Center Theatre Players
Jesus Christ Superstar
1997
at the Penn State Beaver Campus
What’s the buzz? The first musical by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice to be produced for the professional stage, Jesus Christ Superstar has wowed audiences for over 40 years. A timeless work, the rock opera is set against the backdrop of an extraordinary and universally-known series of events but seen, unusually, through the eyes of Judas Iscariot.
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.” A true global phenomenon, Superstar continues to touch new generations of audiences and performers.
Meet the Cast
John BurjaKing Arthur | Jason SwaugerSir Lancelot | Jeremy KuharcikSir Galahad |
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Jeff HallSir Bedevere | Josh BrownSir Robin | Logan WilliamsPatsy |
Billy VanaNot Dead Fred / Herbert | Bronte LucciLady of the Lake | Christian HeasleyMayor / Minstrel |
Mike ShrumEnsemble | Caleb PortoHistorian | Joe ParrEnsemble |
Jeff LeyEnsemble | Alex BowmanEnsemble | Nicole SpencerEnsemble |
Molly PatschEnsemble | Kathryn ScottEnsemble | Layne BaileyEnsemble |
Ashley CrookEnsemble | Adrianna GradisekEnsemble |