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Lyric Opera - Jesus Christ Superstar Reviews

Classical & Opera

Average customer review: 3.0 star rating (3.1 Stars)

Number of reviews: 19

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5.0 star rating Natalia Dagenhart, Writer from Chicago, Illinois

MY REVIEW OF "JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR" IS ON CHICAGO PATCH!

The feeling that you have after attending Lyric Opera's premiere of "Jesus Christ Superstar" is difficult to explain. So much to analyze, so much to remember, and so much to love about this outstanding production! "Father, into your hands I commend my spirit," said Jesus on the cross. Lyric Opera of Chicago found a unique way to celebrate Jesus Christ, his life, his death, and his resurrection. And with God's help, it is a success! I highly recommend this opera!

5.0 star rating Andrew from Chicago, Illinois

WONDERFUL

Engaging and current, despite being based on an old rock opera and an even older story. Wonderful performers, fresh, creative, at times challenging, and diverse as we expect today. Music including great guitar/bass and depth of sound that is shockingly superior to the album/movie, which is often not matched by prior productions. A good blend of the depth of the Lyric Opera stage and experience, with rawness of the setting, and depth of the many performers, including the main characters. So glad I went. Superior to the other versions we have seen and liked. So great to have this at our great Lyric Opera. So happy my 11 year old joined us. Need to get my 21 and 24 year old there. Superfantastic.

5.0 star rating Marcia R from Chicago, Illinois

THANK YOU

There's nothing to say but "thank you". Thank you to the actors for leaving absolutely everything on the stage, to the orchestra for adding such depth and meaning to every song with their musicality and intelligence, to the designers for either not getting in the way of for bringing gigantic ideas that enhanced the story- telling a thousandfold (priest spotlights, soldier masks, lower choreography), and to the director for EVERYTHING. And to Jo Lampert for creating a Mary Magdalene who matters just as much as the boys.

5.0 star rating Deb from Chicago, Illinois

FANTASTIC PRODUCTION GREAT CAST AND SET

This was a glorious orchestration and emotionally moving experience, the cast is over the top fantastic. I have been going to opera since 1992 and this was really a knock it out of the park experience. The vocals are wonderful and the youthful energy and portrayal of the characters was wonderful. I might go a second time if I can squeeze it in my schedule.

5.0 star rating Joe s from Chicago, Illinois

LOVED IT!

COuldn't help going in to prepare for comparisons of the 1973 film (our favorite version), or even the recent NDC live special, but from the opening chords we were mesmerized. Absolutely loved it.

4.0 star rating Bonnie Lemperis from Chicago, Illinois

KUDOS TO HEATH SAUNDERS!

I saw the show last night. Initially, I was worried. The choreography in the beginning was odd but as the show went on, I loved it. It all came together. I agree with some people's sentiments that the music, at times drowned out the performers voices. Also, the bright light in the second act was, wow, VERY bright. But all in all, I really enjoyed the show. Heath Saunders rendition of Gethsemane was brilliant. He was So good. And on the Cross, I truly FELT Jesus. I was in tears. I usually love Judas, as his character has so many of the big songs but for me in this version it was Jesus all the way. And Heath, you did not disappoint. Thank you, handsome devil:)

3.0 star rating Mary Ann from Chicago, Illinois

HORRIBLE AUDIO

I was so looking forward to this production and was disappointed from the first chord. The diction of the main characters, particularly Jesus, was terrible and that coupled with the extremely loud instrumentals and screeching singing combined for an inability to hardly understand a word that was sung. I know the lyrics, but my husband did not and it really detracted from his enjoyment. We saw the show on Mother's Day and all in our group commented that the audio issues should have been fixed by then. Our seats were very good--Row AA which gave us lots of leg room. Sadly, I would not recommend the show.

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