Jesus Christ Superstar is a 1973 American musical drama film directed by Norman Jewison and jointly written for the screen by Jewison and Melvyn Bragg; they based their screenplay on the 1970 rock opera of the same name, the libretto of which were written by Tim Rice and whose music was composed by Andrew Lloyd Webber.

Is there a Jesus Christ Superstar movie?

Jesus Christ Superstar is a 1973 American musical drama film directed by Norman Jewison and jointly written for the screen by Jewison and Melvyn Bragg; they based their screenplay on the 1970 rock opera of the same name, the libretto of which were written by Tim Rice and whose music was composed by Andrew Lloyd Webber.

Is Jesus Christ Superstar movie on Netflix?

Tragically, the 1973 Jesus Christ Superstar is not on Netflix, but it is available to rent or purchase on Amazon Prime Video, iTunes, Google Play and other various digital content platforms.

Is Jesus Christ Superstar on DVD?

Jesus Christ Superstar (Special Edition) (DVD)

How old is Ted Neeley?

78 years (September 20, 1943)Ted Neeley / Age

Where was Jesus superstar filmed?

Israel
Filming of Jesus Christ Superstar took place in Israel’s Negev Desert. It’s difficult to distinguish one scene’s location from another as Negev covers more than half of Israel with repetitive dunes and beige rocky gorges.

Does Ted Neeley still perform?

Find information on all of Ted Neeley’s upcoming concerts, tour dates and ticket information for 2022-2023. Unfortunately there are no concert dates for Ted Neeley scheduled in 2022.

Is Ted Neeley married?

Leeyan GrangerTed Neeley / Spouse (m. 1981)

Neeley met his wife, the former Leeyan Granger, during the making of the film Jesus Christ Superstar, in which she can be seen as one of the dancers in Simon Zealotes and King Herod’s Song. They have two children, Tessa and Zackariah. They currently reside in California.

Did Ted Neeley play Jesus on Broadway?

Neeley was in a rock band when he was dragged to an open call for Hair. The show’s director, Tom O’Horgan, hired him and invited him to later audition for the Broadway premiere of Superstar, where Neeley landed the role of the Jesus understudy.

How old is Ted Neeley now?

What band was Ted Neeley in?

the Teddy Neeley Five
Artist Biography A singer, drummer, actor, composer, vocal arranger, and record producer, Neeley was born September 20, 1943 in Ranger, Texas. He signed his first record deal in 1965, at age 22, with Capitol Records, releasing an album, the self-titled Teddy Neeley, on the imprint with his group the Teddy Neeley Five.