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this is more of a trope applying to the biblical figure of Peter than to the version in this play


* KarmaHoudini: Judas: Betray Christ once, suicide and eternal damnation. Peter: Deny Christ three times, become the first pope.
** YMMV, as he also was the only one of the Apostles to follow after Jesus, even when he told them to make a break for it.
** KarmaHoudiniWarranty if you want to look at it that way, he is eventually crucified himself, requesting an upside cross as he does not feel worthy to die in the same manner as Jesus.
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->'''Played by:''' Yvonne Elliman (concept album and 1971 Broadway), Dana Gillespie (1972 West End), Barbara Niles (1977 Broadway), Joanna Ampil (1996 West End), Renée Castle (1999 movie), Maya Days (2000 Broadway), Chilina Kennedy (2012 Broadway), Music/MelanieC (2012 UK tour), Music/SaraBareilles (2018 TV special), Jenna Rubaii (2019 US tour)

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->'''Played by:''' Yvonne Elliman (concept album and album, 1971 Broadway), Broadway and 1973 movie), Dana Gillespie (1972 West End), Barbara Niles (1977 Broadway), Joanna Ampil (1996 West End), Renée Castle (1999 movie), Maya Days (2000 Broadway), Chilina Kennedy (2012 Broadway), Music/MelanieC (2012 UK tour), Music/SaraBareilles (2018 TV special), Jenna Rubaii (2019 US tour)
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->'''Played by:''' John Gustafson (concept album), Dennis Buckley (1971 Broadway), Derek James (1972 West End), Bobby London (1977 Broadway), Glenn Carter (1996 West End), Tony Vincent (1999 movie), Michael K. Lee (2000 Broadway), Lee Siegel (2012 Broadway), Giovanni Spano (2012 UK tour), [[Music/SkidRow Erik Grönwall]] (2018 TV special), Eric A. Lewis (2019 US tour)

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->'''Played by:''' John Gustafson (concept album), Dennis Buckley (1971 Broadway), Derek James (1972 West End), Larry Marshall (1973 movie), Bobby London (1977 Broadway), Glenn Carter (1996 West End), Tony Vincent (1999 movie), Michael K. Lee (2000 Broadway), Lee Siegel (2012 Broadway), Giovanni Spano (2012 UK tour), [[Music/SkidRow Erik Grönwall]] (2018 TV special), Eric A. Lewis (2019 US tour)
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* BassoProfundo: The role of Caiaphas is traditionally given to men with voices in the deepest vocal range.

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* CampStraight: For all his camp and debauchery, he's a married man.

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* CampStraight: For all his camp and debauchery, he's a married man.man, and tends to surround himself with beautiful dancing girls.



* EvenEvilHasStandards: [[DownplayedTrope Downplayed]] in the 1973 version: while witnessing Jesus being flogged he starts out cackling with amusement, but by the end he looks visibly disturbed and uncomfortable.

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* EvenEvilHasStandards: [[DownplayedTrope Downplayed]] in the 1973 version: while witnessing Jesus is being flogged he starts out cackling with amusement, cruel amusement at his suffering, but by the end he looks visibly disturbed and uncomfortable.
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* IncorruptiblePurePureness



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%%* TheChessmaster
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* GutturalGrowler: In the 2014 Swedish Arena Tour, Jan Åström portrays Caiaphas with such a growling bass, it occasionally borders on DeathMetal.
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* AffablyEvil: He's a charismatic host, his underlings seem to love him, and he's positively giddy at seeing Jesus.


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* VillainRespect: The first two thirds of his song are him first expressing wonder at Jesus's supposed accomplishments; then begging him to show off some miracles. Subverted when Jesus refuses, and he turns nasty.

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* GoodColorsEvilColors: In the 1973 film and the 2018 NBC performance, Caiaphas and the other priests wear black clothing, in contrast to Jesus' white clothing.

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* GoodColorsEvilColors: In the 1973 film, 2000 film and the 2018 NBC performance, Caiaphas and the other priests wear black clothing, in contrast to Jesus' white clothing.



* LargeHam: "[[PunctuatedForEmphasis FOOOOOLS! YOU! HAVE NO PERCEPTION!]] THE STAKES WE ARE GAMBLING ARE FRIGHTENINGLY HIGH!"

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* LargeHam: "[[PunctuatedForEmphasis FOOOOOLS! "[[YouFool FOOOOOLS!]] [[PunctuatedForEmphasis YOU! HAVE NO PERCEPTION!]] THE STAKES WE ARE GAMBLING ARE FRIGHTENINGLY HIGH!"



* GoodColorsEvilColors: In the 1973 film and the 2018 NBC performance, Annas and the other priests wear black clothing, in contrast to Jesus' white clothing.

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* GoodColorsEvilColors: In the 1973 film, 2000 film and the 2018 NBC performance, Annas and the other priests wear black clothing, in contrast to Jesus' white clothing.clothing.
* HateSink: The only true example in the story - while Caiaphas and Pilate have sympathetic qualities, Judas is flat out tragic, and Herod is at least [[LaughablyEvil funny to watch]], Annas remains an unpleasant, sneering asshole the whole time.

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* EvenEvilHasStandards: [[DownplayedTrope Downplayed]] in the 1973 version: while witnessing Jesus being flogged he starts out cackling with amusement, but by the end he looks visibly disturbed and uncomfortable.



%%* LargeHam: Oh yes!

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%%* * LargeHam: Oh yes!His song is usually the most over-the-top and flashy in the show, and Herod himself tends to [[ChewingTheScenery milk every moment for all it's worth.]]
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The Governor of Judea tasked with Jesus's trial.

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The Roman Governor of Judea tasked with Jesus's trial.

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