for fans eager to see this blast from the past resurrected with freshness, passion and contemporary attitude, Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert delivered
a conceptual and artistic triumph; NBC's version showed reverence primarily toward the original musical, which for decades has told an ancient story in a way that pushes the audience to reconsider its relevance to the world today
"Jesus Christ Superstar Live" was a glorious glitter bomb; The look of Superstar (designed by Jason Ardizzone-West) seemed devised to put the focus primarily on the performers and, of course, the bombastic pleasures of Webber's kitschy, catchy music
