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==Plot==
==Plot==
''!HERO'' is a [[rock opera]] modernizing Jesus's last two years of life, as narrated in the [[Bible]]. The story takes place in [[New York City]], in [[Brooklyn]]. The [[world government]] in this near-future [[dystopia|dystopic]] Earth is centered under the International Confederation of Nations (ICON). Under the iron fist of I.C.O.N., nearly all [[religion]] in the world has been wiped out, except for small occult and mystic sects. Only one [[synagogue]] in Brooklyn exists. Currently, New York City is a [[police state|police-occupied]] warzone between ethnic gangs and small, isolated revolutionary groups fighting I.C.O.N. Of all the ancient world religions, only [[Judaism]] survives and flourishes, at least, as much as it can.
''!HERO'' is a [[rock opera]] modernizing Jesus's last two years of life, as narrated in the [[Bible]]. The story takes place in [[New York City]], in [[Brooklyn]]. The [[world government]] in this near-future [[dystopia|dystopic]] Earth is centered under the International Confederation of Nations (I.C.O.N.). Under the iron fist of I.C.O.N., nearly all [[religion]] in the world has been wiped out, except for small occult and mystic sects. Only one [[synagogue]] in Brooklyn exists. Currently, New York City is a [[police state|police-occupied]] warzone between ethnic gangs and small, isolated revolutionary groups fighting I.C.O.N. Of all the ancient world religions, only [[Judaism]] survives and flourishes, at least, as much as it can.


In Bethlehem, PA, a child named Jesus, but referred to as HERO, is born and forced to flee with his family to the small [[Jews|Jewish]] section of Brooklyn. Jesus grows up and begins to preach and teach the principles of [[Christianity]] to the people of New York City, teaching people to love their enemies and care for each other. I.C.O.N. realizes HERO is a threat, and the [[Chief of police]] Devlin (a derivative of the [[Devil]] or [[Satan]]), with the help of chief [[Rabbi]] Kai ([[Caiaphas]]), conspire to end HERO's revolutionary teachings.<ref>{{harvnb|DiBiase|2003}}</ref>
In Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, a child named Jesus, but referred to as Hero, is born and forced to flee with his family to the small [[Jews|Jewish]] section of Brooklyn. Jesus grows up and begins to preach and teach the principles of [[Christianity]] to the people of New York City, teaching people to love their enemies and care for each other. I.C.O.N. realizes Hero is a threat, and the [[chief of police]] Devlin, with the help of chief [[Rabbi]] Kai ([[Caiaphas]]), conspire to end Hero's revolutionary teachings.<ref>{{harvnb|DiBiase|2003}}</ref>


The Opera is narrated by "Agent Hunter", a former I.C.O.N. agent who met HERO and was soon thrown into prison for joining him against I.C.O.N. The opera also features Petrov ([[Saint Peter|Peter]]), Maggie ([[Mary Magdalene]]), and Jude ([[Judas Iscariot]]) the latter who conspires with Kai and Devlin to betray HERO. The storyline progresses through several stories about Jesus' miracles and sermons, using references from the Bible's four gospels, continues through Jesus' execution, at the hands of I.C.O.N's angry mob, and eventually ending with his [[Resurrection of Jesus|resurrection]].<ref name="7ball">{{harvnb|Anon|2003}}</ref><ref name="CCM">{{harvnb|Aryrakis|2004}}</ref>
The Opera is narrated by "Agent Hunter", a former I.C.O.N. agent who met Hero and was soon thrown into prison for joining him against I.C.O.N. The opera also features Petrov ([[Saint Peter|Peter]]), Maggie ([[Mary Magdalene]]), and Jude ([[Judas Iscariot]]) the latter who conspires with Kai and Devlin to betray Hero. The storyline progresses through several stories about Jesus' miracles and sermons, using references from the Bible's four gospels, continues through Jesus' execution, at the hands of I.C.O.N's angry mob, and eventually ending with his [[Resurrection of Jesus|resurrection]].<ref name="7ball">{{harvnb|Anon|2003}}</ref><ref name="CCM">{{harvnb|Aryrakis|2004}}</ref>


