'Gethsemane' Ben Forster | Jesus Christ Superstar 

Ben Forster absolutely knocks it out of the park here - but whose is your favourite rendition of Gethsemane? Let us know below!

Me defending my dissertation in from of my PhD committee: “Then, I was inspired. Now, I’m sad and tired. Listen, surely, I’ve exceeded expectations. I tried for 3 years. Seems like 30. Could you ask as much from any other man?”

Watched this again a couple of times. One of the things that I love about Forster's performance is that he looks genuinely terrified, knowing the awful fate that he faces. And that moment when he goes from "Why then am I scared to finish what I started?" to the defiant "What YOU started - I didn't start it!" is simply stunning.

Jesus is coming out of his cave and he's doing just fine

The falsetto in this _never_ ceases to amaze me

Listen, I know this is a very serious and heart-wrenching song, but when he whispered to wake his disciples up at the beginning, all I could picture was Jesus calling for James, waiting a second, then removing a sandal and beaning James in the head with it to wake his lazy ass up

This man was my first crush. Like when people asked little baby me who my crush was, I said Jesus..like, UMMMM

I'm just completely obsessed with the way he sings this, like Jesus is brimming with anger and resentment all the way to the end, because he doesn't WANT to die, but he doesn't get a say in that at all.. also Ben sounds incredible!!

I love how he's not just singing he's acting and portaying emotion so well here

He was probably my personal favorite bc of the way he humanizes him so much. He conveyed every emotion you would feel in that moment while also giving a phenomenal vocal performance.

wow Ben not only sings, but he really manages to convey that feeling of anger, sadness, frustration and concern, for me he and Ted Neleey are the best

Love the way Ben sings ‘All right, I’ll die, Just watch me die’ exactly like a naughty boy might say it to his father!

The sob/cry at 4:12 is REALLY doing it for me. I ADORE this whole performance with every fiber of my being

Jesus Christ Superstar is a Masterpiece

I don't know if this makes sense, but I like how ordinary he looks. All of the other Jesuses I've seen in some way look like the traditional Catholic depiction of Jesus, or at the very least have that air of divinity about them. Aside from the longish hair, I don't see that in Ben Forster. Instead of seeing Jesus as he is remembered in the modern imagination, we're forced to see him as he was: a person. A normal, nice young man with the weight of the world on his shoulders and expected to do far more than anyone should have to- and that makes this all the more heartbreaking.

I'm here after watching Lindsay Ellis' "Why should I die" supercut for the 500th time.

Is it unhealthy that I can't stop watching this? It's so powerful and gives me chills every time!

I'm loving the small bursts of anger in his performance, especially the part leading up to "die". Ben defines what a modern Jesus would be like to me, and I think this song really shows off his vocal potential in contrast to the others he sing.

Ben Forster's falsetto is absolutely heart wrenchingly good. His rendition of Jesus is just heartbreaking. And that really gives the feeling rather than the "rock god" Jesus, you feel this young man feeling betrayed, confused, scared, and then that surrendered to his fate. Gethsemane I always felt was about the high notes it hit, but Ben changed my mind, the falsetto in this is like this sobbing wail of fear and frustration and just so spot on

the changes to the lyrics " God thy will be done, take your only son...." is very very powerful....Ben Forster and Steve Balsamo are my favorites....they always afford to give me tears almost feeling the pains our Jesus are feeling!

I love this version along with Ted Neeley. Although here, Ben puts so much emotion into it, it reallly feels as though you’re witnessing a man arguing and questioning stuff with his Father.

My absolute favorite version of this song. Ben Forster doesn't just sing it, he makes me feel Jesus' anguish. Makes me cry every time.

Not only was Ben amazing, but TIm Minchen was the best Judas I have seen. His acting was utterly incredible

He is by far the beat Jesus in my opinion, his voice is on point especially with the high notes. His way of portraying Jesus is incredible. He’s so convincing with his acting and shows true struggle and anger, especially in this song. Absolutely brilliant performance from Ben Forster in this show. No one better

He has amazing breath control! Like wow I could never

HERE WE GO AGAIN I just settled on Michael Ball's version being my favorite and now I'm reminded of how amazing Ben is in this song.. Like.. Why do they all have to be so different yet fantastic each in his own way?!

You know, I might actually prefer the "God thy will be done, take your only son" version. There’s so much subtextual bitterness in these nine words.

I was sat front row, dead centre for this in Cardiff Arena and I have to say it was THE most amazing, goose-pimply moment of my life!!!

The look on his face at 3:40-3:50 and 5:53... I love it. There is some defiance in his eyes that I haven't seen in any other performer. I absolutely love his portrayal of Jesus. So human, so emotional and raw. And the singing is just *chef's* *kiss*

I really like the change they made to the original lyrics from "God your will is hard/But you hold every card" to "God thy will be done/Take your only son". It just seems even harder to hear, kinda cruel, but so very beautiful.

We need all the song with this actors in Spotfy. make me cry all time!

