'Superstar' | Jesus Christ Superstar (World Religion Day)
In honour of World Religion Day, we hope you enjoy Brandon Victor Dixon's stunning rendition of 'Superstar' as Judas in the iconic showstopper of a musical, Jesus Christ Superstar.
From Jesus Christ Superstar (2012): Director Laurence Connor presents this contemporary re-imagining of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's legendary rock musical Jesus Christ Superstar. The world renowned phenomenon portrays the story of the last seven days of Christ leading up to his crucifixion as seen through the eyes of Judas Iscariot. Filmed as an arena rock opera, the performance features a star-studded line-up which includes award-winning musical comedian, Tim Minchin as the role of Judas Iscariot; pop icon and former Spice Girl Melanie C as Mary Magdalene; radio DJ Chris Moyles in his stage debut as King Herod; and Ben Forster, to take on the title role of Jesus. This award-winning creative team is sure to captivate audiences and transform the hugely popular stage production into a unique, modern, state-of-the-art spectacular.
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I know we are appreciating Brandon Victor Dixon’s singing but can we also appreciate how he’s just effortlessly schmoothing on stage
Brandon Victor Dixon was so amazing as the rest of cast but I had never seen him before and what a voice !!!!
I originally watched this for John Legend, now I'm not even a big fan of John Legend but I absolutely fell in love with Brandon Victor Dixon ❤️
@ellabruce230
Жыл бұрын
Brandon is AMAZING!
@joshygoldiem_j2799
Жыл бұрын
DID YOU KNOW... That film received the stamp of approval from the POPE!!
@jasmynelliott
11 ай бұрын
Same here. Brandon brought his A-game 🙌🏽
@alisontopalian8592
11 ай бұрын
Brandon and Alice Cooper nailed it. Everyone else....ehhh
@satchmo79
10 ай бұрын
In Legend’s defense…he was sick for this live performance
Brandon Victor Dixon was so fucking amazing. I forgot John Legend was involved.
Those background singers tho 😍
judas’s is such an amazing role overall, i gotta appreciate a bit of every version of it.. but man, these and drew sarichs vocals will always have a special place in my heart they just DO IT for me
I think I reached enlightenment during that screaming high note! 🥹
Brandon Victor Dixon has officially tied with Carl Anderson as the best Judas!! He made his own while honoring the original so well. And that ROCK SCREAM!!!! If John Legend couldn’t do it at least he could!! Truly the Superstar of the whole show!
@cjcurtis3433
Жыл бұрын
I think Tim minchin had the best Judas
@TheHManShow
Жыл бұрын
@@cjcurtis3433 Tim is certainly up there
WOW! They sure brought this song alive. As said, this was stunning.
Carl Anderson will always be the legend for this. ❤️ But Victor did do an amazing job! ❤️
Honestly never thought I'd ever see someone measure up to Drew Sarich for Judas screams. Brandon said I see you, and I'll raise you an A5. 🤩
@shpei88
Ай бұрын
Yes someone who gets it. Although Drew is still 🐐
I am absolutely obsessed with this!
This version of Jesus Christ superstar and the one with ted Neely are both amazing
I remember when I first saw Jesus Christ Superstar. It was EPIC!! Still sends chills down my spine and THAT is a good thing.
@HockeyDivah
2 ай бұрын
Amazing that it was Andrew Lloyd Webber’s first musical
I wish nbc would show it again, or let it stream on apple.
@lucianoalonso4389
4 ай бұрын
I think you can find on Peacock 🦚
Brandon Victor Dixon was awesome. I wish I could forget John Legend as Jesus.
@leif1075
6 ай бұрын
Whybdo youbsay that if I may ask?
@sophiebowns
6 ай бұрын
He was so miscast- couldn’t act and didn’t have the vocal range or power for any of the songs. It was just poor. The Jesus I’ve just watched in the U.K. cast was 100x better!
I find something amazing in all the renditions of this musical.
3:41 I have an unhealthy obsession with this bit.
@aaronkrolikowski6599
11 ай бұрын
And then when the brass hits in the background. Goosebumps every time.
