Artist description Music from the new musical Rasputin, starring musical theater star and Golden Globe nominee Ted Neeley with John Hurt as the Narrator. Music and lyrics by producer/composer Michael Rapp.

Music Style Musical theater

Artist History Rasputin is a new musical starring Ted Neeley (star of Jesus Christ Superstar). Music and lyrics by Michael Rapp. A World Premiere Showcase of excerpts from the show was presented at the Grand Opera House in Wilmington Delaware, late last year. A full CD of the show is in the works as well as plans to produce the show live on tour. Michael Rapp and Ted Neeley's collaborative efforts go back 20 years when they worked on a 20th Century Fox double album release "Ulysses The Greek Suite." The musical excerpts available on MP3.com are from a Collectors Edition CD that was on sale at the invitation-only showcase in Wilmington.

Group Members Ted Neeley, starring as Rasputin. Michael Rapp, composer/producer.

Press Reviews "Rasputin was fantastic, incredible and gorgeous.""The music is powerful, dramatic, enthralling and thrilling.""...a phenomenon comparing to Superstar""Blood On Your Hands reminded me of Gethsemane.""Rasputin was magnifique!""Mr. Rapp has created a masterpiece and the comparisons to the great musical theater are well deserved.""I want the CD today and the opening night to be tomorrow.""Ted Neeley was Rasputin - and he made you forget he'd ever been anyone else.""Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU for the opportunity to attend this incredible musical.""The song Father Gregory brought tears to my eyes.""I wholeheartedly agree with your assessment of Michael Rapp - I love this music.""Excellent!! Music was outstanding!""I've been a subscriber to the Playhouse for 20 years - this deserves a road tour.""It had depth, sorrow, happiness, romance and humor.""Nasdrovia - a really rousing piece of music comparable to something you might hear in Les Miz.""It was great...Spectacular""Judging from the standing ovation, it is reasonable assumption that things could happen very quickly for Rasputin.""I sincerely hope you can make it up to Toronto. I, for one, will be there and will advise everyone I know to purchase a ticket.""Loved the music, loved the performances, especially Neeley'sGethsemane- like-show-stopper "Blood On Your Hands", andbill "With Every Drop" as the single!""Blood On Your Hands is one of those pieces of theater that will be etched in the memory.""I have seen every musical that is currently on Broadway and has been on Broadway over the last 15 years. I can honestly say that if "Rasputin" was currently on Broadway, it would be the hands-down winner of the best musical Tony award."

Location Brookhaven, PA - USA

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