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Jesus Christ Superstar

1999 • Omega Theatre Productions

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 f... read more

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 f... read more

Details

Venue
Florida Theatre 128 E Forsyth St #300
Jacksonville, FL 32202
Show Maps
Lyrics
Premiere
October 6, 1971

Synopsis

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
Mary Magdalene
Ashley Bennett
Pontius Pilate
Robert Butterley
Simon Zealotes
Annas
Bryan Wilkes
King Herod
Kevin Hixson
Priest 1
Adonis Boyd
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

Executive Producers
Robert Whitmire
Justin Sean Murphy
Nick Simonic
Music Director
Assistant Director
Adonis Boyd
Arranger
Roger Butterley
Stage Manager
Tod Booth Jr.
Set Design
Robert Murphy
Justin Sean Murphy
Sound Engineer
Rick Painter
Microphones
Glenn Wilkes
Costume Assistant
Kimberlee Klock
Seamstresses / Costume Crew
Karen Dahlin
Jeanine Thompson
Dora Ramos
Luan Brown
Prop Mistress
Christie Corrigan
Prop Assistant
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 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

Program

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