@maureensmith1602
4 ай бұрын
This is amazing and my favorite part
Carl Anderson set the standard with his electrifying performance of this song. It is a hard act to follow
He is brilliant
Ironically enough, I first heard this song at a youth church event years before I ever knew the musical existed, let alone seen it in person. But now that I’m an adult and I’ve had time to see it in person multiple times and understand the context of this song, it’s surprising and a bit funny how they didn’t really understand the meaning or gravity of this song when they performed this song for a bunch of 8 years olds. It’s not necessarily meant to be a moment of praise and being in awe of what Jesus had done up until his crucifixion, as much as it is a grandiose moment ofJudas’s spirit looking on from wherever the hell he is (pun partially intended), and sarcastically saying “Well, that all worked out just fine, didn’t it?”
@towerofghenjei
Жыл бұрын
Yeah but there’s a nod to the resurrection at the end as well…. But I agree that the point of this song in particular and the theme of the show is one of question. ALW and TR have also said this song is also sort of an author insert revealing their true feelings.
@HoorayBagels
Жыл бұрын
I believe Judas isn't in hell, since he fulfilled his role in God's plan But also kind of weird for them not to get the point since the lyrics are pretty explicit
@prideofasia99
10 ай бұрын
@@HoorayBagels Nope. Peter denied Jesus three times and repented. Judas had a chance to repent too but chose to kill himself instead.
@lettuceman9439
4 ай бұрын
It's more of a perspective of someone from the Modern Day, Reference to Mass Communations and other Religious Figures like Buddha (Older than Christianity) and Mohammed (Younger than Christianity). Wondering in a confused manner what did Jesus meant, Was he lying? Was he just insane? Or is he really God
Just saw the Seoul production so this is a nice throwback. The Seoul cast were phenomenal 👍
I remember i decided to watch this when it came out as a joke I knew nothing about jcs besides it was a rock opera about Jesus but then i was blown away by it.
Amazing musical !
Upstager! Fantastic performance 💫
Tim Minchin for me I'm afraid. Amazing performance every time
@paintedtrillium3900
Жыл бұрын
I absolutely agree. This was the first version I saw and I thought no one could ever do better then Brandon but then I found Tim’s version and it blew me away. I still appreciate this one though
@joyllywoodb5402
Жыл бұрын
John English in the 1973 australian crew is freaking amazing also. Tim Minchin nails it
@mikehudson9125
Жыл бұрын
With all due respect, you and the several others that agree, must be respectfully smoking crack. Again, this is respectfully.
The whole description of the show is wrong??? Or at least the cast is. And the date it’s from... This is Brandon Dixon as Judas. John Legend was Jesus. Sara Bareilles as Mary Magdalene. And Alice Cooper as King Herod. It aired in 2018 in April on NBC. I wish I still had the DVR it was saved on because it was amazing to watch.
@kwebb121765
Жыл бұрын
I wish it were on Blu-ray or digital.
@number6villageangel
Жыл бұрын
@@kwebb121765 yeah i wish I could watch it without all the ads that were there when I watched it on Hulu
@alisontopalian8592
7 ай бұрын
I bought the DVD from Amazon
@joaogomes9405
6 ай бұрын
It's not wrong, it's just referencing the 2012 version. All the information they're giving is correct, just from a different show for some reason.
Carl Anderson would be proud of this performance. Stellar!
If AC ever reads , b makin said she was mother of birth , unsure through , no dna. Thank you for doing this with dress rehearsals and rehearsals . This is a message that needs to go on. Sincerely , Beth Franklin
one of my favorite judases besides carl Anderson!!
Big fan of the movie And this is a brilliant and intense reboot Brandon makes it happen - and so hard to follow in Carl’s footsteps
Brandon stole the show!!!! He was so much better than Legend! I loved him in this role!!!
I have seen many versions, starting with Broadway in the 70's. This Judas is among the best... who is he, anyway? I wish I could see the whole show. Who plays Jesus in this one?
@jenniebackman
Жыл бұрын
Ben Forster it says
@williamfairchild7439
Жыл бұрын
@@jenniebackman Actually John Legend
@williamfairchild7439
Жыл бұрын
John Legend
@jenniebackman
Жыл бұрын
@@williamfairchild7439 yeah I just realised they were all wrong.
