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elleng

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3. Reality yes.

Sun Aug 10, 2025, 02:13 AM

Aug 10

My daughter appeared in a private high school production (in DC.)

a sung-through rock opera with music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyrics by Tim Rice. Loosely based on the Gospels' accounts of the Passion, the work interprets the psychology of Jesus and other characters, with much of the plot centred on Judas, who is dissatisfied with the direction in which Jesus is steering his disciples. Contemporary attitudes, sensibilities and slang pervade the rock opera's lyrics, and ironic allusions to modern life are scattered throughout the depiction of political events.

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No more "Jesus Christ Superstar" at the Kennedy Center. Marco Rubio calls it an attack on Christianity [View all] Demovictory9 Aug 10 OP

One of my favorite albums (from the original Broadway version) and I really liked the film too... wcmagumba Aug 10 #1

Reality yes. elleng Aug 10 #3

It's been a long time, but Retrograde Aug 10 #2

I quite like the music... wcmagumba Aug 10 #4

Only thing I can think of iemanja Aug 10 #18

IIRC EarlG Aug 10 #25

Disagree choie Aug 10 #40

Marco is an imbecile then JCMach1 Aug 10 #5

Little Marco.🙄 Personally I prefer Godspell. electric_blue68 Aug 10 #6

I dig "Godspell" too... wcmagumba Aug 10 #9

I'm sure they're coming for that next misanthrope Aug 10 #12

Loved Superstar, hated Godspell dickthegrouch Aug 10 #69

Actually I should have made it clear it was The Movie Version of Godspell if that makes a difference.... electric_blue68 Aug 10 #70

My eldest daughter directed the musical for a production at a jr college near San Jose tirebiter Aug 10 #7

Impressive Starbeach Aug 10 #49

rubio is a worm nt msongs Aug 10 #8

This orangecrush Aug 10 #66

In case you needed more proof of their regressive aims misanthrope Aug 10 #10

Yep, they think they are fighting a "culture war". We are the culture. We won the war. Walleye Aug 10 #22

Their goal is to extinguish The Enlightenment. The Wizard Aug 10 #26

For anyone who knows history, that is terrifying misanthrope Aug 10 #73

I'd rather just erase them. Nothing of value would be lost. Initech Aug 10 #80

Here is a link to a recent stage version of Jesus Christ Superstar featuring John Legend...(or parts of it)... wcmagumba Aug 10 #11

Trump, Rubio and their entire KLAN are an attack on Christianity. B.See Aug 10 #13

YOU GOT THAT RIGHT Skittles Aug 10 #14

Can't WAIT for the Bothsider Stooges to spin this.... smgdh Montauk6 Aug 10 #15

Is Rubio kidding? no_hypocrisy Aug 10 #16

I believe they're referring to last weekend's performance KatyaR Aug 10 #41

I still don't get Rubio. no_hypocrisy Aug 10 #42

Controversial? iemanja Aug 10 #17

Yes. Ms. Toad Aug 10 #46

Yes Sequoia Aug 10 #58

Very much so Wiz Imp Aug 10 #64

It also refers to Jesus as King of the Jews iemanja Aug 10 #88

Here's that scene from the movie Wiz Imp Aug 10 #89

At the time (yes I'm that old) I saw an attempt to present the Gospels to a younger generation, the "flower children"... eppur_se_muova Aug 10 #19

Your post is very accurate eppur_se_muova. Diamond_Dog Aug 10 #54

He is listed as an "Ex Officio Member Designated by Act of Congress", but I'm not sure that list is completely current. eppur_se_muova Aug 10 #74

The whole thing GammyMede Aug 10 #20

Bubbles AppalachianAnger Aug 10 #21

Welcome to DU LetMyPeopleVote Aug 10 #72

Cultural censorship is nothing new, either. DFW Aug 10 #23

More professional victimhood from the GQP. The Wizard Aug 10 #24

Has it ever occurred to these Christian's Hey Joe Aug 10 #50

I'm guessing no one replying has actually watched the video muriel_volestrangler Aug 10 #27

It was even controversial at the time, Ms. Toad Aug 10 #39

MAGOTs want to control every aspect of our lives. Irish_Dem Aug 10 #28

The Seven Mountain Mandate, guide to overthrowing governments, lists 'entertainment' control as one of the mountains. travelingthrulife Aug 10 #47

Do you mean it is a hard thing to control? Irish_Dem Aug 10 #86

The Kennedy Center is already having trouble attracting shows Arazi Aug 10 #29

He's angry about Cynthia Erivo portraying Christ Docreed2003 Aug 10 #30

So glad Marco is super focused on the important issues of the day... Chasstev365 Aug 10 #31

Controversial???? Seriously a 55 year old musical JT45242 Aug 10 #32

I'm with Marco on this one. Paladin Aug 10 #33

LOL! +1,000,000 highplainsdem Aug 10 #57

Maybe they should rename... Mike Nelson Aug 10 #34

That's just ridiculous JustAnotherGen Aug 10 #35

Was it actually scheduled, or did Marco just gratuitously bash the production? tanyev Aug 10 #36

Typical whiny ass republican. Everything is divisive. Emile Aug 10 #37

And Li'l Marco knows Jilly_in_VA Aug 10 #38

The real cancel culture newdeal2 Aug 10 #43

too much heaven edhopper Aug 10 #44

JFC MARCO dweller Aug 10 #45

I have played that show so many times. MuseRider Aug 10 #48

Hmm isn't there something written somewhere about Government and free speech? tulipsandroses Aug 10 #51

Why is the Secretary of State complaining about a theater production in the first place? Ocelot II Aug 10 #52

JCS was an attempt to modernize the final days of Jesus Christ Norbert Aug 10 #53

One of the times I saw this musical in the 70's, the first two rows were seated with nuns! Greybnk48 Aug 10 #55

Little Marco should stick with his area of expertise; Trump's genitals. Norrrm Aug 10 #56

Jesus is supposed to look like this: Ocelot II Aug 10 #59

Yes, but he occasionally went back home to visit his siblings...Erich und Hildegard. Ping Tung Aug 10 #63

His "all powerful, all seeing, and evrey where" deity has hurt feelings. Ping Tung Aug 10 #60

I wonder if Rubio ever read "The Seven Woes?" Uncle Joe Aug 10 #61

I've heard it all before. rickyhall Aug 10 #62

The biggest "attack on Christianity" Wiz Imp Aug 10 #65

Didn't we defeat this kind of shit orangecrush Aug 10 #67

Rubio: "Christianity has always been countercultural." LudwigPastorius Aug 10 #68

These assholes just can't leave anything alone, can they? Initech Aug 10 #71

What does Rebl2 Aug 10 #75

Little Marco has always struck me as a low IQ individual La Coliniere Aug 10 #76

it really gets me going when the rs describe when he is white .blomde .blue eyes . etc. AllaN01Bear Aug 10 #77

""" AllaN01Bear Aug 10 #78

Awwww. Is the American Taliban havin' a mad? CousinIT Aug 10 #79

I believe I know what Rubio's problem is with JCSS: It's the WRONG KIND OF JESUS! no_hypocrisy Aug 10 #81

What's with the Fox racist propaganda mob source? ificandream Aug 10 #82

It's always projection with these people... AntiFascist Aug 10 #83

Rubio is a pretend Christian. All Nazis are pretend Christians. generalbetrayus Aug 10 #84

Just like he pretended to be a Cuban refugee. GreenWave Aug 10 #85

I LOVE that film...so cool! BigmanPigman Aug 10 #87

I'm with ya atheist bro, I'm more agnostic leaning atheist but close...love the music and the film.... wcmagumba Aug 11 #90