superdave
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TED NEELY!!!! WOOO HOOOO!Ted Neely is coming to the town I use to live in, to reprise Jesus Christ Superstar!!!! On November 13!!!! I am not missing this! I cant wait!
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Webster
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Am I the only one that noticed in the movie that he nearly never moved his face? Weird.......
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superdave
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His expressions were perfect. Watch Gethsamene.... Lord... It gives me chills. 
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bigmikemn
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Are you kidding me!!! Ted Neely is 64 years old. I saw him reprise the role ten years ago with Carl Anderson, and it was bad then!
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Lazarus (Adam G)
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You, sir, are a son of a bitch, and should be shot.
I'm sure you loooooooooove Glenn Carter. He's a bitch, too.
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superdave
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Glen Carter isnt that bad, he's just not a rock tenor-- he's fit for Broadway-- not for a Rock Opera.
I think Neeley kicks ass. And if he's in his 60s and still is singing this part, I think he deserves huge credit!
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Jesus
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| bigmikemn wrote: | | Are you kidding me!!! Ted Neely is 64 years old. I saw him reprise the role ten years ago with Carl Anderson, and it was bad then! |
Well when I saw him reprise the role, also ten years ago, and also with Carl Anderson, I felt he was magnetic. His voice was weathered yes, but I found it fitting to the role and the choices he made. For once I actually believed that Jesus was sad and tired. But beyond the physical aspects of Mr. Neeley's performance, I felt that dramatically, he was beyond outstanding. He found moments of such isolation and vunrability, no only when he was alone, but also surrounded by crowds of adroing followers. Yet he never once allowed his followers to see his weaknesses, very in control and charismatic. And of course his chemisty with Anderson was one of the most tangible relationships I have ever seen on a stage anywhere.
Jesus
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Beagle On Stage
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I'm seeing it, too. And yes that's one of the best portrayals of Jesus (JCS or otherwise) to date. Almost certainly exactly as he really was.
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AuntBeast
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I'm seeing it... on NOV 24th! w00t!
I saw Carl Anderson reprise Judas a couple of years ago (with Sebastian Bach).
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Jesus
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| Jesus wrote: | | bigmikemn wrote: | | Are you kidding me!!! Ted Neely is 64 years old. I saw him reprise the role ten years ago with Carl Anderson, and it was bad then! |
Well when I saw him reprise the role, also ten years ago, and also with Carl Anderson, I felt he was magnetic. His voice was weathered yes, but I found it fitting to the role and the choices he made. For once I actually believed that Jesus was sad and tired. But beyond the physical aspects of Mr. Neeley's performance, I felt that dramatically, he was beyond outstanding. He found moments of such isolation and vunrability, not only when he was alone, but also surrounded by crowds of adroing followers. Yet he never once allowed his followers to see his weaknesses, very in control and charismatic. And of course his chemisty with Anderson was one of the most tangible relationships I have ever seen on a stage anywhere.
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Lazarus (Adam G)
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Yes, Bach was another bad pick....
But Carl Anderson was outstanding as usual.
You should've seen Kunze, he was much better than Bach.
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bigmikemn
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| Lazarus (Adam G) wrote: | You, sir, are a son of a bitch, and should be shot.
I'm sure you loooooooooove Glenn Carter. He's a bitch, too. |
Actually No, Ted Neely WAS a better Jesus 30+ YEARS AGO
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jcstar
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| Lazarus (Adam G) wrote: | You, sir, are a son of a bitch, and should be shot.
I'm sure you loooooooooove Glenn Carter. He's a bitch, too. |
Laz, please calm yourself. Not everyone is a Neeley fan.
Just remember, some of us (including me) grew up listening to other men singing the role. And I refus e to believe that Neeley is the be-all-and-end-all of the role of Jesus Christ.
Again, calm down.
Andy.
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superdave
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There have been others that have done the role superb. It's just kind of like the whole Shirley Jones thing with Oklahoma! Almost everybody loves the girl, with blonde hair in our production--because Jones defined that role, in the film for the masses. In the same sense, Neeley did the same thing. I like Jeff Fenholt, and Ian Gillian. I dont mind Glen Carter too much...
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Salome
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| superdave wrote: | | There have been others that have done the role superb. It's just kind of like the whole Shirley Jones thing with Oklahoma! Almost everybody loves the girl, with blonde hair in our production--because Jones defined that role, in the film for the masses. In the same sense, Neeley did the same thing. I like Jeff Fenholt, and Ian Gillian. I dont mind Glen Carter too much... |
Shirley Jones was horribly miscast as Laurie though.
I met Neeley about 10 years ago. he was really nice. yes he was too old for the role but he was a very relaxed happy man backstage. no ego,nothin but kindness.
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Lazarus (Adam G)
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Andy, I'm insane, and should be pardoned for my insanity.
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homesickmoose
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Saw the show at the U of Buffalo openerNeeley still has it, and he looks fine. He has no problem with the physical demands of the role, either.
The rest of the cast apparently stood out of audience sight at the sides of the stage during the preview performance, last Friday, of 'Gethsemane'. By the end of the song, he had them all in tears. Talk about vocal acrobatics.
At Monday's opener, he blew the audience away.
What Neeley has, that no one else who's played the role does, is a solid understanding of the character's psychology. 'Gethsemane' is suppose to be a "show-stopper tune" for the very reason that it runs the gamut of emotion that has not been on display when he's been surrounded by crowds, and leading the disciples (as we're suppose to observe during Act One). The simple fishermen would not follow a leader who was a blubbering mess.
This tour currently has around 100 venues reserved, and more added as time goes on. I plan to see it several more times.
... Moose
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jcstar
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| Lazarus (Adam G) wrote: | | Andy, I'm insane, and should be pardoned for my insanity. |
You're pardoned... A certain castmember made te decision for me. I was calling for your crucifixion. 
Anyway, I plan to see the Farewell tour when it hits Canada.
Andy.
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krisavalon
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Ted was the first Jesus I ever saw in JC Superstar, so naturally he became the standard by which I measured all other Jesus's. He still remains my personal favorite, but I have to admit that a number of people have come along with much more powerful voices. For instance, the first time I heard John Farnham sing Gethsemane, I was completely blown away.
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