This stunning feat earned the basilisk the nickname "Jesus Christ lizard ... The basilisk lizard's ability to walk on water is a result of careful timing, precise foot placement and the laws ...

The green basilisk lizard is also called a plumed or double-crested basilisk; but its amazing ability to run on water gives this species its most recognizable moniker: the Jesus Christ lizard.

Venerable Chicago noise-rock freaks the Jesus Lizard don’t really strike me as musical-theater types, but their latest heaving riff-spray is apparently their riff on a Broadway classic.