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Jesus Christ Superstar—Summer 2022

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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

  • The Cast of Jesus Christ Superstar gathers in the Park where the show is held
  • 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)

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“This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Metropolitan Regional Arts Council, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.”