Photos: Get a First Look at JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR in Manila
This production is directed by Timothy Sheader, who also helmed the celebrated Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre staging.
Manila, Philippines—The 2017 Olivier Award winner for Best Musical Revival, Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s rock opera “Jesus Christ Superstar,” has officially opened at The Theatre at Solaire. This acclaimed UK production is set to run through May 31, 2026.
Leading the Manila leg of the international tour is homegrown star Gab Pangilinan (“Ang Huling El Bimbo,” “Mula sa Buwan”) as Mary Magdalene. She is joined by a powerhouse international cast featuring Luke Street as Jesus (Joshua Bess performs the role at certain performances) and Javon King as Judas.
The principal cast also includes Ethan Hardy Benson (Pilate), Grant Hodges (Caiaphas), and Kodiak Thompson (Annas), supported by a triple-threat ensemble from North America, the United Kingdom, and Australia.
Originally released as a concept album in 1970, “Jesus Christ Superstar” is a fully sung-through rock opera that reimagines the final days of Jesus Christ. Seen through the eyes of Judas Iscariot, the production delves into the raw humanity and complex relationships of those surrounding Christ, including Mary Magdalene, his disciples, and the Roman Empire leadership.
This production is directed by Timothy Sheader, who also helmed the celebrated Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre staging. The creative team features choreography by Drew McOnie, production design by Tom Scutt, lighting design by Lee Curran, sound design by Nick Lidster, and music supervision by Tom Deering.
“Jesus Christ Superstar” is presented in Manila by GMG Productions, in association with David Ian for Crossroads Live and Work Light Productions.
Photos: Vitt Salvador
The company
Joshua Bess and company
Joshua Bess, Gab Pangilinan, and company
Joshua Bess, Javon King, and company
