Heaven On Their Minds - 2000 Film | Jesus Christ Superstar

[@bananamanchester4156]

Good God it's real!!! I thought I'd imagined this movie in a fever dream. Judas in a leather jacket screaming like a cat in heat. Jesus in cargo pants. Pilate dressed like a Nazi, chewing the scenery like it's his favourite gum. Madness. Utter carnage.

[@stockwellsantley6606]

(: (: (: I can't be laughing this loud in the middle of the night.

[@marshmallowallen5677]

By far the silliest concept for a musical I’ve ever heard, but still a banger

[@eviemcnally955]

@bananamanchester4156 screaming like a cat in heat 💀💀💀💀 howling man

[@starrynight9873]

Look I've watched this version so many times I can count the holes on Peter's shirt. I'm still not sure it's not a fever dream.

[@ioemeroyalh8522]

Jerome played a flawless Judas, with a lot more depth. His breaking voice really sells the character. I prefer him over the original

[@milesparker557]

JESUSSSSSSS *Jesus shows up in a tank top and cargos in front of a bright light*

[@saintkiddo5366]

Haha.

[@davidjones6262]

Fuck off

[@morphykg1503]

Left cargo pocket: Bread. Right cargo pocket: Wine.

[@finmiles965]

The year 2000 in one moment tbh

[@cringemeister04]

judas: *dramatically turns corner* JESUS!!! jesus: 🧍🏼

[@katkat6678]

Anyone else as obsessed with this musical as I am?

[@stockwellsantley6606]

Yes. I might need an intervention!

[@luisarturoleonfrausto8641]

A lot of people, Christians they're called

[@mfitzburger5137]

@bigpink pencil ok boomer

[@stockwellsantley6606]

I am. I feel an intervention coming on.

[@missbiddy2000]

Me my first show

[@mesmer3780]

Jesus just standing there looking at him like, "Damn. It's 7 am. Are u ok?"

[@capitacaldera02]

Hahaha! Real

[@AstOnokGaming]

Everyone shitting on his voice. Honestly I think the fact that he is stretching himself thing works so well for this song and the character. Judas sounds on edge vocally because he is on edge mentally and emotionally. Its why I don't like the other interpretations I've seen as much. Judas SHOULD be about to lose control. that's his ENTIRE CHARACTER.

[@wessmoore7894]

Something I keep seeing in the comments here and in other videos is that Jerome’s a baritone while the part needs a tenor. That’s not stopping him from singing his heart out though. A+ for effort.

[@reopuraimu4962]

He does a perfectly fine job, it's the weird sound mixing where you can hear his every breath yet the music plays faintly in the background.

[@johnmanahan3463]

My gripe with this is that his high notes sound like they're coming from a different source, it's jarring when he goes from his raspy story-telling voice then suddenly shifts to "I need to do textbook form to belt high notes." It's pretty jarring. Carl Anderson and Zubin pretty much nailed the losing control part. They have really good acting and consistent vocals.

[@johnmanahan3463]

Listen to the buildup in the "you really do believe, this talk of God is TRUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU." It's pretty evident there.

[@bradlawrenceofficial]

@@johnmanahan3463 Glad to see someone else is a fan of Zubin Varla's performance. His isn't a name that gets brought up often enough.

[@Ohne_Silikone]

He screams Jesus and in comes Tarzan.

[@julietajazming]

Miss Informed Jorge of the jungle*

[@CrazyDuckie94]

I can't stop laughing at your comment

[@alibby99]

Did Jesus forget his skateboard ?

[@crimsonmaverick8237]

alibby99 😂

[@vincentmische5386]

Eman Jorge Jes. Re-tweet demensarj parem resal del Artemis mot herm ani. Nada nunca nin tam reben reyens despaci nem tam halo blem espirum tus err erre o in terem ein heaven. Share so lode.

[@katyespinoza1453]

That "please remenber that i wanted us to live" always touchs my heart

[@tommytran8880]

God, look at those eyes. Never dropping it for a second, SO much emotion in those eyes.

[@lizzshields901]

Amazing acting

[@slashtitan1035]

I grew up with this version and never knew how strongly it was disliked. Jerome Pradon was a great Judas imo.

[@ifoundthewords]

Same here, this is what I grew up with. I've watched it at least twenty times. The original sounds terrible to me - falls totally flat compared to this version. The singing is devoid of emotion, the set is lame and bland.

[@Daisysdomain]

Have to agree. Never saw the stage show but tried to watch the movie version and felt bored. This version is the pinnacle for me because the characters feel like real people rather than just actors playing a part. And the visual direction of modern clothing and technology (to a degree) makes it feel more relevant and relatable.

