JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR | Documentary | Steve Balsamo, Joanna Ampil and Zubin Varla | West End

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  • Опубліковано 11 січ 2025
  • A behind the scenes documentary of the 1996 West End Revival of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber's Jesus Christ Superstar at the Lyceum Theatre, London starring Steve Balsamo as Jesus Christ, Joanna Ampil as Mary Magdalene and Zubin Varla as Judas.
    For more updates, photos and videos please visit Joanna's official website www.JoannaAmpil...
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 49

  • @TimeandMonotony
    @TimeandMonotony 4 роки тому +66

    Thank you so much for this! Zubin Varla is my favorite Judas based on his incredible vocal performance in the cast recording, but it's next to impossible to find video of the show with this wonderful cast!
    So this is awesome!

    • @MsJMac72
      @MsJMac72 4 роки тому +3

      @TimeandMonotony ... I feel exactly the same!

  • @dp-mo5jh
    @dp-mo5jh 3 роки тому +28

    Where was Zubin? Literally can’t find anything on him on UA-cam. Most amazing Judas ever

    • @marbar7605
      @marbar7605 9 місяців тому +2

      Totally agree

    • @festivalfreak5357
      @festivalfreak5357 3 місяці тому

      He was and believe me I've seen dozens. I was mesmerised. Wish I could find some footage 😢

  • @jacquelineboatswain7532
    @jacquelineboatswain7532 3 роки тому +14

    I had the most amazing time being part of this wonderful cast with Steve and Zubin! Just caught myself as a Soul Girl in a clip in this doc. Oh good good times!!!🙌🏿🙌🏿🙌🏿😘😘😘

    • @teamjoanna179
      @teamjoanna179  3 роки тому +2

      This is amazing!!! I hope Joanna gets to read this... she is back in the UK to do the reimagined South Pacific. Thank you for sharing!

  • @simonr3370
    @simonr3370 4 роки тому +38

    Oh my goodness!!! 😱 I’ve been searching for footage from this production for this over 20 years!!! 😍🎉🎭😀 Ever since I was first lucky enough to hear the Lyceum 1996 cast recording at aged 12!!! Although I was sadly never able to seen this production live, it is in my opinion simply unparalleled, and contains the ultimate dream cast! I was fortunate enough to later play Jesus in a production of JCS myself when I was 18, I did everything I could to acquire information about this production! (I even went so far as to email Glenn Carter to enquire about how he & Steve Balsamo approached the role differently. He very generously replied! 😊) However, despite 2 decades of effort, I was never been able to find actual videos of this production…that is, until NOW!!!! 😍 Thank you so so SO much for posting! 😀 You have no idea what it means to be to finally be able to see glimpses of the production! I know it is an awful lot to ask, but do you (or anyone you know) by any chance have a copy of the entire show for this production (1996 Lyceum) filmed? The closest I have been able to find so far is this 10 minute video (which is itself awesome!) ua-cam.com/video/bKROVM9iT-k/v-deo.html I simply cannot put into words how ecstatic I would be see obtain such a video, and I would gladly pay. 😊 Please let me know, and thank you SO much once again!

    • @teamjoanna179
      @teamjoanna179  4 роки тому +11

      Hi Simon so happy you loved the video! This documentary took years to unearth. We are still looking for a filmed version which we will hopefully acquire soon!!!

    • @simonr3370
      @simonr3370 4 роки тому +7

      I will keep every finger crossed that you are successful in your search! 🤞😊 If you would be kind enough to please let me know when you’ve acquired a copy of the entire show I would be enormously grateful! 😊 Many thanks again & very best wishes.

    • @zennyclor626
      @zennyclor626 4 роки тому +7

      Team Joanna I too would be infinitely grateful if you could share the full musical if you ever found it!!! To see Zubin Varla perform as Judas is one of my biggest dreams!!!! 🌸🌸⭐️⭐️❤️❤️

    • @TimeandMonotony
      @TimeandMonotony 4 роки тому +3

      @@zennyclor626 Ditto! Zubin is my favorite Judas, I'd love to actually see his performance rather than just hear it (though that is awesome enough!)

    • @San64
      @San64 4 роки тому +1

      ua-cam.com/video/bKROVM9iT-k/v-deo.html

  • @alexanderzamora5930
    @alexanderzamora5930 7 місяців тому +2

    Thank you for posting this. It shows you how we have changed from being closed minded we are before and now we realized how beautiful this interpretation of Jesus is. It is a great thought provoking musical that made me think how Jesus is as a man. Was he not entitled to having his own human emotions? A masterpiece from ALW

  • @katielawrence5420
    @katielawrence5420 4 роки тому +9

    I love Zubin Varla, Joanna Ampil, and Steve Balsamo.