@phangirl90
Жыл бұрын
Judas is Brian Victor Dixon. Jesus is John Legend.
Awesome!
Great job!
the best cast Judas
Excelente
The only man who can hold a candle to Carl Anderson ❤
Hey TheShowsMustGoOn, when are you going to upload Jesus Christ Superstar LIVE!? Please make it be on Good Friday.
Carl Anderson and Brandon Victor Dixon are the greatest Judas's imho.
The studio audience were probably waiting for this number.
I was 16 years old, A runaway from the the state of Oregon from Foster care in 1973, dancing in Laurelhurst Park in Portland Oregon, dancing to this music singing with my girlfriend, I remember...
DAM HE IS HOT - JUDAS
Not CA but this guy is still very good.
ぞうきんはきえます…その瞬間までつかいます…繊維はこすれじょじょにちらいさくなりますから…
Murry Head, from the original recording was the best Judas and Ian Gillian from Deep Purple, who played Jesus on the original recording was incredible. This is my opinion of course, but if you've never heard the original, you definitely should give it a try.
@stephenculpepper9970
Жыл бұрын
Ted Neeley and Carl Anderson are my favorites
B V D 🔥🔥🔥🎤
Blessings from Taiwan
Judas genuinely asking Jesus >>>>> Judas taunting Jesus.
@Phasmania
Жыл бұрын
Agreed, they’re still good friends in JCS even after all that happened
I mean he is great but I got spoiled on the gone but never forgotten Carl Anderson in the 73 movie version. Long live the King🎉❤
The singer who played Judas really carried the show imo It’s too bad John Legend was a bit underwhelming in this performance
@zbotello1439
Жыл бұрын
I remember thinking the same when I was watching it back in 2018. Brandon Victor Dixon blew him out of the water. He did not only out performed him, but he also out sang him.
@TheHManShow
Жыл бұрын
He was simply miscast. He really is a phenomenal performer and artist, his voice just isn’t up for the material and that’s not even his fault. This show is HARD and considering his limitations, he gave it his all and I respect that
@zbotello1439
Жыл бұрын
@@TheHManShow Also I don't think he's used to that type of performance. But yeah he did a good job all things considered.
@alisontopalian8592
11 ай бұрын
John just doesn't have the voice for it
I watched this for Alice Cooper. But Brandon blew it out of the water
Your description, for the most part, seems to be describing a different production of the musical.
BVD should be the new star of Holywood, why are they not giving him new roles?
i'm surprised Christians haven't BASHED this for being over the top. i am a christian and found no problem with it. i know some may say retelling the bible in a broadway way would be blasphemy but i thought it was well put together
@MissSallyB1
Жыл бұрын
They did when it first came out
@KrystalHarwood-ty7rk
Жыл бұрын
@@MissSallyB1 oh i think i know it all..sorry
@supremefandom6970
Жыл бұрын
@@KrystalHarwood-ty7rk it originally came out 53 years ago so I guess they over it
@lettuceman9439
4 ай бұрын
@KrystalHarwood-ty7rk They did but it was the exception, Mainstream Christians and the High Churches (Orthodox and Catholic) even praised the production since they know it's a secular project and that Christians who watched the Play didn't really lapsed but strengthen their faith in many cases like the song is like by many Christians because christians can fill in the blanks during the part of "What did you Sacrifice?" though ironically the biggest backslash was from the Jewish community
Did the full show go live on the 15th of Jan? I don't see where to view it at this point...
I’d love to see the full version
@williamfairchild7439
Жыл бұрын
It's available on DVD
@user-to6ci3ok8z
4 ай бұрын
I know it's an Easter thing, but every year it's on TV at Christmas. Weird or what.
This makes me cartain that Dixon voice would be better suited for Jesus than John legend’s
This is still the best version of Superstar that I've ever heard. Sorry Carl.
Nice Judas! I do prefer a bit bigger voice than his, but he carries it off very well.
This young man did a amazing job however, NO ONE mad e an entrance to this dong like Carl Anderson!! Love you Carl and RIP.
Lol. They keep tagging him as Tim Minchin.
