Photo Flash: First Look at Bryce Ryness, Constantine Maroulis and More in JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR at The Muny

Below, BroadwayWorld has a first look at last night's opening night performance of JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR at The Muny! The production runs through June 18 in Forest Park.

Loosely based on the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John, Jesus Christ Superstar depicts the last week of Jesus' life entirely through song. This 1970s cultural phenomenon unveils the trials and tribulations between Jesus, Judas, Mary Magdalene, the disciples and a turbulent Roman Empire. Considered Broadway's first rock opera, this Muny production is guaranteed to earn your praise.

The full cast includes: Bryce Ryness (Jesus of Nazareth), Constantine Maroulis (Judas Iscariot), Ciara Renée (Mary Magdalene), Christopher Sieber (King Herod), Ben Davis (Pontius Pilate), Mykal Kilgore (Annas) and Nicholas Ward (Caiaphas) joined by an electric ensemble including AnnEliza Canning-Skinner, Susie Carroll, Andrew Chappelle, Zach Erhardt, Dionne D. Figgins, Atiauna Grant, Phillip Johnson-Richardson, Sean Harrison Jones, Jose-Luis Lopez Jr., Douglas Lyons, Gabriella Mancuso, Brianna Mercado, Fergie Philippe, Shelby Ringdahl, Akilah Sailers, Maria Cristina Slye, Daryl Tofa and Voltaire Wade-Greene. The company is also joined by the Muny kid and teen youth ensembles.

A robust design team helms this production with direction by Gordon Greenberg, choreography by Jon Rua, music direction by Colin Welford, scenic design by Paul Tate DePoo III, costume design by Tristan Raines, lighting design by Nathan W. Scheuer, sound design by John Shivers and David Patridge, video design by Greg Emetaz, wig design by Leah J. Loukas, with production stage manager Cody Renard Richard.

The cast of JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR at The Muny

The cast of JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR at The Muny
The cast of JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR at The Muny
The cast of JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR at The Muny
The cast of JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR at The Muny
The cast of JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR at The Muny
Bryce Ryness and the ensemble
The cast of JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR at The Muny
The cast of JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR at The Muny
Ben Davis
The cast of JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR at The Muny
Constantine Maroulis, Mykal Kilgore and Nicholas Ward
Constantine Maroulis
The cast of JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR at The Muny
The cast of JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR at The Muny
Bryce Ryness, Constantine Maroulis and the company
Bryce Ryness
Bryce Ryness and Ben Davis
The cast of JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR at The Muny
Christopher Sieber and the company
Christopher Sieber and the company
Mykal Kilgore and Bryce Ryness
Constantine Maroulis
Bryce Ryness, Ben Davis and the company
Bryce Ryness, Ben Davis and the company
Bryce Ryness and the company
Constantine Maroulis and the company
Bryce Ryness and Voltaire Wade-Greene
Constantine Maroulis, Bryce Ryness and the company
The cast of JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR at The Muny