See & Do: Jesus Christ Superstar
March 9th, 2008 by Kelly Vines in Theater
Ted Neeley stars as your favorite Christian savior in JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR (pictured), finishing its run Sun., MARCH 9, at the Cobb Energy Centre. Andrew Lloyd Webber’s and Tim Rice’s rock opera collaboration details the last seven days of Christ’s life. (Neeley, now 64, played the title role in the 1973 film version.) It follows his entry into Jerusalem, his betrayal by Judas (played by Corey Glover, of Living Colour fame), his trial by Pontius Pilate and the consequent crucifixion. $20-$53. March 5-7, 8 p.m.; March 8, 2 and 8 p.m.; March 9, 1 and 6:30 p.m. 2800 Cobb Galleria Parkway. 770-916-2800. www.cobbenergycentre.com.
Check out this clip from Neeley’s performance in the movie version…
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