of JCSS. We saw the last night of the show, and it was his last time playing Jesus. Sadly, he can no longer hit the high notes, which were inserted through a recording of them. Still, it was great to see him in the role.

Archae

(46,335 posts)

4. Some will disagree with me on this...

Reply to RockaFowler (Original post)

Tue Dec 19, 2017, 11:30 AM

Dec 2017

But that "rock opera" is dated.

VERY dated.

Even the title.
Does anyone anymore even say about a big star, that they are a "Superstar?"

emulatorloo

(44,131 posts)

6. Many operas are "dated."

Reply to Archae (Reply #4)

Tue Dec 19, 2017, 11:33 AM

Dec 2017

OliverQ

(3,363 posts)

7. It was written in the 70s, so of course it's dated.

Reply to Archae (Reply #4)

Tue Dec 19, 2017, 11:33 AM

Dec 2017

The music is still good.

eShirl

(18,494 posts)

8. so?

Reply to Archae (Reply #4)

Tue Dec 19, 2017, 11:36 AM

Dec 2017

MineralMan

(146,317 posts)

9. Yes, it's dated. So is "Hair."

Reply to Archae (Reply #4)

Tue Dec 19, 2017, 11:39 AM

Dec 2017

But, both are memorable. But, then again, "Carmen," "La Boheme" and most other operas are also dated, with old-fashioned music, etc. And yet, people still purchase tickets and fill theaters for all of those things.

You don't have to, though.

WhiskeyGrinder

(22,357 posts)

12. Way to take a stand.

Reply to Archae (Reply #4)

Tue Dec 19, 2017, 11:58 AM

Dec 2017

csziggy

(34,136 posts)

14. I think it is still relevant

Reply to Archae (Reply #4)

Tue Dec 19, 2017, 12:02 PM

Dec 2017

The song "Everything is Alright" is the perfect song for today's GOP, with Jesus and Mary Magdalene spouting the Republican Christian point of view and Judas pushing for using resources for the poor.

MARY:
Sleep and I shall soothe you, calm you and anoint you
Myrrh for your hot forehead and
Then you'll feel
Everything's alright, yes, everything's fine
And it's cool and the ointment's sweet
For the fire in your head and feet
Close your eyes, close your eyes
And relax, think of nothing tonight

APOSTLE'S WOMEN:
Everything's alright, yes, everything's alright, yes

JUDAS:
Woman, your fine ointment, brand new and expensive
Could have been saved for the poor
Why has it been wasted? We could have raised maybe
Three hundred silver pieces or more
People who are hungry, people who are starving
Matter more than your feet and hair

MARY:
Try not to get worried, try not to turn on to
Problems that upset you oh don't you know
Everything's alright, yes, everything's fine
And we want you to sleep well tonight
Let the world turn without you tonight
If we try we'll get by so forget all about us tonight

APOSTLE'S WOMEN:
Everything's alright, yes, everything's alright, yes

JESUS:
Surely you're not saying we have the resources
To save the poor from their lot?
There will be poor always, pathetically struggling
Look at the good things you've got!
Think! While you still have me
Move! While you still see me
You'll be lost, you'll be so sorry when I'm gone

sl8

(13,787 posts)

16. Sounds like you don't know how to love it.

Reply to Archae (Reply #4)

Tue Dec 19, 2017, 12:08 PM

Dec 2017

Archae

(46,335 posts)

17. You're right.

Reply to sl8 (Reply #16)

Tue Dec 19, 2017, 12:25 PM

Dec 2017

I never really liked it, and I detested the movie.

When I think of a rock opera nowadays, first thing that comes to my mind is "Tommy."

(And the movie made based on that one sucked too.)

I guess I'm just getting old and cranky.

LanternWaste

(37,748 posts)

18. Le Songe D'une Nuit is also dated.

Reply to Archae (Reply #4)

Tue Dec 19, 2017, 12:32 PM

Dec 2017

Le Songe D'une Nuit D'été by Ambroise Thomas is also dated. 1850, eh? Truly south of cheese for the contemporary yet discerning consumer such as yourself.

VERY dated.

Even the title.
Does anyone anymore even say about the weather, that it is "Midsummer?"

NCTraveler

(30,481 posts)

19. You should see the Phantom of the Opera.

Reply to Archae (Reply #4)

Tue Dec 19, 2017, 12:33 PM

Dec 2017

Talk about dated.

Blue_Adept

(6,399 posts)

10. Really looking forward to this

Reply to RockaFowler (Original post)

Tue Dec 19, 2017, 11:40 AM

Dec 2017

As an atheist for an age now, the film version is one that I revisit yearly and thoroughly enjoy. Every time I see it I feel like I get something more out of it. My teenage kids have grown up with it and they're in the same boat as they're exposed to more religion in the world through friends and the news as well as soaking up a lot of history. It's a fantastic work and one that can open up a hell of a lot of discussion with people to try and get through to them with.

I've managed to avoid all the live musical things so far as none were really up my alley (I did watch the intro part for Grease just to see how they'd pull it off) but this one is definitely going to get a live watching.

Iggo

(47,558 posts)

13. It's my favorite musical, and I watch it every Easter.

Reply to Blue_Adept (Reply #10)

Tue Dec 19, 2017, 12:02 PM

Dec 2017

nolabear

(41,986 posts)

23. I'm an atheist and I really like it too. Very of-the-time staging and commentary.

Reply to Blue_Adept (Reply #10)

Tue Dec 19, 2017, 02:25 PM

Dec 2017

And really, some wonderful songs. I saw the stage production many years later with Neely and Anderson. It was still pretty darn good in spite of the ravages of age. Theirs and mine.