Review of Jesus Christ Superstar (2000) by Gavin O — 25 Apr 2007

Biblical musical intelligently staged in a historic/modern setting - Rik Myall is great as Herod.

This review of Jesus Christ Superstar (2000) was written by Gavin O on 25 Apr 2007.

Jesus Christ Superstar has generally received positive reviews.

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