling of the rock opera by the same name.
The film follows a group of performers who travel to reenact the last weeks of Jesus Christ’s life in Israel, where the entire film was shot. The cast is comprised of Ted Neely playing a charismatic Jesus Christ and Carl Anderson with the role of concerned Judas Iscariot, both of whom were nominated for Golden Globe Awards for their portrayals. The film itself was nominated for an Oscar for Best Music and six Golden Globe nominations ranging from Best Actor and Actress to Best Motion Picture.
The legendary film is currently going on tour through the country and is stopping by Pickford Film Center for a special onetime showing. Join us on Wednesday, September 14 at 7:00 for a Q&A with the lead actor who played Jesus himself, Ted Neely, followed by the film. Afterward, hang out in the lobby for a meet and greet with Neely and your chance to get an autograph or picture with him!
