(2019年9月10日) [1]

Ted Neeley [the 1973 film Jesus) is 75 years old now and still playing Jesus on stage. Will there come a time for you when you say 'no more Superstar'? 

There's a thing. I did actually say that and it took a lot of persuasion to get me to do it again by Bill Kenwright about four years ago. 

Bill said to me "we start rehearsals on Monday and we still haven't cast a Jesus. I want you to do it." I had been saying no to Bill for six months. He threatened to cancel the tour. He also said he had already been advertising me to do it! That's what made me do it for him. Also, I have huge respect for Bill Kenwright. He is an amazing person who has huge loyalty. He employs more people than probably any other producer. 

[BIll: 先打广告再说……]

I have absolute respect, admiration and loyalty to Bill. I've played Jesus for him twice now. Would I do it again for someone else? Yes. If they would allow me to do it the way I do it. I have no desire to re-define my singing style. I've tried various approaches and the way I do it sits best in the piece for me. I'm not bored of it in the slightest. 

[卡特你也打算演JC演到70+岁吗😓]

There are twenty minutes of that show that are unsurpassable. From the beginning of Act Two with 'The Last Supper' to the end of 'Gethsemane' is by far and away the toughest singing and emotionally resonant writing I have ever found anywhere in the world of musical theatre. I would not be doing my job properly if I found boredom at that level of performing. 

[同感😭！]