@Phasmania
Жыл бұрын
Right, this is like the 3rd video of him tagged as Tim Minchin. You’d think they’d notice after the first couple lol
Actor Vincent Tong could play Judas in an audio production of Superstar.
There is a tni g called world religion day? 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 that made me laugh so hard! AKA wold brainwashed day?
This Judas caused a whole new sexual awakening in me that I fear would only spread if I took it to confessional. 😅
Weird to pick this song for World Religion Day considering this is like the most anti-religion song in an already very anti-religion show.
It needs horris Morris and boris and The cast of sesame street
This is kind of weird. You show Brandon Victor Dixon’s performance, but the rest of the description is about a completely different performance? This is still the best JCS, though.
What version is this?
@williamfairchild7439
Жыл бұрын
The 2018 NBC Live in Concert version
@jenniebackman
Жыл бұрын
2012 it days
@williamfairchild7439
Жыл бұрын
@@jenniebackman this version isn't from 2012
@jenniebackman
Жыл бұрын
@@williamfairchild7439 no I just figure that out too
Lol..."in honor of World Religions Day" .... really? *really* ?
@thegreatinquisitor.
Жыл бұрын
Nella canzone vengono citati Buddha e Maometto (translate italian)
@JadenGaming250
Жыл бұрын
That actually a holiday, but you said it's bad
World Religion Day?!? Stop the madness and trying to minimize what this play was about!!
could someone point me to unedited footage of tim minchin doing this? i watched his version on this channel but there were so many cuts and the autotune on his singing unfortunately which just killed it dead for me, i prefer this a thousand times over because they actually let the work of the cast and crew speak for itself instead of trying to dazzle us out of our minds with unrelenting flash. i thought i just didn't like this musical after trying to watch the minchin but now i'm like o this is pretty great even if webber is not my fave
Hmm thats no Tim Minchin. Not the strongst versions of Judas
@brianaustin5467
Жыл бұрын
Nor was this recorded in the West End.. And World Religion Day was last weekend. So 0/3, par for this channel.
@princezzpuffypants6287
Жыл бұрын
Agreed. He has a nice voice, but it just isn't strong enough for Judas, imo. Would rather hear this guy sing Jesus... think he'd tear it up
Less like Judas Iscariot...more like Judas Priest
Hmmmm... Idk fellas, this looks pretty stupid from here 🤷🏻♂️
It’s a crime against humanity that John Legend won the Emmy instead of BVD.
@MissSallyB1
8 ай бұрын
he was one of the executive producers, executive producers get the award when a show is named best show
Nice, but give me Carl Anderson any day, and I've been listening to it for almost 50 years. You'd think they'd have taken away my atheist card by now.
When lgbt people dance and dress like this it’s inappropriate, but when Christians do it, it’s acceptable 🙂
@eah4452
Жыл бұрын
to be fair i think most of the people in this video are probably lgbt+
@ellabruce230
Жыл бұрын
who says they are Christians?
@number6villageangel
Жыл бұрын
I mean he’s portraying Judas Iscariot so take that as you will
What they hell is this?!
@amyepstein4868
Жыл бұрын
Good question. It is a 2018 TV performance. It is also the worst, most incorrect description of this video. The title is correct. The Weber/Rice part is correct. OK, I am sorry but that is all. Oh, my irritation is right, too.😠
Alice Cooper was pitiful-pure camp. Awful!
@davidweihe6052
4 ай бұрын
Which is how Herod was written on the original record.
Dixon rocked this.... Alice Cooper as Herod was just great. Sarah Barrallis was Brilliant in this.... John Legend was NOT the best choice for this. As a matter of fact, I think he is rather overrated. Brandon Victor Dixon was absolutely amazing.
худшая постановка которую я слышал, даже наша круто звучит по сравнению
очень слабо в целом, только Элис Купер хоть как то спас сее исполнение...
3:42 какое же говно!!! а он кстати лучший кроме Элис в этой постановке.... убого и уныло....
The worst Judas and Jesus I've ever seen. And it's not about whom I saw first, I like a lot of different Judases. But these two just don't seem to understand the characters at all. Couldn't finish this version.
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