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Riverside Theatre’s version is as bold and powerful as the original 1970 concept album that inspired the acclaimed 1971 Broadway show. This show contains contemporary imagery, suicide, crucifixion and mature themes.

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CREATIVE TEAM

ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER (Music) 

TIM RICE (Lyrics) 

ALLEN D. CORNELL (Director & Scenic Designer)

JENNIFER LEE CROWL (Choreographer) 

ANDREW H. AUSTIN (Music Director)

JAKE TURSKI (Associate Music Director) 

KURT ALGER (Costume & Wig Designer)

YAEL LUBETZKY (Lighting Designer)

CRAIG BEYROOTI (Sound Designer) 

ANTHONY NARCISO (Assistant Sound Designer)

WOJCIK CASTING TEAM (Casting) 

RUTH E. KRAMER (Production Stage Manager) 

LYDIA RUNGE (Assistant Stage Manager)

KATIE WILHELM (Assistant Stage Manager) 

Who’s in the Cast

MIKAYLA AGRELLA (Ensemble) is delighted for her second Riverside Theatre show after A Gentleman’s Guide to Love & Murder! She’s been seen on the national tours of Anastasia (Tsarina) and The Last Match: A Pro-Wrestling Rock Musical (Miss Jenny), in the Paris Las Vegas Residency of Bat Out Of Hell: The Musical (Valkyrie). She headlines in NYC and on tour with 90’s cover band Saved By The 90’s. Big love and thanks to Hunter, Wojcik Casting, her agents at ATB Talent, and the Riverside team! @mikaylaagrella 

NICK BERNINGER (Annas) Thrilled to be returning to Riverside! Regional: Carousel (Enoch Jr./ Riverside), The Wizard of Oz (Cowardly Lion/ Tuacahn), The Little Mermaid (Chef Louis/ Tuacahn), NJ Regional Premiere of School of Rock (Dewey Finn/ UCPAC), Sweeney Todd (MUNY), Elf The Musical (Ogunquit), Gentleman’s Guide to Love & Murder (D’Squith Family/ Clinton Showboat). Cruise: Aladdin (Genie/ Disney) TV: “The Blacklist” (NBC), “Poker Face” (Peacock), “Growing Up” (Disney+). BFA - CCM. Many thanks to his team at Henderson Hogan and special thanks to his family and friends for their endless support. INSTA: @nick_berninger. More at nickberninger.com 

RANDY M. CAIN (Bass Priest, Ensemble, u/s Caiaphas) Riverside Theatre debut! Touring: Hadestown, Jersey Boys Regional: Beautiful (Maine State Music Theatre); Jersey Boys (Flat Rock Playhouse); Grease, Beautiful (North Carolina Theatre); Jersey Boys, Smokey Joe's Cafe (Theatre Raleigh); Little Shop of Horrors (La Comedia), Hunchback of Notre Dame, Wedding Singer (Mac Haydn) and many, many more. Randy thanks his family and friends for their continued support, manager Becky, and the entire Riverside Theatre team for an unforgettable experience. Follow along @themaincain 

COOPER CLACK (Ensemble, Dance Captain) is thrilled be back in Florida, performing JCS again! He's originally from Winter Haven, FL and graduated with a BM in Musical Theater from Oklahoma City University. Credits: A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical Nat'l Tour (2024-2025), Jesus Christ Superstar at the Hollywood Bowl, Jesus Christ Superstar Nat'l Tour (2022-2023). Big thanks and love to Mom, Dad, Abbi, Mimi, and the squad at Pantera/Murphy Agency! @cooperclack

CHRISTOPHER DEPROPHETIS (Baritone Priest, Ensemble, u/s Pilate)  is thrilled to return to Riverside, having played Frank Jr. in Saturday Night Fever and Father Alexandrios in Mamma Mia. Tours: South Pacific (Lincoln Center), Miss Saigon, Rent. Favorite Regional: Ethan in The Full Monty (North Shore Music Theatre), Dr. Pomatter in Waitress (Theatre by the Sea), Henry Ford in Ragtime (Theater Under the Stars), Lt. Cable in South Pacific (Delaware Theatre Company), Dennis in Rock of Ages (Axelrod), Francis in Forever Plaid (Walnut Street), and Hank in Jersey Boys (Maltz Jupiter). Christopher is a graduate of the Guildford School of Acting in England.  

