Superstar - Jesus Christ Superstar

By many requests.

[@Doomitume]

3:23 best improved line ever "I'm asking you nicely"

[@vicentehizon6202]

3:23

[@michaelwilliamybarra2409]

@@vicentehizon6202 3:22

[@16allybaby]

"I'm asking you nicely," haha, the best. He's such an unbelieveable talent. I love Drew :)

[@colinmcphan]

Like the singing but the attitude of the character, especially going by historical records, is all wrong.

[@BennieDuck]

@@colinmcphan is that bad

[@rhdrbob]

@@colinmcphan isn't historical records and Jesus kind of an oxymoron?

[@colinmcphan]

@@rhdrbob Definitely not. Do your research. A lot of the Bible has been backed up by archeological discovery's and record's.

[@gernnnblanstennn7862]

@@colinmcphan Right. They spoke English and sang rock music and danced to electric guitars.

[@TheDeadmanstrolling]

Okay this blows the 2000s film version out of the water in terms of music

[@MrZeroTerrorRide]

i dig this judas...."what's the buzz baby?" ftw!

[@DittoMike1]

This is perfection! Drew is absolutely the best voice I have ever heard perform this piece...and by far! The dancing and the choreography are superior to any performance I have ever seen of this play. Just fantastic!

[@Valkyrieinden]

It's rather amazing that he can go on singing like that, without loosing his voice. He's AMAZING GOOD. Would like to see/hear him in real life.

[@gib1jack]

OMG... this judas is absolutely BRILLIANT!!!!

[@francismarion1]

I love Drew....He's so perfect for this role. Totally has the voice for it.

[@rachelp9244]

I love him so much!! He's one of the best singers EVER. I can't stop listening to him!

[@coltonruscheinsky7863]

He really is.

[@GJR1975]

The bass player in the band is an absolute monster!!!!! Drew isn t bad I suppose lol!!!

[@chgocub]

Whoever he is, he rocks it out! I love everything about it, Drew Sarich's interpretation, the costumes, the steps, the flawless figures on those gorgeous women. I could watch this a hundred times, and I'm an old JCS queen from way back.

[@Charlou27]

The boy's got pipes! Absolutely blows me away. Best performed Superstar ever. I agree - I would definitely buy this cast's album.

[@Monkofmagnesia]

Amazing choreography (and dancing)! Also love when Judas threw in, "What's the buzz, baby? Tell me what's happening." A nice reminded of the beginning of the show.

[@alex_michaels]

Drew Sarich is incredible. There should be a recording of this cast. I'd buy it in a heartbeat.

[@mmgringoire2]

Drew Sarich is Amazing, but that's no surprise he's always brilliant in everything he does!

[@Monkofmagnesia]

Amazing! I'm quite a fan of "Superstar," and have seen many, many versions and watched many, many clips and this is by far the BEST performance I have seen! The voice is fantastic. The acting incredible. - and he is having fun in the role! Thank you for posting this!

[@Mungoteazer11581]

Drew is genius. As Judas an also as Jesus. Love it!

[@dgjbear]

Have loved this musical since I was 5. This is the best version and staging of this song ever!!!!

[@vicentehizon6202]

Judas knows how to rock those wings and hat.

[@dbgf64]

I grew up listening/obsessing over the original cast version back in the day and have never heard or seen the power and energy that is poured into this one. Good Friday and I am sitting here weeping. Amazing work Drew and the girls!

[@andrewzenn1719]

Best ever

[@YukiKuran100]

hell, I'm in love with this guy...

[@aoife92]

this entire cast is SIICK! all the videos of this cast are amazing!

[@baghira81]

the guy playing judas is Drew Sarich - he's amazing - at the moment he's playing the lead role in the musical Rudolf in Vienna

[@ronHpyrotech]

You're right. I play music and sing, and the amazing thing is they can move like that still sing. Those angels are providing the harmony vocal and some amazing choreograhpy at the same time.

[@macwillaert612]

I tend to prefer when Judas is played in white singing this song from a genuine state of "Who knows?" than this really sadistic, cynical version. I think both are valid takes, just my preference. Despite that, Sarich sings the hell out of this.

