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REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon

Thursday 26th February, 02:36 PM JST

The actor in the role of Jesus Christ performs at the final dress rehearsal of the kabuki version of “Jesus Christ Superstar” in Tokyo. A rickshaw, women in elaborate brocade kimonos, the echo of bamboo flutes, and Jesus of Nazareth, his face painted white with the flaring red lines, all share the stage at Gekidan Shiki, one of Japan’s best-known theater troupes, in its revival of the hit rock opera “Jesus Christ Superstar”—with some very Japanese twists. For showtimes and further info, visit http://www.shiki.gr.jp/applause/jesus/

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Sarge at 04:43 PM JST - 26th February

He looks more like a maiko than Jesus!
memyselfI at 06:42 PM JST - 26th February

I like Jesus Christ Super Star That's a funny movie. I watched when I was at Catholic School very funny.

What's the buzz , tell me what's happenin What's the buzz tell me what's happenin

The guy looks like Rocky Horror Show than Jesus
Nessie at 06:49 PM JST - 26th February

According to Crucifixtion for Dummies, the nails are supposed to go throught the wrists.
Nessie at 06:49 PM JST - 26th February

What happens when you sign up for Pilates in Israel.
Wottock_Hunt at 08:18 PM JST - 26th February

Can you imagine the hissy fit there would be from Ishihara if a dirty gaijin dressed up as Sakamoto Ryoma on stage, with a bowler hat on?

But put the boot on the other foot, and it's a unique Japanese culture jobbie.

Anyway, everyone knows Jesus looks like Robert Powell.
blvtzpk at 08:44 PM JST - 26th February

with some very Japanese twists.

I don't even want to go there....
JoeBigs at 10:06 PM JST - 26th February

Kabuki jesus, got to love it!lol
JoeBigs at 10:10 PM JST - 26th February

Hey could you imagine the outrage if a Westerner made himself/herself out to be an Asian and made fun of them? Oh wait that has been happening longer than many care to remember....
kinniku at 10:24 PM JST - 26th February

I don't want to think about the reaction had this been a kabuki play about the Prophet Muhammad ibn ‘Abdullāh.
catiano at 10:26 PM JST - 26th February

Can't imagine what kind of impression I will get if I really see that kabuki drama.
airrunwesker at 02:50 AM JST - 27th February

Facinating!
JmannGod at 06:26 AM JST - 27th February

Paul...Paul...... I can see your house from here.

Looks like a bad way to spend easter....

The reviews.... He was crucified
jeffrey at 02:48 AM JST - 28th February

Do you think he's nude under that wrap?
Orions3rdEye at 04:50 PM JST - 16th March

thats the most relaxed looking crucified Jesus I`ve ever seen. put a cigarette in his mouth and he could just as well be leaning up against that cross stretching his arms
hepy1 at 01:44 PM JST - 14th April

jesus christ in japanese style.