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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)
THANK YOU!
The Rocky Horror Show is now closed, but what a time we had! Thank you for your support, your attendance, and your belief in the mission of Theatre 55! This show has proven to the world that elders in the community are rich with creativity, talent, depth of feeling, and commitment. In the words of Frank N Furter: “Don’t dream it! BE IT!”
Let’s Do The Time Warp Again!
The Rocky Horror Show is a play and a movie that has transcended its time to become an icon of its generation. Everyone of a certain age knows what to do next when someone says, “It’s just a jump to the left.”
This is the kind of connection that Theatre 55 has always sought to find with its productions. Our productions of Hair re-awakened hippie ideals, Pippin’s self-doubt and self-exploration translated a youthful quest into a midlife crisis, Urinetown brought out a spirit of communal protest, and now Rocky Horror will unlock the bands of sexual taboo. Rocky Horror is an icon of LGBTQ culture, but it also translates well to the sexual repression and suppression of the elder population at large.
Read the StarTribune story about the show here. Or the Villager story here.
The show is about 90 minutes without intermission.
The Rocky Horror Show
Book, Music & Lyrics by
Richard O’Brien
Performance Dates Were:
January 28, 29, 30, & February 4, 5 & 6, 2022
At Mixed Blood Theatre, 1501 S. 4th Street, Minneapolis. Click here for info about how to get there, and where to park.
Tickets: Theatre 55 is committed to equitable access to its shows, so tickets will be sold on a “Pay What You Can” model. While seating is not reserved, our tickets are priced at $5, $10, $20, and $40. When you add your tickets to the cart, choose the amount that best fits your budget.
Cast (in order of appearance)
Usherettes: Elisa Cross, Michelle Storm
Brad: Jeff Goodson
Janet: Lori Constable
Narrator: Beth Gillman
Riff Raff: Brian Driscoll
Magenta: Deborah Schee
Columbia: Annette Kurek
Frank ‘N’ Furter: Lawrence Hutera
Rocky: Scott Dutton
Eddie: Leif Jurgensen
Dr. Scott: Dave Eckenrode
Transylvanians: Carole Conama, Robert Borman, Marilyn Marmo
The Band
Victor Zupanc, Keyboards/Musical Director
Mick LaBriola, Drums/percussion
Jamie Carter, Guitar
Lyra Olson, Bass
Production Staff
Richard Hitchler, Director/Producer
Victor Zupanc, Musical Director
Ellen Keane, Choreographer
Tom Mays, Lighting Designer
Phillip O’Toole, Sound Designer
Alicia Vegell, Costume Designer
Marc Berg, Props Designer
Amanda Gehrke, Stage Manager
Ross Willits, Associate Producer
