'Jesus Christ Superstar' opens at Shaw Theatre

Contact: Emily Duguay
Aerial shot of a stage full of WMU student actors with their arms stretched upward.

"Jesus Christ Superstar" is coming to the Shaw Theatre April 6-15. (Photo: John Lacko)

KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Performances of the classic rock opera "Jesus Christ Superstar" will begin Friday, April 6, and run through Sunday, April 15, in Western Michigan University's Shaw Theatre at the Gilmore Theatre Complex.

Tickets are $23 general admission, $21 for seniors and WMU faculty and staff, $10 for students, and $6 for WMU students. They are available at wmich.edu/theatre, by calling (269) 387-6222, or by visiting the Gilmore Theatre box office between noon and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. The Miller Auditorium box office also sells tickets to University Theatre productions at tickets.millerauditorium.com.

'Jesus Christ Superstar'

"Jesus Christ Superstar" is Andrew Lloyd Webber's recounting of the last days of Jesus Christ. This rock opera follows Jesus and the Apostles in the days leading up to the Resurrection, as told through the eyes of Judas, as he makes the fateful decision to believe in or to betray Jesus Christ.

With its book and music written by  Webber and lyrics by Tim Rice, "Jesus Christ Superstar" has been a global phenomenon for more than 40 years.

Special guest Patrick Cassidy will direct WMU's all-student cast in the University Theatre production.

Performances

  • Friday, April 6, 7:30 p.m.
  • Saturday, April 7, 7:30 p.m.
  • Sunday, April 8, 2 p.m.
  • Thursday, April 12, 7:30 p.m.
  • Friday, April 13, 7:30 p.m.
  • Saturday, April 14, 7:30 p.m.
  • Sunday, April 15, 2 p.m.

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