JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR

An electrifying rock musical, that brings the final days of Jesus’ life to the stage with powerful music and timeless intensity.

Three people standing outdoors on a grass field with a house in the background, surrounded by colorful smoke or powder in yellow, purple, and blue.

MAY 10 - June 15, 2025 | Sat & Sun 8PM, Sun 2PM

Workhouse Arts Center I W-3 Theatre - 9518 Workhouse Way, Lorton, VA

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LET US TELL YOU A STORY

Long before arena tours and TikTok trends, a rock opera changed the stage forever. Over 50 years ago, Jesus Christ Superstar - the breakthrough musical by Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber - exploded onto the professional stage and has been shaking the rafters ever since.

This is not the Sunday school version of the story. Set in the final days of Jesus’ life, Superstar reimagines a familiar tale through a fresh and surprising lens—that of Judas Iscariot, the disciple whose name echoes through history. Through Judas’ eyes, we witness not just miracles and betrayals, but raw human emotion: doubt, loyalty, fame, fear, and the heavy cost of destiny.

Told entirely through electrifying rock music, the show pulses with unforgettable songs like “Superstar,” “I Don’t Know How to Love Him,” and “Gethsemane.” Each note carries the energy of rebellion and the ache of sacrifice, wrapped in a score that still feels alive with urgency today.

From high school stages to Broadway lights, Jesus Christ Superstar is more than a musical—it’s a movement. A story that dares to ask questions. A soundtrack for seekers, dreamers, and anyone who’s ever wrestled with faith, fame, or finding their place in the world.


LYRICS BY

Sir Tim Rice is one of the most celebrated lyricists in musical theatre history. He began his legendary career alongside composer Andrew Lloyd Webber, with hits like Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Jesus Christ Superstar, and Evita. An EGOT winner (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony), Rice has also penned lyrics for global blockbusters including The Lion King, Aladdin, and Chess, collaborating with icons like Elton John, Alan Menken, and Björn Ulvaeus. Knighted in 1994, Rice continues to leave an indelible mark on the world of music and storytelling.

MUSIC BY

Andrew Lloyd Webber has written the scores for some of the world’s most beloved productions, including Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Cats, The Phantom of the Opera, and Evita. With a career spanning over five decades, his musicals have dominated both Broadway and the West End—often simultaneously. An EGOT winner and theatre visionary, Lloyd Webber also owns and restores iconic London theatres and champions arts education through the Andrew Lloyd Webber Foundation. Knighted in 1992 and made a life peer in 1997, his legacy continues to shape the stage and inspire generations of performers and audiences alike.

TIME PERIOD
Greek/Roman/Biblical

MUSICAL STYLE
Pop/Rock, Contemporary Broadway

DIRECTED BY
Liz Colandene

DURATION
120 minutes (2 hours) including 15-min intermission

SHOWTIMES
Friday & Saturday 8PM, Sunday 2PM

LOCATION
Workhouse Arts Center - W3 Theater
9518 Workhouse Way, Lorton, VA 22079

RECOMMENDED AGE
8+

DISCOUNTS
General Admission: $40 I Military: $35 I Student: $30


PARKING
Free Parking is available

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MEET THE CAST & CREATIVE TEAM

  • Close-up of a young man with long brown hair, blue eyes, a beard, and mustache, wearing a gray shirt with a textured pattern, against a plain white background.

    Garrett Walsh

    AS JESUS

  • Close-up portrait of a young man with curly dark hair, brown eyes, a beard, and a mustache, smiling slightly, wearing a dark shirt, against a dark green background.

    Shakil Azizi

    AS JUDAS

  • A young woman with shoulder-length brown hair and blue eyes leaning against a red brick wall, wearing a black spaghetti strap top.

    Erin Lee Shields

    AS MARY MAGDALENE

  • A man with a full beard and mustache, smiling, with arms crossed, wearing a dark shirt, standing against a gray background.

    CHRIS ANDERSON

    AS CAIAPHAS

  • A young man with short light brown hair and blue eyes smiling at the camera outdoors, wearing a teal long-sleeve shirt with a striped pattern, with trees and blurred foliage in the background during the daytime.

    ETHAN KELLER

    AS ANNAS

  • Close-up of a young man with brown hair, brown eyes, a mustache, wearing a black turtleneck, against a rustic background.

    JOHN ELMENDORF

    AS PONTIUS PILATE

  • A young woman with wavy black hair wearing a sleeveless green turtleneck top and a gold necklace, standing against a white brick wall.

    ALICIA ZHENG

    AS SIMON ZEALOTES (U/S MARY)

  • Head and shoulders portrait of a man with long, curly brown hair, bright blue eyes, a mustache, and a beard, wearing a beige knitted sweater against a dark brown background.

