![]() ![]() The stage version of Jesus Christ Superstar that Broadway Across Canada is touring is based on the 2016 version directed by Timothy Sheader for the Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre in London. There has been some serious interest in a new film version lately and that’s something I’d be keen to see happen.” Norman Jewison did some very fine, interesting things with it but it could have been much better if more thought had gone into it. The film version of Jesus Christ Superstar that was produced, adapted and directed by Canadian filmmaker Norman Jewison came out in 1973. The bulk of the show was written in just three months. “Superstar holds a very special place in my heart because it was written so quickly. He admits it’s difficult to pick favourites but when pressed, he says he is most proud of his work on Evita with Lloyd Webber and Chess with Andersson and Ulvaeus of ABBA fame. In the 52 years since Superstar, Rice has written the lyrics for 14 stage musicals including The Lion King, Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin, The Wizard of Oz, From Here to Eternity and King David. “We had learned a lot of lessons by the time we opened in London, the most important being that it takes time to get things right with a new show.”īy 1980, eight years after it had opened in London, Superstar had grossed $237 million worldwide, making Rice and Lloyd Webber the most sought-after musical theatre team on both sides of the Atlantic. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Manage Print Subscription / Tax Receipt. ![]()
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