FREEZE FRAME: Meet The Cast of JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR!

By: Feb. 14, 2012
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The Stratford Shakespeare Festival's hit production of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR, directed by 2-time Tony Award winner Des McAnuff, opens March 22, 2012 (previews begin March 1) at the Neil Simon Theatre (250 West 52nd Street).The cast features Paul Nolan as Jesus Christ, Josh Young as Judas Iscariot, Chilina Kennedy as Mary Magdalene, Tom Hewitt as Pontius Pilate, Bruce Dow as King Herod, Marcus Nance as Caiaphas and Aaron Walpole as Annas.

The cast of the new production met the press today, and BroadwayWorld was there for the festivities. Check out a photo preview of the event below, and check back later for full coverage!

Also in the cast: Matt Alfano as Thaddeus, Mary Antonini as Elizabeth, Karen Burthwright as Ruth, Jacqueline Burtney as Mary (Martha's Sister), Mark Cassius as Matthew, Ryan Gifford as Bartholomew, Kaylee Harwood as Sarah, Jeremy Kushnier as James the Lesser/Priest, Mike Nadajewski as Peter, Melissa O'Neil as Martha/Maid by the Fire, Laurin Padolina as Rachel, Katrina Reynolds as Esther, Jaz Sealey as Thomas, Jason Sermonia as John, Julius Sermonia as James, Lee Siegel as Simon Zealotes, Jonathan Winsby as Phillip, Sandy Winsby as Andrew, and Nick Cartell, Krista Leis, Matthew Rossoff and Matt Stokes as swings.

In addition to Mr. McAnuff as Director, the creative team includes Choreographer Lisa Shriver, Musical Director Rick Fox, Set Designer Robert Brill, Costume Designer Paul Tazewell, Lighting Designer Howell Binkley, Sound Designer Steve Canyon Kennedy and Video Designer Sean Nieuwenhuis.

The Stratford Shakespeare Festival production of JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR is produced by The Dodgers and the Really Useful Group.

Tickets for JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR are available at the Neil Simon Theatre, 250 West 52nd Street. Box office hours are Monday through Saturday 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM. Tickets also available through Ticketmaster at www.ticketmaster.com or by calling 877-250-2929 . Group sales (of 15 or more) are on sale now and available by calling 1-877-536-3437 .

Photo Credit: Walter McBride


The principal cast: Bruce Dow, Tom Hewitt, Paul Nolan, Chilina Kennedy, Josh Young, Marcus Nance & Aaron Walpole



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