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Article: 'Jesus Christ' Superloud; At Warner, Pop Opera's Lyrics Drown in the Sound
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- The Washington Post
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- May 6, 2004
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Jesus Christ, Jesus Christ,
Why do the seats feel so overpriced?
"Jesus Christ Superstar,"
Set, it would seem, in a noisy bar.
Long ago this score was sure to move you to tears.
This time when a song begins, you cover your ears.
Tenors, basses, altos, all confirming your fears:
Singing out while mouthing words that nobody hears.
Jesus Christ, Jesus Christ,
Why must the lyrics be sacrificed?
"Jesus Christ Superstar":
Please, someone, turn down that darn guitar!
Shame, shame, shame. So many words are unintelligible in the new
touring production of "Jesus Christ Superstar" that Andrew Lloyd
Webber's classic rock opera might as well be performed in Aramaic.
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