Jesus Christ Superstar, the ground-breaking rock opera which reinvented musical theatre for the modern age, tells the story of the last week of Christ's life. The zeal with which Christ's followers are hailing him as the Son of God becomes a source of dismay to his disciple Judas Iscariot. Fearing that this tide of religious fervor will provoke brutal repression by the occupying Romans, Judas must make his fateful choice between faith and betrayal.
This production opened at Canada's Stratford Shakespeare Festival and transferred to the La Jolla Playhouse for a run in 2011.
Matt Alfano, who played in the Broadway production of *Jesus Christ Superstar*, also portrayed Thaddeus in the Stratford Festival's rendition of the same show, showcasing his versatility across multiple prestigious stages. more...
Mary Antonini, who has graced Broadway stages in productions such as Aladdin, The Prom, and Jesus Christ Superstar, also portrayed Elizabeth in Jesus Christ Superstar at the Stratford Festival. more...
Karen Burthwright, who played the Soul Sister in the 2012 Broadway Revival of Jesus Christ Superstar, has an extensive theatre background including notable roles such as Shug Avery in The Color Purple and Nickie in Sweet Charity. more...
(Martha's Sister)
Jacqueline Burtney, who graced Broadway in Jesus Christ Superstar, also portrayed Mary (Martha's sister) in the Stratford Festival's production of the same show, showcasing her versatile talent in both stage and screen performances. more...
Brent Carver, the acclaimed Canadian actor, brought his remarkable talent to the stage in various productions, including his performance in "Jesus Christ Superstar" in the past, showcasing his versatility and dedication to theater. more...
Mark Cassius, a versatile performer known for his time with The Nylons, brought his talents to Broadway in Jesus Christ Superstar, reprising his role from the Stratford Festival. more...
Bruce Dow, who played King Herod in a past production of Jesus Christ Superstar, boasts an impressive Broadway resume including Diana, The Music Man, Anything Goes, and Jane Eyre, and has also been a prominent figure at the Stratford Festival for 12 seasons. more...
Ryan Gifford, who has an extensive theater background including playing Bartholomew in Jesus Christ Superstar at the Stratford Festival, also graced the Broadway stage in the same iconic musical. more...
Kaylee Harwood, an award-winning performer known for her extensive work from the Stratford & Shaw Festivals to Broadway, shined in the past as Mrs. Claus in the Radio City Christmas Spectacular starring the Rockettes and toured North America with the 1st & 2nd National Tours of Beautiful: The Carole King Musical. more...
Chilina Kennedy, who starred as Mary Magdalene in Des McAnuff’s production of Jesus Christ Superstar, has an impressive resume that includes over 1200 performances as Carole King in Beautiful: The Carole King Musical on Broadway. more...
Jeremy Kushnier, known for his roles as Ren in Footloose and Roger in Rent on Broadway, was thrilled to join the cast of Jesus Christ Superstar, bringing his extensive stage experience to the iconic production. more...
(Swing)
Krista Leis, who performed in Broadway's *Jesus Christ Superstar*, has an extensive stage career including multiple productions at the Stratford Festival, where she also appeared in *Jesus Christ Superstar*. more...
Mike Nadajewski, who has an extensive background in theatre, notably played Peter in the Stratford Festival's production of Jesus Christ Superstar, in addition to his role on Broadway. more...
Marcus Nance, who portrayed Caiaphas in the Stratford production of Jesus Christ Superstar, has an extensive background in musical theatre, including roles on Broadway and at prestigious opera companies. more...
Paul Nolan, who played the role of Jesus in the Broadway production of "Jesus Christ Superstar," has also portrayed Jesus in various other productions, including at Stratford and Stage West Calgary. more...
Laurin Padolina showcased her remarkable talent on Broadway in "Jesus Christ Superstar" and also captivated audiences at the Stratford Festival with her performance as Rachel in the same production, in addition to her role in "Camelot." more...
Katrina Reynolds showcased her versatile talent on Broadway in "Jesus Christ Superstar" and previously captivated audiences as Esther in the Stratford Festival's production of the same show. more...
(Swing)
Matthew Rossoff, who served as Dance Captain and Swing in the Broadway production of Jesus Christ Superstar, has an extensive background in theater, including notable performances at the Stratford Festival and various other prestigious venues. more...
Jaz Sealey, hailing from Winnipeg, Canada, graced the Broadway stage in the past with his performance in Jesus Christ Superstar, adding to his impressive resume that includes roles in Aladdin and productions at the Stratford Shakespeare Festival. more...
Jason Sermonia, who graced the Broadway stage in Jesus Christ Superstar, has an extensive performance history including notable roles in Camelot, Anything Goes, and Guys & Dolls at the Stratford Festival, as well as appearances in The Lion King in Las Vegas and multiple productions with Mirvish Productions. more...
Julius Sermonia, who previously graced the stage in the Broadway production of Jesus Christ Superstar, has an impressive resume that includes roles in The King and I, Doctor Zhivago, and Cats. more...
Lee Siegel, a versatile performer from Buffalo, New York, who now resides in Ontario, Canada, notably played Simon Zealots in the Des McAnuff-directed production of *Jesus Christ Superstar* at the Stratford Shakespeare Festival. more...
Aaron Walpole, known for his role as Annas in the Stratford Festival's production of Jesus Christ Superstar, also brought his talents to Broadway in the same show's past run. more...
Jonathan Winsby, who previously performed in the Broadway production of Jesus Christ Superstar, has also portrayed Phillip in the same show at the Stratford Festival. more...
Sandy Winsby, who graced the Broadway stage in Jesus Christ Superstar, has an extensive and diverse theatrical background, including notable roles at the Stratford Festival and performances in original Canadian productions of iconic shows like Cats and Les Misérables. more...
Josh Young, who earned a Tony® Award Nomination and a Theatre World Award for his role as Judas in the Broadway/National Tour of Jesus Christ Superstar, has also showcased his talent in productions like Evita and Les Miserables. more...
Awards and Nominations
2012 Tony Awards
Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical : Josh Young was nominated but did not win.
Production Team
Howell Binkley Lighting Designer
Robert Brill Scenic Designer
Rick Fox Musical Director
Des McAnuff Director
Jim Neil Sound Designer
Sean Nieuwenhuis Video Designer
Lisa Shriver Choreographer
Paul Tazewell Costume Designer
Jesus Christ Superstar FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Heaven on Their Minds
What's the Buzz
Strange Thing Mystifying
Everything's Alright
This Jesus Must Die
Hosanna
Simon Zealotes
Poor Jerusalem
Pilate's Dream
The Temple
I Don't Know How to Love Him
Damned for All Time
Blood Money
The Last Supper
Gethsemane
The Arrest
Peter's Denial
Pilate and Christ
King Herod's Song
Could We Start Again, Please
Judas' Death
Trial Before Pilate
Superstar
The Crucifixion
John 19:41
Then We Are Decided
Try Not to Think
The Lepers
A Poor Mandarin
The Treason
Overture
Videos