[@tankmaster1018]

I really like this version of this song just because it shows Jesus appearing to take Judas's advice seriously and it looks like he is actually considering what Judas is saying.

[@bookl0ver]

It's one of the few versions I've seen where Judas actually talks to Jesus during this song, and Jesus acknowledges him. I think that works really well for the story, showing their brotherhood and then watching it all be destroyed.

[@thoughtoflegend1761]

@@bookl0verI think it is more powerful when jesus isn't hearing judas and it's more of Judas's own thoughts yes the lyrics in the song are directed towards jesus but judas feels more misunderstood when jesus doesn't know his actual intentions and actually adds way more to the depth of the play movie or musical

[@pseudofox]

I also liked in the John Legend version of the musical that the version of Jesus there also stops to listen to Judas and clearly values what Judas is saying too.

[@JadenAShelton]

Yeah but that misses the point of the song, he isn’t meant to be talking to Jesus really, he’s basically venting for the whole song

[@tankmaster1018]

​@DreadBirate that's completely fair as well. I just thought it was interesting to see a version of this song where not only does Jesus react to what judas is saying, but actually looks like he is listening and agrees with some of what judas is warning him about. I guess it just depends on the cast and what they were going for. On the other side of the table, there's a version of this song by a cast in the Netherlands that I really disliked the acting in as all of the apostles and Jesus were reacting to judas in a dismissive and arrogant way while he sings this, which is a damn shame because it's easily the strongest vocals I've ever heard on this song... type into KZbin "Heaven on their minds 2" if you wanna see that version, Jan Dullus is playing Judas if that helps you find it. Curious what you think of that version

[@aguscinanni684]

Jerome's face when he finally leaves the angry paper to show his real concern when he says "and they'll hurt you if they think you've lied" is just perfect. This man just nailed this paper, I'm obsessed with his participarion in this musical.

[@HonkeyKongLive]

Jerome Pradon's voice might not have been the most suited for the role, but my god his performance was stunning.

[@karpovgambit9190]

Even without the sound, his performance is amazing... LOL

[@TimeandMonotony]

Yes! Really love his acting, even if his singing left a lot to be desired.

[@aiden_macleod]

Well that would have been great, but the story is told in song, not just acting, as a fact, the acting of the entire cast just seems off to me, like they're all just doing it for the paycheck.

[@travisss31]

Really? I love Jerome, his singing is my favorite in the cast 😅

[@xxxpirlo]

I think that there are better singers than him surely but he's the one who understands Judas the best

[@TerrieES]

While he lacks the range really needed for it, the emotion and intensity is excellent. The decision to stage it as a more directly confrontational piece highlights the central conflict of the character in a way the more "talking to himself" stagings can't do.

[@Ian_Jules]

Great comment, totally agree. Pradon's voice range is not ideally suited to the part. I read that he turned down the offer to play it on stage, as repeated performances (as opposed to recording it once for video) would have been too hard on his voice. However, he creates a fascinating interpretation of the character and, despite the complaints about strained vocals, is pulling lots of the dramatic weight throughout the show. Unfortunately, Glenn Carter is kinda lukewarm and uninteresting as Jesus, which is deflating for moments (like this) when dramatic tension is reliant on Jesus' and Judas' one-on-one interactions. However, the rest of the cast does a lot to make up for it, and this production doesn't deserve the slating it sometimes gets when compared to the (excellent) '73 film.

[@Animefreakess]

@@Ian_Jules Pradon was trying to sing in a language that wasn't his native language and he did a pretty fine job! Imagine trying to sing in perfect tune, to a language you weren't completely fluent in whilst remembering proper pronunciation and the rhythm in that language!

[@nagwagi2000]

I'm not a big fan of Judas' voice here but his diction was impeccable - I could decipher every word more clearly here than all the other performances I've listened to by other actors who sounded better in the role.

[@TheWordPaintersLegion]

1:30 that guy with long hair that always walks into the room and people yell "Hey it's Jesus!" and he's so underwhelmed by how overused the joke is.

[@sassyradish9177]

God the way his facial expressions change between 2:56 and 3:02 to genuine concern gives me chills still. The level of acting he brings to this role is what will always keep him my favorite Judas 💙

[@MorganKing95]

Awful singer compared to Carl Anderson though

[@stuckybarnes9623]

I think this is the best version because this Judas expresses his feeling both his voice and his facial expression very clearly and perfectly. I am able to stand his position to get what he feels. In this musical, it is brilliant !

[@rollingjaguar]

I think Carl Anderson’s performance does better judging by this points but this for sure comes in second easily.

[@roseanneburke5745]

I agree. I think the acting in this version really adds to the music.

