Because he betrayed Jesus, some scholars have suggested that Iscariot is not Judas’ surname but rather a corruption of the ...

the musical recounts the last days of Jesus Christ, providing clear motivation to two characters whom history has minimized – Judas the disciple and Mary Magdalene, the consort of Jesus.

Overrun by a flood of people needing his help, he tells them to heal themselves, and his confidante Mary Magdalene has to calm him down. Judas, fearing the movement is getting out of Jesus ...