Comments on: Jesus Christ Superstar meets Oslo Norway

By: Max Coutinho

Max Coutinho — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 18:06:41 +0000

Hey Renny,

Awesome post!!
I like this version of Lord Webber’s musical: it is modern, provocative and appealing.

I tend to see Jesus a bit differently than many: I too, do not see him as a poor man with sandals…I see him as a gorgeous Middle Eastern man, with a brilliant mind. I am not Christian, so the way I perceive him and his teachings is a bit diverse…

I also imagine that Judas felt guilty after what he has done, but he must have known that it was all part of the prophecy. However, it was nice that this opera explored that side, since rarely people do.

You did so well to invite me to check this post: thanks, man ! What a delight!

Cheers

By: Maria

Maria — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 11:22:59 +0000

Hello Renny!
I put the link to your blog on the web Visit Norway in spanish lenguage. Recommending to all you passionate Norway should visit your blog.
A bear Hug
Maria

By: Dim Lamp

Dim Lamp — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 06:30:53 +0000

Thanks for this post Renny. I, of course, saw the movie here in Canada when it first came out and enjoyed it, although some of the theological nuances of it are indeed controversial as you pointed out, and not necessarily faithful to or an accurate picture of the Gospel accounts. Jesus himself being a radical (i.e. getting at the root of things) certainly “rocked the boat” not in a rock-and-roll kind of way mind you, although who knows? he might enjoy this genre of music. At any rate, if the rock opera in Norway serves to point people to the church and a more careful reading and study of the Gospels, and exploration of faith, then it will have served a greater purpose.
Shalom

By: Arquette Jesus

Arquette Jesus — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:00:07 +0000

We proclaim the crucifixion of Jesus Christ as the ultimate proof of God love and the only solution to our problem of sin. Arquette Jesus

By: claudie

claudie — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 20:41:00 +0000

The Norvegian version seems really interesting. I hope to Have the chance to see a rock version one day. Like you I think this is really a nice experiment and so interesting to hear this opera version. Contreverse is also interesting. When you can have the freedom to see a such show in places of the world it’s the sign there is still place for art and freedom. Opened mind is better than closed one.

By: shionge

shionge — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 16:49:13 +0000

I missed those days of going to the theatre and this looks great

By: Chip Etier

Chip Etier — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 15:05:01 +0000

My wife and I love this musical! We watch the movie every year near Easter. Any chance the Norwegian version will be filmed?
Sounds like an excellent production.

Chip

By: AngelBaby

AngelBaby — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 05:55:28 +0000

I remember this play going all over the states but I never did get to see it. Then I think they made a movie out of the play and I never saw that one either so I guess I need to rent the movie because this sounds very interesting. Thanks for sharing this.

Have a wonderful day!

Love and Blessings,
AngelBaby

By: Charles Ravndal

Charles Ravndal — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:18:34 +0000

Awesome! I did see Jesus the Superstar on TV once when I was still a child.

By: TorAa

TorAa — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:12:16 +0000

It seems you had a wonderful evening. I’ll pop over to Diane’s post.

Have a great weekend