[@sophisticatedmotivation7917]

This is the bottom of the asshole dookie. Off key, and no vocal control. Carl Anderson is a savant.

[@dv8566]

I like that in this version Judas is a homosexual in love with Jesus, who is obviously a lesbian

[@DrBitchcraft.]

LMFAOOOO ​@@dv8566

[@hattafan2593]

Anyone getting the feeling that Jesus and Judas have had this conversation before, and Jesus just doesn't have the energy to get into it right now? "Okay, Judas? Buddy? Ya know I love ya, but I literally just woke up 10 minutes ago. Can we do this AFTER I've had my coffee? Also, personal space, dude."

[@oldschoolpixel4190]

"Also, Judas, stop singing in my ears, I mean damn, at least the old one sang from the top of a hill"

[@jaciharris7735]

You know, the actors *do* give the impression that Jesus and Judas have had this conversation before, and Jesus doesn't want to hear it *again*!

[@tesshope4449]

Also they look like an old gay couple arguing over milk imo

[@margarettaylor473]

Tess Hope I think this is the funniest comment I’ve ever read

[@Plaksa2004]

no, I have a feeling it`s a postapocaliptic gay drama and the voice of this guy is as he`s a goat. The 2000 version is just ridiculous for those who`ve seen the 1973d one or ever heard Ian Gillan, Tim Minchin. Even our Russian singers are way better. Every single character and singer here is just awful. Or you wanna say Pilates is not a gay BDSM guy in this version with his outfit, facial expression and the voice? (Don`t mind gays, but in this context it`s just misplaced and funny)

[@shawnlarson966]

I love this interpretation of Judas. The lyrics have always pointed out how dedicated Judas was to Christ; however, no one shows how flawed Judas was quite like Jerome.

[@lionelamusicproduction]

The same lyrics are from jesus super star ( the oldest version) look at it its better i think

[@briskbrisk1]

I really like this Judas. You see, of course he is not perfect. But this is exactly how it should be. It feels more real, more pure. You can feel his doubts and his pain.

[@ryanhenneberger2679]

briskbrisk1 “Judas shouldn’t be perfect” doesn’t mean he should be played by someone who can’t sing

[@karpovgambit9190]

Also the nuanced homosexuality is a nice touch :)

[@theyoutubepsychologist5706]

Ryan Henneberger He can sing tho, just not these high notes

[@BlargSmarg]

@@ryanhenneberger2679 Except he can sing just fine. He's just injecting actual emotion into his singing to make it feel more real, like a man really baring his soul rather than just singing.

[@blazinchalice]

He's annoying and literally gay

[@ruiqifeng6078]

Tbh Judas SHOULD be bald and singing with a strained broken voice, wearing his glossy leather jacket spitting on Jesus’ face..... after I watched this INCREDIBLE version so many times

[@nightthornkvala94132]

Have you seen the 2012 or 2013 Arena version? I love this version's Judas but my personal bias toward Tim Minchin outside of this role makes him my #1 favorite Judas.

[@brycehedstrom374]

"Our conquerors object to another noisy sect." Great line that I don't remember from the Carl Anderson 1973 version.

[@johntaylor9988]

It wasn’t in the original. Not sure why it was changed, does anyone know?

[@hiddeninthesnowwe]

I have to wonder who made the decision to put Jesus in cargo pants. He's a walking GAP commercial. I know that was the point, but it's just funny, you know? xD

[@mathewwhitford5730]

2000 was a different world y'know. We all remember Juicy pants right?

[@thecomedyclownfish1731]

Randi Cramer THAT was the point??? I had no idea...

[@SuAva]

2000 did that

[@ApolloNoUta]

Someone actually pointed out that if you watch from beginning to end, Jesus starts in more "modern" clothes and near the end is wearing more traditional clothing. But yeah, I'm not sure why they chose cargo pants specifically, haha.

[@Trev359]

Does it matter!

[@ОльгаСергеева-з6х]

I love how the line "My mind is clearer now" isn't only juxtaposed with "My mind is in darkness now" from the death scene (which is kinda obvious), but also with "Too much heaven on their minds".

[@camnsprencheria3225]

Jerome Pradon is just wonderful in this role! Brilliant!

[@Rubygirl161]

This song is a cry of an angry desperate man. He's trying to get someone he considers a friend to listen.

[@thefilmwatcher1216]

He looks like a combination of Jack Nicholson and Luke Evans trying to be James Dean, and his performance is absolutely incredible.

[@williamcatala154]

Oh my god, someone FINALLY put it to words!

