"Jesus Christ Superstar", staged by the Peninsula Civic Light Opera, is a superbly done revival of the original 1971 Andrew Lloyd Webber Broadway rock-opera. It is currently being performed at the San Mateo Performing Arts Center, 600 North Delaware, San Mateo through October 8. "Jesus Christ Superstar" is a provocative Passion play that recalls the events of Jesus' week leading up to his crucifixion. It examines the story of Jesus and brings it to life by using modern language and music, in a secular and reverent way that transcends religious boundaries. This style is sure to appeal to younger audiences, and because the contemporary music and lyrics please a variety of tastes, also bridges the generation gap. "We are thrilled that our senior audiences are loving it, and keep coming back", says PCLO Executive Director Rosemary Hood.
Taking full advantage of a new sound-system, this production of "Superstar" has non-stop upbeat singing and dancing, starring singing actors James Monroe Iglehart as Judas, and Kit Wilder as Jesus. Kit Wilder gives a moving performance in his interpretation of the poignant crucifixion scene. Singer Khanh Doan makes her debut performance as Mary, with a beautiful rendition of "I Don't Know How to Love Him."
"Superstar" features minimalist stage settings, seamless scene changes, creative choreography, a chorus, lively dancers, imaginative costuming, eye-popping strobe lighting, and a lot of rollicking good entertainment. The staging of the Last Supper scene is brilliant. Actor Martin Rojas nearly steals the show with his hilariously campy interpretation of King Herod.
This is the first time PCLO, now known as "Broadway By The Bay", has produced "Jesus Christ Superstar". "We felt it fit with the millennium, and it was a great opportunity to offer it this season," says Artistic Director Brooke Knight, who is also directing the show.
Performances are October 1, 6, 7 and 8. Tickets are $23, $20 for Students and seniors. For tickets or information regarding this spectacular production, contact the PCLO Box Office at (650) 579-5568, or www.pclo.org.
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