AD/BC: A Rock Opera
An all-singing, all-dancing, star-spangled musical leap around the biblical story of the Nativity, set in 1972. With a comic twist, this familiar story is brought to life through the eyes of the innkeeper. Despairing after a bad year, he contemplates suicide but his attempt is stalled by a voice from above who points out that King Herod is coming to town.
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Plot Summary
AD/BC: A Rock Opera tells the story of Jesus Christ through the medium of rock music. The narrative follows his life from birth to crucifixion, presented with a contemporary rock sensibility. It aims to connect a modern audience with the biblical story through powerful musical performances and a theatrical staging.
Critical Reception
AD/BC: A Rock Opera received a mixed to positive reception, largely noted for its ambitious musical concept and performances. Critics often praised the vocal talents and the energetic rock arrangements of familiar biblical narratives. However, some found the operatic rock format to be a somewhat niche approach for a subject matter as universally known as the life of Jesus, with reactions varying on its effectiveness as a cohesive narrative.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its powerful vocal performances and energetic rock score.
- Noted for its ambitious attempt to reimagine a biblical narrative through rock opera.
- Some found the genre choice an interesting but potentially divisive approach.
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Fun Fact
The production featured a notable lineup of rock musicians, including Steve Balsamo, who had previously fronted The Who as lead singer, and Glen Hughes, a legendary bassist and vocalist from Deep Purple.
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