REESE SEBASTIAN DIAZ (Peter) [He/Him]  just finished originating the role of Michael Fitzhubert in the world premiere of Picnic at Hanging Rock, Off Broadway. Other favorite credits include; Broadway: Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Dear Evan Hansen, Mary Poppins. National Tours: Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Dear Evan Hansen, Mary Poppins, Beauty and the Beast. Film/TV: “Stumble” (NBC), “You” (Netflix), “American Horror Story” (FX). Special thanks to Ent Lab and the Riverside Theatre team. Love to his family, friends, and always Valeria.

MATTHEW HUGH DISTON (Simon) is thrilled to be tackling the complex score of Jesus Christ Superstar and to be making his Riverside debut. Recent credits include Great Comet of 1812 (Pittsburgh CLO) and The Color Purple (Pittsburg CLO). A recent Carnegie Mellon School of Drama Alum, Matthew gives thanks to his friends, family, loving partner and his incredible agents at DGRW.  IG: @matthewhdiston 

RICK FAUGNO (Ensemble, u/s Jesus) was recently a pirate on Broadway (8th Broadway show) in Pirates! The Penzance Musical and understudied David Hyde-Pierce (Major General); was in world premiere of When Elvis Met The Beatles (Ogunquit). Other B’way: nominated for Chita Rivera Award (Kiss Me, Kate!); received Fred Astaire award (On The 20th Century); Best Singer award for Frankie Valli in original Las Vegas Jersey Boys. Select TV: “FBI,” “The Following,” “Newsroom,” “American Dreams,” “America’s Got Talent,” PBS’ “50th Anniversary of Great Performances.” Rick is an SDC choreographer, setting numerous regional theater productions and holds a teaching position at Interlochen Center-for-the-Arts. www.rickfaugno.com 

P.J. GRIFFITH (Pontius Pilate) is thrilled to return to Riverside where he was last seen in 2019‘s Next To Normal. Theatre credits include American Idiot on Broadway, Rock Of Ages, Giant, Sleep No More and Georama Off-Broadway and the 1st National Tours of Mamma Mia and We Will Rock You. Regional credits include Assassins at Yale Rep, RENT at MTW and Parade at The Taper. TV: “FBI,” “Blue Bloods,” “Gotham,” “Jessica Jones,” “The Good Wife,” “The Mysteries Of Laura” and “Without A Trace.” www.ClockJackProductions.com

KRIS IVY HAYNES (Soul Singer, Ensemble) is so excited to be doing one of her favorite musicals! Singing this beautiful score is a dream come true. Off Bway: Lord Nil: 7 Deadly Sins. Tour: Pretty Woman: the Musical. Other Theatre credits: Hairspray on RCCL (Dynamite), Hair (Crissy), The Rocky Horror Show (Columbia), The Donkey Show at A.R.T. Film: Selah and the Spades on Amazon Prime. “Thanks to family, friends, Stalwart Talent Management, and my educators from BoCo.” @kris_ivy97 

JOHN ALEJANDRO JEFFORDS (Ensemble, u/s Peter, u/s Simon) is buzzed to be back in Vero! He was previously seen on the Riverside stage in Hello, Dolly! (Ambrose Kemper), and The Producers (Lead Tenor) — a role he also performed at The Paper Mill Playhouse, Kansas City Starlight, and Atlanta Theatre of the Stars, among others. Other recent credits include Something Rotten! (Shakespeare, ACCC), Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812 (Dolokhov, The Zach), and Waitress (Dr. Pomatter, ACT of CT). This one, especially, in memory of Travis. 

SHEILA JONES (Soul Singer) is happy to escape the New Jersey cold! She spent two years doing the 50th anniversary tour of Jesus Christ Superstar and is excited to tell this story again. Most recent credits include Mrs Doubtfire (national tour), The Cher Show (North Shore), Oklahoma (Denver Center) and Cinderella (Geva Theatre). She is also an intimacy doula and empowers people to come home to their bodies. @tst.pleasure

LILY KREN (Ensemble) Riverside debut!!! This year you could have seen Lily at Florida Studio Theatre as Suzanne in Don’t Dress For Dinner or at Gulfshore Playhouse in Noises Off and Sweet Charity. Lily was in the Tony Nominated Broadway Revival of The Who’s Tommy. 2024 Tony Awards, Jimmy Fallon and “Good Morning America.” Previously: National Tour of Summer: The Donna Summer Musical. Regionally: The Goodman Theatre, Casa Mañana, The Argyle and more. Lily is signed with Avalon Artists Group and attended Texas State University for a BFA in Musical Theatre. This one and EVERY one for you MOMMA.

