- November 20, 2024
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The 1970 rock musical, "Jesus Christ Superstar," is coming to Palm Coast for the first time. But the City Repertory Theatre's version of the history-making collaboration between composer Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyricist Tim Rice will have a twist — an all female cast.
The show will be presented over three weekends from Sept. 13 through Sept. 29. Tickets are $30 ($15 for students).
Michele O’Neil, Laniece Fagundes and Phillipa Rose lead the cast. The play is directed by John Sbordone with music led by Julia Hood.
The story is loosely based on the Gospels’ story of the Passion of Christ centering on the relationship and viewpoints of Jesus and Judas. The play was originally unable to obtain a stage production and instead debuted as a collection of songs on a “concept” album. Its extraordinary success led to its Broadway debut in 1971, eventually becoming one of the world’s most successful productions. It held the record for the longest-running musical in London until “Cats” clawed its way to the top in 1989.
Said City Repertory Theatre co-founder Diane Ellertsen, “This spiritual, emotional and provocative journey will enthrall and invigorate our audiences. It promises to be a brilliant beginning for the 2024-2025 CRT season.”
The City Repertory Theatre is located at the City Market Place, 160 Cypress Point Parkway in Palm Coast. For more information or to buy tickets, go to www.crtpalmcoast.com or call 386-585-9415.