For me, this is the epitome of the Gethsemane redentions, he is the one who touches me like any other did and he sings it perfectly

now that's a 10/10 Jesus right there

The falsetto is so elegant and controlled - never contrived or forced. Beautifully passionate performance.

And THIS MAN OF ROCK became The Phantom.. Wow🖤

Simply the best version of Gethsemane I have ever seen. Absolutely stunning. So evocative. The British public definitely chose the right Jesus.

2:29 I have never heard anyone else sing the "would I be more noticed" line like that, one of my favourite moments of Ben Forster's performance

This is without a doubt my all time fave version of this entire thing. Ben does an amazing job in general but this song is so powerfully done is breathtaking!! The emotion he’s portraying to is amazing he knows exactly where and how to have the emotion to get maximum affect 100% achieved!! Totally mind blowing

I can't imagine anyone ever singing "Gethsemane" better...Ben Forster is incredible!

A few years ago I saw Phantom of the Opera for the first time, Ben Forster was playing the part of The Phantom. I heard that in a lot of people's opinions his performance in Jesus Christ Superstar is proof as to why he was a fantastic choice for that part. And I can honestly say that after seeing him perform this song alone, I wholeheartedly agree. And to think Simon Cowell said no to him.

Just incredible, how Ben reaches those endless high notes is just shear joy to watch. I wish I'd been in that audience to witness him. I loved it when he won Joseph. I adore this song.

Forster is both an incredible singer and actor. Everytime I watch this performance I feel sorry for Christ and I'm not even religious

I saw Ted Neeley perform this both live and in the film version. I thought no one could top his performance...until now. Bravo Ben Forster.

i get goosebumbs when he says "Hit me, hurt me, NAIL me to their tree" His voice is so powerful

I just want to give him a big hug. :(

Seeing Ben Forster in this after discovering him as Brad in the Rocky Horror Show is an experience

I watched this for the first time yesterday, and immediately fell in love with Ben's portrayal of Jesus in the film. He portrays the character so well, with the high notes, the emphasis and dedication. Absolutely marvellous

Ben Forster... what an actor and that voice ......WOW! he is incredible! xxx

The best version of Gethsemane ever. He’s voice is so powerful.

5:13 Before: God, thy will is hard You hold every card Now: God, thy will be done Take your only son How, HOW can they BOTH be so striking..

Also I get the tiniest tinge of homicidal rage whenever I hear Ben’s ABSOLUTELY perfect singing voice get tweaked by auto tune. I honestly think whoever was in charge of that was the wrong person for that job. Sorry I’ll calm down 😆😆😆

ok we always rave about tim minchin as judas but ben was not messing around with the best piece in the whole musical and you can fight me on this

I really like Ben Forster's rendition of Gethsemane in Jesus Christ Superstar Live Arena Tour

Having seen this God of a man as both Jesus and Brad Majors (with Oliver Thornton as Frank 🤤), I can confirm he could perform the phone book and still make you cry

I've seen three clips of this show and already think it's a fascinating version. The chemistry, the actors, the vocals. Yeah I grew up on the og Ted Neeley version and saw the anniversary tour this year lol but the way they and the actors are so different. I can't even explain it. Just... chills watching this one.

This is by far the best performance fo this song. I've watched so many other performances and there isn't even a close second. Ben is absolutely amazing here!

Oh My Gosh............wonderful.........I saw Superstar when I was a teenager on Broadway in NYC this is my favorite musical of all time. I love this rendition and Tim Minchen is great also as Judas

he’s incredible but also the orchestrations in this!! damn

I fell in love with this song the first time I heard the song on the original LP brown album and have seen many live productions of the show since. However, I haven't ever cried until I watched this production and Ben Forster's performance of this song. He made it his own. Well done.

I can listen to this over and over.

Just found this clip yesterday. I’m embarrassed to say how many times I’ve watched in the past 24 hours. Just wow! I’ve always loved this song but I have never seen the show. I had only heard the Michael Crawford version. I had no idea most of these guys added a falsetto to it. It completely changed the song for me! I felt the emotion and angst. I like how some describe the falsetto as Jesus wailing. I feel that. Ok! Can’t type and listen at the same time. Here goes another round haha. Then I’ll watch the entire show if I can find it.

Very subtle change in lyrics. Instead of "God, thy will is hard, but you hold every card..." they have "God, thy will be done, take your only son..." I think this is much more heartbreaking.

Ben foster is a man of many hats. The characters he portrays he fits so well within them and yet unless you know who he is it’s hard to put the fact he is the same person together. Such as him playing Brad from Rocky Horror. His voice, look, and mannerisms are very different. An amazing actor

Me watching John Legend’s rendition a couple years ago: yeah okay, not bad. Me watching this now: yeah no, this version is WAY better actually.

I've never really noticed this song before 2012 and Ben Forster, best performance for me

It doesn't matter how many times I listen to this, I am always COMPLETELY blown away. What a performance!

