I was 16 when I saw the film for the first time (then I went back 30 times to see the same movie, just to see Ted Neeley). After so many years it is so nice to see that he is still playing that beautiful role! Thank you for sharing your experience! His voice still sounds the same!!!!
I am a 51 yr. old mom who just purchased tickets to Jesus Christ Superstar to be seen this coming month with my 22 year old son. I saw Ted in the movie when I was just about the same age as my son. The Lord, my God, is the most driving force in my life, and I've raised my son to believe the same. Can't wait for my son to see Ted live. So many stars don't realize the impact they have made on people's lives. This made an INCREDIBLE impact on my life and hopefully, my son's life, too.
What a gracious man and thanks for posting this! I am looking forward to seeing the show when it comes to my town. Brings back so many great memories for me. Thanks again.
I lived on a high for weeks after receiving a hug from him at the backstage door back in the early '90s. Still sigh when I think of it. There will never be a better JC. And Carl, we MISS YOU!!
I am glad you saw it in time. I just got back from seeing the show last night. He was really good. He sang really well. He didn't do a meet and greet. They are on the last leg of the tour, finishing in Boston May 9th, he said. They had to go back on the bus to Quebec the next day. The show finished at about 10:00pm.
The recent tour only started in '06, now in '08, he is 65. and yeah, he is pretty good for his age. This is an amazing production, and he is amazing in it.
Something I found very different about Ted and other performers that meet people after the show. Others will meet the people to sell a CD or a program or something. Ted came out to meet us in Hamilton and he had nothing to sell. Pretty cool!
He's still going on with his tour. Chances are that if you can get tickets for next year, and you wait AFTER the performance, he might come out and meet whoever's waiting. That's what happened when I went during this past summer. :) He is an AMAZING person.
@Saphirechevy Thanks a lot for this message!!! I saw it right on time, found he was coming to Kitchener, Apr 28th one hour drive away from home. Got the tickets and rushed in! The show was awesome, Ted was in top form, the show was Excellent, me and my partner had a wonderful, wonderful time. Thanks again :)
What a kind man to take so much time to talk to you. He has more talent in his little finger than alot of so called celebs who wouldn't give you the time of day. A rare gem x ps hope the chap you were mentioning who had heart surgery is better. Bet he adored this when you showed him x
Uncle Sean I never seen this before just came acrossed it. So cool! Wish I could of gone backstage at the Stranahan when Wicked was here but least I got to talk to my peeps :) Awesome to get a glimpse of the hallway. Wow! :)
Is this man sweet, or what? I am really amazed by his kindness; it almost makes me cry to see how he treats people:) I love how he always puts his arm around people and gives them these huge hugs:) You're so lucky to have met him.
wow you're so lucky :')! i would love to see this show live and maybe meet him. but im pretty sure that Malta will never be a destination :/ *sigh* he is just amazing!
The movie Jesus Christ Superstar was an introduction to my REAL Savior Jesus, This movie was filled with SO MUCH TALENT, I had a crush on Ted Neeley, But i have not ever heard a voice quite like Ted's, and the fact that he is still singing these songs, is amazing!! Hope I get to one day see him in concert live, Like my MOM did!!!
i met ted neeley in the weirdest way it was about two days ago and it was about 1 hour before the show i was sitting in a coffee shop waiting for my sandwitch and i asked my mom do you thing we will ever meet ted neeley she said not very likley so im siting there looking around i turn to my left and sitting right there eating a sandwitch and having soup WAS TED NEELEY so we got to talking and hes the nices guy i've every met he said "i would love for you to come back stage"
The movie Jesus Christ Superstar was an introduction to my REAL Savior Jesus, This movie was filled with SO MUCH TALENT, I had a crush on Ted Neeley, But I have not ever heard a voice quite like Ted's, and the fact that he is still singing these songs, is amazing!! Hope I get to one day see him in concert live, Like my MOM did!!! Come Back to Boise Idaho Ted Neeley please
@Thatblondeguy315 yes do so :D id love to hear you sing :) i would love to start going to singing lessons. but i dont know if im 'too late' cos im 16 already. i mean most people who sing are already pro's at my age. id love to be able to hit Whitney Huston's 'I will always love you' notes...everytime i try my voice breaks down haha how long have u been attending singing lessons?
