Better than I expected I figured network television would mess this up as they usually do, but I'm pleasantly surprised. I am a HUGE fan of the '73 version, and know all the words by heart, from listening to the soundtrack over and over, more times than I can count. I love this musical-always have. I'm only part-way into it, but I'm enjoying watching and singing along.
Yes, the commercials are annoying, and the audience is loud, but the performances on the whole are impressive. Brandon Dixon is great as Judas, and very nice to look at. Lolololol. The '73 version will always be my favorite, but this is ok. Planning to stay up past my bedtime to watch the whole thing.