Jesus Christ Superstar - Australia 1992 - ACT 2 - Full Unpublished DVD

ACT 2
John Farnham - Jesus
Kate Ceberano - Mary Magdalene
Jon Stevens - Judas
Angry Anderson - Herod
John Waters - Pontius Pilate
Russell Morris - Simon Zealotes
David Gould - Caiaphas
Director - Richard Wherrett
Musical Director - David Hirschfelder

[@gabriels.carvalho4852]

John Stevens RULES as one of the most diverse interpreters of Judas that there is. John Farnham singing like a heavy metal Michael Bolton is just perfect, I love him.This whole aussie version is wonderful, it takes SOOO many different liberties and directions with the melodies, and it just sounds so full of an unique personality. That's just unmatched.

[@sarahholdcroft9490]

i absolutely loved JCSS when I was given tickets. The best show i've seen

[@debradireen3625]

I saw this show in Melbourne, my two favorite singers were John Farnham and Jon Stevens. It was a fabulous production.

[@als_pals]

The 90sified instrumental really gets to me so much more than it should

[@MartinGarcia-pb1sz]

This was the best Jesus and Judas EVER. Period.

[@dylanglatz7255]

While they might lack the acting chops, they have such powerful rock voices- brilliance cannot be denied!

[@MartinGarcia-pb1sz]

Dylan Glatz I don’t really agree with that though. This show was directed as a concert setting. Not a musical. The acting is for a concert, not a musical.

[@dylanglatz7255]

Yeah, that is true! However, one can't ignore the fact that it is going against the usual format of the show ?(a musical in a theatre). Even still, Andrew Lloyd Weber always said that this was not a show suited to a proscenium theatre, so perhaps he would've preferred it being performed in the round like this?I personally think it works super well in this rock musical as a concert setting. I've always struggled to find what he thought of this production. Do you have anything? Even still, while a lot of their acting is verrryy weak, their stage presences and singing talents well and truly compensate for this, I think.

[@CynicalCharmer]

Best Judas goes to Ricardo Afonso for me

[@czahnie]

Gawd damn Jon Stevens just sung the shit outta that number

[@MikeyRB77]

This is an epic performance by some of the most astonishing performers. I love David Hirshfelder's arrangement.

[@Deejaay83urj38]

Word

[@digigarb]

Glad I went to see it! At the time I was only 22 so didn"t fully appreciate how great a performance it was! So glad to be able to watch it again now and fully appreciate it! Much thanks to the uploader!

[@user-josefina-12]

Шедевр, Потрясающий оркестр, оранжировка уникальная, хор небесный, Иисус прекрасный, Иуда суперстар, бас Первосвященика, Магдолина царственная, Ирод необычный, Пилат столько эмоций, Петр ...Я столько прослушал версий, но эта одна из лучших. Оркестр.

[@kennykarlsson6691]

Wow!!! this Really shows that mr farnham masters any kind of genre. His voice is absolutly fantastic.

[@Gravattack]

Fantastic musical with an awesome cast. Some of Australias biggest and most talented superstars, and all down to earth lovely people. Was lucky enough to see this show a couple of times and meet the enitre cast and get autographs.

[@JavertRA]

Time signatures -00:00 - The Last Supper07:48 - Gethsemane (I Only Want to Say)13:40 - The Arrest17:42 - Peter's Denial19:19 - Could We Start Again, Please?21:54 - Pilate and Christ24:37 - Herod's Song28:25 - Judas' Death32:47 - Trial Before Pilate38:00 - Superstar

[@adammckenzie8769]

One of the best expierences I had playing Jesus in a play went 3 nights sold out and had the time of our lives!!! Was awesome!!! Great songs great story!!! Ps: remember when the leader of the production gave me this recording and said u do the John Farnham role, I listened chased him down the next day and said Jesus Christ all right how the hell u think I’m gonna hit those notes lol 😂 did a minor version octaves down of the High notes obviously lol 😂

[@desmondjames9312]

I had the pleasure of seeing this production at the Australian Tennis Centre.. Jon Stevens was electrifying.. The entire cast was terrific, but Jon, oh and Angry really stood out.

