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Nervous About Farewell Tour-HELP

posted 18 years ago by azjourney
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Hubby and I seeing JCS on March 27 in Mesa, AZ. I've seen this live three times...in 1978, then twice in 1993 (actually met Ted Neely after the 1978 show...I was 19 years old and literally speechless). The 1993 shows were fantastic.

My husband never cared for the movie version, but I told him how different the show was live. I've wanted him to see this show for years now, feeling that he would really like the live stage version.

I've seen many different opinions about this Farewell Tour. Should I be confident that my hubby will enjoy this show or not? Will he be disappointed? He loves "Phantom of the Opera" if that helps so is obviously not adverse to musicals. And will he see in Ted Neely what I've always seen in him...a great voice?

(I'll miss not seeing you, Carl Anderson).

[–] alfamare2003 18 years ago

You won't be disappointed!

Ted's voice is a little shaky at times but he still has great soul and range. And he looks great for a 64 year old Jesus! I grew up with this movie and show (also saw it in the 90's) and was in tears a lot during the performance knowing it would be the last time I'd see him in this show. Gethsemane is still a show-stopper.

And the new Judas...Corey Glover from the band Living Colour...all I can say is WOW. The pipes on this guy are amazing.

[–] azjourney 18 years ago

Thank you, Alfamare, for your feedback. I feel much better. I became a fan of Ted's in about 1976 and have tried to follow his career since. What a talent! I figured as he aged, he voice would change a bit, but had confidence he was still great. Oh, and I'm glad he is still "hot" at 64...I thought he looked great at 50 back in '93, as did Carl Anderson.

I'm so glad Corey Glover is good...I remember the band but can't remember a song from the band.

As long as the show is colorful, rockin', and not dull, my hubby should enjoy it. I'd like him to appreciate Ted's voice as much as I do. Do you own "Ulysses, The Greek Suite"...recorded back in 78' with Ted? GREAT concept album!

[–] jeps214 18 years ago

Ok im a little lost, but there's a JC Superstar Tour? If its not too much trouble could you let me know where I could get more information about this?
Thank you.

[–] Jeanniebru 18 years ago

http://www.magicentertainment.tv/SUPERSTAR/index.html
for tour information.

Just saw it today in Thousand Oaks, CA. It was amazing. Yes, Ted Neeley is older & the voice was shaky in parts, but I got chills during 'Gethsemane'.
I thoroughly enjoyed Corey Glover as Judas - he is a great talent & brought alot of emotion to his portrayal of Judas. The whole company was very good.

I must say I was not a huge fan of the movie because of the anachronistic symbols - more a fan of the Rock Opera itself. I LOVED the album when it came out (wore the grooves out of it LOL) & the few stage productions I saw back in the 70s. I was so happy to have had a chance to experience it again, over 35 years later.

[–] rwsmith29456 15 years ago

I have seen some stage versions that actually changed the music and were AWFUL.