Wednesday, April 2, 2003
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Wednesday, April 2, 2003 |
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'Jesus Christ Superstar' comes to the Fox By MICHAEL
BOYLAN
When Skid Row ruled the rock charts with songs like "18 and Life," "Youth Gone Wild" and "I Remember You," no one could have forseen that front man Sebastian Bach would one day earn the respect of the theatrical community, have roles in Broadway productions of "Jeykyll and Hyde," and "Rocky Horror Picture Show" and end up playing Jesus in a touring production of "Jesus Christ Superstar." That is exactly what happened though and Atlanta audiences can see Bach as Jesus this week in Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber's popular show. "Jesus Christ Superstar" focuses on the final week of Jesus' life starting with his entry into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday and ending with his death at the hands of Pontius Pilate. The show started in London in 1972 and has enjoyed tremendous success worldwide since then. "Jesus Christ Superstar" features such classic numbers as "I Don't Know How to Love Him," "Could We Start Again Please," and "Superstar." Bach will be joined on stage by Carl Anderson who has played Judas both on Broadway and in film. Anderson made his directorial debut during the Vatican's Jubilee Celebration and was granted an audience with the Pope. "Jesus Christ Superstar" will run at the Fox Theatre in Atlanta through Sunday, April 6. Tickets are $25-$45 depending on performance time and seat location. Evening performances during the week will start at 8 p.m. Phone 404-817-8700 or visit www.broadwayacrossamerica.com for more information. |
