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7. My eldest daughter directed the musical for a production at a jr college near San Jose

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Sun Aug 10, 2025, 01:53 AM

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She did Hair at the same place.

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No more "Jesus Christ Superstar" at the Kennedy Center. Marco Rubio calls it an attack on Christianity [View all] Demovictory9 Aug 2025 OP

One of my favorite albums (from the original Broadway version) and I really liked the film too... wcmagumba Aug 2025 #1

Reality yes. elleng Aug 2025 #3

It's been a long time, but Retrograde Aug 2025 #2

I quite like the music... wcmagumba Aug 2025 #4

Only thing I can think of iemanja Aug 2025 #18

IIRC EarlG Aug 2025 #25

Disagree choie Aug 2025 #40

Marco is an imbecile then JCMach1 Aug 2025 #5

Little Marco.🙄 Personally I prefer Godspell. electric_blue68 Aug 2025 #6

I dig "Godspell" too... wcmagumba Aug 2025 #9

I'm sure they're coming for that next misanthrope Aug 2025 #12

Loved Superstar, hated Godspell dickthegrouch Aug 2025 #69

Actually I should have made it clear it was The Movie Version of Godspell if that makes a difference.... electric_blue68 Aug 2025 #70

My eldest daughter directed the musical for a production at a jr college near San Jose tirebiter Aug 2025 #7

Impressive Starbeach Aug 2025 #49

rubio is a worm nt msongs Aug 2025 #8

This orangecrush Aug 2025 #66

In case you needed more proof of their regressive aims misanthrope Aug 2025 #10

Yep, they think they are fighting a "culture war". We are the culture. We won the war. Walleye Aug 2025 #22

Their goal is to extinguish The Enlightenment. The Wizard Aug 2025 #26

For anyone who knows history, that is terrifying misanthrope Aug 2025 #73

I'd rather just erase them. Nothing of value would be lost. Initech Aug 2025 #80

Here is a link to a recent stage version of Jesus Christ Superstar featuring John Legend...(or parts of it)... wcmagumba Aug 2025 #11

Trump, Rubio and their entire KLAN are an attack on Christianity. B.See Aug 2025 #13

YOU GOT THAT RIGHT Skittles Aug 2025 #14

Can't WAIT for the Bothsider Stooges to spin this.... smgdh Montauk6 Aug 2025 #15

Is Rubio kidding? no_hypocrisy Aug 2025 #16

I believe they're referring to last weekend's performance KatyaR Aug 2025 #41

I still don't get Rubio. no_hypocrisy Aug 2025 #42

Controversial? iemanja Aug 2025 #17

Yes. Ms. Toad Aug 2025 #46

Yes Sequoia Aug 2025 #58

Very much so Wiz Imp Aug 2025 #64

It also refers to Jesus as King of the Jews iemanja Aug 2025 #88

Here's that scene from the movie Wiz Imp Aug 2025 #89

At the time (yes I'm that old) I saw an attempt to present the Gospels to a younger generation, the "flower children"... eppur_se_muova Aug 2025 #19

Your post is very accurate eppur_se_muova. Diamond_Dog Aug 2025 #54

He is listed as an "Ex Officio Member Designated by Act of Congress", but I'm not sure that list is completely current. eppur_se_muova Aug 2025 #74

The whole thing GammyMede Aug 2025 #20

Bubbles AppalachianAnger Aug 2025 #21

Welcome to DU LetMyPeopleVote Aug 2025 #72

Cultural censorship is nothing new, either. DFW Aug 2025 #23

More professional victimhood from the GQP. The Wizard Aug 2025 #24

Has it ever occurred to these Christian's Hey Joe Aug 2025 #50

I'm guessing no one replying has actually watched the video muriel_volestrangler Aug 2025 #27

It was even controversial at the time, Ms. Toad Aug 2025 #39

MAGOTs want to control every aspect of our lives. Irish_Dem Aug 2025 #28

The Seven Mountain Mandate, guide to overthrowing governments, lists 'entertainment' control as one of the mountains. travelingthrulife Aug 2025 #47

Do you mean it is a hard thing to control? Irish_Dem Aug 2025 #86

The Kennedy Center is already having trouble attracting shows Arazi Aug 2025 #29

He's angry about Cynthia Erivo portraying Christ Docreed2003 Aug 2025 #30

So glad Marco is super focused on the important issues of the day... Chasstev365 Aug 2025 #31

Controversial???? Seriously a 55 year old musical JT45242 Aug 2025 #32

I'm with Marco on this one. Paladin Aug 2025 #33

LOL! +1,000,000 highplainsdem Aug 2025 #57

Maybe they should rename... Mike Nelson Aug 2025 #34

That's just ridiculous JustAnotherGen Aug 2025 #35

Was it actually scheduled, or did Marco just gratuitously bash the production? tanyev Aug 2025 #36

Typical whiny ass republican. Everything is divisive. Emile Aug 2025 #37

And Li'l Marco knows Jilly_in_VA Aug 2025 #38

The real cancel culture newdeal2 Aug 2025 #43

too much heaven edhopper Aug 2025 #44

JFC MARCO dweller Aug 2025 #45

I have played that show so many times. MuseRider Aug 2025 #48

Hmm isn't there something written somewhere about Government and free speech? tulipsandroses Aug 2025 #51

Why is the Secretary of State complaining about a theater production in the first place? Ocelot II Aug 2025 #52

JCS was an attempt to modernize the final days of Jesus Christ Norbert Aug 2025 #53

One of the times I saw this musical in the 70's, the first two rows were seated with nuns! Greybnk48 Aug 2025 #55

Little Marco should stick with his area of expertise; Trump's genitals. Norrrm Aug 2025 #56

Jesus is supposed to look like this: Ocelot II Aug 2025 #59

Yes, but he occasionally went back home to visit his siblings...Erich und Hildegard. Ping Tung Aug 2025 #63

His "all powerful, all seeing, and evrey where" deity has hurt feelings. Ping Tung Aug 2025 #60

I wonder if Rubio ever read "The Seven Woes?" Uncle Joe Aug 2025 #61

I've heard it all before. rickyhall Aug 2025 #62

The biggest "attack on Christianity" Wiz Imp Aug 2025 #65

Didn't we defeat this kind of shit orangecrush Aug 2025 #67

Rubio: "Christianity has always been countercultural." LudwigPastorius Aug 2025 #68

These assholes just can't leave anything alone, can they? Initech Aug 2025 #71

What does Rebl2 Aug 2025 #75

Little Marco has always struck me as a low IQ individual La Coliniere Aug 2025 #76

it really gets me going when the rs describe when he is white .blomde .blue eyes . etc. AllaN01Bear Aug 2025 #77

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Awwww. Is the American Taliban havin' a mad? CousinIT Aug 2025 #79

I believe I know what Rubio's problem is with JCSS: It's the WRONG KIND OF JESUS! no_hypocrisy Aug 2025 #81

What's with the Fox racist propaganda mob source? ificandream Aug 2025 #82

It's always projection with these people... AntiFascist Aug 2025 #83

Rubio is a pretend Christian. All Nazis are pretend Christians. generalbetrayus Aug 2025 #84

Just like he pretended to be a Cuban refugee. GreenWave Aug 2025 #85

I LOVE that film...so cool! BigmanPigman Aug 2025 #87

I'm with ya atheist bro, I'm more agnostic leaning atheist but close...love the music and the film.... wcmagumba Aug 2025 #90