The BARN THEATRE proudly presents

JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR

Jesus Christ Superstar' is full of Life, Vibrant with Reverence
… Daily News


Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber
Lyrics by Tim Rice

Starring
GARY CHERONE
Former lead singer of Van Halen and Extreme

Directed by
BRENDAN RAGOZTY

Choreographed by
CHARLIE MISOVYE

Opening Tuesday, August 12 at 8:30 PM

TWO WEEKS ONLY! August 12th - August 24th

(Augusta, MI) The Barn Theatre is proud to present JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR starring former lead singer of the rock groups Van Halen and Extreme. "It's wonderful to have Gary for our lead, he will be fantastic!" states producer Jack Ragotzy. "We are so happy to have signed Gary for JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR, before the First National tour did!" says co-producer and director Brendan Ragotzy.

The Passion in a Rock Beat
New York Post

JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR was conceived and created by composer Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyricist Tim Rice. JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR remains a heart-pounding piece of theatre. It is a powerful story, with Mary Magdalene played by Leslie Diamond and Judas for Christ's love. And like so many superstars, Christ finds that his fans and hangers-on are more interested in his trendiness and marketing potential than his talent. The songs are some of Lloyd Webbers' best including Mary Magdalene's lullaby "Everything's Alright" or her lovelorn ballad (reprised by Judas) " I Don't Know How to Love Him." Tim Rice's lyrics are deliciously witty, as when Herod taunts Christ with the line, "Prove to me that you're no fool, walk across my swimming pool."

The set is designed by Richard L. Haptonstall, the lighting is designed by Monique R. Norman and the costume design is by Judy Kazy-Garey. Sound is being designed by James Stephenson.



CAST LIST
Jesus Christ………………GARY CHERONE
Judas Iscariot………………ERIC PARKER
Mary Magdalene………………LESLIE DIAMOND
Pontius Pilate………………BRENDAN RAGOTZY
Caiaphas………………COLIN WOOD
Simon Zealotes………………ERIC PETERSEN
King Herod………………SCOTT BURKELL
Annas………………TREVOR SOUTHWORTH
Peter………………KEVIN FIELD
Maid by the Fire………………PENELOPE ALEX

APOSTLES:
ERIC S. CORNELL, ROY BROWN, JUSTIN I. BROWN, JONATHAN REID GEALT, MATTHEW PARKER, BEN BUCHER, ADAM FRIED, DAVID A. LUSSIER, BRANDON TERRERI

PRIESTS:
ADAM C. KERN, HOWARD McBRIDE, GREGG REHRIG, JOE AIELLO

SOLDIERS, MERCHANTS, TORMENTERS, LEPERS, CROWDS, ETC: CANDICE GOULD, KATHERINE ANNE HARTWEG, LISA LIAROMATIS, LISA MARIE MORABITO, EMILY M. SMITH, KELLEY BRAY, KATHRYN FLYNN, MELINDA HUGHES, MAURA HURLEY, KACIE LEBLONG, ANNA McKIE, AMELIA SHEPHERD, RACHEL SIMPSON, CECILY SMITH, ROY BROWN, ERIC S. CORNELL, DAVID A. LUSSIER, JUSTIN I. BROWN, BEN BUCHER, ADAM FRIED, JONATHAN REID GEALT, MATTHEW PARKER, BRANDON TERRERI, COLIN WOOD, ADAM C. KERN, LUKE RAGOTZY


Director - BRENDAN RAGOTZY
Musical Director - IAN EISENDRATH
Choreographer - CHARLIE MISOVYE
Set Designer - RICHARD L. HAPTONSTALL
Lighting Designer - MONIQUE R. NORMAN
Master Electrician - LESLIE CHAMBERS
Sound Designer - JAMES STEPHENSON
Technical Director - FRED GILLETTE
Property Master - JAMES B. KNOX
Wig / Hair - GARRYLEE McCORMACK
Stage Manager - REBECCA SKUPIN
Producers - BRENDAN RAGOTZY AND JACK RAGOTZY


JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR
Musical Numbers

ACT I
Overture .......................................... Company
Heaven On Their Minds .......................................... Judas
What's The Buzz .......................................... Apostles, Jesus and Mary
Strange Thing Mystifying .......................................... Judas, Chorus and Jesus
Everything's Alright .......................................... Mary, Apostles, Judas and Jesus
This Jesus Must Die .......................................... Priests, Caiaphas, Annas and Company
Hosanna .......................................... Jesus, Caiaphas and Company
Simon Zealotes / Poor Jerusalem .......................................... Simon, Company and Jesus
Pilate's Dream .......................................... Pilate and, Pilate's Wife
The Temple .......................................... Company and Jesus
Everything's Alright .......................................... Mary and Jesus
I Don't Know How To Love Him .......................................... Mary Magdalene
Damned For All Time / Blood Money .......................................... Judas, Annas and Caiaphas

ACT II
The Last Supper .......................................... Apostles, Jesus and Judas
Gethsemane .......................................... Jesus
The Arrest .......................................... Peter, Apostles, Jesus, Company, Caiaphas and Annas
Peter's Denial .......................................... Peter, Mary and Company
Pilate & Christ .......................................... Pilates, Soldier and Jesus
Herod's Song .......................................... Herod and ensemble
Could We Start Again Please .......................................... Mary, Peter and Company
Judas's Death .......................................... Judas, Annas, Caiaphas and Company
Trial By Pilate .......................................... Pilates, Caiaphas, Jesus and Company
Superstar .......................................... Jesus and Company
Crucifixion .......................................... Jesus and Company
John 19 : 41 .......................................... Orchestra


JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR

Bio: Gary Cherone

Gary Cherone Is a veteran of the Boston rock and roll scene, bursting into the national spotlight as lead singer of the multi-platinum rock group Extreme in 1989. The group went on to have several hits including the hit "Hole Hearted" and the worldwide #1 smash hit "More Than Words" which enabled them to sell more than seven million records world wide.

In 1992 in perhaps one of their finest moments, Extreme stole the show at the "Freddie Mercury Tribute" concert at Wembley Stadium. This performance was aired in over eighty countries and was seen by over one billion people live, making it the most widely broadcast concert in the history of music. Gary was also much honored when invited by the remaining members of Queen to front the band live that evening.

Cherone is also known for his roles with the Boston Rock Opera including being featured in the lead roles of "Jesus Christ Superstar" in the 1994, 1996, and 2000 productions.

In 1996 showing his multi-level talent and range, Cherone put together a Jazz Quartet "Hounds Tooth" who performed in the Boston area that year.

Also in 1996 Cherone was invited to replace Sammy Hagar as front man for the legendary rock group Van Halen. Over the next three years the band recorded the certified gold album "Van Halen III" which was co-written by Gary, and went on a worldwide tour that took them from Boston to New Zealand.

In 2000 Gary began a new project, "Tribe of Judah"; a dark Rock/Industrial, creative, no-limits band that reflects his theatrical, hard rock sensibilities. TOJ also shows off his fondness for a more sophisticated and broad style of music reminiscent of his earlier more familiar material which he continues to develop.

The band was recently crowned "Outstanding New Rock Act" at the Boston Music Awards, and Cherone was further recognized with the award for "Outstanding Male Vocalist."



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