Emily Sergo as Judas and Dillon McCarrick as Jesus (April 1-2) in the background. Photo by Mark Overton. “Jesus Christ Superstar,” the iconic rock musical with music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyrics by Tim Rice, has been delighting and surprising audiences for over 50 years. [HEROD] Jesus, I am overjoyed to meet you face to face You've been getting quite a name all around the place Healing cripples, raising from the dead And now, I understand you're God At least, that Jesus Christ Superstar. Sing me your songs, but not for me alone. Sing out for yourselves, for you are blessed. Jesus Christ Superstar ( 1971) is a rock opera by Andrew Lloyd Webber with lyrics by Tim Rice. The story is based on gospel accounts of the last week of Jesus ' life, and highlights political and interpersonal struggles of Judas Since you’re a Christian, is it hard for you to want to play Herod? No, no, no. In the back of my brain, there are times when I get really mad when I read the Passion Play on how Jesus was (In the Garden of Gethsemane) [JESUS] I only want to say If there is a way Take this cup away from me For I don't want to taste its poison Feel it burn me, I have changed I'm not as sure as when Hosanna! Superstar! Hosanna! Superstar! Hosanna! Superstar! Hosanna! Superstar! ANNAS Listen to that howling mob of blockheads in the street! A trick or two with lepers and the whole town's on its feet. ALL He is dangerous! MOB (outside) Jesus Christ Superstar! ALL He is dangerous! MOB (outside) Tell us that you're who they say you are. PRIEST 2 Tim Minchin's gives a raw performance of the heartbreaking moment Judas decides to end his life from Andrew Lloyd Webber's arena tour production of Jesus Chr Watch: New Singing Lesson Videos Can Make Anyone A Great Singer My mind is clearer now At last All too well I can see Where we all Soon will be If you strip away The myth From the man You will see Where we all Soon will be Jesus You've started to believe The things they say of you You really do believe This talk of God is true And all the good you've done Will soon be swept away You've begun Come with us to see Caiaphas. You'll just love the High Priest's house. You'll just love seeing Caiaphas. You'll just die in the High Priest's house. Come on God this is not like you. Let us know what you're going to do. You'll escape in the final reel. Tell me Christ how you feel tonight. Jesus Christ Superstar song list including song titles, associated characters and recommended audition songs. Judas, Jesus, Peter, Apostles, Ensemble, Annas gW5Xb.