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Mar 2024
1h 10m

Jesus Christ Superstar

Paul Scheer & Amy Nicholson | Realm
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This week Amy and Paul are rocking out to the 1973 film Jesus Christ Superstar, starring Ted Neeley and directed by Norman Jewison. This musical stage play turned Burning Man Christ film was shot in the Israeli desert, leaving everyone mystified by the budget’s lack of generosity in only affording the actors one set of costumes. Plus, why Ted Neeley was alwa ... Show More
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