[@Niniane17]

Full disclosure: this was the first version of Heaven on their Minds I've ever heard. And yes, while Carl Anderson is a better singer, and I prefer his version, it is through this one that I became interested in the musical in the first place. The sheer emotional turmoil Pradon manages to convey is overwhelming. Watching this, I really felt that a terrible tragedy was coming. This version of Judas is also very flawed: he isn't bad or evil, but he is caustic and annoying, and you get the feeling that the other disciples just put up with him for Jesus' sake most of the time. (See a later scene when he picks up a fight with Mary and Peter is quick to fist fight him) He isn't very lovable or pleasant, but he does have a soft side, which unfortunately only Jesus can see, partly because Jesus tends to see good in everyone and partly because Judas only bothered to show it to him. It's easy to believe that in-universe such a character would later be rewritten as "always evil and treacherous", since most of the disciples already don't like him much.

[@stitchesandstaples]

His version makes me feel like this sort of scenario could happen. Like I can easily see the psychology and relationships quickly so it makes sense without just added my own knowledge in. I agree there have been better voices, but I haven’t really found many as enjoyable to watch.

[@TimeandMonotony]

I agree. Jerome Pradon's singing is... not the best, but he's one of my favorite Judases as far as acting goes. I really enjoy his interpretation of this great, tragic character.

[@Darkeklaw]

I have to say the singing isn't the best version, but damn it's not bad. I've never watched JC:S all the way through and my first viewing of this song was the Tim Minchin Version from the UK Arena Tour.. But damn Pradon has some pipes.

[@MalleySimpson]

Mine is the 1970 record of the same name.

[@hannahlarocco4699]

What

[@skillet85]

I’m obsessed with how extra everything about this is I can’t take it

[@H3retic]

I have seen and heard so many different interpretations of this song. Many were better vocally (the song does not suit Jerome's voice, he's actually a great singer). However, I have yet to see one capture the raw emotion and desperate acting of this version. Anderson can never be matched, but the way Jerome acts this with just a slight bit of anger in it is quite amazing.

[@acolytetojippity]

this is my favorite version of the *scene*. Though Minchin's does come close. Anderson's is probably the best musically...but it was just him screaming at the wind in the general direction of Jesus. This one? This is a fucking argument. This is a conversation. This is not Judas bemoaning Jesus's choices and actions, but trying desperately to change his mind and prevent tragedy. There's so much more emotion in this staging and in the interactions between them. The pain both characters are going through is clear in their body language. Jesus is tired, he's had this conversation before and he's done with it, he knows what must be done, doesn't want to do it, but also knows he can't let Judas convince him otherwise. Judas is desperate, he sees not only Jesus's doom but also the doom of their entire people wrapped up in Jesus's actions and words. He's trying everything in his power to stop this, and you can see it start to break through from time to time (at "I have been your right hand man all along" Jesus smiles and looks like he's about to break, but steels himself again). This is the only version i've seen that is actually an interaction between the two of them. And it just works so much better.

[@johnmanahan3463]

@@acolytetojippity the one Minchin video I saw, he seemed pretty stiff, as if he was more focused on vocal control than the personality of the character. Another gripe I had with that is that he drags some words a bit much, and it sounds really off, especially since the way he sustains them sounds pretty monotonous and over-emphasized. It's like he's belting for the sake of belting, if that makes sense. While Carl Anderson's high notes still sound like he's still immersed in the current theme.

[@thoughtoflegend1761]

@@johnmanahan3463 Minchin's one to me seems like a really great spin seeing as he is a atheist he brings a good spin on it

[@timmyeff6792]

@@thoughtoflegend1761 Minchin also changed the song to make it his own. That’s what was so great about his version

[@chasingwhispers]

I fucking love this version. Pradon is epic.

[@Ebbagull]

"GONE SOUR!!!!" ...how could you just cut it before the last line?!

[@vickylikesthis]

I'm surprised there's not more comments about this!

[@iamandreylee]

Agree. dislike only for this!!!

[@princezzpuffypants6287]

I could draw a few parallels, but this is family-friendly space.....

[@b.d6642]

Jesus is just like: dude we've been over this, leave me alone

[@PoisonedRedBerry]

there is no heterosexual explanation for this

[@nathalievriesde1930]

😂

[@misakadeckova2430]

This version is just perfect. My parents first showed me this movie when I was a kid, I'm 25 today and there is no other movie I've seen more times than this one. I find the songs in this version more energetic and the whole thing is a masterpiece.

[@MissPurbeck]

Saw the show when it was new, after hearing the original album, so long ago now, but can remember it like it was yesterday. No one will ever beat Ian Gillan as Jesus, but I do like the edginess of this Judas, that's how he should be.

