BWW Previews: JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR - PREDOMINATLY FEMALE CAST at Eric Ericson Concert Hall

Jesus Christ Superstar

During the Prideweek in Stockholm a very special version of Jesus Christ Superstar will be played at the Eric Ericsson Hall. It's been granted exclusive rights to produce "Jesus Christ Superstar" with a predominantly female cast. Opening night is the 27th of July, 2 shows the 30th of July and 2 shows the 1st of August..

This iconic rock musical depicts Jesus's final days from Judas's perspective in a very human narrative. It's the first time in Sweden that Jesus, Judas and the Disciples are portrayed by women. We challenge old ideas about how the work is to be presented and draw parallels between Jesus's tribulations and the feminist struggle.

Our unique angle is more relevant now than ever before. With movements like #MeToo, public awareness of women's exposed situation within the arts-as well as in society at large-is at its peak. Female stories are rarely portrayed. According to statistics published by the feminist group Sparq, of the 24 musicals played in Sweden between 2015-2017, female characters had a mere 32% of the stage time. "Jesus Christ Superstar," for example, has 17 male characters and 1 female. Our interpretation explores completely new angles and implications.

This production consists of dedicated performing artists, both on stage and behind the scenes, all of whom are volunteering their time. Your contribution will enable us to be in the forefront of redefining and expanding the horizons of music theater in Sweden.

Cast and Crew

• Jesus - Sandra Kassman
• Judas - Ida Tobiasson
• Maria - Teodor Wickenberg
• Pilatus - Malin Svanlund
• Kajafas - Arvid Karlström
• Annas - Kalle Thunell
• Herodes - Maja Malm
• Simon - Izabella Tancredi
• Petrus - Isabella Sjööns
• Andreas - Jessica Johansson
• Bartolomaios - Emma Pucek
• Filippos - Jenny Felldin
• Jacob Den Äldre - Siri Flovin
• Jakob Den Yngre - Matilda Bergman
• Johannes - Kornelia Romot
• Matteus - Jonna Skoog
• Taddeus - Maja Stopp
• Tomas - Sofie Scott-Robbert
• Ensemble - Elin Ledenvik
• Ensemble - Fredrik Karlsson
• Ensemble - Hanna Thelander
• Ensemble - Johan Bergman
• Ensemble - Matilda Werne
• Ensemble - Mårten Stenholm
• Ensemble - Jasmine Beatrice Hansen
• Ensemble - Johan Lenhoff

As well as a large orchestra conducted by Sofia Ågren

Production

Music: Andrew Lloyd Webber

Lyrics: Tim Rice

Translation: Erik Fägerborn

Publisher: ATRs Förlag, Västerås / Nordiska ApS, Copenhagen

Director: Adam Gardelin

Choreography & Costume: Maja Malm

Musical Management: Johan Mörk

Light design: Per Brandels

Mask & Hair: Matilda Werne

Vocal coach: Tove Lind Mckeever

Poster: Marie Sandahl

Photo: Niklas Lindgren

Co-producer: Odella Schattin

In cooperation with Studiefrämjande

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