TIMELESS ROCK OPERA RETURNS TO THE ALGONQUIN THEATRE STAGE AFTER 2O YEARS!
Jesus Christ Superstar was the first musical written by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice to be produced for the professional stage, and has wowed audiences for over 50 years. Loosely based on the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John, Superstar follows the last week of Jesus Christ’s life. The story, told entirely through song, explores the personal relationships and struggles between Jesus, Judas, Mary Magdalene, his disciples, his followers and the Roman Empire. The iconic 1970s rock score contains such well-known numbers as “Superstar,” “I Don’t Know How to Love Him” and “Gethsemane.”, and in addition to receiving countless awards and nominations, was made into a feature film in 1973.
Co-Directors Sherisse McGuey (formally Stevens), Kasey Stephan and Louis Tusz have brought together an incredible team of over 60 talented local performers, crew members and musicians. This year’s musical is particularly significant as Jesus Christ Superstar was the first musical to be performed at the Algonquin Theatre in 2005 after its opening, and this year’s production will contribute to the planned celebrations for the 20th anniversary of its opening.
Recommended for Ages 12 and up.
Jesus: Ian Paul
Judas: Serge Charlebois
Mary: Bridget Lougheed
Peter: Christopher Wallace
Simon: Daniel Lord
Herod: Sean Parsons
Pilate: Kip Daynard
Caiphus: Scott Murley
Annas: Karen Thorn
Priest: Dan Van Der Meer
Priest: Bill Sibeon
Apostles, Ensemble & Lepers:
Alyssa Rowley, Colleen Whelan, James Rusak, Tracy Kilgour, Jolene Martin, Ava Lagendyk, Dahlia Liadis, Vincent Bissaillion, Paige Meunier, Angel Shi, Rachael Balls, Alexandra Brennan, Obi Adebutu, Ryan Long, Cheryl Killingworth, Julie Wallace, Karen Wehrstein, Georgeia Armstrong, Cameron Austin, Jennifer Simpson, Madison Searle, Donna Hollands, Liana Lepingwell, Matt Jay, Rebecca Pascall, Natalie Trebilcock, Hayley Trebilcock, Fiona Easy, Jim Webb
Co-Directors: Sherisse McGuey, Louis Tusz, Kasey Stephan
Music Director: Louis Tusz
Choreographer: Kasey Stephan
Stage Manager: Jocelyn Bell-Summersby
Costume Designer: Melissa Litrenta
Set Construction: Alec Hollands
Lighting: John A MacDonald
Sound Engineer: Chris Boon
Props: Lynne Jackson
Makeup: Trish Markle
Producers: Dan Watson & Rob Saunders
Now in its 14th year, this annual spring Musical Production is a collaboration between Huntsville Festival of the Arts and the Rotary Club of Huntsville.