[@caelanbaden5420]

I recently read an interview were Drew himself said he didn’t enjoy this interpretation of Judas as the director wanted him to be pure evil and Drew didn’t get that philosophy.

[@crimsonmaverick8237]

I want to know: Indeed I want you to answer eight years later: I’m interested in that opinion regarding the “who knows” state. Could you elaborate? What do you mean by the “who knows” state?

[@naturelover9716]

@@crimsonmaverick8237 I think if you take away the red, devil like scenery of this portrayal (Drew rocked the song either way), then it's actually quite an ambiguous ending. The lyrics themselves are posed as a series of questions, asking Jesus: "Now why'd you choose such a backward time, and such a strange land?" i.e. If you planned on bringing a message to everyone, why'd you pick a time and place so hostile to you message? Wouldn't it have been better to come in the 21st century when we have mass communication systems that could've spread your words across the globe? "Who'd you think beside yourself was the pick of the crop?" i.e. Are you the only real one? Are Buddha and Mohammad divine as well, or are they fakers and just you're the real deal? "Did you plan to die like that, was that a mistake? Did you know your messy death Would be a record breaker?" i.e. So... was this the plan all along, or did you slip up? Did you literally plan to go out in a gruesome and memorable way so that you could become a martyr and more people would look to you? And of course the chorus... "Do you think you're what they say you are?" i.e. Quite literally asking Jesus if he really thinks he's the son of God, King of the Jews. The fundamental conflict of the musical, as established in Judas' opening song, is that whilst Judas loves and admires Jesus, he doesn't believe that Jesus is the son of God. In the beginning Judas sings "I remember when this whole thing began, no talk of God then we called you a man." Judas thinks of Jesus as an incredibly intelligent and compassionate man on a quest to help their people... but then Jesus started to become deified and Judas thinks things are getting out of control (in all fairness... he was right). I think a common issue with misinterpretations of this play is that people hear "Jesus Christ" and assume it's a passion play (hence why it gets played on NBC every Easter). But really, it's a rock opera telling the story of a group of young men (plus Mary who is basically portrayed as the female love interest) who are trying to change the world... and things roll quickly out of hand. The play ends with the crucifixion and not the resurrection, because it's up for the audience to decide if Jesus comes back to life as the Son of God, or if he's just a misguided martyr. Judas dies because, at least from his perspective, he was disloyal to Jesus and used by God. In the end he's the arbitrator, speaking for the audience to ask Jesus what the final verdict is... are you the son of God?

[@ruffboimags]

The way I've always interpreted this kind of performance (which I love) is that this isn't actually Judas, it's Lucifer using Judas's face to taunt and say "was it really worth it to turn me down? To go through all this? To see your friend fall like he did?"

[@ronHpyrotech]

shoeshew dear, I was refering to the "hold that pose" at 1:08 and then again 1:59 and 2:05 with "What's the buzz" and blowing Christ a kiss at 2:05. Now this is some great correspondance, although I love those marvelous dancers.

[@coltonruscheinsky7863]

That kiss blowing is chilling

[@DittoMike1]

This is very well done. The dancers are great, costuming and vocals are all A++

[@enriquecastillo8337]

The best judas by far

[@olivervincentvg]

...by far

[@333br]

More like with a good voice.

[@OrienBand]

This is just perfect. Carl is the 1# Judas, but Drew wins this round!

[@Ivanovhich]

This is The best Judas that I've ever heard and seen

[@MrActor123456789]

Drew rocks so hard.

[@vscg07]

Excellent performer! great voice!

[@zeta1ret]

this is a smashin' version of this song!...well done!

[@austinburke4334]

I feel he'd do well as Jekyll and Hyde!

[@sashglam5574]

Austin Burke he did 2003-2004 in cologne ;)

[@paranoidgeezer]

Great voice and performance by Drew..

[@LitoAcosta]

Exelente... Gran voz... Felicidades!!!!!!

[@OhCancerGirl]

Man, I LOVE this version. Drew is such an amazing Judas. I love the part where he blows Jesus a kiss, genius! Thanks for the upload! :D

[@DARKSEI]

What a voice! Incredible!

