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The first musical by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice to be produced for the professional stage, Jesus Christ Superstar has wowed audiences for 50 years.
A timeless work, the rock opera is set against the backdrop of an extraordinary and universally-known series of events but seen, unusually, through the eyes of Judas Iscariot. The story, told entirely through song, explores the personal relationships and struggles between Jesus, Judas, Mary Magdalene, his disciples, his followers and the Roman Empire.
The iconic 1970s rock score contains such well-known numbers as “Superstar,” “I Don’t Know How to Love Him” and “Gethsemane.” Fans who saw last year’s Hair will once again get to sing along with Theatre 55’s elder performers in this exciting concert version of the beloved rock opera.
Jesus Christ Superstar
Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber. Lyrics by Tim Rice
Performance Dates:
July 15–17 & 22–24, 2022
At Caponi Art Park, 1220 Diffley Road, Eagan. Click here for info about how to get there, and where to park.
CAST:
Beverly Tipton Hammond – Mary, Various
Brenda Starr – Annas, High Priest, Soul Girl, Leper, Various
Brian Driscoll – Pilate, Mob, Various
Carole Conama – Annas, High Priest, Leper, Various
Elisa Cross – Peter, Follower, Mob, Various
Gary David Keast – Judas, Follower, Mob
Jeff Bieganek – Annas, High Priest, Mob, Various
Lawrence Hutera – King Herod, Various Roles
Lee Engele – Simon Zealotes, Mob, Various
Lisa Ramos – Follower, Various, Mary (act 2 song)
Marilyn Marmo – Simon Zealotes, Various, Mob
Nancy LaCroix – Follower, Mob, Various
Rik Kutcher – Caiphas, Various
Sue Killeen – Annas, High Priest, Mob, Leper, Various
Van Nixon – Jesus Christ
BAND:
mick laBriola, Drums
Jamie Carter, Guitar
Lyra Olson, Bass
Raymond Berg, Keyboards
Production Staff
Richard Hitchler, Director/Producer
Raymond Berg, Musical Director
Patricia Brown, Choreographer
Amanda Gehrke, Stage Manager
Ross Willits, Associate Producer
Phillip O’Toole, Audio
Lizzie Nelson, Audio Assistant
Bailey Loso, Audio Intern
JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals. www.concordtheatricals.com
Jesus Christ Superstar Audience at Caponi Art Park 
Jesus Christ Superstar Audience at Caponi Art Park 
Theatre 55’s Artistic Director Richard Hitchler 
Theatre 55’s Brenda Starr 
The Cast of Jesus Christ Superstar Enters the Stage 
The Cast of Jesus Christ Superstar 
The Cast of Jesus Christ Superstar 
Lawrence Hutera as King Herod 
Lawrence Hutera as King Herod 
Lisa Ramos as Mary Magdalene (Act 2) 
Van Nixon as Jesus 
The Superstar Band 
Van Nixon as Jesus 
Brian Driscoll as Pontius Pilate 
Van Nixon and Cast 
Van Nixon as Jesus 
Rik Kutcher as Caiaphas 
Van Nixon and Cast 
Gary David Keast as Judas Iscariot 
Gary David Keast as Judas Iscariot 
Ecstatic Audience 
Curtain Call
Photos by BeBe Keith (Cast photo with logo), and Heather M. Swanson (production photos)
