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The stage production of JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR is an updated version of the Biblical story. Part 1) Why has this story been updated? Was this necessary? Why or why not? Part 2) What message does this updated version send, besides the known story? Part 3) How could audiences of the 1960s and 1970s relate to this story? Is it still relevant today? Why or why not? Would you suggest another updating? Why or why not?

The stage production of JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR is an updated version of the Biblical story.

Part 1) Why has this story been updated? Was this necessary? Why or why not?

Part 2) What message does this updated version send, besides the known story?

Part 3) How could audiences of the 1960s and 1970s relate to this story? Is it still relevant today? Why or why not? Would you suggest another updating? Why or why not?

Jesus as human and lacking divinity has been one of the concepts of Jesus' life throughout history. Part 1) Why is this a concept? How is it revealed in this story? Part 2) What is Webber and Rice's take on the divinity of Jesus? How do you know this? Part 3) What message do Webber and Rice send to the audience about Jesus? What is their purpose for creating this musical?

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