February 9- March 18, 2017

A timeless, global phenomenon that has wowed audiences for over 40 years. Borrowing from the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John, the musical tells the story of the last seven days of Jesus Christ’s life through the eyes of Judas. As one of the earliest rock operas by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice, it features such songs as I Don’t Know How to Love Him, Superstar, Gesemane and Hosanna.

AGE APPROPRIATENESS:
Recommended for ages 8 and up

RUNNING TIME:
2 hours 15 minutes

 

Really Useful Group

 

 

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February 9- March 18, 2017

A timeless, global phenomenon that has wowed audiences for over 40 years. Borrowing from the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John, the musical tells the story of the last seven days of Jesus Christ’s life through the eyes of Judas. As one of the earliest rock operas by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice, it features such songs as I Don’t Know How to Love Him, Superstar, Gesemane and Hosanna.

AGE APPROPRIATENESS:
Recommended for ages 8 and up

RUNNING TIME:
2 hours 15 minutes

 

Really Useful Group

 

 

Private: TJ Bolden
(Caiaphas/Thaddeaus) is excited to be joining the cast of Jesus Christ Superstar! Originally from Memphis, TN, his passion for musical theatre has always been a part of his life since discovering the art of theatre at the age of ten. His passion for the art form has only grown over the years. His training includes Columbia College Chicago, HB Studio, and Cap21. Favorite credits include Little Shop of Horrors, Rent, Mahalia, Men with Money, and Mind the Gap. www.tjbolden.com
Private: Edgar Cavazos
(Matthew/Roman Guard/Annas Understudy) is thrilled to be making his tour debut! Off Broadway: Comfort Women, A New Musical (Ensemble/Dance Captain). NYC: West Side Story (Indio), United Nations Concert, 54 Below Concert. Regional: West Side Story (Chino) at PSF, Grease (Ensemble), Jesus Christ Superstar (Ensemble). Thank you so much to my family, friends and especially to my husband. IG: @Eddycavazos
Private: Londel Collier
(Andrew/Priest/Judas Understudy) is beyond excited to be performing around the states. He believes the performance continues even after the bows, and being part of this production will open doors and minds. Thank you cast and crew for this amazing experience.
Private: Ilana Gabrielle
(Mary Magdalene) was recently seen as Sophie in Mamma Mia on Royal Carribean’s Allure of the Seas and at The Broadway Palm in Footloose (Ariel) and Yesterdays (Janis Joplin). In New York City, she played Magda in Coming: A Rock Musical of Biblical Proportions at Fringe NYC, wrote and starred in It’s A Man’s World at 54 Below (with Lindsay Lavin) and Kissing Frogs: A Tale of Dating Misadventures in New York City (featured on ABC News). She is a Berklee College of Music graduate. XO's to Mom and Dad and thank you to The Mine! www.ilanagabrielle.com
Private: Kira Galindo
(Mary of Salome/Priestess) is happy to once again be at the Dutch Apple. After being at the Dutch Apple’s sister theatre, Broadway Palm in Evita, Kira is excited to perform for the Pennsylvania audiences. Some of Kira’s favorite roles have been Tina/Nun in Sister Act, Julie in Show Boat, Rhetta Cupp from Pump Boys and Dinettes, Lexi Richards from Dixie Swim Club, Maleficent in Sleeping Beauty, Scurry Dog in How I Became A Pirate, and Sally in Burt and Me. Kira has a BA in Performance from University of Wyoming. She has toured internationally, opened in Las Vegas at the MGM Grand, and performed Off Broadway in New York City. Kira would like to thank all her family, friends, her Prather theatre family, and her mentor, General. “Third row aisle seat Mom, we’re almost there.”
Private: Taylor Murphy Hale
(John) New York: The Prince of Egypt (staged reading). Regional: Common Enemy, A Christmas Carol (Triad Stage), Forever Plaid: Plaid Tidings (Enlightened Theatrics), A Bright New Boise (Paper Lantern Theatre Company), [title-of-show], Black Tie (Florida Repertory Theatre), Into the Woods (Herb Strauss Theatre), Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Burt and Me (Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre), Becky’s New Car, The Liar (Theatre Conspiracy). Last May, Taylor received his MFA in Acting from University of North Carolina-Greensboro. Taylor would like to thank the entire cast and creative team, his family, and most importantly, his beautiful wife, Alex. Follow @tmurphyhale
Private: Donovan Hoffer
(Simon) is thrilled to return to the Dutch Apple for this electrifying production! He just completed an extended run of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast at the Fulton Theatre. Other Fulton credits include Billy Elliot, Footloose, Elf, and The Addams Family. Prather credits include West Side Story, Les Misérables, and Munkustrap in CATS! Donovan has traveled and performed with Carnival and Norwegian Cruise Lines. Other credits include Angel in Rent and Mark in Altar Boyz. Donovan enjoys choreographing and teaching musical theatre dance throughout the region.
Private: Derrick Jaques
(James/Jesus Christ Understudy/Show Captain) is happy to tour with Prather Touring and return to Prather Entertainment Group. At the Dutch Apple: Funny Girl and Les Miserables. Broadway Palm: Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat! and A Christmas Carol. Favorite roles: Mary Sunshine (Chicago), Al (A Chorus Line),  and Kyle (Legally Blonde). Derrick teaches hot yoga at Bikram Yoga studios around the country and is also an avid Disney enthusiast. Thanks Brian, Amy and team. Love to Kikau. Follow @DerrickJaques on instagram.
Private: Pedro Kaawaloa
