Jesus Cristo Superstar ao Vivo

NBC should apologize to the performers and audience for completely ruining the amazing performances with sooooo many commercials. Musicals and endless commercials don't mix. I really hate broadcast TV. They've made me remember why I never watch regular TV.

I thought this was an interesting take on JCS in a concert setting (and I remember it from the original version when I was a kid), but people should definitely listen to the original 1970 London concept album and watch the 1973 movie as well (Yvonne Elliman was great as Mary).

I'll be honest I'm a musical theater geek and I have been very disappointed with the latest shows like hairspray and a Christmas story, but this has been amazing! NBC really hit the jackpot with this one! John legend puts his own spin on Jesus and Brandon Victor Dixon is a phenomenal performer as Judas and blew me away. I hope FOX and CBS and ABC take note from nbc and put on phenomenal performances like this one!

Such a great performance but all the commercials really screwed with the continuity of the show. A live broadway show is needs so much less interruptions.

Having read the reviews below I'm glad I'm watching this on Sky Arts in the UK.

There are no adverts - I can't imagine how badly this would be with commercials every five minutes. It would destroy the flow and all emotion.

There are comments below also about the sound mix and I can only think this was fixed also as the version I'm watching is decent.

All on all it's a great production, well cast and presented. I think that the ensemble are particularly good.

It can't be compared to the 1970s movie (which is excellent in its own right) as it is a filming of the stage but I find it impressive.