3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Otago Daily Times
Taieri Musical set for ‘Superstar'
Taieri Musical will present a full season of the "greatest rock musical of all time", Jesus Christ Superstar, next month in Dunedin.
A global phenomenon for decades, Jesus Christ Superstar is set against the backdrop of an extraordinary and universally-known series of events, seen through the eyes of Judas Iscariot.
Told entirely through song, the story explores the personal relationships and struggles between Jesus, Judas, Mary Magdalene, his disciples, his followers and the Roman Empire.
The rock score by Andrew Lloyd Webber contains such well-known numbers as Superstar, I Don't Know How to Love Him, Everything's Alright and Gethsemane.
In a statement, Taieri Musical said the production would be led by director Ben Thomas, musical director Samuel Leaper, and choreographer Cadyne Geary, and would feature a top-notch cast of local performers and musicians.
Leading cast members include James Adams as Jesus, Sophie Whibley as Mary, Max Beal as Judas, Darrel Read as Caiaphas, Clare Lewis as Annas, Charlotte McKay as Pilate, Greg MacLeod as Herod, Anna Langford as Simon, and Mason Bouzaid as Peter.
Jesus Christ Superstar will be staged from September 18-21 and 23-27, at the Regent Theatre, with most shows at 7.30pm and a 2pm Sunday matinee on September 21.
The show is recommended for ages 10 years and older, all children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Contains adult themes.
— Allied Media