RUBY LEWIS (Mary) Excited to return to Riverside! Broadway: Paramour. Off Broadway: Lights Out: Nat “King” Cole (2025). Tours: Gypsy, Grease, Jersey Boys, We Will Rock You. Regional: Lights Out: Nat “King” Cole (Geffen Playhouse, Ovation Nomination), For The Record’s BAZ, Love Actually Live (and more), Marilyn Monroe in Marilyn! (Paris Casino, Vegas), A Little Night Music (Petra, Pasadena Playhouse), Tarzan (Jane, FPAC). TV/Film: “Sugar,” “Girl Meets World,” “Masters of Sex,” “Desperate Housewives,” “Hart of Dixie,” “Brothers & Sisters,” “Rules of Engagement,” “Medium.” Voiceover: Malibu Barbie (Mattel), Elder Scrolls. One-Woman Show, Starlet, has played multiple residencies. Dedicated to my parents who have moved mountains to make my dreams come true!  www.rubylewis.com @rubylewla 

JACQUELYNE PAIGE (Ensemble) is a NYC based singer, actor, dancer, and is thrilled to be making her Riverside Theatre debut. A SUNY Fredonia grad, she recently finished a “bloody good" production of American Psycho at Houston Broadway Theatre. Other credits include "Dead Giveaway" (Feature Film) and Jersey Boys (ACT of CT). Jacquelyne extends a heartfelt thanks to the entire Riverside JCS team, her fabulous manager Lakey Wolff, and her friends and family, for their continued support. Check out Jacquelynepaige.com to see what she's up to next! 

BIANCA RIVERA-IRIONS (Ensemble) National Tours: Pretty Woman, Mrs.Doubtfire (Janet). Select theatre: West Side Story (Anita), 25th Annual… Spelling Bee (Logainne), Native Gardens (Tania). Todo mi amor para mis padres, mi Bagel y mi compañero de viaje, Oliver.

CRYSTAL SHA’NAE (Soul Singer, Ensemble) is overjoyed to make her Riverside Debut in JCS! Broadway Tour: Summer: The Donna Summer Musical  Off-Broadway: Dogman The Musical. Select Regional Credits: Nina Simone: Four Women, and Into The Woods. TV: “Beyond the Gates” (CBS), “The Blacklist” (NBC), “Flatbush Misdemeanors” (Showtime). All Praises to God. Thanks to this amazing creative team! Thanks to my tribe. This performance is dedicated to my biggest heavenly supporters, Wilbert and Ida Mae Zackery. Enjoy the show and God Bless you. Joshua 1:9 @crystalshanae 

DAMIEN DESHAUN SMITH (Tenor Priest, Ensemble, u/s Annas), making his Riverside Theatre debut with JCS,  comes to you originally from Chesapeake Virginia. He currently lives in New York City and is represented by Shirley Faison of (A. R. T.) The Adunni Rose Talent Agency. Some of Damien’s credits include International & National Tours of RENT (Angel), Mamma Mia! (Ensemble & Assistant Dance Captain), and Thriller Live! (Man 2). On Film/TV Mr. Smith has appeared in "The Gospel at Colonus," “And Just Like That,” “Younger,” and "Across the Universe" as well as commercial projects for Microsoft and Macy’s. Some of Damien’s regional credits include featured performances in Kinky Boots, A Strange Loop, and various productions of Jersey Boys and Beautiful: The Carole King Musical. He’s an Alma Mater of the  Conservatory at Shenandoah University and is a proud stage union member of The Actors’ Equity Association. www.DamienDeShaunSmith.com 

ADAM TABELLIJA (Ensemble, u/s King Herod) makes his Riverside Theatre debut! Just completed 2+ years of residency with renowned burlesque troupe Company XIV in NYC, recently appearing as Drosselmeyer in Nutcracker Rouge. Other select credits include Frank-N-Furter in The Rocky Horror Show (Exit 82), Lonny in Rock of Ages (NCL), Che u/s in Evita (Gateway), Emilio/Jose u/s in On Your Feet! (Phoenix Theatre Co.), and Aida at The Metropolltan Opera (dir. Michael Mayer). Adam is also an accomplished aerialist and instructor/coach. All of my love to J and our fur babies, Mischa and Riley! @adam.tabellija  

