âJesus Christ Superstarâ is a groundbreaking and iconic sung-through rock opera that debuted in the early 1970s, with music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyrics by Tim Rice. This audacious musical takes a unique approach to the story of Jesus Christ, focusing on the final week of his life and portraying it through a contemporary lens. The narrative pivots around the complex relationships between Jesus, Judas Iscariot, and Mary Magdalene, while also reflecting on the societal and political tensions of the time.
The show is renowned for its dynamic score, which seamlessly blends rock music with classical elements, and for its thought-provoking exploration of faith, sacrifice, and humanity. âJesus Christ Superstarâ is characterized by its emotional depth and dramatic intensity, with memorable numbers such as âI Donât Know How to Love Him,â âSuperstar,â and âGethsemane.â Despite its religious underpinnings, the musical has universal appeal due to its exploration of universal themes and its innovative interpretation of one of historyâs most significant narratives.
Character(s) | Actor(s) |
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Judas Iscariot | James Beeks |
Jesus | Justin Murphy |
Mary Magdalene | Ashley Bennett |
Pontius Pilate | Robert Butterley |
Caiaphas | David Bedella |
Peter | Patrick Heusinger |
Simon Zealotes | Sarah Sanders |
Annas | Bryan Wilkes |
King Herod | Kevin Hixson |
Priest 1 | Adonis Boyd |
Priest 2 | Ray Hollister |
Maid by the Fire | Amy Gerard |
Soldiers | Ryan Thompson, Conrad De'Andrea, Ashley Cunningham |
Ensemble | Adam Daveline, Ryan Thompson, Ray Hollister, James Junio, Freddy Tripp, Matthew Perry, Adonis Boyd, Kendall Hunt, Ryon Barnes, Matthew Knoepfel, Jamie Thayer, Sheila Diaz, Joye McCrea, Amanda Carlisle, Amy Gerard, Lisa Knoepfel, Lindsey Thompson, Joyce Dahlin, Jess Stewart, Annamarie Palmieri, Whitney Thompson, Hannah Sprague, Whitney Hudson |
Principle Dancers | Ashley Cunningham, Kelly Howry, Conrad De'Andrea, Heather Kirshenbaum, Kimberley Okie Medonough |
Title(s) | Member(s) |
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Producer | Justin Murphy |
Executive Producers | Robert Whitmire, Justin Murphy, Nick Simonic |
Director | Michelle Ottley-Fisher |
Music Director | Cathy T. Murphy |
Assistant Director | Adonis Boyd |
Choreographer | Michelle Ottley-Fisher |
Arranger | Roger Butterley |
Stage Manager | Tod Booth Jr. |
Lighting Design | Megan Elsila, Johnny Pettigrew |
Set Design | Robert Murphy, Justin Murphy |
Sound Engineer | Rick Painter |
Microphones | Glenn Wilkes |
Costume Design | Justin Murphy, Nitza Cochran |
Costume Assistant | Kimberlee Klock |
Seamstresses / Costume Crew | Karen Dahlin, Jeanine Thompson, Dora Ramos, Luan Brown |
Prop Mistress | Christie Corrigan |
Prop Assistant | Ashley Delegal |
Advertising Sales | Allison Graham-Smith |
Fitness Trainers | Joe Sheenan, Jerry Palmieri |
Technical | Henry Bordeaux, Matt Bennett, Wade Thigpen, Kyle Ronan |
Additional Backstage | Sandy Sprague, Traci Chambers |
Role | Musician(s) |
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Conductor | Roger Butterley |
Lead Guitar | Michael Bennick |
Rhythm Guitar | Darin Peckham |
Bass Guitar | Sean Tarleton |
Drums | Tom Haller |
Keyboard 1 | Cathy Murphy |
Keyboard 2/Organ | Scott Giddens |
Trumpet 1 | Marvin Ferebe |
Trumpet 2 | Mike Spotswood |
Trumpet 3 | Jim Morey |
Trombone | Robert Harrover |
Flute/Piccolo | Stephenie Grunik |
Flute/Clarinet/Saxophone | Juan Rollan |
Violin 1 | Brian Griffin |
Violin 2 | Mary K Haas |
Viola | Helen Carter |
Cello | Ron Coleman |
Percussion | Greg Isabelle |
Cast: 43 Crew: 34 Orchestra: 18 Total: 95