[@lucywalker4545]

Yes this Judas does not have the best voice, but goddamn he absolutely outshines everyone on the acting front

[@00virgola]

Surely better than the soap opera level Jesus

[@martjeveenstra1853]

True

[@user-zi8hj5ne1z]

watch the NBC broadcast from yesterday. The judas in that production was emulating this judas' singing style/acting

[@bryang624]

Watch tim michin

[@feelthejoy]

It’s not even that he has a bad voice it’s just that he’s not a tenor and these notes were hard for him to hit. The casting directors fault not his. But his portrayal is great.

[@hpalpha7323]

this movie's aesthetic is insane

[@neurotictapeworm]

I will always defend the 2000s movie Judas. I think the voice cracks add to the performance somehow

[@elijahenes3899]

OH MY i've gone to church until last year and never thought i'd fell this bromance vibe between Jesus and Judas in my entire life

[@cheeseandonions9558]

when I first heard this version is was totally appalled by Judas' voice, but after watching the entire thing I absolutely love him

[@jimwatson1013]

His performance is realy amazing and the voice is just a bit odd on middle of singing/talking yet if you let him have volume he is doing it perfect, otherwise its odd...is is bad? I do not know but its kind of endearing

[@MarielikestoCrochet]

Yeah same but he really preforms! He made me realized you don’t have to have the typically voice to throw down in a musical

[@galadelsol]

The acting is superb - all the emotional nuances are there. Its really does shine another light on Judas-

[@sodead2001]

Very tough song to sing, even tougher to sing it while emoting. Jerome did a decent job in this...and was humble enough to admit he couldn't do it on stage, hence Tony Vincent playing Judas. Fair play to the guy!

[@neuralmute]

@Ian Rowles Man, it's a tough role to do well! I haven't checked your version yet, but I played Judas (cross cast) in an amateur punk production back in the 90's, and it was wild! It was also neat to do a loose production thrown together by a bunch of local punk bands who all happened to be friends, and have an appreciation for this show, and to actually have some unusual casting, like Goth Girl Judas, and Jesus being the frontman from a queercore band, with a big blue mohawk. Musically, it wasn't the best thing I've ever been involved in, but DAMN, it was so much fun!

[@punkbjork]

​@@neuralmute i know this is an old comment but your story made me really happy to imagine, that sounds so fun! super jealous, i hope i can experience something like that someday

[@clairestordahl6160]

2:00 to 2:03 - "I thought you were bae, turns out your just fam"

[@nuggetsboi5558]

"Bruh"

[@Baegitte]

Saw the 2018 version and I must say, both are great in their own ways, but this was the first JCS I saw and man, the singing still hits hard 20+ yrs later

[@jonwhite8449]

My favourite portrayal of Judas. Jerome Pradon nails the role completely on emotion and feeling. I think the only problem is that he outshines Glenn Carter in the musical.

[@Sanderus]

But Judas character SHOULD outshine Jesus character in this play. All is fine on this front.

[@joenarbaiz1640]

This is after all the story as viewed from Judas's perspective.

[@marshmallowallen5677]

Judas is literally the main character

[@sophisticatedmotivation7917]

Carl Anderson is a savant. This guy is…. (thinks trying to poetically say ass)

[@clescell6587]

Carl Anderson nailed this role. This is a knockoff.

[@xalnikova]

*UNRESOLVED SEXUAL TENSION INTENSIFIES*

[@cheeseandonions9558]

3:34 "and our neighbours object to another noisy sex"

[@crimsonmaverick8237]

Please don’t

[@muffinfluff2476]

The whole thing is a homoerotic wonderland

[@Trev359]

Grow up.

[@muffinfluff2476]

@@Trev359 absolutely refusing to grow up. I'm 40 soon and I intend to only get sillier and more flippant. I was going to grow up but when some 'standard Internet man' with the incredibly original username of delboy suggests it, it is a woman's imperative to break down the patriarchy by being obtuse and childish at every turn. 😝

[@lovewhite6803]

There’s so much emotion in his acting, I like his Judas but JCS official HOW COULD YOU CUT OFF GONE SOURRR!?!?!

[@nobody_5982]

Judas is fantastic and their chemistry is great but. something about Glenn carter as Jesus always makes me giggle

[@Animefreakess]

Is it coz he joined a cult? When I found that out I just thought "Wow, this guy takes method acting more seriously than Daniel Day Lewis!"

[@DanielKlein23]

Jerome Pradon is and always will be my favorite Judas. I don't know what the complaint is about his voice. I've listened to most other versions, and this is just my absolute favorite. Human and yet so full of over the top of drama.

[@jesselapham4059]

I love the pure emotion he shows

[@chimpou2461]

Jesse Lapham For me the emotion sound quite fake..

