Judas Iscariot

Judas Iscariot was one of Jesus' twelve disciples. In fact, he was the one who betrayed Jesus. This is, however, about his role in Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's musical "Jesus Christ Superstar", where he is the main protagonist. He is really concerned about the poor and the consequences of Jesus' fame. He is played by sundry actors like Murray Head in the original Broadway production, the late Carl Anderson in the 1973 film, and French actor Jerome Pradon in Gale Edwards' 2000 video.

Role in Musical
Judas attempts to warn Jesus about His fame's consequences ("Heaven on Their Minds"). Later, he criticizes Jesus for letting female disciple Mary Magadalene stroke Him and kiss His hair because it ("is against His sayings") and gets rebukes. He then criticizes Mary for anointing Jesus with a brand-new and expensive ointment when it could have been saved for the poor for at least 300 coins, but gets warned by ("Everything's Alright").

Judas later and reluctantly betrays Jesus to the villains Annas and Caiaphas just to avoid a bloodbath. Of course, he doesn't want any bloody money to do it, but gives in when Caiaphas tells him it is just a fee. So, he does it ("Damned for All Time/Blood Money").

During the Last Supper, Judas indirectly admits it is him who'll betray Jesus, but he threatens to stay here and ruin His ambition ("The Last Supper"). Judas later betrays Jesus with a kiss. After he sees how badly Jesus is hurt, he tells the priests of his regrets in doing what he did, but the priests try to console him. He throws out his own money. Feeling a major deal of remorse, Judas hangs himself on a tree ("Judas' Death").

However, Judas' part continues, as his spirit appears to Jesus just before His crucifixion and questions his actions and choices ("Superstar"). His questions are still unanswered.

Judas in one way was a hero, but just not the way he planned. In fact, it was for the saving of everyone.