COLE THANNISCH (Jesus) is honored to be playing Jesus again, this time at Riverside Theatre. Cole has worked as a vocalist and professional performer since the age of 14 across the US and has been a frontman for several nationally-acclaimed cover bands such as the 12 South Band and Nashville Yacht Club Band. Cole released an original concept album titled “Young Atlas: Act I” and has his own vocal coaching business, VocHolistic. He’d like to thank his family, especially his wife Emily and baby daughter on the way, as well as Scott Wojcik, Allen D. Cornell, and the JCS Direction team. @colethannisch

DAVID TOOLE (Judas) A native of Pittsburgh, PA who's thankful to trade a northeast US winter for one in Florida at Riverside doing one of his favorite roles! Recent regional theater credits; Jeklll and Hyde Musical (Jekyll and Hyde), The Last 5 Years (Jamie), Count of Monte Cristo (Edmund/Count), Bandstand (Donnie), and Once (Guy), Natasha Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812 (Pierre), a featured vocalist performing alongside Jason Robert Brown in concert at the CAM Raleigh and collaborating with Frank Wildhorn at the Tuachan PAC Utah. Outside of theater; an anthem singer for the Pittsburgh Penguins’, ESTILL certified voice instructor (DavidTooleVocalCoach.com), and lead vocalist and songwriter for bands Identity X & Streetlight Amber. Follower of Jesus. , the Way the Truth and the Life! Love to wife Katie, and sons Barrett, and Elijah. IG @davidmichaeltoole 

AUSTIN TURNER (Ensemble, u/s Judas) [He/Him] is grateful to be a part of JCS at Riverside Theatre. Earlier this year Austin played Judas in Jesus Christ Superstar at The Rev and Roger in RENT at North Shore Music Theatre. Austin is a voice and piano teacher, choral singer, and proud graduate of Westminster Choir College. He apprenticed at The Walnut St. Theatre in Philly and studied at The Peoples’ Improv Theatre in NYC. Thanks to all his family, friends, teachers, students, and Jim Keith at MTA Agency for their support. See him live in NYC every Wednesday at Uncle Charlie’s Piano Lounge next to Grand Central. Instagram: @austinturnerlive 

CRAIG WALETZKO (King Herod) Broadway and National Tour credits include Kinky Boots (George), Guys and Dolls, Young Frankenstein, Spamalot, A Christmas Carol, CATS, Steel Pier, and Gypsy. Favorite/recent regional credits include My Best Friend’s Wedding (Ogunquit - world premiere), Everett in Crazy for You (Asolo), Bruce in Fun Home (VA Stage), Jerome in Merrily… (Huntington), Father in Ragtime (Westchester Broadway), Phil in White Christmas (Syracuse Stage), and Lumiere in Beauty and the Beast (Pioneer). TV/film appearances include “The Blacklist,” Ocean’s 8, “House of Cards,” “Boardwalk Empire,” “Blue Bloods,” “Alpha House, and “The Knick.” Craig is a graduate of Carnegie-Mellon. www.craigwaletzko.com

NICHOLAS WARD (Caiaphas) was raised in Niceville Florida (The Panhandle) and is thrilled to do his second production at Riverside this season after Little Shop of Horrors!  Broadway/New York: Lempicka, The Music Man, The Lion King, Frozen, In Transit, On the Town, Love Life, Anastasia, Wonderful Town, Brigadoon, 1776, Cabin in the Sky, Annie Get Your Gun, Zorba, Paint Your Wagon, Pipe Dream. Tours: Show Boat, The Gershwin’s Porgy & Bess (European).  TV/ Film: “Shmigadoon,” Ricky And The Flash, Frozen 2. Movie Soundtracks: Wicked 1 & Wicked 2 “For Good” , Favorite Regionals: Jesus Christ Superstar, Big River, Show Boat, Smokey Joe’s Cafe and Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dream Coat. Love to Zach and Sydney and all my family and friends. TikTok & Insta @NicholasTheWard  

CHANNING WEIR (Ensemble, Dance Captain) [She/Her] is thrilled to be making her Riverside Theatre debut in Jesus Christ Superstar! Credits include Finding Neverland (Sylvia), Footloose (Wendy Jo), SIX (Alternate Queen/Dance Captain), Pretty Woman the Musical (Swing), Saturday Night Fever (Stephanie). Always grateful to the rockstar team at Pantera/Murphy, Mom and Dad. @channingweir