[@Aergli]

what is this awesome boy not able to do? Wunderful voice, able to dance and a perfect actor...woooow

[@LiamoGarrido]

Realmente considero esta la mejor interpretación del papel de Judas. No me puedo despegar de escucharla ni de ver la coreografía montada. Cuanto talento!

[@Jimsteinman]

the entire band is amazing

[@sarajones5645]

Where is the orchestra? I can’t see them.

[@michaelannco]

Watched this so many times. One of the best productions, out there. :)

[@ronHpyrotech]

Now that you mention it, I remember that scene, he's basically rebuked by Christ and shortly after, is the payoff and the fateful kiss, and one verse with the groove to "what's the buzz?" accept this time "it's all over"

[@gplus46]

Amazing Performance!!!

[@luispanero203]

so great....no words

[@buckyzombie]

I LOVE THIS VERSION!!!

[@zeta1ret]

this production is quite amazing!

[@ccello]

The best version of all time in my opinion!

[@coltonruscheinsky7863]

THIS FUCKIN GUY! I can't stop watching this. Its so effortless, so dynamic!

[@coltonruscheinsky7863]

@Anjelica Snorcket Dance the Vampire? Well he's phenomenal!

[@coltonruscheinsky7863]

@Anjelica Snorcket wow, thanks! I'll check this out!

[@ronHpyrotech]

I agree. I think Carl Anderson was great as well. This guy can belt it out.

[@kasumisugioka8735]

Make up while watching this movie makes it more beautiful than usual

[@cbiswhite]

Wow!! Drew is an awesome Judas- his vocals are glorious and sound mostly effortless. And that tall black girl is smokin' HOT!

[@xXBeeBeeXx]

i love the little dance he does during "je-e-e-eus" lol

[@cielrace]

the best judas ever

[@zjc177]

DAMN SARICH

[@lkofron]

I love the fact that some people can sing brilliantly but can't dance for toffee. It actually just makes them so much better - Drew Sarich, Kate Bush, Bananarama, Paul Heaton, Bono, etc etc!

[@Masquerade2010]

Dies, dies, dies, dies, dies, dies, dies, and dies again. I love all the vocal riffs Drew does. Such a win.

[@Jimsteinman]

I think he dances just fine

[@Stuart2554]

wow! what a voice!

[@chipmunkjohn]

Easily the best Judas I have ever heard.

[@wevetra13]

The whole play was amazing...and, yes, can I get this on DVD? Awsome job. I always liked the seventies version, but I LOVED this...chuck from Oklahoma.

[@zynezthezia]

Please, PLEASE upload Hosanna! Who else is with me that wants to see how awesome a scene and song this group did (I especially want to see Drew's participation in it XD)

[@garypugh1153]

Didnt know vegas show dancers were there 2, 000 yrs ago.....😁

[@ellakanahmen]

yes I love it when he dances or even tries to dance!

[@69Bildo69]

Coolest version of this song ive seen!!!:D!!!

[@lkofron]

I love the fact that some people can sing brilliantly but can't dance for toffee. They're so cool they don't really need to try. It actually just makes them so much better - Drew Sarich, Kate Bush, Bananarama, Paul Heaton, Bono, etc etc!

[@WillBobLowe]

this whole cast is insanely talented.

[@zeta1ret]

@dwade1962eagle EXACTLY RIGHT!...people have forgotten how to enjoy live theatre/music...always comparing it to othes....people, that's not how you listen to live music...you enjoy it for what it is...the variations, the musical interpretations, the difference in staging / rhythmic stressing not, "blah blah blah so & so was better.." or "blah blah blah this is not how it's supposed to be done" geesh this is a great version & stands strong as a performance for what looks like a community theatre.

[@16allybaby]

"I'm asking you nicely!" hahahah, the best.

[@ronHpyrotech]

I grew up just north of Motown, and play Bass, R&B and Funk, the rhythm section [drummer & me]lay down the groove . Here's one to ponder, "If you'd come today you could have reached a whole nation" what would the world be like without Christianity? Not to get too religious, but if you look around the world at non-Christian believing countries, life ain't so good, would there be a U.S. ,would we all be Muslim, Hindu,? Would Christ be accepted at all?

