MODESTO - "Jesus Christ Superstar", the original rock opera global phenomenon, that keeps inspiring audiences around the world is celebrating the anniversary of its release date. There will be a special one-night-only screening of the brand new digitally remastered and restored DCP print of the ground breaking Norman Jewison film in Modesto on Wednesday, August 17th at the iconic State Theatre. The the film’s stars, Ted Neeley who played Jesus of Nazareth and Barry Dennen who played Pontius Pilate, will be live in-person for a Q&A, answering questions and giving commentary. Since Universal Studios remastered the film in HD, Ted Neeley has launched a “Cinema Event” tour across the country to astounding sold-out crowds everywhere.
On Easter weekend, the film was screened in Chicago including open audience participation Q&A with members of the original cast. A deeply felt emotional experience was shared by everyone who attended the 8 sold out shows. We are excited for this tour to be just as successful and captivating."Jesus Christ Superstar" was the first rock opera to be made into a feature length film, and the first music video before MTV. Its music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyrics by Tim Rice, quickly became part of our culture. The iconic soundtrack and the classic film sell continually worldwide today. Ted Neeley has said, "People talk about how this piece has touched their lives - so deeply, for all these years - and generation after generation say the same thing." (Huffpost, San Francisco, 10/20/13)
If you have already seen “Jesus Christ Superstar,” you’ve never seen (or heard) it like this! A NEWLY REMASTERED AND RESTORED DIGITAL PRINT enhances the original breathtaking widescreen cinematography of Douglas Slocombe by director Norman Jewison. Film critic Roger Ebert called it “absolutely stunning” when first released in 1973. This new digital print makes it look like it was filmed yesterday!Here is the link to a video produced last year at the world famous Hollywood Cineramadome. which shows exactly what the Jesus Christ Superstar Screening Tour offers to audiences: https://youtu.be/mYjpMEkC_9E.
Here is the link to the movie trailer for the Modesto screening: https://youtu.be/A5gfo7MNomQ
- WHO: Golden Globe nominated actor TED NEELEY (Jesus) and BARRY DENNEN (Pontius Pilate)
- WHAT: Screening of digitally re-mastered 1973 film "Jesus Christ Superstar" with special appearances by the film's stars Ted Neeley (Jesus) and Barry Dennen (Pontius Pilate). The film has been digitally remastered and restored in HD. This is a ONE night only screening in Modesto featuring a Q&A with the stars before the film.
- WHERE: The State Theatre, 1307 J St Modesto, CA 95354
- WHEN: Wednesday, August 17th at 7PM
- TICKETS: $10 (at the door)