EARLY TED

UPDATE: 10/12/15 - Ted's websie now has a new name! You can visit it at this link:

https://tedneeley.com/

UPDATE: 3/13/07 - Ted now has his own website!  You can visit it at this link:

http://neeleyontheroad.com/ 

 


BREAKING NEWS!!!

TED'S NEW 2023-2024 VENUES
AND PROJECTS!!!

1. UPDATE 1/10/24 (From Ted Neeley.com and Ted's Facebook Page)







UPDATE 1/3/24 (From Ted Neeley.com and Ted's Facebook Page)


 



 


 

JCS 2022-2024 JCS SCREENING/SING-A-LONG TOUR - ITINERARY

DATES

CITY

THEATRE

September 16, 17 & 18, 2022

Woodbridge, IL

Hollywood Blvd. Cinema

September 20, 2022

Columbus, OH

Drexel Theatre

December 7, 2022

Orinda, CA

Orinda Theatre

January 14, 2023

Trenton, NJ

Villa Victoria Academy Performing Arts Center

March 17-18, 2023

Santa Ana, CA

Frida Cinema

May 11, 2023

Eugene, OR

Eugene Art House

May 13, 2023

Sacramento, CA

Crest Theatre

June 21-22, 2023

Arlington, MA

Regent Theatre

June 24, 2023

Greenwich, RI

The Greenwich Odeum

June 25, 2023

Jaffrey, NH

The Park Theatre

June 29, 2023

Cleveland, OH

Cedar-Lee Theatre

July 22, 2023

Davenport, IA

Paul V. Galvin Fine Arts Center

July 25, 2023

Los Angeles, CA

Laemmie Royal

July 26, 2023

North Hollywood, CA

Laemmie NoHo7

July 27, 2023

Claremont, CA

Laemmie Claremont5

August 15, 2023

Dallas, TX

The Texas Theatre

September 9, 2023

Freeport, IL

St. John United Church of Christ

September 12, 2023

Fort Pierce, FL

Sunrise Theatre

September 13, 2023

Delray Beach, FL

Movies of Delray Theatre

September 15, 2023

Orlando, FL

The Abbey Orlando

September 17, 2023

Tampa, FL

Tampa Theatre

September 20, 2023

Ventura, CA

80TH Birthday Bash Event
Rubicon Theatre Company

December 6, 2023

New Brunswick, NJ

New Brunswick Performing Arts Center

December 9, 2023

Trenton, NJ

Villa Victoria Academy Performing Arts Center

February 24, 2024

Sonoma, CA

Sebastiani Theatre

February 26, 2024

North Hollywood, CA

Laemmie NoHo7

February 27, 2024

Los Angeles, CA

Laemmie Royal

February 28, 2024

Claremont, CA

Laemmie Claremont5

February 29, 2024

Santa Clarita, CA

Laemmie Newhall

March 1-2, 2024

Burbank, CA

Marriott Burbank Convention Center - The Hollywood Show

March 23, 2024

Coldwater, MI

Tibbits Opera Hall

March 26 & 28, 2024

Arlington, MA

Regent Theatre

March 30-31, 2024

Greenwich, RI

The Greenwich Odeum

Please keep checking here, on Ted's Facebook page & on tedneeley.com, as more dates will be announced.

For more details on this tour, you can also go HERE.

2. UPDATE 3/4/24 (From Ted Neeley.com and Ted's Facebook Page)

TED IS IN ROME FOR JCS MARCH 7-20, 2024!!! - THIS IS FOR A CELEBRATION, NOT A PERFORMANCE!!!

3. SuperstarS The Documentary Extended Version

On Blu Ray, DVD and Streaming Aug 10th


A MINI TRIP DOWN MEMORY LANE THROUGH MEDIA & PICTURES

(or "Early Ted")

Below is a letter and bio (circa 1975), some blurbs and articles and some hard-to-find pictures from when Ted was just getting started.  What memories these bring back, I'm sure!  The top section (above the pictures) is all courtesy of Ann Stickford (thumperdances2@sbcglobal.net).   ENJOY!!!



 
  

 

















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The ZooWorld article below was posted by Ted himself on his Facebook page on 1/20/14!

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Helena N. C. Nieto, one of our Tedheads from Spain (hnc62ngg@telecable.es), sent me this link off the Ranger High School Exes Website (Ted is listed in the RHS Class of 1962 on the site), (7/5/05 - Diane Barnes found this link again and found pictures of Ted's old girlfriend, who died in 2003, and his brother Jackie in the "Then and Now" section: http://www.angelfire.com/tx/rangerexes/reunion26.htm.) which shows Ted's high school picture (posted below), and has an  interesting article (also posted below):  http://www.angelfire.com/tx/rangerexes/superstar.htm


Teddie's high school picture


'SUPERSTAR' finds its own niche in entertainment realm. First, it was the 2.5 million selling album, then the Broadway rock opera and then the movie. "Jesus Christ Superstar" has carved its own unorthodox road in the entertainment realm. 

The rock opera depicting Christ's last seven days is back on stage, starring Texas native Ted Neeley (RHS Class of 1962) in the title role. Featured songs include "Hosanna", "Everything's All Right" and "I Don't Know How to Love Him". 

"Jesus Christ Superstar" began as a two-record rock opera in the United States and Britain in 1970. Andrew Lloyd Webber, composer of "Cats" and "Phantom of the Opera", and Lyricist Tim Rice collaborated on it. 

After the successful album, the two men, plus Robert Stigwood, created the Broadway production of "Jesus Christ Superstar". It opened in October 1971. Advance sales topped $1 million, an astonishing number. 

Ted Neeley made his motion picture debut as Jesus in the Norman Jewison movie "Jesus Christ Superstar". It was shot on location in Israel. He received two Golden Globe nominations for his performance. 

Neeley also appeared in stage productions of "Hair", "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" and "Tommy". He's now focusing on writing and producing when he's not performing in "Superstar". 

Ted Neeley has collaborated with music partner Pepper Martin on a country music album. He's also developed the musical "pandemonium" for Broadway. 

On special nights at the Ranger, Texas drive-in theater, Teddy Neeley and the Teddy Bears mounted the projection building during intermission. 

Neeley and two other band members wowed audiences on those 1960's nights with slow, romantic tunes like "In the Still of the Night." Teddy performed the Teddy Bears his senior year with Joe Barker and Billy Patton. Neeley sang tunes from popular singers of the era such as Paul Anka and Bobby Vinton. 

Ranger High grade seven through 12, gathered for assembly on Fridays. The 800 or so students watched the maroon and white curtains sweep open. On sight of Teddie Neeley and the Teddy Bears, they filled the auditorium with cheering. 

Hometown success didn't go to Neeley's head. But then things were different back in the 60s. "Growing up back then was so simple and sweet, not like it is now." 

In the town of about 3,000 residents, no one locked their houses and keys hung in ignitions. It was a place where everyone knew everyone. 

Ranger teens indulged little in smoking, drinking or even dragging since few had a car. 

On Friday and Saturday nights, they hung out at Teen Town, a small club for youth run by the school. (Based on article in Ranger Times)

 

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