    KEVIN DONLAN

    AS PETER

  • Close-up portrait of a young man with short curly hair, wearing a black jacket and yellow shirt, smiling softly at the camera.

    SENTELL HAPRER

    AS KING HEROD

  • A young woman with short, wavy, grayish hair smiling outdoors near a chain-link fence, wearing a maroon top and a black necklace with a pendant.

    LILA COOPER

    FEATURED DANCER

  • A woman with brown wavy hair and hazel eyes smiling at the camera. She is wearing a sleeveless mauve top against a purple background.

    LYDIA GIFFORD

    FEATURED DANCER

  • Close-up photo of a young woman with reddish-blonde hair smiling.

    JULIANNA COOPER

    ENSEMBLE (U/S ANNAS, PETER)

  • Black and white photograph of a smiling woman with curly hair, wearing a tank top, featuring a septum piercing.

    TAYANDRA ALLEN

    ENSEMBLE

  • A young woman with long brown hair, wearing a blue top and a brown cardigan, posing against a neutral background.

    MEREDITH KILMARTIN

    ENSEMBLE (U/S SIMON ZEALOTES)

  • A man with long red hair and a beard smiling at the camera, wearing a light pink shirt and a white t-shirt, against a pink background.

    EVAN ZIMMERMAN

    ENSEMBLE (U/S KING HEROD)

  • Close-up portrait of a smiling man with short brown hair, wearing a magenta collared shirt, against a black background.

    SEAN PFLUEGER

    ENSEMBLE (U/S CAIAPHAS, PILATE)

  • A young woman with long brown hair, wearing a green sleeveless top and a gold necklace, posing against a black background.

    CASSIE COPE

    SWING/DANCE CAPTAIN

  • Black and white portrait of a young man with curly hair and a mustache, wearing a denim jacket over a ribbed shirt, looking directly at the camera.

    ADIAN CHAPMAN

    SWING (U/S JESUS, JUDAS)

  • Close-up portrait of a smiling woman with curly hair wearing a black top against a plain background.

    LOTTYE LOCKHARD

    SWING

  • A young woman with blue and purple dyed hair, smiling outdoors with a blurred natural background.

    LIZ COLANDENE

    DIRECTOR

  • A young woman with glasses and a bun hairstyle sitting in a dimly lit room, with musical instruments and equipment in the background.

    MERISSA ANNE DRISCOLL

    MUSIC DIRECTOR

  • A young woman with red hair, fair skin, and brown eyes wearing a blue V-neck shirt, smiling softly in an outdoor setting.

    JACKIE MADEJSKI

    CHOREOGRAPHER

  • Young man with glasses, beard, and short dark hair smiling at the camera, wearing a patterned shirt with a contrasting collar, against a dark textured background.

    SAMBA PATHAK

    STAGE MANAGER

  • Portrait of a man wearing a navy blue suit, white shirt, and pink tie, with short, light brown hair, against a dark background.

    JOSEPH WALLEN

    PRODUCER

  • EMILY JONES

    INTIMACY/FIGHT DIRECTOR

  • CHRISTINA GILES

    LIGHTING DESIGN

  • AUDREY MILLER

    COSTUME DESIGN

  • CHERYL NEWAY

    ASSOCIATE COSTUME DESIGNN

  • ANDIE MATTEN

    SOUND DESIGN

  • PRISCILLA STAPULA

    PROPS DESIGN

  • NATALIE TURKEVICH

    HAIR/MAKE-UP DESIGN

  • BRIAN BACHRACH

    HEAD ELECTRICIAN

  • CLARE PFEIFER

    SOUND BOARD OPERATOR

  • ABIGAIL HORTON

    ART CONSULTANT

  • NANCY HESSLER-SPRUILL

    VIDEOGRAPHER

  • ALYSSA MUTTERPERL

    PHOTOGRAPHER

  • KAYLA GARCIA

    PHOTOGRAPHER

THE BAND

  • Man with glasses, a black T-shirt, a backwards baseball cap, holding an electric guitar and giving a thumbs-up while smiling.

    NICK GRAZIANO

    BASS

  • A man with a white beard and long hair pouring water over his head from a plastic water bottle, with a distressed or shouting expression.

    JIM HOFMANN

    DRUMS

  • A young woman with glasses and a bun hairstyle looking at the camera, standing next to musical instruments including a keyboard, microphone, and guitar, in a dimly lit music studio or practice space.

    MERISSA ANN DRISCOLL

    MUSIC DIRECTOR/KEYS

  • A man with long hair and a beard, dressed in black, holding an acoustic guitar, smiling, and looking to the side.

    ROBBIE TAYLOR

    GUITAR

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