Do you mind me asking what year this was...because I'll be honest...Ted's lookin' GOOD in this video. haha I'm only in college and I have a huge crush on him!! :)
@xOxLexyBabexOx A Gozotan?? I did not know that! Well...........I tell my students that Gozotans like to distingusih themselves from the Maltese! It's so cute!! That's OK, I think Gozotans are just as important as the Maltese. Ha ha! cool to know that there is another from my area who is a fan of Ted. I will be seeing him in Kingston Ontario on April 30 with my sister. We used to listen to his LP way back when we were teenagers. I still remember us dancaing and swinging our hair around !
@Thatblondeguy315 thats great :) im surprised there are many teenage fans :O i already met some other two online :) here everyone seems to take his talent for granted -.- lol anyway you're lucky that you can hit high notes haha. i love singing but i will never be able to hit any high notes...let alone his high notes! xD
Ted is a sweet man. He just realizes that people adore him in this role. He respects that & is willing to please the fans. He also may realize that people have come to LOVE CHIRST & give their life over to him from seeing Ted's portrayal. So, Ted is being respectful & kind. Ted honey thank you for your talent &I am SURE those who have come to know Christ in their life (due to seeing you & then reading the Living Word & getting to know the REAL Jesus our Savior) thank you also
@dashoos2006 zHe comes to Canada:) I have tickets for the show in Kingston April 30. He also has a show in Quebec the next day, and coming back to Peterborough in the same month. Check his Itinerary.
@xOxLexyBabexOx I forgot your question about Ted. Yes, I hope to meet him after the show, if he is available. Sometimes he's not, and who can blame him? He works every night! But I would love to meet him. Everyone says he is very nice, and he seems that way, doesn't he? I will try anyway.
There are a few men who has the image of Jesus ... for me they are : Ted Neeley , John Lennon , Eric Clapton , Roger Hodgson(supertramp)...etc.. can anyone add some more?
@Saphirechevy Haha yeah i know we do that a lot haha :) To be honest I think I'm the only teenage fan around here o.O Been a fan all my life though, since the day I saw the movie I was hooked haha :) Oh really?! That is great :D I'm sure you wont be disappointed! Will you go backstage to try and meet him? You should do that, from what I got from this video he seems very kind :) And yes I know what you mean...I used to drive my family crazy with all the dancing I used to do haha XD
@xOxLexyBabexOx It is so nice to meet you!:D You sound like a really cool teen ager. So you like to dance too?! Keep driving them crazy, they love it! ha ha!! If you want to e-mail me privately how can we do that? I don't want to advertize my private e-mail or yours on UA-cam.
Jesus Christ.. if he sings everyday... How the heck could he maintain a voice like that.. man.. cool.. Not like Lea Salonga when she played Ms. Saigon.. such a prima donna.. Cannot talk after the show.. jesus.. But Ted!!! Damn!!! Coool!!
I was 16 when I saw the film for the first time (then I went back 30 times to see the same movie, just to see Ted Neeley). After so many years it is so nice to see that he is still playing that beautiful role! Thank you for sharing your experience! His voice still sounds the same!!!!
what a generous soul. very cool to see him being so accessible.
My wife and I got to meet Ted after a show and it was wonderful. He talked with us like we were old friends.
I am a 51 yr. old mom who just purchased tickets to Jesus Christ Superstar to be seen this coming month with my 22 year old son. I saw Ted in the movie when I was just about the same age as my son. The Lord, my God, is the most driving force in my life, and I've raised my son to believe the same. Can't wait for my son to see Ted live. So many stars don't realize the impact they have made on people's lives. This made an INCREDIBLE impact on my life and hopefully, my son's life, too.
What a gracious man and thanks for posting this! I am looking forward to seeing the show when it comes to my town. Brings back so many great memories for me. Thanks again.
I lived on a high for weeks after receiving a hug from him at the backstage door back in the early '90s. Still sigh when I think of it. There will never be a better JC. And Carl, we MISS YOU!!
I am glad you saw it in time. I just got back from seeing the show last night. He was really good. He sang really well. He didn't do a meet and greet. They are on the last leg of the tour, finishing in Boston May 9th, he said. They had to go back on the bus to Quebec the next day. The show finished at about 10:00pm.