[@sophisticatedmotivation7917]

Right. Bro that shit is absolute booty meat

[@ericcolvin3546]

Wow! What a performance. Never heard of Pradon before - but I am bowled over by this. Well done, mate.

[@huntercraven7589]

This is the best thing I have ever seen. Nothing can top this.

[@Irt816]

I feel like his voice wasn't well suited for the song, but he acted his heart out. I like the proximity between Jesus and Judas and the interpretation of this song as an actual (desperate and one-sided) conversation better than the scene in the old version.

[@taurerewatekanawa9317]

His voice isn't as good as Carl Anderson's, but Jerome completely NAILS the character in every way.

[@nessajax]

my music teacher let us see this befor we have seen the older version. i dont know if thats the reason, why i think this version is more touching. the distance between judas and jesus is so much smaller than in the older version. no doubt, carls voice is far ahead. but i dont believe him the way i do believe judas in this version... im really feeling with judas :D

[@martinam.1308]

Oh my gosh finally I found someone, who share the same view to this... Thanks for your existance... :D I think, this is super touching and specially Mary - Renee Castle is very talented and awesome

[@joncurtis199]

2000 is just so better directed than the 70s film. There are so many examples where the story is just better, heaven on their minds is just one. When I watch the 70s version I just want to tell Carl to get closer so Jesus can actually hear his warnings and pleas...

[@OceanEmbers]

I kinda disagree. The whole spin of JCS was that Judas was a strong character who acted on powerful convictions past internal conflict. Jerome (or rather, the direction of the 2000 version) seems to portray Judas as the whiny, pitiable screwup. I think it makes the story weaker to be honest. Take for instance, the direction of this scene. It moves Judas from the top of a mountain above Jesus, in a position of power and clarity to lay judgement, into a dark room on the same level of Jesus, where he must chase him around in a scene most reminiscent of a childish argument. If this doesn't set the tonal difference between the two, I don't know what does.

[@diana-lg1cu]

Thank you for your explanation. Indeed in that case this internal fight is not seen here. But if I listen to the text, I still like this more. Actually I think it is less weak to confront him directly. But then indeed the real fight with himself is missing here in the movie. Not in this song. In the old version there is almost only anger, here I see really all the different emotion that could make him that confused to go and betray him. But I like the way you look at it too. I appreciate and understand it more now. For me this Jesus is weak in 2000 in the whole movie, but that is just my personal feeling ;)

[@stitchesandstaples]

Watching the behind the scenes you can see he took a very academic and involved approach to the character. It shows.

[@Strife57]

I love Judas's cynical edge and his anger. It's not the selfish or self-righteous anger of someone who's willing to cut and run when the Romans decide to quash their revolution, or the cynical edge of someone who doesn't care. He's angry BECAUSE he wants to stay with Jesus, and Jesus is the one getting them all killed. He's cynical because no matter what he does, something terrible will happen. He's heartbroken and confused, uncertain with no one to turn to for help or advice, surrounded by blissful idiots who are, if anything, propelling Jesus down the path to martyrdom. He's misunderstood and seen as a heartless person when his real problem is that he cares way too much to simply publicly denounce Jesus and bail, and let the Romans kill whoever they want. If anything, turning Jesus in before things get out of hand was the only way to stop things in their tracks. They hadn't actually rebelled yet, Jesus hadn't done anything wrong, and he was still incredibly popular. Judas didn't anticipate that Jesus would be tortured and executed for no actual reason, to appease the same crowd that was so in love with him only a few days ago -- that outcome was so unreasonable that Judas finally connected the dots and realized that the whole thing was preordained. He'd basically been slotted into the "bad guy" role of the whole tragedy without his consent, and realizing that is probably why his next appearance was him in a red leather jacket, cynically embracing his villain role. Man this play is wild.

[@johnmartin4119]

As much as I love Carl Anderson and Ted Neely the most, I still think these guys do a pretty damn good job portraying their respective characters

[@Falconlibrary]

Listen Jesus I don't like what I see. All I ask is that you listen to me. And remember, I've been your right hand man all along. You have set them all on fire. They think they've found the new Messiah. *And they'll hurt you when they find they're wrong*

[@TheAnteojosdeFanny]

I love his Judas. He sounds unhinged.

[@nikkirose5569]

He LOOKS unhinged

[@bruceaisher]

I think Jerome was the best Judas. His acting is so much better than everyone else and I think his voice has so much more emotion than other performers.

[@joshwalshthe1]

I totally agree ! I can't believe he's not acting I mean from the first number I am hooked !

[@joejaydee]

All the various Superstar performances are outstanding, but make no mistake: the original soundtrack before the original movie was hands down the best vocals. Ian Gillan, lead singer for Deep Purple, as Jesus in particular.

