CHICAGO – Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com audio review for the streaming series “Emily in Paris” the adventures of Emily Cooper and her fanciful/fashionable Paris friends and lovers, now in its fourth season. Episodes 1-5 currently on Netflix.
Jesus Christ Superstar
FLASHBACK: Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on April 6, 2023 - 12:14amCHICAGO – This Easter weekend it’s worth noting that one of the greatest renditions of “the greatest story ever told” celebrates its 50th Anniversary in 2023. “Jesus Christ Superstar,” the film adaptation of the 1970 rock opera by then 21-year-old Anthony Lloyd Webber and 24-year-old Tim Rice, was directed by Norman Jewison and starred Ted Neeley.
Podtalks: Josh Mostel & Barry Dennen of ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on April 10, 2020 - 9:36pmCHICAGO – In 1973, director Norman Jewison fashioned a radical film version of the rock opera/Broadway show “Jesus Christ Superstar,” and the cinematic innovations plus stellar cast equaled a timeless movie musical classic. Josh Mostel portrayed King Herod and Barry Dennen was Pontius Pilate in the iconic film. !—break—>
Podtalk: Yvonne Elliman, Mary Magdalene in Rock Opera & Film ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on April 20, 2019 - 10:41am- Andrew Lloyd Webber
- Eric Clapton
- HollywoodChicago.com Content
- I Don’t Know How to Love Him
- Ian Gillan
- If I Can’t Have You
- Interview
- Jesus
- Jesus Christ Superstar
- Joe Arce
- Mary Magdalene
- Norman Jewison
- Patrick McDonald
- Podcast
- Podtalk
- Rock Opera
- Saturday Night Fever
- Soundtrack
- Ted Neeley
- Tim Rice
- Yvonne Elliman
CHICAGO – To begin with, Yvonne Elliman’s vocal stylings have appeared on albums that have sold 50 million units. The singer was discovered by Andrew Lloyd Webber for his seminal “Jesus Christ Superstar” rock opera (approximately 10 million albums sold), portraying Mary Magdelene, and also had a monster hit – “If I Can’t Have You” – on the legendary “Saturday Night Fever” soundtrack (40 million sold).
FLASHBACK Interview: The Confessions of Ted Neeley, Superstar
Submitted by PatrickMcD on April 19, 2019 - 8:23amCHICAGO – What can be said for a man who has portrayed Jesus close to 5,000 times, and starred in the definitive Broadway and film versions of the most famous rock opera about Christ? Ted Neeley is as virtuous as his famous title role in “Jesus Christ Superstar.” During this Easter weekend, HollywoodChicago.com reprints this comprehensive overview of Ted Neeley, Superstar.
Theater Review: ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ is Supersonic at Lyric Opera of Chicago
Submitted by PatrickMcD on May 1, 2018 - 8:55am- 1970
- Andrew Lloyd Webber
- Heath Saunders
- HollywoodChicago.com Content
- I Don’t Know How to Love Him
- Jesus Christ Superstar
- Jo Lampert
- John Legend
- Judas
- Lyric Opera House
- Lyric Opera of Chicago
- Mary Magdalene
- Michael Cunio
- Patrick McDonald
- Pontius Pilate
- Ryan Shaw
- Theater Review
- Tim Rice
- Theater, TV, DVD & Blu-Ray
CHICAGO – As a wee lad, I would often go into my parent’s record collection. One day, out of the blue, that brown double album with the gold embossed angels appeared, like a gift from the divine. “Jesus Christ Superstar” began as a record album “rock opera” in 1970, evolved to a Broadway show and film, and then was interpreted through a myriad of stage revivals over the years. The latest is an exciting piece of stagecraft at the Lyric Opera of Chicago. The show has a various evening/matinee run through May 20th, 2018. Click here for more details, including ticket information.
Interview: The Confessions of Ted Neeley in ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on July 31, 2014 - 1:29pmCHICAGO – What can be said for a man who has portrayed Jesus close to 5,000 times, and starred in the definitive Broadway and film versions of the most famous rock opera about Christ? Ted Neeley is as virtuous as his famous title role in “Jesus Christ Superstar.”
Slideshow: Exclusive Portraits at 2013’s The Hollywood Show
Submitted by PatrickMcD on December 14, 2013 - 9:23pmCHICAGO – Every fall in the Chicagoland area, it’s “The Hollywood Show.” This annual event showcases celebrities from TV and film, both current and from the nostalgic past, greeting fans and signing autographs. The September of 2013 show featured “I Dream of Jeannie” TV show personalities Barbara Eden and Bill Daily, plus notable cast reunions of TV’s “My Three Sons” and the 1973 film version of “Jesus Christ Superstar.”