Character Study: Paul Nolan of "Jesus Christ Superstar"

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When Paul Nolan is making his powerful transition into the title character in Jesus Christ Superstar eight times as week, it's as much an emotional transformation as a physical one. "Some nights I come in to play Jesus and I feel deeply sad," he says, "And sometimes I'm way too happy to play Jesus Christ. But I use it. I use as much anger as I've got, as much love as I have, as much happiness and joy and all of those things." But the physical shift is also necessary, from Jesus' signature locks to onstage attire. "It's the best costume I've ever worn because nothing restricts me," he says of Jesus' flowing white robes, "It's like getting to sing naked!" Click on below to see Nolan become a Broadway Superstar.

[@sameaston9587]

Amigos, is 21st Century Broadway. A Puerto Rican is Alexander Hamilton; a white Canadian can be Jesus.

[@susannesweet1765]

Some Years ago, we also played this Musical in Leipzig and our Jesus was Black. It was amazing

[@rocknroll20024]

Susanne Sweet cool

[@Fabulousface92]

its because on stage your eyebrows can look invisible so you have to add color to them so u can see them (: hope that helps!

[@StillMuseum]

Yeah, I think it still might be for emphasis.
Also, its a dirty and dusty time, so it also makes sense if he was a little dirty - not TOO dirty, because he IS Jesus, but a little bit ;)

[@trash4321]

Its like getting to sing naked ya know. Although i dont know if I wanna sing naked in front of an audience, it might be a little awkward
For them

[@RosesNightengales]

"The Hair's Awesome!" hahhahaa. I love you Paul Nolan!

[@Blondebombshell87]

On Christmas I sang songs from Jesus Christ Superstar and ended the day saying “Happy birthday to the Lord!”

[@joncampos5551]

Forgive me for what i was thinking of that dude

[@bombygriz]

Very cool. Although I'm not Christian myself, I love the music of this show. Pretty cool to see the transformation in action. I'm wondering why he puts shadow over his eyebrows...

[@siewbergeron8014]

I'm ready for you Bermuda 🇧🇲

[@tonypartigianoni1888]

You would think God’s only Son would have been handsome, someone like Paul Nolan but God came as a baby and the Bible says he grew into a man with no comely appearance that anyone would desire him. (Isaiah 53:2)

[@winarhay5859]

awesome.. so beautiful 👏👏👏👏👏😍😱👍👍👍🙌💗💖

[@marcolopez3794]

Very good

[@siewbergeron8014]

I love you Luke

[@anita-ji4xb]

did this randomly appear in anyone else's recommended?

[@bombygriz]

Well, I knew that, but it's the shadow *above* the brows I'm curious about. Never seen that done as a contour..perhaps it's to bring the ridge out for a more primitive look?

[@siewbergeron8014]

Good morning Philip Paris

[@MissPerriwinkle]

loooooooooove him.

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Do you need more characters of Jesus

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My hairdresser is Jean Guy Joseph Bergeron Father

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I need some more Hair Dye for my hair today

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Everything you expect Everything much be removed from my bedroom

[@devotedcetacean6568]

is he the only character in that show?

[@jamesohehir5728]

Letrell Disney no there are more characters. Judas, mary magdalene, pilate, king herod, ciaphas, annas etc

[@ethannavarro943]

LetrellDisney Games he’s not even the main character, to be honest Judas is.

[@user-td3ut4tg3v]

He looked beautuful when he doing the make up haha..

[@joncampos5551]

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Good Afternoon Philip Paris Hey Jessie Descendents 1 Sinners Sunday 6th 1:6

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Jesus Christ Superstar To Close On Broadway Unless Business Improves July,1 2012

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Carmon beyonce/Luke Ross is Jesus of Nazareth

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Jesus is hot...LOL

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Mull

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Worst Jesus

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You'll be better. I'm sure of it.