[@helgacostello-arlidge3300]

This was definitely the BEST JCS Show! Love John Farnham, John Stevens and Kate Ceberano! xxx

[@watsbe]

I saw this with my brand new wife in Sydney in 1992. I thought the set was incredibly clever - I always use that to remind myself that there are people who just "understand" these things - I just appreciate them. I liked that the music kept returning to refrains from earlier. Kate Cerebrano's voice was pure and clear and magnificent (although I slightly prefer Helen Reddy's version) At one stage the PA went out and John Farnham just kept singing and filled the auditorium. A truly magnificent voice. The first act was slow but building. Then Angry Anderson strode onto the stage and the whole world changed. Thank you for putting this online

[@Hapitap]

Brilliant cast! Fantastic show. Saw John Farnham December 2019 and still has 'the voice '

[@elizebethstribley9292]

Was at the Perth production in 1992 with John Waters at the Perth entertaiment centre, no longer around. Watching this again 26 years later it has not lost its wow factor. Farnham and Stevens upped their ante on this one.

[@thespianist]

This is not John Waters! It is Peter Carol as Pilate!

[@Schontaylor]

I’ve wanted to see this for 30 years thanks for uploading for posterity and record ❤️

[@robives9155]

The best performance of JC superstar ever!

[@martinmayhew145]

Wow what a performance by John Farnham

[@rachelmaree4069]

Great cast. I saw this live when it toured. John Farnham is incredible.

[@Adara007]

I'd have loved to see this in person! It was performed at my high school in the '80s but when this was performed I was studying at Uni' so only saw snippets on t.v. It's wonderful to see it now and John Farnham is a powerhouse as Jesus!

[@robertlobley]

They should release this into a DVD Such awesome Aussie talent right here !!

[@rachelburke9191]

agree

[@Elainerulesutube]

I agree! This is the 1992 concert version.

[@Bhatt_Hole]

Umm...they did.

[@justinm2697]

@@Bhatt_Hole They did? Where? I've been looking for this on VHS since I saw it, long before DVDs were invented. I didn't even know there was a pro-shot out there.

[@nderohan]

Can always download

[@bettyboop5581]

I seen this back in it days in Adelaide, it was fantastic night, to dress up.

[@Nutmoig]

So much nostalgia! I never got to see the show (soooo jealous of my bro!) but wore out the CD/tape during primary school. Had completely forgotten about this until a couple of months ago and can appreciate it so much more now than I did then. It's such a shame that more wasn't on the CD - Jon Stevens as Judas is magnificent (chills in Judas' death).

[@ChristopherCraven]

For me, as someone who grew up with the record/CD, I was surprised there were more songs when I saw the full production, this one and Tim Minchins, but because I really like the sound of the studio version, the live one... Well has its moments, but many more moments where I'm expecting the power of studio, but get a more exhausted live version.

[@muzbuz1043]

Thank you for sharing this performance. I appreciate it so much. I would loved to have seen this live back in the day.

[@KJBigBelter]

WOW... WAITED 26 YEARS TO SEE THIS!!!! AWESOME!!!

[@justinm2697]

Same.....oh the memories. This show blew my mind when I saw it.

[@ThinkLuckyThink]

I absolutely adore Judas Death. Really great simger

[@StephanieMcDonaldHonestPT]

I never saw John Waters perform (unfortunately), but to be honest I'm obsessed with Peter Caroll's performance as Pilate - I think he balances the dignity/propriety and menace of the character really well; and his voice! Incredible! I prefer listening to this version rather than the recorded one, and if we're going off audio alone, he acts better too (sorry John!).

[@giuseppesavaglio8136]

When the original came out i was 7-8 years old and now every time i hear "Superstar" i sing the song we all sang as kids in the school yard: "Jesus Christ Superstar Burnin' down the corner in a motorcar. "Cops come up, we don't care, we got bullet proof underwear". Aahh good times as a kids. Yah can never get it back.

[@thespianist]

This is NOT John Waters as Pilate, this is Peter Carol.... This production has to be my all time favourite, stellar all star cast, arrangements and orchestrations by John Hershfelder (spelling?)... Pure magic!

[@nderohan]

David hirschfelder!!!

