Superstar (Jesus Christ Superstar song) the recording, including using a full orchestra and the backing vocals of the Trinidad Singers. The Grease Band, one of the best rhythm sections in the world at that time, were brought in as the foundation of the ensemble. When the 1973 film version and its accompanying soundtrack was released, Carl Anderson played Judas. During the scene in the film when the song "Superstar" is played, Anderson was lowered onto the stage by a crane made to look like a star during the song's intro. Ted Neeley as Jesus is shown during the song being lowered onto a cross. Laura
Jesus Christ Superstar (Original Australian Cast Recording) tour of other cities and towns. 4 May 1972 – February 1974 – 700+ performances. Production credits: Cast credits: Supporting cast and chorus credits: The album was also awarded 'Highest Selling Album' at the 1993 ARIA Awards. Cast "Jesus Christ Superstar ('92 Australian Cast)" debuted at #1 in Australia and remained at #1 for 10 weeks. On 4 May 2018, Aztec Records released an audio 2CD set of a complete performance of "Jesus Christ Superstar," recorded live at the Capitol Theatre in Sydney in December 1973. Unlike the studio recording, which had been released as a single LP in 1972,