The recent tour only started in '06, now in '08, he is 65. and yeah, he is pretty good for his age.
This is an amazing production, and he is amazing in it.
aww, that was so precious! he seems like such a sweet man.
lovable voice...
Ted, your the best. Thanks for doing all this.
Such an incredibly kind person!
Wow, thanks so much for posting this!
Something I found very different about Ted and other performers that meet people after the show. Others will meet the people to sell a CD or a program or something. Ted came out to meet us in Hamilton and he had nothing to sell. Pretty cool!
He's still going on with his tour. Chances are that if you can get tickets for next year, and you wait AFTER the performance, he might come out and meet whoever's waiting. That's what happened when I went during this past summer. :) He is an AMAZING person.
@Saphirechevy Thanks a lot for this message!!! I saw it right on time, found he was coming to Kitchener, Apr 28th one hour drive away from home. Got the tickets and rushed in! The show was awesome, Ted was in top form, the show was Excellent, me and my partner had a wonderful, wonderful time. Thanks again :)
That is one gracious person to allow that with the kind of schedule he was keeping at the time. WOW
What a kind man to take so much time to talk to you. He has more talent in his little finger than alot of so called celebs who wouldn't give you the time of day. A rare gem x ps hope the chap you were mentioning who had heart surgery is better. Bet he adored this when you showed him x
Uncle Sean I never seen this before just came acrossed it. So cool! Wish I could of gone backstage at the Stranahan when Wicked was here but least I got to talk to my peeps :) Awesome to get a glimpse of the hallway. Wow! :)
What a truly nice guy. And is this right before a show? Because he is very very calm and together. One of the very best characters in JCS.
Is this man sweet, or what? I am really amazed by his kindness; it almost makes me cry to see how he treats people:) I love how he always puts his arm around people and gives them these huge hugs:) You're so lucky to have met him.
That is so cool... helps reaffirm my faith in people. Thank you for sharing. :)
I love how Ted pronounces the word "amazed" at 2:43
How sweet is he...
I love you Ted
wow you're so lucky :')! i would love to see this show live and maybe meet him. but im pretty sure that Malta will never be a destination :/ *sigh* he is just amazing!
The movie Jesus Christ Superstar was an introduction to my REAL Savior Jesus, This movie was filled with SO MUCH TALENT, I had a crush on Ted Neeley, But i have not ever heard a voice quite like Ted's, and the fact that he is still singing these songs, is amazing!! Hope I get to one day see him in concert live, Like my MOM did!!!
esse cara é foda...o melhor!!!!
I've been in love with the same man for 33 yrs. This affirms that I made the right choice, even though he never knew and married someone else!
i met ted neeley in the weirdest way it was about two days ago and it was about 1 hour before the show i was sitting in a coffee shop waiting for my sandwitch and i asked my mom do you thing we will ever meet ted neeley she said not very likley so im siting there looking around i turn to my left and sitting right there eating a sandwitch and having soup WAS TED NEELEY so we got to talking and hes the nices guy i've every met he said "i would love for you to come back stage"
The movie Jesus Christ Superstar was an introduction to my REAL Savior Jesus, This movie was filled with SO MUCH TALENT, I had a crush on Ted Neeley, But I have not ever heard a voice quite like Ted's, and the fact that he is still singing these songs, is amazing!! Hope I get to one day see him in concert live, Like my MOM did!!!
Come Back to Boise Idaho Ted Neeley please
wish I could be so lucky to meet him!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
seeing him in jcs next year in pa on the tour
@DCHKay Amazing story. Thank you
Awesome
im going to see ted neeley performing jesus christ superstar next week in reno
what a wondeful man!
That is too cool!!!
Actually, Ted was speaking low. He does that to save his voice in between shows.
Actually it was after a show! He always talks quiet to save his voice.
This tour made it to Canada? Did it arrive in Ontario? I saw a Burlington sticker over there...?
I won't forgive myself if it did come here...
WHAT ANICE AND GENTLE MAN!
Oh god, he's so amazing in that movie. Ha ha.
Thanks Tim!
