Jack Hopewell, Elvie Ellis, Faith Jones & More to Star in JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR 2022-2023 North American Tour

Casting has been announced for the next season of the Olivier Award-winning production of Regents Park Open Air Theatre's Jesus Christ Superstar. With lyrics and music by Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony winners Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber, the tour will begin the 2022-2023 season on October 8, 2022 with a performance at the River Center for the Performing Arts in Columbus, GA and go on to play over 45 cities including Los Angeles, Houston, Detroit, Philadelphia, Calgary, Vancouver and more.

Jack Hopewell stars as Jesus, joined by Elvie Ellis as Judas and Faith Jones as Mary. The tour also welcomes Isaac Ryckeghem as Caiaphas, Nicholas Hambruch as Pilate, and Kodiak Thompson as Annas.

The ensemble includes Ethan Hardy Benson, Joshua Bess, Jordan Wesley Brown, Jahlil M. Burke, Cooper Clack, Kalei Cotecson, Lydia Eku, Savannah Fisher, Domanick Anton Hubbard, Haley Huelsman, Jeremy Makana Hurr, Brett Hennessey Jones, Lena Matthews, Hosea Mundi, Caroline Perry, L'Oréal Roaché, Colin Robertson, Darren James Robinson, Erich W. Schleck and Lauren Soto.

Featuring lyrics and music by Emmy, GRAMMY, Oscar and Tony winners Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber,the North American tour of this iconic musical is helmed by acclaimed director Timothy Sheader and cutting-edge choreographer Drew McOnie. Rounding out the creative team is costume design by 2016 Tony Award nominee Tom Scutt, with a set based on original designs by Tom Scutt, lighting design by Lee Curran, sound design by Keith Caggiano, with music supervision by David Holcenberg and music direction by Mark Binns.

The 2022-2023 tour dates:

Columbus, GA	10/8/2022	10/8/2022	River Center for the Performing Arts
Roanoke, VA	10/11/2022	10/11/2022	Berglund Center
Toledo, OH	10/13/2022	10/16/2022	Stranahan Theater
Appleton, WI	10/18/2022	10/23/2022	Fox Cities Performing Arts Center
Cedar Falls, IA	10/24/2022	10/25/2022	Gallagher Bluedorn- Great Hall
Boise, ID	10/28/2022	10/30/2022	Morrison Center
Calgary, AB	11/1/2022	11/6/2022	Southern Jubilee Auditorium
Edmonton, AB	11/8/2022	11/13/2022	Northern Jubilee Auditorium
Vancouver, BC	11/15/2022	11/20/2022	Queen Elizabeth Theatre
Knoxville, TN	11/29/2022	12/4/2022	Tennessee Theatre
Cincinnati, OH	12/6/2022	12/18/2022	Aronoff Center for the Arts
Los Angeles, CA	12/26/2022	12/31/2022	Hollywood Pantages Theatre
Amarillo, TX	1/3/2023	1/4/2023	Amarillo Civic Center Auditorium
El Paso, TX	1/6/2023	1/7/2023	The Plaza Theatre
Midland, TX	1/8/2023	1/8/2023	Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center
New Orleans, LA	1/10/2023	1/15/2023	Saenger Theatre
Houston, TX	1/17/2023	1/22/2023	Hobby Center for the Performing Arts
Tulsa, OK	1/24/2023	1/29/2023	Tulsa Performing Arts Center
Tempe, AZ	1/31/2023	2/5/2023	Gammage Auditorium
Sacramento, CA	2/7/2023	2/12/2023	SAFE Credit Union Performing Arts Center
Oklahoma City, OK	2/14/2023	2/19/2023	Civic Center Music Hall
Madison, WI	2/21/2023	2/26/2023	Overture Center for the Arts
Columbia, SC	3/7/2023	3/8/2023	Koger Center for the Arts
Columbia County, GA	3/9/2023	3/9/2023	Columbia County Performing Arts Center
North Charleston, SC	3/10/2023	3/12/2023	North Charleston Performing Arts Center
Naples, FL	3/14/2023	3/19/2023	Artis-Naples Hayes Hall
Jacksonville, FL	3/21/2023	3/26/2023	Times Union PAC- Moran Theatre
Daytona Beach, FL	3/27/2023	3/27/2023	Peabody Auditorium
Lexington, KY	3/30/2023	4/2/2023	Lexington Opera House
Baton Rouge, LA	4/4/2023	4/4/2023	River Center Theatre
Pensacola, FL	4/5/2023	4/6/2023	Saenger Theatre
Chattanooga, TN	4/7/2023	4/8/2023	Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Auditorium
Akron, OH	4/10/2023	4/11/2023	EJ Thomas Hall
York, PA	4/12/2023	4/12/2023	Strand Theatre
West Lafayette, IN	4/14/2023	4/14/2023	Elliot Hall of Music
Fort Wayne, IN	4/15/2023	4/15/2023	Embassy Theatre
Owensboro, KY	4/16/2023	4/16/2023	RiverPark Center
Wilmington, NC	4/18/2023	4/19/2023	Wilson Center
New Haven, CT	4/21/2023	4/23/2023	Shubert Theatre
Worcester, MA	4/27/2023	4/30/2023	Hanover Theatre
Philadelphia, PA	5/2/2023	5/7/2023	Miller Theater
St. Louis, MO	5/9/2023	5/21/2023	Fabulous Fox Theatre
Norfolk, VA	5/30/2023	6/4/2023	Chrysler Hall
Utica, NY	6/6/2023	6/7/2023	Stanley Theater
New Brunswick, NJ	6/9/2023	6/11/2023	State Theatre New Jersey
East Lansing, MI	6/13/2023	6/18/2023	Wharton Center
Kansas City, MO	6/20/2023	6/25/2023	Starlight Theatre

JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR is set against the backdrop of an extraordinary series of events during the final weeks in the life of Jesus Christ, as seen through the eyes of Judas. Reflecting the rock roots that defined a generation, the legendary score includes 'I Don't Know How to Love Him', 'Gethsemane' and 'Superstar'.

JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR is a proven musical phenomenon with a world-wide fan base. As demonstrated by NBC's Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert, this epic work attracted over 9.6 million viewers, earned the highest ratings in its time period, and received the highest critical ranking of any live musical event on network TV. On September 17th, 2021 a variety of special edition Jesus Christ Superstar albums, remastered at Abbey Road, were released. These special anniversary editions are a celebration of the original 1970 double concept album and its continued success spanning an incredible 50 years.

Regent's Park Open Air Theatre production of JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR won the 2017 Olivier Award for Best Musical Revival, selling out two consecutive engagements in 2016 and 2017. The production played a West End engagement at the Barbican in 2019 before returning to Regent's Park Open Air Theatre in concert version during the summer of 2020.

The 2022-2023 North American Tour of JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR is produced by Work Light Productions. The original production was produced by London's Regent's Park Open Air Theatre.

For additional information about this production, please visit ustour.JesusChristSuperstar.com