[@pedroruiz6485]

Webber and Rice were touched by God to make this master piece. Thank you both.

[@chinchilla_desperado]

Remember getting home at 13 after a kitchen shift at the pub and watching this with the family. So bizarre... and so good. Love this musical rendition, say what you will. The looks back to Judas are heavy, and they BOTH knew where it was going.

[@Juhno007]

I really like here 2:55 when Judas's anger turns into sympathy and worry.

[@pilatosclash4519]

Please Jesus I just want us to live. All your followers are blind too much heaven on their minds.

[@NikolA-um5fl]

My mind is clearer now. At last all too well I can see where we all soon will be. If you strip away The myth from the man, You will see where we all soon will be. Jesus! You've started to believe The things they say of you. You really do believe This talk of God is true. And all the good you've done Will soon get swept away. You've begun to matter more Than the things you say. Listen Jesus I don't like what I see. All I ask is that you listen to me. And remember, I've been your right hand man all along. You have set them all on fire. They think they've found the new Messiah. And they'll hurt you when they find they're wrong. I remember when this whole thing began. No talk of God then, we called you a man. And believe me, my admiration for you hasn't died. But…

[@daniellet-h1826]

Best part: 4:40 just the look of pure loathing exchanged between Judas and Simon

[@ineffabledolphin9139]

he can't sing as well as Judas should be able to. he doesn't have the range needed but his performance and acting makes up for it tenfold. you can really see how much he cares about him. he really doesn't want him to get hurt.

[@wessmoore7894]

I think that might’ve been a blessing in disguise. He’s a baritone singing a tenor’s part, so he definitely had to put a lot of effort in. Plus all the voice cracks fit well with a man that’s really starting to crack himself.

[@YOUFREAKINNERD]

4:28 the “come on, Judas!” After he says: “too much heaven in their minds.” Is so funny. I love this. Need to watch the whole thing.

[@davidjones6262]

He's great... just seeing for the first time... I have to see this version... I only know the first film... but this guy is a great Judas! That's big shoes to fill!

[@davidjones6262]

But he is great!

[@dominikawanago3667]

I love this song! Great acting Jerome and Glenn. Perfrectly showed relations Judas and Jesus. In this song, as well as throughout the musical.

[@michvanderzant9509]

I'm weirdly attracted to this Judas

[@russellmiles2861]

You are suppose to be

[@vascoambrosio7798]

man, I am christian and just listened this now, and have to say its a great sooong, never thought opera could be so good.

[@imkelolove2140]

"Come on Judas"😂😂

[@sarikoppany5448]

This could be the second title of the story ... "Jesus Christ Superstar aka Come on Judas! " :D

[@misssaramariya]

I just got to that part and fucking snorted 😂😂😂😂

[@jacksonw6742]

This is a weaker Judas vocally but I think this is my personal favorite performance acting wise. The actor made really good choices.

[@ashleighelizabethmurray3893]

Don’t normally like Andrew Lloyd Webber’s music but THIS. This song is bloody genius. An actors dream.

[@EpsilonA789]

This is such an insane version of the show. I cherish it

[@ytmndan]

2:48 sums up this performance perfectly.

[@TheMelodicMess]

God he is so passionate

[@ekonsupra7425]

2:13 Just here, he looks like Tarantino singing to Jesus

[@hannahroest5948]

I've watched this so many time. I love this version so much

[@kakurosuwashi7555]

My mind is clearer now At last all too well I can see where we all soon will be If you strip away The myth from the man You will see where we all soon will be Jesus! You started to believe the things they say of you You really do believe this talk of God is true And all the good you've done will soon get swept away You've begun to matter more than the things you say Listen Jesus I don't like what I see All I ask is that you listen to me And remember, I've been your right hand man all along You have set them all on fire They think they've found the new Messiah And they'll hurt you when they find they're wrong I remember when this whole thing began No talk of God then we called you a man And believe me, my admiration for you hasn't died But every word you say today Gets twisted round some other way And they'll hurt you if they think you lied Nazareth your famous son Should have stayed a great unknown Like his father, carving wood He'd have made good Tables, chairs and oaken chests Would have suited Jesus best He'd have caused nobody harm No one alarm Listen Jesus, do you care for your race? Don't you see, we must keep in our place? We are occupied Have you forgotten how put down we are? I am frightened by the crowd For we are getting much too loud And they'll crush us if we go too far If we go too far Listen Jesus to the warning I give Please remember that I want us to live But it's sad to see our chances weakening with every hour All your followers are blind Too much heaven on their mind It was beautiful but now it's sour Yes it all Gone Sour Listen Jesus to the warning I give! Please Remember that i want us to live! So, Come on Come on He won`t Listen to me Come on Listen Come on and Listen to Me Listen Listen to me Come on and Listen to me Listen to me ME!

