A group of young people arrive on a bus to a remote desert location. They unpack props, luggage, and a giant cross. Norman Jewison directs this musical based on the rock opera. There is limited dialogue. It's the biblical passion play with a modern twist. It has the iconic titular song. My favorite is "Everything's Alright". The most emotionally powerful scene is the whipping which is often the case in a passion play. The oddity is the blonde-haired, blue eyed Jesus with Judas played by one of few black main actors. Obviously, Jewison is not doing this deliberately. It is something overlooked back in the day and I can't subtract points in good faith. The two leads are solid performers and the cast is competent. It's an interesting interpretation.
Review of Jesus Christ Superstar
