17 Facts About Jesus Christ Superstar

1. Jesus Christ Superstar completed the story of Israel and He re-played it down to the details.

2. Jesus Christ Superstar was anointed with the power of Holy Spirit and was the promised savior.

3. Jesus Christ Superstar is taken back to Pilate, who questions him; Herod is present.

4. Jesus Christ Superstar is taken to Pilate's house, where the governor, unaware that Jesus is the man from his dream, mocks him.

5. Jesus Christ Superstar is taken to Caiaphas' house, found guilty of blasphemy and sent to Pilate.

6. Jesus Christ Superstar waits for Judas, who arrives, accompanied by guards, and betrays him with a kiss.

7. Jesus Christ Superstar has twice been adapted to film: The first movie came out in 1973, and a straight-to-video remake was released in 2000.

8. Jesus Christ Superstar is Christina Aguilera flubbing the national anthem before the Super Bowl", entertainment journalist Tim Cain once wrote.

9. Jesus Christ Superstar was similarly shocking but for different reasons.

10. Jesus Christ Superstar gives the same answer that he gave Caiaphas: "that's what you say.

11. Jesus Christ Superstar responds: "That's what you say, you say that I am.

12. Jesus Christ Superstar feels disillusioned with his quest as the Messiah, does not understand what it has achieved, and wishes to give up.

13. Jesus Christ Superstar admits to God his doubts, fears, and anger; that he is tired and has done all he can.

14. Jesus Christ Superstar reveals that on Thursday night, Jesus will be at the Garden of Gethsemane.

15. Jesus Christ Superstar arrives at the Temple in Jerusalem and finds that it has become a haven of sin and debauchery as it is being used for selling everything from usury and weapons to prostitutes and drugs; angered by this, Jesus drives everyone out.

16. Jesus Christ Superstar tells Judas that Mary is with him now, and unless Judas is without sin he should not judge the character of others.

17. Jesus Christ Superstar is a 1970 rock opera with music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyrics by Tim Rice.