@Thatblondeguy315 yes do so :D id love to hear you sing :) i would love to start going to singing lessons. but i dont know if im 'too late' cos im 16 already. i mean most people who sing are already pro's at my age. id love to be able to hit Whitney Huston's 'I will always love you' notes...everytime i try my voice breaks down haha
how long have u been attending singing lessons?
wow... that is so cool...
Ted must be soooo tired. What a sweetheart to do this..:)
That is such a cute accent:)
@xOxLexyBabexOx Malta? Are you Maltese?? I am, but I am in Canada... Anyhow, this is an excellent post.
Do you mind me asking what year this was...because I'll be honest...Ted's lookin' GOOD in this video. haha I'm only in college and I have a huge crush on him!! :)
@xOxLexyBabexOx A Gozotan?? I did not know that! Well...........I tell my students that Gozotans like to distingusih themselves from the Maltese! It's so cute!! That's OK, I think Gozotans are just as important as the Maltese. Ha ha! cool to know that there is another from my area who is a fan of Ted. I will be seeing him in Kingston Ontario on April 30 with my sister. We used to listen to his LP way back when we were teenagers. I still remember us dancaing and swinging our hair around !
@Thatblondeguy315 thats great :) im surprised there are many teenage fans :O i already met some other two online :) here everyone seems to take his talent for granted -.- lol
anyway you're lucky that you can hit high notes haha. i love singing but i will never be able to hit any high notes...let alone his high notes! xD
wow! i'm very moved, i know he is not Jesus , but he behaves just like i suppose Jesus would . Did you felt the warmth in his voice?
Ted is a sweet man. He just realizes that people adore him in this role. He respects that & is willing to please the fans. He also may realize that people have come to LOVE CHIRST & give their life over to him from seeing Ted's portrayal. So, Ted is being respectful & kind. Ted honey thank you for your talent &I am SURE those who have come to know Christ in their life (due to seeing you & then reading the Living Word & getting to know the REAL Jesus our Savior) thank you also
@dashoos2006 zHe comes to Canada:) I have tickets for the show in Kingston April 30. He also has a show in Quebec the next day, and coming back to Peterborough in the same month. Check his Itinerary.
That was a sad story.
He's very soft spoken.
Either that or you and your mother are loud! :P
he looks like gary oldman.
@xOxLexyBabexOx I forgot your question about Ted. Yes, I hope to meet him after the show, if he is available. Sometimes he's not, and who can blame him? He works every night! But I would love to meet him. Everyone says he is very nice, and he seems that way, doesn't he? I will try anyway.
My question is How do you get backstage to see him??? Do they just let anyone who attended the show see him?
There are a few men who has the image of Jesus ... for me they are : Ted Neeley , John Lennon , Eric Clapton , Roger Hodgson(supertramp)...etc.. can anyone add some more?
@Thatblondeguy315 awh thanks :3 i hope so :) bdw nice to meet you haha ;)
how did u get backstage ???
voice from god
I got to meet Ted as well Backstage after a show he is a Very Gentle Man Very sweet!
@Saphirechevy Haha yeah i know we do that a lot haha :) To be honest I think I'm the only teenage fan around here o.O Been a fan all my life though, since the day I saw the movie I was hooked haha :)
Oh really?! That is great :D I'm sure you wont be disappointed! Will you go backstage to try and meet him? You should do that, from what I got from this video he seems very kind :)
And yes I know what you mean...I used to drive my family crazy with all the dancing I used to do haha XD
I think Ted Neeley actually thinks he IS Jesus folks!!!
@xOxLexyBabexOx It is so nice to meet you!:D You sound like a really cool teen ager. So you like to dance too?! Keep driving them crazy, they love it! ha ha!! If you want to e-mail me privately how can we do that? I don't want to advertize my private e-mail or yours on UA-cam.
@Saphirechevy hey! yes i am Maltese :D oh wow you are? that's awesome :) I actually am a Gozitan though ;)
Jesus Christ.. if he sings everyday... How the heck could he maintain a voice like that.. man.. cool.. Not like Lea Salonga when she played Ms. Saigon.. such a prima donna.. Cannot talk after the show.. jesus.. But Ted!!! Damn!!! Coool!!
Watch those hands, Teddy
He still looks the same