| Description |
xiii, 321 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color) ; 26 cm |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references. |
| Contents |
Part one. Genesis -- What's the buzz? -- Trials and tribulations -- Tell me what's happening -- Part two. Wisdom and lamentations -- Everything's not alright -- The last judgment -- Into the promised land -- Legacy -- Appendix [Key to endnotes]. |
| Summary |
"With never-before-seen photos and new interviews, Superstar presents a detailed account of the life of the musical from 1969-1973"-- Provided by publisher. |
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"In 1969, when Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice decided to write a rock opera about Jesus Christ, they had little idea they were about to embark on one of the most popular, boundary-pushing, and influential musicals ever. The show's success was hardly assured at first: unable to secure enough funding, they initially resorted to just releasing its title song as a single. A full album followed to widespread acclaim, and only then could a full production get underway. More than fifty years later, Jesus Christ Superstar continues to be beloved in all its forms--the live show, various cast albums, and the wildly successful movie. Few people had the chance to witness the musical's evolution from as many angles as Ellis Nassour, whether collaborating with Rice and Lloyd Webber at MCA, writing for the New York Times, or assisting with the Broadway and LA productions. In this expansive, beautifully illustrated book, Nassour draws on a wealth of knowledge, first-hand experience, and new interviews to give the definitive story of the musical. Combining an engaging narrative with abundant photographs--many in color and never before published--he follows the show from its uncertain beginnings, through setbacks and controversies, to Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber's ultimate triumph, serving up an unparalleled look at one of the most important and best-selling musical works of all time."--Back cover. |
| Subject |
Lloyd Webber, Andrew, 1948- Jesus Christ superstar.
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Rice, Tim, 1944- Jesus Christ superstar.
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Musicals -- History and criticism.
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Jesus Christ superstar (Lloyd Webber, Andrew) (OCoLC)fst01358189
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Jesus Christ superstar (Rice, Tim) (OCoLC)fst02056706
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Musicals (OCoLC)fst01030814
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| Genre/Form |
Criticism, interpretation, etc. (OCoLC)fst01411635
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Theater reviews.
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| Other Form: |
Online version: Nassour, Ellis. Jesus Christ Superstar Essex : Applause Press, 2023 9781493068050 (DLC) 2023016863 |
| ISBN |
9781493068043 hardcover |
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1493068040 hardcover |
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9781493068050 electronic book |
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