I've not seen this until now. What a powerful performance. Ted was brilliant but Ben really has it. Seriously I was so captivated. Towards the end I was crying because Ben projects it in such a moving performance. Loved it

2:58 the high note is absolutely amazing I remember first hearing it and being blown away!

I KEEP COMING BACK TO THIS VIDEO. Ben is just so incredibly talented and the emotion he portrays gives me goosebumps every time!!

I love how subtitles are "quiet sobbing" and I'm just starting to cry as well. Ben Forster nailed it. One of my two top of "Gethsemane" together with Marcin Franc❤

Judas' death next? I love how it was done and would love to see it as a clip

04:01 I LOVE instrumental part here! Always gives me chills..))

Ben Forster and Tim Minchin really understood the assignment and made so many little, interesting, fantastic acting choices. there's something mesmerizing in how in the very beginning Ben absent-mindedly yet frantically rubs the stair with his hand, the beginning of his absolute nervous breakdown that is this song.

I love the opting up on "cup OF poison." Just a lovely rendition.

The last “before I change my mind”…… all without a breath!

Love this production of JCS! My Easter tradition is playing this DVD! The awesomeness of Ben, Tim & MelC. How it so brilliantly brought it into current times! 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

Omg that first "my god" I nearly died I love this version sm omy

Omg that ‘all right. Il die. Just watch... me die.’ I love it!!!!!

In the end jesus is basically like "fine, if I'm going to die then I'm going to be the BEST dead person you've ever seen god!". Probably one of the best songs of any musicals and ben forster killed it in the role

Incredibly talented and lovely in person too.

Oh my god yayyyyyy so proud of Ben 🥺❤️

I could never tire of hearing this. Phenomenal.

I love Ben and this show. Great combination!! 👌

Jesus I only want to say If there is a way Take this cup away from me For I don't want to taste its poison Feel it burn me I have changed I'm not as sure, as when we started Then, I was inspired Now, I'm sad and tired Listen, surely I've exceeded expectations Tried for three years, seems like thirty Could you ask as much from any other man? But if I die See the saga through and do the things you ask of me, Let them hate me, hit me, hurt me, nail me to their tree I'd want to know, I'd want to know, my God I'd want to know, I'd want to know, my God Want to see, I'd want to see, my God Want to see, I'd want to see, my God Why I should die Would I be more noticed than I ever was before? Would the things I've said and done matter any more? I'd have to know, I'd have to know, my Lord Have to know, I'd have to know, my Lord Have to see, I'd have to see, my Lord Have to see, I'd have to see, my Lord If I die what will be my reward? If I die what will be my reward? Have to know, I'd have to know, my Lord I'd have to know, I'd have to know, my Lord Why should I die? Oh why should I die? Can you show me now that I would not be killed in vain? Show me just a little of your omnipresent brain Show me there's a reason for your wanting me to die You're far to keen and where and how, but not so hot on why Alright, I'll die! Just watch me die! See how I die! Then I was inspired Now, I'm sad and tired After all, I've tried for three years, seems like ninety Why then am I scared to finish what I started What you started, I didn't start it God, thy will is hard But you hold every card I will drink your cup of poison Nail me to your cross and break me Bleed me, beat me Kill me Take me, now! Before I change my mind

I had no idea Ben got the part by participating in a singing contest tv show. Watching this after seeing the contest is so satisfying.

This brought me to tears. I've seen a few videos from this performance, and it's the best cast I've ever seen.

IMO Ben’s performance is the one where I felt the most that Jesus *really* didn’t want to die

my very favorite from this show. I would love to see the entire show again!! (hint, hint)

He is amazing! I just found this clip a few days ago; I have watched it at least 30 times. It truly speaks to me after the year we have gone through. I am tired, but I realize how blessed I am too. Peace to Everyone in the new year ahead of us.

He’s my favorite Jesus because of the emotion he puts into his performance!

Ben is my fav version, he's an amazing singer and actor. This is the last chance to change his destiny, we can see fear, frustration, sadness, and finally acceptance. No one has looked all those emotions at the dame time.

This is...unbelievable. This is my exposure to Jesus Christ Superstar and the feelings the performance conveyed and evoked from me. Absolutely phenomenal.

I'm not crying, YOU'RE crying! Wow, THAT VOICE!!

By far the best performance of this song ever, every time I see Ben perform it I cry

I just love this version. I can feel Jesus's sadness and anger through his expressions and moves

I love this version from Ben. But I do love Steve Balsamo's version...love the emotion in both it gives me goosebumps everytime I see it .

this is one of the best performances of any song ever that i've seen in musical theater, the performance and the vocals are just otherworldly

Breaks my heart this song I literally sob all through it, hes gorgeous 💕💔

This is my favourite version of gethsemane ever, the way Ben sings is just magical

Thank you Universal for making this film, I never got the chance to see it live, so the dvd was my only chance. It is a totally awesome production and most of the comments here are positive. Ben Forster is absolutely awesome, love this performance. Thank you again