Greendale Community Theatre Presents JESUS CHRST SUPERSTAR

What's the buzz? The Greendale Community Theatre (GCT) is kicking off 2017 with a production of Biblical proportion, Jesus Christ Superstar. With music and lyrics by Academy Award winners Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice, this show has become a global phenomenon, mesmerizing audiences for more than 40 years.

GCT is performing the full orchestration with one of their largest pit orchestras to date. And the show's vision, brilliantly conceived by Director Leda Hoffmann, is sure to please the die-hard Superstar fans while adding a new, modern look to this musical classic.

Jesus Christ Superstar takes place in Greendale High School's Reiman Family Arts Wing, 6801 Southway, Greendale. Performance dates are January 12, 13, 14 and 19, 20, 21. All performances are at 7:30 p.m.

Jesus Christ Superstar is a fast-paced rock opera that dives into the untold story of the last week of Jesus's life. Loosely based on the Gospel's accounts, it presents a unique narrative on a well-known series of events - this time through the eyes of Judas Iscariot. Attendees will enjoy acclaimed songs like Everything's Alright, What's the Buzz, and I Don't Know How to Love Him.

Tickets are available online at greendaletheatre.org or by calling the Box Office at (414) 817-7600. Tickets are also available at the door at GCT's Box Office which opens at 6:00 p.m. on performance days. Ticket prices are $15 for adults and $12 for students and seniors.

Visit greendaletheatre.org for details and ticket information or for info on how you can help support Greendale Community Theatre.

The Cast of Jesus Christ Superstar - Priest: Jason Aaron, Judas Iscariot: Ernest Bell, Jesus of Nazareth: Ryan Charles, Caiaphas: Greg Doersching, King Herod: Marcee Doherty-Elst, Pontius Pilate: David Gaeth, Priest: Ana Gonzalez, Mary Magdalene: Carrie Gray, Simon Zealotes / Ensemble: Shawn Holmes, Peter / Ensemble: Laura McDonald, Annas: Eric Pfeiffer, Priest: Paul Weir, Apostle / Ensemble: Tim Backes, Jamie Mercado, Diannia Merriett, Brad Novak, Ashley Retzlaff, Megan Scheftner, Sharon Tyler, Cassidy Williams, David Wickert, Ensemble: Becky Cofta, Hailey Hentz, Abby Rasmussen, Stephanie Staszak

Director: Leda Hoffmann, Vocal Music Director: Anne Van Deusen, Band Music Director: Tom Reifenberg, Choreographer: Angela Frederick, Artistic Director: Brian Bzdawka

Supporting the Community

In an effort to redefine "community" theater in Milwaukee, it has become a GCT tradition to select a charity for "pass the hat" donations after each show. The selected charity for GCT's Jesus Christ Superstar is Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity.

Greendale Community Theatre- Redefining Community Theatre

Established in 2003, Greendale Community Theatre (GCT) has grown into one of the most reputable theatres in southeastern Wisconsin. An affiliate of the Greendale Park and Recreation Department, GCT and its members are passionate about the arts. We are proud to be at the leading edge of producing contemporary musical theatre, and we encourage all our cast, crew and patrons to be responsible, active members of a strong community.

About Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity

Habitat for Humanity envisions a world where everyone has a decent place to live. Their model is a hand up, rather than a hand out, as Habitat homeowners help build their own homes alongside volunteers and pay an affordable mortgage. Since 1984, Habitat for Humanity has served more than 1,000 families in Milwaukee, helping them achieve the strength, stability and independence they need to build a better life for themselves and their families. Habitat for Humanity is a world-wide organization. The Milwaukee affiliate is a representative for Habitat for Humanity International(HFHI) in the greater Milwaukee metropolitan area. For more information about the Habitat's work, visit http://milwaukeehabitat.org/.