Packemin Productions returns to Riverside Theatres in February with a staggering new production of the world’s first rock musical, Jesus Chris Superstar.
Starring Joe Kalou (Hi-5 and rock shows with Jon English) as Jesus, Toby Francis (Kinky Boots, High Fidelity) as Judas and Brittanie Shipway (Big Fish, Rose Riot) as Mary, the show will feature strong performances, bursting with life on the Riverside stage.
It also features Blue Mountains talent. Woodford performer Simon Peppercorn plays Herod, Jenna Woolley (Glenbrook) is Annas, Adam Cameron (Winmalee) is a priest and in the ensemble and Jacqui Dwyer (Springwood) is also in the ensemble.
Jesus Christ Superstar is a global phenomenon that has wowed audiences for over 40 years. It is a timeless work set against the backdrop of an extraordinary and universally-known series of events but seen, unusually, through the eyes of Judas Iscariot.
As the radical teachings of Jesus are evermore embraced, Judas increasingly questions the enlightened motives of this new prophet, resulting in betrayal. Christ’s final days are dramatized with emotional intensity, thought-provoking edge and explosive theatricality.
The show has one of the most stirring and iconic musical theatre scores ever written, and features hit songs including I Don’t Know How to Love Him, Everything’s Alright, Jesus Christ Superstar and Gethsemane.
Jesus Christ Superstar illuminates the transcendent power of the human spirit with a passion that goes straight to the heart. It guarantees to be a night in the theatre that you will never forget.
Packemin Productions prides itself on bringing some of musical theatre’s most popular shows to Parramatta and doing them in grand style. Recent productions include sell-out seasons of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat, Oliver!, The Wizard of Oz, Hairspray, Annie, Beauty and the Beast, The Phantom of the Opera, West Side Story, Mary Poppins, Wicked, Miss Saigon, Shrek the Musical and, most recently, Legally Blonde.
Jesus Christ Superstar is on February 8-23, Tickets $35-$55 on sale now from Riverside Theatres Parramatta https://riversideparramatta.com.au/show/jcsuper/.