[@al6054]

Twenty minutes was enough of watching this rubbish. John Farnham as Jesus 🤣 Gimme a break. Absolute amateur hour compared to the original Australian cast of 1972. Nothing will compare with Trevor , Jon & Michelle and later Marcia. This not a patch on the original 👎

[@robgunn2317]

Saw this with my daughters wonderful night

[@MikeyRB77]

Why this was never released? I witnessed this Brisbane. Pinnacle of Aussie performers.

[@katesatriani]

Hi! Me again! Was just thinking - where is Act 2- looked to drop down menu on right of screen and there it was !!! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! Do NOT understand WHY they NEVER released this to buy? It was such a brilliant and innovative production with amazing Australian talent ! The DVD certainly would have sold out !!

[@thespianist]

This IS Act 2!

[@katesatriani]

@@thespianist Yes I now get that! Thanks

[@mariannesmith5379]

Never knew this version existed , I would have liked to have seen it live .

[@creekers1135]

Brilliant Aussie talent 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@Hapitap]

And Jon Stevens

[@ArjImages]

Thank you so much! The Arrest and Could We Start Again were amazing to see. Along with Damned for All Time cannot believe they were left off the CD / cassette. As for Herod's song.. wow, off key, forgotten lyrics. Wonder was that meant to be, or was Angry adlibbing.

[@fadedjeans61]

Could We Start Again was the b side to ( I think) Kate's version of I Don't Know How To Love Him. I had to buy the single just for that song as it's my favourite

[@anitapollard1520]

Arj Giese 0

[@IdolEyes84]

Thank you for uploading. :) Love it!

[@Phasmania]

I wish the instrumental for this show was out there someone. It’s so unique and incredible

[@add1msk1]

I went and saw this in 92' I really missed John Waters not being in this one, he was great the night I saw it.

[@algieturas612]

Angry only got one number a night. BUT WHAT A NUMBER!!!

[@thequietguy1648]

Jesus Christ on a microwave plate... I loved this! :D ;) :p

[@DirtyDayMix]

Flawless! Thanks por posting.

[@CH-qp7xv]

This is my favorite version of King Herod's Song!

[@ladymanners618]

Prove to me that you're no fool.....I hear you....

[@AntoninaRivituso]

love Angry Anderson

[@mingtse3283]

Bravo 👏

[@87excel]

i get goosebump. these actor amazing

[@nderohan]

Singers not actors!

[@augusto727]

Everything is alright kate cerrados

[@augusto727]

Everything is alright kate cebrano

[@augusto727]

Kate Cebrano Jesus Christ Superstar

[@thespianist]

No disrespect to Peter Carol, but he just doesn't have the menacing "edge" that John Waters bought to the role. Still no idea why this was never released :(

[@AussieJono]

I've been waiting for years for this to appear somewhere! I can't stop watching it :-)

[@c8Lorraine1]

John Waters also did Godspell. I agree his voice should always be chosen first.

[@sloid32]

@@c8Lorraine1 In fact John Waters was only in this show because Anthony Warlow (who was originally cast at Pilate) was diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma and had to pull out.

[@alstrange6055]

John F was miscast; every singer knows he's god...😂

[@rachelburke9191]

once again, thanks so much! : )

[@EPrimeify]

This is probably my favourite production of JCS, without a doubt. I just don't like how they don't actually whip John nor tie him to a cross like they do in other productions. It takes me out of it a little. I still love it though.

[@martinmayhew145]

EPrimeify This is a concert version, not the staged musical

[@EPrimeify]

Did they do a staged musical version? Or you're saying it's all concert based?

[@tireoghain82]

I didn't like how he basically stood like a stunned mullet through the whole thing. Great voice, but he didn't get into it at all.

[@thespianist]

They did do a short staged season not long after this concert, but with a slightly different cast.

[@brudzool]

It's great when they list the band names and don't say what they play. Some are more famous than others of course. But the drummer is an unkown. Now I gotta go searching the net. 57:27 edit:14 mins later. Andrew Gander was the drummer on the live version.

[@Agnessa92]

Caiaphas should have more to sing... AMAZING voice

[@drewgilmore9978]

Agnessa92 I wish all future productions would put in "We Are Decided" from the 1973 film so Caiaphas would have more time

[@MICHAELMYERS37]

I agree

[@redshibaman]

Absolutely fantastic!!! One of the best JCS productions ever!!! Where's the DVD??

[@nostalgik._]

I wish there was video footage of John Waters playing Pontius Pilate

[@leandabee]

Did anyone think that Annas was a mini me of JF?