  • @MsJMac72
    @MsJMac72 4 роки тому +20

    I can only echo the sentiments of everyone else. Steve & Zubin were phenomenal, & I too have searched for this particular cast without joy. So THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!! I hope your search for the whole production is successful 🙏... I'm amazed you managed to unearth this much! What a treat xx xx

  • @Matt-wl5zv
    @Matt-wl5zv 3 місяці тому

    The best cast hands down. I was lucky enough to see this performance live with my Family… Absolutely all of us loved it. Got the original soundtrack on Vinyl as well and this on CD 🕺 Better days for sure 👌🏻

  • @ReaghanReilly
    @ReaghanReilly 3 роки тому +3

    I saw this. Still have my commemorative programme. It was the most mesmerising, electric and touching performance and has stayed with me all this time. I am so grateful that I was able to be part of this shared experience in the magnificent Lyceum. ❤️

  • @zennyclor626
    @zennyclor626 4 роки тому +10

    !!!!!!!! Thankyouthankyouthankyouthankyou !!!!!!! I never thought I would ever find footage fro this amazing (in my opinion best) line-up for this amazing musical ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @JavertRA
    @JavertRA 3 роки тому +3

    One of my favorite casts, this and the original LP ones.

  • @evangelistcryinginthewilde6380
    @evangelistcryinginthewilde6380 2 роки тому +2

    I echo the comments of others. Such a shame we haven't been able to see this show again. I saw the show twice live and since seen many versions but this one has been favourite and Zubin was definitely the best Judus. Someone must have filmed a decent copy? Let's hope that this artistic splendour will one day entertain and move others once again. Great to see a hint in this upload of what I enjoyed so much back then. Thanks 😀👍

  • @elijahenes3899
    @elijahenes3899 4 роки тому +8

    I was looking for footage with this cast FIVE DAYS AGO, thanks!

    • @teamjoanna179
      @teamjoanna179  4 роки тому +5

      Glad I could help! Please share!

    • @fifilalaosei3476
      @fifilalaosei3476 4 роки тому +1

      Worked on it and have the program

    • @elijahenes3899
      @elijahenes3899 3 роки тому

      @@fifilalaosei3476 do you have the full show? I wish there was...

  • @jamiesomers3078
    @jamiesomers3078 4 роки тому +2

    Hi Jamie here a cast member of the tour 🖒

  • @newshoesbigblister
    @newshoesbigblister 4 роки тому +9

    Thank you so much for uploading this too! It's like 🎄Christmas has come for me in May❣😭

  • @siewbergeron8014
    @siewbergeron8014 3 роки тому +3

    Hi There Steve Balsamo

  • @siewbergeron8014
    @siewbergeron8014 4 роки тому +3

    The stars talks about how they create their character on the stage

  • @Waggers789
    @Waggers789 3 роки тому

    I saw this production when I was 7 I can only remember small elements of the show so it’s really nice to see clips for the show. Thank you for sharing the clips.

    • @teamjoanna179
      @teamjoanna179  3 роки тому +2

      Glad you enjoyed it and we are still unearthing archival footage from the show!

    • @Waggers789
      @Waggers789 3 роки тому +1

      @@teamjoanna179 looking forward to seeing the footage.

  • @mereteisaksen7698
    @mereteisaksen7698 4 роки тому +1

    It is so fantastic and I hsve loved the music for many years ❤ ♥ 😍

  • @danielstewart6509
    @danielstewart6509 3 роки тому +1

    i never saw it live

  • @bradylove9825
    @bradylove9825 3 роки тому +3

    Does there exist a full, archival video of this production?

  • @thetimeshadow6769
    @thetimeshadow6769 3 роки тому +3

    3:32 If all this happened to make the Theatre ready, and there was all that money and effort put into making such a production AND the fact that this was an official revival, then why was it not worth filming the performance and giving it a DVD release?

    • @teamjoanna179
      @teamjoanna179  3 роки тому +2

      I totally agree with you! Apparently it was filmed properly when The Royal Family watched.

    • @thetimeshadow6769
      @thetimeshadow6769 3 роки тому

      @@teamjoanna179 Was it actually? So there is real filmed footage of this entire production somewhere out there?

    • @masarusenpai1952
      @masarusenpai1952 3 роки тому

      @@thetimeshadow6769 To the archives we go!

  • @xaviersmith5930
    @xaviersmith5930 3 роки тому +1

    Hi all, I'm using this documentary for a uni assignment about Andrew Lloyd Webber's influence on Musical Theatre, but I was wandering if anyone knew where I might find the original documentary so I can properly reference it :)) thanks

  • @LucasBradleylpbproductions6
    @LucasBradleylpbproductions6 4 роки тому +4

    Is that supposed to be Nick Holden as King Herod in this version? Honestly, I would've preferred Alice Cooper, who sang King Herod's Song for the cast album.

    • @teamjoanna179
      @teamjoanna179  4 роки тому +3

      Yes! Alice Cooper was just invited to sing for the cast album. Nick Holder performed King Herod for the revival.

  • @Thereisnosky
    @Thereisnosky 3 роки тому +2

    Is there , anywhere full show video?

    • @82ndmoosey
      @82ndmoosey 3 роки тому

      That's what alot of us want to find out. I could be wrong, but with the length of time this show ran (and it's popularity), I would be amazed if the production company did not film it on at least one occasion, both for posterity and future sales. Maybe Team Joanna can get in touch with the production company?!

  • @siewbergeron8014
    @siewbergeron8014 4 роки тому +6

    Steve as Jesus

    • @CarolineCousins
      @CarolineCousins 3 роки тому +1

      The best in my book. I remember seeing him and crying. The performances were incredible.