[@jesusthroughmary]

"For the Son of man goes as it is written of him, but woe to that man by whom the Son of man is betrayed! It would have been better for that man if he had not been born." - Mark 14:21

[@ruaraidh007]

That is simply just too Good. No other words.

[@jerrytarango1477]

The singing: superb. The choreography: spectacular. A truly amazing rendition. Is this JCS 2005 version available on DVD or Blu-ray?

[@jannetteL]

Every man is master of his own actions, because all men are born of FREE WILL. Because God is omniscent (in terms of time as well as thought) he KNOWS what someone's actions will be, because past, present, and future are all combined in his presence. That does not mean that anyone is being 'manipulated' or that he make choices for people, because everyone makes their own choices and every one is accountable for their own choices. That went for Judas like it does for everyone else.

[@goldeneyesofafrica]

From an artistic point of view, this is truly a great rendition! Thanks!

[@Fyrie]

Oh, Drew Sarich is amazing as Juads! And what a show-stopping number :D

[@TonyTigerTonyTiger]

They've got it! Unlike the 2000 version here at KZbin, this one has an excellent rendition of the song and the lead singer is great. Overall, this video compares very favorably with the full-scale 1973 version.

[@jinxgirl5]

I still liked the 70s way of singing this song.

[@geligniteandlilies]

He's the only guy that can make that absurd finger move look awesome. That outfit is the best thing since sliced beetles.

[@charliegriffey7773]

In this version it almost seems as though Judas I almost helping Jesus through, where the 2003 version, Judas is taunting Jesus and turning his back on him.

[@lkofron]

Interpretation means exactly that. If you read the official description of this song on the Really Useful website, it is that Jesus is delirious - with pain and agony presumably - so that it is impossible to know what He was thinking. Therefore, there is no right or wrong interpretation. But Drew Sarich's portrayl of Judas is up there with the best.

[@ThomasandBateman]

drew sarich is so fuxking talented its unbeleivable

[@MarkvanBeelen]

Is anyone else recognizing Marvels Florence Kasumba as one of the angels? ;-)

[@IJVin]

I hate to describe her this way, because of the unfortunate implications, but... The thinner of the two women on red is really enjoying herself.

[@Remorse]

I've probably watched this video a good 500 times over the last two years, and I really haven't been able to find anyone who comes close to Drew on this.

[@mellykunterbunt8279]

Drew ist der Hammer :-)

[@Reik3200]

Only the best.

[@aldridkg]

Great song---n d singer kicks ass!!

[@bine1144]

wie geil is das outfit!!!! sexy outfit... he is one of the best singers in the world!!!

[@MinaMouseable]

Ah, I just love this video!! drew´s voice is great and he is an amazing actor (even if he can´t dance, which I thinkt, too)!!!

[@Johanofsweden]

"So what's the buzz baby" ... he's fuckin lovley.

[@ThunderBaysAD]

IN-BLOODY-CREDIBLE!!!!

[@ronHpyrotech]

Showshoe, You're living proof that there is still hope for mankind. Peace

[@kasumisugioka8735]

Coolness that you can understand even at a distance

[@michelavianello5926]

Avrei voluto esserci, strepitoso!

[@RandomlyHappy12]

i just thought he was feeling awful... but i hadn't seen the whole thing before. Yesterday i watched the suicidy bit, so i know now! i'm going to see it tommorrow actually!

[@LuisLeaPlaza]

Bravo!!. Great version. More videos from this JCST 2005

[@andkyrmar]

You know, I never really took interest in religion and the whole Jesus thing at school. But I watched the whole of this show and for the first time ever, I actually understood what it was all about. OK, so I'm not bible bashing each day but, BUT, for the first time I think I actually get the whole Jesus thing. What a guy! It does not matter to me if he was to apparent son of God or not - he was a totally cool political activist of his time and I'd totally support him at that time. Love all x

[@coltonruscheinsky7863]

This guy is fucking amazing!!!