Jesus Christ Superstar 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. Jesus Christ Superstar is characterized by its emotional depth and dramatic intensity, with memorable numbers such as “I Don’t Know How to Love Him,” “Superstar,” and “Gethsemane.” Despite its religious underpinnings, the musical has universal appeal due to its exploration of universal themes and its innovative interpretation of one of history’s most significant narratives.

Cast

Judas Iscariot

James T. Justis

Jesus

Justin Murphy

Mary Magdalene

Ashley Bennett

Pontius Pilate

Robert Butterley

Caiaphas

David Bedella

Peter

Patrick Heusinger

Simon Zealotes

Mama Blue

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

Crew

Producer

Justin Murphy

Executive Producers

Robert Whitmire, Justin Murphy , Nick Simonic

Director

Michelle Ottley-Fisher

Music Director

Cathy Murphy Giddens

Assistant Director

Adonis Boyd

Choreographer

Michelle Ottley-Fisher

Arranger

Roger Butterley

Stage Manager

Tod Booth Jr.

Lighting Design

Megan Elsila , Johnny Pettegrew

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 Trupp

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

Orchestra

Conductor

Roger Butterley

Lead Guitar

Michael Bennick

Rhythm Guitar

Darin Peckham

Bass Guitar

Sean Tarleton

Drums

Tom Haller

Keyboard 1

Cathy Murphy Giddens

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

Press

Patton, Charlie. "Both sides of the curtain Rock opera marks Justin Murphy's professional leap to actor, producer." The Florida Times-Union, City ed., sec. Lifestyle, 13 Aug. 1999, pp. E-1

Ross, Jacqueline. "Singer finds approval in the footlights." The Florida Times-Union, City ed., sec. Lifestyle, 13 Aug. 1999, pp. E-1.

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