==Recording cast==
==Recording cast==
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* [[Michael Tait]] of dc Talk & [[Tait (band)|TAIT]] as Jesus/HERO<ref>{{harvnb|Anon|2004}}</ref>
* [[Michael Tait]] – Hero
* [[Mark Stuart (musician)|Mark Stuart]] of [[Audio Adrenaline]] as Petrov
* [[Mark Stuart (musician)|Mark Stuart]] – Petrov
* [[Rebecca St. James]] as Maggie
* [[Rebecca St. James]] – Maggie
* [[Paul Wright (singer)|Paul Wright]] as Special Agent Hunter
* [[Paul Wright (singer)|Paul Wright]] – Agent Hunter
* Donnie Lewis as Mama Mary
* [[Seth & Nirva|Nirva]] – Mama Mary
* Billy Buchanan as Chief Rabbi Kai
* [[John Cooper (musician)|John Cooper]] from [[Skillet (band)|Skillet]] – Chief Rabbi Kai
* [[Matt Hammitt]] from [[Sanctus Real]] – Blind Cripple
* Michael Quinlan as Jude
* [[T-Bone (rapper)|T-Bone]] – Jairus
* Shannon Bain as Blind Cripple
* [[T-Bone (rapper)|T-Bone]] as Jairus
* Donnie Lewis – Jairus' Wife
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* [[Pete Stewart]] – Police Chief Devlin, groom at the wedding
* Donnie Lewis as Jairus' Wife
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* Bob Farrell – Governor Pilate
* Shannon Bain as Police Chief Devlin
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* John Grey – Preacher Rabbi at the wedding
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* Bob Farrell as Governor Pilate
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* Nathan Lee – Janitor Angel
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* John Grey as Preacher Rabbi at the wedding
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* [[GRITS]] – Wedding Party
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* Nathan Lee as Janitor Angel
* Donna Stewart – bride at the wedding
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* [[GRITS]] as the Wedding Party
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* [[Pete Stewart|Pete]] and Donna Stewart as the bride and groom at the wedding
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==References==
==References==
* {{cite web | author = Anon | year = 2004 | website = [[IMDb]] | url = https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0493132/fullcredits?ref_=ttspec_ql_1 | access-date = Aug 30, 2017 | archive-date = August 30, 2017 | archive-url = https://www.webcitation.org/6t75pxeCc?url=http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0493132/fullcredits?ref_=ttspec_ql_1 | url-status = live | title = Hero: The Rock Opera: Full Cast & Crew | df = mdy-all }}
* {{cite magazine | title = Trends: What If He Were Born In Bethlehem, Pennsylvania? | magazine = [[7ball]] | date = Sep 1, 2003 | issue = 41 | author = Anon }}
* {{cite magazine | title = Trends: What If He Were Born In Bethlehem, Pennsylvania? | magazine = [[7ball]] | date = Sep 1, 2003 | issue = 41 | author = Anon }}
* {{cite magazine | first = Andy | last = Aryrakis | title = Standing Room Only: Star Plaza Theatre, Merrillville, IN | magazine = [[CCM Magazine]] | url = http://ht.salemweb.net/ccm/ccmmagazine/pdf/200401.pdf | access-date = Feb 14, 2016 | date = Jan 2004 | page = 60 | url-status = dead | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20160304101229/http://ht.salemweb.net/ccm/ccmmagazine/pdf/200401.pdf | archive-date = March 4, 2016 | quote = Combining rap, rock, pop, dance and Broadway-styled tunes, "!Hero" featured a slew of street-smart biblical characters interacting with tastefulness, tactfulness and seeker-friendly sensitivity in modern-day New York City."..."Even more gripping than Tait's representation of the crucifixion on a corner street sign was the resurrection scene, where he greeted the disciples (or hip, street friends in this context) with victorious, sin-conquering glory. It was an epic climax capable of inducing chills within believers and a moment that could possibly even soften the hardest of hearts. | publisher = James R Cumbee | location = Nashville, TN | volume = 26 | issue = 7}}
* {{cite magazine | first = Andy | last = Aryrakis | title = Standing Room Only: Star Plaza Theatre, Merrillville, IN | magazine = [[CCM Magazine]] | url = http://ht.salemweb.net/ccm/ccmmagazine/pdf/200401.pdf | access-date = Feb 14, 2016 | date = Jan 2004 | page = 60 | url-status = dead | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20160304101229/http://ht.salemweb.net/ccm/ccmmagazine/pdf/200401.pdf | archive-date = March 4, 2016 | quote = Combining rap, rock, pop, dance and Broadway-styled tunes, "!Hero" featured a slew of street-smart biblical characters interacting with tastefulness, tactfulness and seeker-friendly sensitivity in modern-day New York City."..."Even more gripping than Tait's representation of the crucifixion on a corner street sign was the resurrection scene, where he greeted the disciples (or hip, street friends in this context) with victorious, sin-conquering glory. It was an epic climax capable of inducing chills within believers and a moment that could possibly even soften the hardest of hearts. | publisher = James R Cumbee | location = Nashville, TN | volume = 26 | issue = 7}}
* {{cite web | last = DiBiase | first = John | title = !Hero - The Rock Opera Tour | website = jesusfreakhideout | url = http://www.jesusfreakhideout.com/concerts/!Hero.asp | access-date = Aug 30, 2017 | archive-date = August 30, 2017 | date = Nov 9, 2003 | url-status = live | archive-url = https://www.webcitation.org/6t74MdOGZ?url=http://www.jesusfreakhideout.com/concerts/!Hero.asp | df = mdy-all }}
* {{cite web | last = DiBiase | first = John | title = !Hero - The Rock Opera Tour | website = jesusfreakhideout | url = http://www.jesusfreakhideout.com/concerts/!Hero.asp | access-date = Aug 30, 2017 | archive-date = August 20, 2017 | date = Nov 9, 2003 | url-status = live | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20170820033514/http://www.jesusfreakhideout.com/concerts/!Hero.asp | df = mdy-all }}


