Photo Flash: First Look at Music Theatre Wichita's JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR
By: BWW News Desk Jul. 28, 2016
Music Theatre Wichita continues its 45th summer season with an epic, lavishly produced version of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's hit Jesus Christ Superstar at Century II Concert Hall in downtown Wichita, KS. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!
The production features Thaddeus Pearson (West Side Story West End) as Jesus, Avery Smith (Damn Yankees PCLO) as Judas, and Erin Clemons (Les Mise?rables) as Mary Magdaglene. Other leading actors include Broadway veterans Tony LePage (Rock of Ages) as Pilate and Aaron Kaburick (Something Rotten) as Herod. Featured resident company members include Jared Thomas Roberts as Caiaphas, Jon Paul Roby as Annas, and Tyler Leahy as Simon the Zealot.
Music Theatre Wichita's new production will feature a fresh take on the 1971 musical through direction by Joe Locarro and choreography by Darren Lee (with assistance from associate choreographer Marjorie Failoni).
Other key members of the artistic team include musical director / conductor Thomas W. Douglas, hair and makeup designer Taylor Malott, lighting designer David Neville, millinery designer Megan Reed, and sound designer David Muehl.
Tickets are on sale now for all performances, either online at mtwichita.org, or by calling 316.265.3107.
Photo Credit: Christopher Clark
Mary Magdalene (Erin Clemons) sits at the feet of Jesus (Thaddeus Pearson) as Judas (Avery Smith) questions why Jesus would spend time with her.
Mary Magdalene (Erin Clemons) assures Jesus (Thaddeus Pearson) that 'everything's alright'.
The company of JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR sings 'Hosanna' to Jesus (Thaddeus Pearson).
Jesus (Thaddeus Pearson) faces his fate in the garden of Gethsemane as the disciples sleep.
Herod (Aaron Kaburick) and company challenge Jesus to prove that he is God.
Judas (Avery Smith) reflects on his betrayal of Jesus.
Pilate (Tony LePage) tries to reason with Jesus (Thaddeus Pearson) in front of the angry crowd.
Judas (Avery Smith) leads the company in the title song from JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR.
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