(Bartholomew/Roman Guard/Simon and Peter Understudy) is a performer based out of New York. This is his fourth show with the Prather company, but his first at Dutch Apple. His regional credits include: The Fantasticks, South Pacific, Evita, White Christmas, The Addams Family, and Sister Act. Pedro is also a music director, conductor, pianist, teacher, and composer. He most recently music directed Cabaret and First Date for the Lake Dillon Theatre Company in Silverthorne, Colorado. www.pedrokaawaloa.com
Private: Alex May
(Joanna/Soul Girl) Off-Broadway: Finian’s Rainbow (Irish Rep). Regional: The Mystery of Edwin Drood (Rosa Bud) and Carousel (Carrie) at Theatre Raleigh; Company (Amy) at Palm Beach Dramaworks; A Grand Night for Singing at Florida Rep. Upcoming: Johanna in Sweeney Todd at North Carolina Summer Rep. Thank you to Amy, my unwaveringly supportive family, and my best friend, my amazing husband, Taylor Murphy Hale! AlexMayOnline.com. Instagram: @alexmayhale
Private: Morgan McGhee
(Martha/Soul Girl) is a native of Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She currently resides in New York City, where she received her training in dance and music from the American Musical and Dramatic Academy. Morgan wants to thank the cast, creatives, and director of Jesus Christ Superstar for helping to make her Dutch Apple debut!
Private: Chasdan Ross Mike
(Judas) is beyond excited to be joining Prather Entertainment Group for this awesome production of Jesus Christ Superstar! He has loved the role of Judas since he was first discovering musical theatre in high school and is so grateful to be playing the part. Chasdan has played Seaweed in Hairspray, Donkey in Shrek, and has sang on cruise ships, sailing the Caribbean. He’s also a crazy Virgo! He dedicates this performance to his high school teacher, Julia Wayne, and his mother. Enjoy the show!
Private: Hassan Nazari-Robati
(Herod) is thrilled to be in Jesus Christ Superstar and performing with Prather. Prior to this, Hassan toured the United States and internationally with Disney’s Beauty and the Beast as Lumiere. Much love and thanks to my friends and family.
Private: Benjamin Neumayer
BENJAMIN NEUMAYER (King Arthur) is happy to take on this historic role and work with such a powerhouse cast. Recent credits: Jesus Christ Superstar (Pontius Pilate), Beauty and the Beast (Beast), Frankenstein, the Musical (Victor, Off-Broadway). Love and thanks to Mom and Dad for their endless support. IG: @that_big_loud_guy
Private: Jenna Brooke Scannelli
(Susanna/Soul Girl/Mary Magdalene Understudy) is thrilled to be joining the cast of Jesus Christ Superstar! She recently returned from the national tour of The Wizard of Oz. Other credits include Jenny Dillingham in Aspects of Love (Walnut Street Theatre), Natalie Understudy (Eagle Theatre), lead vocalist (Dorney Park and Wildwater Kingdom) and many more. She attended The Boston Conservatory for Musical Theatre. Thank you to Prather Entertainment for this fantastic opportunity!
Private: Briana Thomas
(Mary of Bethany/Priestess/Soul Girl) is thrilled to be making her regional tour debut in Jesus Christ Superstar! She is a recent college grad of Indiana University of Pennsylvania (2015). Past roles include Cinderella (Into the Woods), Babe Williams (The Pajama Game), and Babette (Disney’s Beauty and the Beast). She gives never ending thanks to New Stage Theatre (Jackson, MS) for blessing her with her first professional acting experience, her family, and to God for whom she dedicates her life.
Private: Chris Trimboli
(Phillip/Roman Guard/Herod Understudy) is excited to be working with Prather again. He was last seen as Magaldi in Broadway Palm’s production of Evita. Chris is a graduate of the University of Northern Colorado. He would like to thank his mom, family, and Liz for their support.
Private: Eduardo Uribe
(Male Swing/Caiaphas Understudy) is thrilled to be making his Prather debut and touring with such a talented cast. Originally from Colombia, Eduardo has been working in theatre in America since 2012. National tour: Sweet Charity (Vittorio/Ensemble) Other credits: After The Storm at the Kennedy Center in Washington (Ensemble), Bountiful at the Manhattan Movement and Arts Center in New York City (dancer), and recently, The Most Happy Fella at Stage Door in Florida (Ciccio/dance captain). Special thanks to my family and Sammy. Enjoy!
Private: Christopher Lee Viljoen
(Annas/Thomas/Pilate Understudy) Lovely to be here! Credits: Rock of Ages, Carousel, The Little Mermaid, Chess, The Wedding Singer. Love to my family and Ilda! Thank you, Craig.
Private: Christopher Violett
(Peter) is thrilled to return to the Dutch Apple where he was last seen as Mr. Boddy in Clue: The Musical. He most recently appeared in Anything Goes as the Purser with Ocean State Theatre Company and in Evita at Broadway Palm. Other PEG credits include Shrek (Lord Farquaad), A Christmas Carol (Fred Anderson), and White Christmas (Bob understudy). A native of Omaha, Nebraska, he has sang across the globe as a lead singer for Oceania Cruise Lines and in Hollywood to Broadway in Shanghai, China. His other favorite credits include The Secret Garden (Dickon) and The Who’s Tommy (Cousin Kevin). He holds a BFA Musical Theatre from the University of Arizona. www.christopherviolett.com @ChristopherViVi
Private: Jarrett Jay Yoder
(Jesus Christ) is thrilled to be portraying Jesus in Prather’s production of Jesus Christ Superstar. Other credits include: Off-Broadway: Dracula: The Musical (Dracula). Regional: West Side Story (Tony), Disney Cruise Line, Xanadu (Sonny), and The Laramie Project (Various roles). Endless love to his family in New York as well as Ohio. Special love to my mother, Melanie, and to Kristen, whose constant humility and love he could not live without. Instagram/Twitter: @jarrettalfred
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