== External links ==
== External links ==
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[[Category:American musicals]]
[[Category:American musicals]]
[[Category:Christianity and government]]
[[Category:Christianity and government]]
[[Category:Brooklyn in fiction]]
[[Category:Musicals set in Brooklyn]]
[[Category:2003 musicals]]

Latest revision as of 03:07, 3 November 2023

!HERO
The Rock Opera
MusicEddie DeGarmo
Bob Farrell
BasisThe Gospel Story
Premiere2003

!HERO is a 2003 Christian rock opera about Jesus. It is based on the question, "What if Jesus was born in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania?". After the original tour in 2003 ended, it was released on DVD, CD, and was written into a trilogy of novels and series of comic books.

Plot

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!HERO is a rock opera modernizing Jesus's last two years of life, as narrated in the Bible. The story takes place in New York City, in Brooklyn. The world government in this near-future dystopic Earth is centered under the International Confederation of Nations (I.C.O.N.). Under the iron fist of I.C.O.N., nearly all religion in the world has been wiped out, except for small occult and mystic sects. Only one synagogue in Brooklyn exists. Currently, New York City is a police-occupied warzone between ethnic gangs and small, isolated revolutionary groups fighting I.C.O.N. Of all the ancient world religions, only Judaism survives and flourishes, at least, as much as it can.

In Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, a child named Jesus, but referred to as Hero, is born and forced to flee with his family to the small Jewish section of Brooklyn. Jesus grows up and begins to preach and teach the principles of Christianity to the people of New York City, teaching people to love their enemies and care for each other. I.C.O.N. realizes Hero is a threat, and the chief of police Devlin, with the help of chief Rabbi Kai (Caiaphas), conspire to end Hero's revolutionary teachings.[1]

The Opera is narrated by "Agent Hunter", a former I.C.O.N. agent who met Hero and was soon thrown into prison for joining him against I.C.O.N. The opera also features Petrov (Peter), Maggie (Mary Magdalene), and Jude (Judas Iscariot) the latter who conspires with Kai and Devlin to betray Hero. The storyline progresses through several stories about Jesus' miracles and sermons, using references from the Bible's four gospels, continues through Jesus' execution, at the hands of I.C.O.N's angry mob, and eventually ending with his resurrection.[2][3]

Recording cast

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Song list

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See also: !Hero (album)

Footnotes

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  1. ^ DiBiase 2003
  2. ^ Anon 2003
  3. ^ Aryrakis 2004

References

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  • Anon (September 1, 2003). "Trends: What If He Were Born In Bethlehem, Pennsylvania?". 7ball. No. 41.
  • Aryrakis, Andy (January 2004). "Standing Room Only: Star Plaza Theatre, Merrillville, IN" (PDF). CCM Magazine. Vol. 26, no. 7. Nashville, TN: James R Cumbee. p. 60. Archived from the original (PDF) on March 4, 2016. Retrieved February 14, 2016. Combining rap, rock, pop, dance and Broadway-styled tunes, "!Hero" featured a slew of street-smart biblical characters interacting with tastefulness, tactfulness and seeker-friendly sensitivity in modern-day New York City."..."Even more gripping than Tait's representation of the crucifixion on a corner street sign was the resurrection scene, where he greeted the disciples (or hip, street friends in this context) with victorious, sin-conquering glory. It was an epic climax capable of inducing chills within believers and a moment that could possibly even soften the hardest of hearts.
  • DiBiase, John (November 9, 2003). "!Hero - The Rock Opera Tour". jesusfreakhideout. Archived from the original on August 20, 2017. Retrieved August 30, 2017.
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