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The Reimagined 50th Anniversary Tour of JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR

10.15.21

In an exclusive Southern California engagement, Segerstrom Center for the Arts presents the reimagined 50th Anniversary tour of JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR following critically acclaimed, sold-out engagements in the UK for eight performances only November 9-14. 

Tickets for the 2017 Olivier awarding-winning production from Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre are on sale at scfta.org. Featuring lyrics and music by Emmy, GRAMMY, Oscar and Tony winners Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber, the North American tour of this iconic musical is helmed by acclaimed director Timothy Sheader and cutting-edge choreographer Drew McOnie.

Aaron LaVigne leads the show as Jesus, joined by James T. Justis as Judas and Jenna Rubaii as Mary. The tour also features Alvin Crawford as Caiphas, Tommy Sherlock as Pilate, and Tyce Green as Annas. Christian A. Guerrero joins the cast as standby for Jesus and Judas.  

The ensemble includes David Andre, Sara Andreas, Courtney Arango, Wesley J. Barnes, Milena J. Comeau, Lydia Ruth Dawson, Derek Ferguson, Brian Golub, Brittany Rose Hammond, Garfield Hammonds, Quiana Holmes, Darrell T. Joe, Sheila Jones, Jacob Lacopo, Paul Louis Lessard, Eric A. Lewis, Tommy McDowell, Danny McHugh, Jenny Mollet, Sarah Parker, Erick Patrick, SandyRedd, Cooper Stanton and Chelsea Williams.  

Rounding out the creative team is set and costume design by 2016 Tony Award nominee Tom Scutt, lighting design by Lee Curran, sound design by Keith Caggiano and Nick Lidster, with music supervision by Tom Deering and North American music supervisor David Holcenberg.

JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR is set against the backdrop of an extraordinary series of events during the final weeks in the life of Jesus Christ, as seen through the eyes of Judas. Reflecting the rock roots that defined a generation, the legendary score includes ‘I Don’t Know How to Love Him', ‘Gethsemane’ and ‘Superstar’. 

JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR is a proven musical phenomenon with a worldwide fan base. As demonstrated by NBC’s Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert, this epic work attracted over 9.6 million viewers, earned the highest ratings in its time period and received the highest critical ranking of any live musical event on network TV. On September 17th, 2021 a variety of special edition Jesus Christ Superstar albums, remastered at Abbey Road, will be released. These special anniversary editions are a celebration of the original 1970 double concept album and its continued success spanning an incredible 50 years.

Single tickets for Jesus Christ Superstar start at $28 and are now available online at SCFTA.org, at the Box office at 600 Town Center Drive in Costa Mesa, or by calling (714) 556-27872,  for inquiries about group ticket discounts for 10 or more, call the Group Services offices at (714)755-0236.

For additional information about this production, please visit ustour.JesusChristSuperstar.com



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Annual Free Kids’ Fishing Derby Returns to Mile Square Regional Park

10.15.21

The much-anticipated annual Kids’ Fishing Derby at the North Lake at Mile Square Regional Park returns on Saturday, Oct. 16. Register for the free event from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. and enjoy the derby from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

The North Lake will be stocked with more than 1,000 pounds of catfish for kids ages 6 to 15 to try and catch. Prizes and trophies will be awarded for different age groups and the participant with the overall winning catch of the day will get their name inscribed on the legendary Mile Square Park Fishing Derby Trophy. There will be fishing clinics held on-site and a limited quantity of fishing rods will be available for loan. 

Registration is required at the OC Parks check-in table on the day of the event. Space is limited and early arrival is suggested. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Rain will not cancel the event. 

Join OC Parks for a fun-filled day of fishing at Mile Square Regional Park.

Mile Square Regional Park is at 16801 Euclid St., Fountain Valley.



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