十大菠菜台子 bringing ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ to Varner stage

十大菠菜台子’s School of Music, Theatre and Dance will present Andrew Lloyd Webber’s blockbuster musical, “Jesus Christ Superstar,2月. 15-18日及二月. 20-24 in the newly renovated Varner Studio Theatre on the campus of 十大菠菜台子.

Featuring music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyrics by Tim Rice, “Jesus Christ Superstar” is a rock opera loosely based on the final seven days in the life of Jesus Christ, as told through the eyes of Judas Iscariot.

The production has received worldwide acclaim and is celebrating its 50^th 周年纪念日 this year.

“In celebration of its 50^th 周年纪念日, productions of ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ are popping up all over the country,苏西·里根说, 客户主任. “But from what I can see, none of them are gender fluid, which means non-traditional casting for roles that are typically male.”

例如, 在OU的生产中, Faith Green will be performing the role of Jesus Christ, while Chanelle Beach will play Mary Magdalene. The role of Judas Iscariot will be performed by Rachel Nesbitt.

“I feel so lucky to be a part of this cast; everyone is remarkably talented, 除此之外, they’re all wonderful humans,比奇说. “We’ve had a blast putting this show together, and we’re all thrilled to be able to share it with the audience.”

奈斯比特同意.

“It means everything to be a part of this cast, and to have this role (Judas) is an honor,内斯比特说. “It’s my favorite role I’ve ever played. It’s also massive shoes to fill. Millions of people know this story, and I hope I do it justice.”

Green hopes audiences will come to the show with an open mind.

“If someone out there is feeling uncomfortable or hesitant to come to the show, I would encourage them to just give us a chance,格林说. “If they come in with an open mind, my guess is that they’ll walk away with an appreciation of the work that this cast and crew has done to tell a deeply moving story.”

The production also features Musical Director Alissa Hetzner, Dance Choreographer Deanna Aguinaga, and Intimacy and Fight Director/Choreographer Jen Pan.

“The legacy of ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ is validated when a whole new generation — who were not a glimmer in their parents’ eye in the 1970s when it was first produced — can find meaning in the music, 单词, and story and make it their own, 用他们自己的声音, for their own time and share it with an audience of their peers,里根说. “It’s super gratifying to witness.”

Tickets are $25 general and $20 for students, and can be purchased online at www.etix.com.

For more information about this and other performances, visit www.奥克兰.edu/smtd/performances-and-events.

Performance Schedule

•2月星期四. 下午8点15分.m.

• 周五,2月. 下午8点16分.m.

• 周六,2月. 下午8点17分.m.

• 星期日,2月. 下午两点18分.m.

• 星期二,2月. 晚上8点20分.m.

• 星期三,2月. 晚上8点21分.m.

• 星期四,2月. 晚上8点22分.m.

• 周五,2月. 晚上8点23分.m.

• 周六,2月. 下午2点24分.m.