'Jesus Christ Superstar', Tapas Bar Offered by Madison Lyric Stage
Madison Lyric Stage will present the iconic rock opera Jesus Christ Superstar for 10 performances through Wednesday, July 30 at the Shoreline Unitarian Universalist Society, 297 Boston Post Road, Madison. Show times are 7:30 for performances Wednesday through Saturday, and 5:30 p.m. on Sundays.
With music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyrics by Tim Rice, the classic musical tells the story of the final weeks in the life of Jesus Christ, and features well-known songs like “Gethsemane,” “Heaven on Their Minds,” and “I Don’t Know How to Love Him.” Filled with a mix of musical styles that draw upon 1970s rock, gospel, folk, and funk themes, this contemporary re-imagining of the biblical tale is a fiery epic of celebrity, passion, betrayal, and, ultimately, salvation.
“This is going to be one of our most immersive productions ever, with the audience inches away from the singers at all times,” says Marc Deaton, artistic director of Madison Lyric Stage. “While a dramatic and profound story, we are all redeemed by the actions of this one man, and I want the audience on its feet, singing and dancing in the aisles by the show’s conclusion.”
Jesus Christ Superstar, featuring a rock band, stars Deaton as Jesus, John Johmann as Judas, and Rochelle Bard as Mary Magdalene. Deaton also directs. Lydia Iarocci and Vic Johnson are musical directors.
Tickets are $35 and can be purchased at madisonlyricstage.org or by calling 203-215-6329. Tickets are also available at R.J. Julia in Madison. The Shoreline Unitarian Universalist Society building is centrally air-conditioned.
‘Tapas Bar’ Suppers Offered
Production sponsor Guilford Savings Bank and Madison Lyric Stage will co-host a tapas-style pre-show reception on Saturdays, July 22 and 29 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Guilford Savings Bank branch at 589 Boston Post Road in Madison. Guests will enjoy a casual reception, featuring Mediterranean-inspired cuisine and wine. Tickets for the suppers are $40 and can be purchased separately from the performance on the Madison Lyric Stage website. Space is limited.
Madison Lyric Stage is a 501(c)(3) non-profit public charity and arts collective for the shoreline of Connecticut. Its mission is to present professional-quality entertainment from the worlds of musical theater, opera, and drama. Past productions include A Little Night Music, Blithe Spirit, Evita, Macbeth, Otello, Peter Grimes, Salome, The Glass Menagerie, and others.
For more information about Madison Lyric Stage, visit madisonlyricstage.org.