Description
Almost thirty years after Rock Opera, his first book on Jesus Christ Superstar, Ellis Nassour returns to the world of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice to complete the fascinating story of the Broadway musical that rocked the stage and pushed boundaries.
Nassour goes behind the scenes to show the evolution of Jesus Christ Superstar from an album to a Broadway musical, exploring not only the breakthroughs, but also the frustrations and pitfalls. With never-before-seen photos and new interviews, Superstar presents a detailed account of the life of the musical from 1969-1973.
About the Author
Ellis Nassour is a noted freelance writer, from the New York Times and Daily News to Hollywood and Universal Studios. He is the author of the bestselling biography, Honky Tonk Angel, the first on Patsy Cline, and Rock Opera: The Creation of Jesus Christ Superstar, from Record Album to Broadway Show and Motion Picture.
Book Information
ISBN 9781493068043
Author Ellis Nassour
Format Hardback
Page Count 352
Imprint Applause
Publisher Globe Pequot Press
Weight(grams) 889g
Dimensions(mm) 267mm * 184mm * 29mm