[@61881N5]

He was JF's understudy

[@dylanglatz7255]

Is it just me, or during Blood Money and Judas' Death, is is one of the other High Priests who's singing lines usually sung by Annas? Or perhaps in This Jesus Must Die are Annas' lines just sung by that same other High Priest? Any help here would be appreciated! Hahah cheers

[@JavertRA]

It's still Annas (he calls a worldly man and wise) but I think in This Jesus Must Die the lines are switched a little.

[@maxirvin]

37:54 where does he go?!?!?!

[@papanomalyxd4475]

This is not the real JCS as on the CD...from Australia 1992...

[@martinmayhew145]

The CD is studio production, this is the concert version, which toured Australia in 1992

[@monicanogales5053]

juju on that beat

[@dylanglatz7255]

Gee, dunno about old mate Peter Carol's acting skills.. 3:09 case in point... It's a shame about John Waters- has anybody got or know of any pics/footage of him performing or even in costume? Cheers gang

[@nostalgik._]

theaussiejohnwaters.homestead.com/jcs.html

[@Schontaylor]

I can’t wait for the mohammed sequel musical

[@reopuraimu4962]

John Farnham is obviously a tremendous singer, but it feels almost like he's showing off, straying too far from the original lyrical melodies. Unlike Jon Stevens, who just nails it.

[@ladymanners618]

The man who wrote it didn't seem upset. Tim Rice was beaming and I could see him easily from 6-7 seats away that night.

[@jc135276]

@@ladymanners618agree with @reopuraimu. Rice wrote lyrics. Lloyd-Webber wrote the music tho he probably wasn’t there

[@greghopkins8107]

GARY BAADE WAS OUTSTANDING AS HIGH PREIST

[@greghopkins8107]

MY GOD GARY BAADE I COILD FEEL YOUR ENERGY COMING THRU THE DOG & BONE

[@hrothgleas1]

Amazing rage from Pilate...disappointed in Herod...

[@ryandaniels2134]

15:06-15:30 😍😍😍😍😍

[@MICHAELMYERS37]

omg they are all good The guy playing Judus should of been Jesus cause the guy playing Jesus did not Sing Gethsemane good he didnt belt those beautiful high notes out I was lil annoyed he didnt hit the high notes but over all love this show

[@Adara007]

Judas was performed by Jon Stevens, lead singer of the well-known Australian band "Noiseworks" so if you like 'Judas' check out 'Noiseworks'!

[@sharonbarba1689]

Is there an act 3?

[@LuannOsbourne]

no stupid

[@nderohan]

You mean after the resurrection????

[@61881N5]

Yeah... it's called "The Afterlife"!

[@beaed9296]

They are all good performers but it more like a concert where they just sang the parts. There was no acting! So disappointed.

[@localboys7449]

37:07

[@jainra]

Was Jesus blonde? I missed that part of the Bible.

[@brennies24]

Yes and he was Australian

[@nderohan]

Was he even a real person or just a story?

[@blackcorp0001]

13 Muslims are offended ... :(

[@mirandastone9061]

Ho not Jesus Christ ho no please don’t heart him please help him god please help Jesus

[@TobiasKuzi]

Какая слабая ария Иисуса. Михаил Серышев поет на порядок круче!

[@blackngoldcuttlefish3390]

I'm surprised at how many people like this. I could barely stand it. It just seems like people trying to show off instead of interpret/act the story. But a lot of people love it so...I must be missing something lmao

[@thetimeshadow6769]

WHYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY is Could we start again please before Pilate and Christ. Also, why does this version even EXIST. It’s so BAD, the only good thing about it is the Judas. This is not what Jesus Christ Superstar sounds like. 4/10

[@Schontaylor]

You should listen to the orchestral score of this version then

[@al6054]

Amateur hour rubbish. Farnham no Trevor White.

[@flyingrabbit76]

Wow, really not that good. Judas and Mary are good, Jesus not so good. All over the place with his vocals. Staging is silly. Costumes look like they got them from a Pirates of Penzance road show.

[@sjboylan1]

Agree

[@Schontaylor]

Listen to the orchestral score version of this aussie version

[@northernbrother1258]

Bravo!

[@localboys7449]

28:27