ALW and ITV searching for Jesus/Judas??

[Hecouldshine]

Oooh I would so love this to be true http://www.thestage.co.uk/news/newsstor ... -new-lloyd

Think we are well overdue a search for another Lee Mead

[riverdancefan]

me too - it's my favourite musical of all time, and it sparked the love of theatre in me

[Welsh Mum]

Did you watch the history of musicals on BBC4 last Tuesday? It was a great programme and there was quite a lot about JCS in it - well worth catching on i player and part 2 is on this week.

[riverdancefan]

Ooooh thanks Welshmum, I will chase that one up! How interesting, and good to watch for performing arts students?

[Welsh Mum]

Excellent, very informative, my DD really enjoyed it. Well worth checking it out.

[Pearl]

I watched that too, it was really interesting.
The next one is on next tues at 9pm on BBC4 and carries on with the next era of musicals such as Starlight Express and Cats.

[Hecouldshine]

Did you watch the history of musicals on BBC4 last Tuesday? It was a great programme and there was quite a lot about JCS in it - well worth catching on i player and part 2 is on this week.

Thanks for the tip The first part is repeated at 7.15pm tomorrow on BBC4. Might not be able to wait that long so iplayer could be the answer, but why is it saying you should be over 16 to watch? Do I need to make sure dd and ds don't see it?

[Flosmom]

There is some discussion of adult themes, especially around the musical 'Hair'. I watched it with my DDs aged 9 and 7 and didn't see anything that worried me or seemed inappropriate, but it depends on your boundaries.

Hope this helps

Deb x

[Hecouldshine]

Thanks Flosmum. I don't think I'll worry too much then, a lot of things go over their heads anyway. Looking forward to watching it.

I saw the orginal Jesus Christ Superstar in London when I was 11 and have always loved the music...can't wait for another chance to see it on stage

[riverdancefan]

I saw the revival at the Lyceum just before the Lion King took over about 10-11 years ago - it was fabulous !!

[Hecouldshine]

It's official audition dates out etc. But not sure I want to see it in an arena I would prefer a theatre

Have posted the link in musical theatre auditions section.

Really enjoyed the 3 BBC episodes of story of musicals