The Des Moines Playhouse Community Theatre Production of Jesus Christ Superstar

Jesus Christ Superstar tells the story of Jesus in the final days leading up to his crucifixion. Loosely based on the Gospels, Superstar focuses on the conflicts between Jesus, his disciples, the people of Israel, and the leadership of Rome. Told by his wavering disciple and ultimate betrayer, Judas, the rock opera by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice features such songs as “I Don’t Know How to Love Him,” “Gethsemane,” and “Superstar.”

A preshow talk is offered in the West Lobby 30 minutes prior to curtain.

Spotify has a variety of Jesus Christ Superstar soundtracks:
Original Studio Cast “brown album” with Ian Gillan, Murray Head, and Yvonne Elliman
Original Motion Picture Soundtrack with Ted Neeley, Carl Anderson, and Yvonne Elliman
Original Soundtrack from the NBC Live Event with John Legend, Brandon Victor Dixon, and Sara Bareilles

Season tickets now on sale.

If ticket prices are keeping you away from this show, please call the ticket office at 515.277.6261, Noon-5:00 PM, Tuesday-Friday. We have supporters who want to make sure everyone gets a chance to see this production.

Performance Times:
7:30 PM Wednesdays through Saturdays & 2:00 PM Sundays
Theatre:
Signature Series in the John Viars Theatre
Run Time:
TBD
Content Advisory:
The Playhouse does not rate subject matter as sensitivities vary from person to person. If you have questions about content, age appropriateness, or other aspects of the show (ie strobe lights and other theatrical effects), please contact the ticket office at 515.277.6261.

Company

  • Ensemble

    Jill Curry

    Ensemble
  • Ensemble

    Samantha Damman

    Ensemble
  • Ensemble

    Josie Fischels

    Ensemble
  • Ensemble

    Traci Francis

    Ensemble
  • Ensemble

    Joslyn Gillette

    Ensemble
  • Mary Magdalene

    Alysa Goethe

    Mary Magdalene
  • Caiaphas

    Jeffrey Hauser

    Caiaphas
  • Ensemble

    Paul Honold

    Ensemble
  • Ensemble

    Aria Huizenga

    Ensemble
  • Ensemble

    Beth Kuttler

    Ensemble
  • Ensemble

    Daniel Kuttler

    Ensemble
  • Pontius Pilate

    Brandon Lee

    Pontius Pilate
  • Ensemble

    Dionysus Lewis Manuel Jr

    Ensemble
  • Ensemble

    Catherine May

    Ensemble
  • Ensemble

    Andy McKissick

    Ensemble
  • Ensemble

    Jacob (Jake) Mentzer

    Ensemble
  • Ensemble

    Shiloh Mortenson

    Ensemble
  • Ensemble

    Austin Myers

    Ensemble
  • Ensemble

    Shawn Pavlik

    Ensemble
  • Ensemble

    Brittany Roach

    Ensemble
  • Simon Zealotes

    Ashley Rogers

    Simon Zealotes
  • Ensemble

    Hannah Rublaitus

    Ensemble
  • Peter

    Philip Scott

    Peter
  • Judas Iscariot

    Collin Smith

    Judas Iscariot
  • King Herod

    Zachary Smith

    King Herod
  • Ensemble

    Kelly Spong

    Ensemble
  • Ensemble

    Siobhan Sullivan

    Ensemble
  • Jesus

    Dane Van Brocklin

    Jesus
  • Annas

    JD Walter

    Annas
  • Ensemble

    Alayna Wilber

    Ensemble
  • Director

    David Kilpatrick

    Director
  • Music Director

    Brandon Record

    Music Director
  • Choreographer

    Nicole McBride

    Choreographer
  • Costume Designer

    Angela Lampe

    Costume Designer
  • Lighting Designer

    Virgil Kleinhesselink

    Lighting Designer
  • Stage Manager

    Pilar Burg

    Stage Manager
  • Stage Manager

    Molly Thorsen

    Stage Manager
  • Assistant Stage Manager

    Charlee Bender

    Assistant Stage Manager
  • Assistant Stage Manager

    Jonathan Garton

    Assistant Stage Manager
  • Playhouse Artistic Director

    Katy Merriman

    Playhouse Artistic Director

Show Credits

Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber • Lyrics by Tim Rice • Presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of The Really Useful Group •  www.concordtheatricals.com

Sponsored by

  • Edward Jones