Performances of the Tony-Award winning show “Jesus Christ Superstar” will be held at Mercer County Community College’s (MCCC) Kelsey Theatre from Nov. 7 through 14.
Produced in 1971 by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice, the popular rock opera is a musical retelling of St. John’s Gospel account of the last week in the life of Jesus, mixed with issues of politics both ancient and decidedly contemporary, mob psychology and personal responsibility.
The cast of Playful Theatre Productions stars Michael Scibilia of Willow Grove, Pa., as Jesus; Richard Damaso of Milltown as Judas Iscariot; Vianna Fagel of Lawrenceville as Mary Magdalene; Ben Simons of North Brunswick as Pontius Pilate, and Maria Aromando of Bridgewater as Herod. Also featured are Evan Bilinski of Franklin Park as Caiaphas the High Priest; Tia Brown of Ewing as Simon Zealotes; and Matt Dawson of Hillsborough as Annas the High Priest.
The Apostles include Reginald Brockington of Hamilton, Melody Dougherty of Philadelphia, Pa., Jennifer Fischer of Hamilton, Michael Gearty of Langhorne, Pa., Bridget Hughes of Jackson, Paul Lasky of Hamilton, Jenna O’Neill of Hamilton, Christopher Singh of West Windsor and Michael Zweig of Philadelphia, Pa. Lead dancers are Kaitlyn Anthony of Bordentown and Emily O’Sullivan of Hamilton.
The show is directed by Frank Ferrara, with musical direction by Shannon Ferrara, associate musical direction by Mike Gilchand, and choreography by Renee Chambers-Liciaga. Costumes are by Michelle Rittmann and set design is by Bryan Schendlinger. Ruth Kresge and Nancy Scharf are the stage managers and Hilary Leboff and Suzanne Smith are the producers.
Performances will take place Fridays, Nov. 7 and 14 at 8 p.m.; Saturdays, Nov. 8 and 15 at 8 p.m.; and Sundays, Nov. 9 and 16 at 2 p.m. A reception with the cast and crew follows the opening night performance on Nov. 7. Kelsey Theatre is located on the college’s West Windsor campus, 1200 Old Trenton Road. Free parking is available next to the theater.
Tickets are $20 for adults, $18 for seniors, and $16 for students and children. Tickets may be purchased online at kelseytheatre.net or by phone at 570-3333. For a complete listing of adult and children’s events, visit the Kelsey webpage or call the box office for a brochure.
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