Jesus Christ Superstar Australian Cast 1972

Let’s explore the story of the local production of Jesus Christ Superstar, but firstly, by way of introduction, it’s worth considering some musical, social and cultural background. The wait is finally over, and Aztec Records now delivers, on double CD, a stirring performance from December 1973 that captures the show in all its glory. It was one of the most significant events in Australian theatre, and surely it deserves to be presented for audio gratification before the memories fade from the minds and hearts of those who saw it in the first place. It’s remarkable to consider that in the 46 years since the debut of the original Australian stage production of Jesus Christ Superstar, there has never been a recording released of the actual live Australian stage show from that time. You can purchase this CD at Jesus Christ Superstar Kudos and thanks to Executive Producers Coralea Cameron and Gil Matthews for seeing this through, and to Peter Chambers for recording the show in the first place.ĭedicated in Memoriam to Jon English (died 9 March 2016), Michelle Fawdon (died ), Stevie Wright (died 27 December 2015), Rory O’Donoghue (died 13 December 2017), Peter North (died 5 November 2005) and Wayne Matthews. Here are my liner notes for the new release on Aztec Records, Jesus Christ Superstar An Australian Cast Recording, Live at the Capitol Theatre, Sydney, December 1973.

Jesus Christ Superstar Australian Cast 1972