[@brxzbze]

This version of the show (and this song in particular) is set right after Judas and Jesus break up. There’s no other way to explain this dynamic.

[@Nature5640-j1q]

I am the biggest JCS fan that has ever lived. Jerome Pradon is the best Judas that ever was and ever will be.

[@dmallett2380]

I'm learning this song as a rock contralto and searching for inspo from him I can appreciate the way he uses breathing in this rendition but for me Carl will always be the g.o.a.t

[@jasonfarrell00]

if by g.o.a.t you mean god of all thingsJudas then yes I agree :)

[@punkbjork]

pfp twin!! kind of! was shocked when i saw this comment because i didn't remember making it 💀 especially since i'm also an alto, want to sing rock, dream of playing judas someday and carl anderson is my favorite judas

[@JsbWalker]

This is the best acted version of this musical, hands down.

[@paulweston8408]

First things first, NOBODY can or will replace Carl when it comes to this song, BUT this Judas is amazing!

[@Monkofmagnesia]

100 % agrre with you, plus, I feel Pradon is the only reason to watch this version.

[@SgtBuck01]

2:17 when the warlock casts fireball in the village market

[@NRF3703]

glenn carter looks like michael bolton here i like how modernized it is to the point that judas LITERALLY has a rebel jacket on and jesus is always in white....not only that, but pontius pilate looks like m bison

[@amanogirl1]

SapphireDragon95 / JSD Glenn Carter screeches the notes when he sings high

[@tommytran8880]

Judas just mad because Jesus took all his hair

[@AllysonKing]

You have won at life

[@gravy2973]

Ha ha ha

[@georginarichardson208]

Wig snatched

[@christinatuttle8442]

Judas is fucking phenominal, god damn! His part is so tragic, he was very intelligent and knew exactly what would happen and then in a shocking and sickening twist of fate, he is the one who leads them to Jesus. I wept when he pleaded to Jesus. He really tried to help him and then was the reason for his death. Bravo!

[@karpovgambit9190]

You know that feeling when beauty overwhelms you? well, that one of those of them

[@mac420p]

All kidding aside, this is yet another brilliant rendition of JCS! Great cast! Love this more and more!

[@ViluSeries]

2:47 THE HELL WAS THAT!

[@TeoTorriate]

Alborotados Serie it's the funniest thing ever

[@ericcolvin3546]

Precisely: very Eastern in style; I can only guess that Alborotados is no fan of the Gypsy Kings. ;)

[@TJH3113]

😂

[@tesshope4449]

EeEeEeEvery

[@billrootes-composersongwri5552]

It was pretty bad >< hahah

[@smnoy23]

Love how the face acting from Jesus seems to say “I know, but I have no choice.”

[@sokun6291]

3:17 lightly pinch jesus arm. Why it's looks so cute

[@nina.harr1ngt0n]

Squashy

[@b4thewar540]

JEEEESUUUUUUS! Jesus of Nazareth Watch out for that TREE!

[@Juno_Verse_]

Personally he's my favourite Judas, only second to Tim Minchin on voice, but the emotion and rawness of Pradon has always been top for me.

[@Emmy205]

+Charlotte Davison I agree! He makes it feel so real. While he might not have the best voice, the emotion he carries makes him my favorite Judas hands down.

[@fernanda-py4wl]

El mio tambien

[@bruxyk]

+jo jo check out Drew Sarich in the 2005 production in Austria... wowowowow!

[@혼란한혼모노]

+Emmy205 i agree

[@saintroddy]

1973 Jesus? You mean Ted Neely? IMO he's one of the best, but that's just an opinion.

[@Majorkill675]

This is just a gay couple fighting with a twist of religion

[@ras613pa]

Agree. Always felt that the Webber version focused on the male relationship in a powerful way.

[@johnmartin4119]

When you think about it a lot of guy vs guy rivalries feel like that to some extent

[@ras613pa]

@Bela Lugosi Makes sense, same applies: Even though you straight folks are just a too large majority in our society, not everything is a reflection of your life.

[@ayeletdrago]

@J E F F E R S O N many productions of this play are much more overt in the gay subtext, but it's almost always there with the two characters. i believe the swedish production even went as far as to make *jesus* kiss judas on the mouth. it's not a jump to conclusions, it's literally there. maybe you can't see it because it's not a reflection of YOUR life, and straight people are used to seeing themselves on screen so much that they don't notice when it's not about them anymore for once.

[@elishawhitehead5814]

I've been watching this yesterday and today but the full movie and I loved it