A cast is risen: Actors announced for Jesus Christ Superstar production

The complete cast for Jesus Christ Superstar at the 2018 Charlottetown Festival has been announced.

Island-actor AaronHastelowhas been cast as Jesus Christ in the Adam Brazier-directed production.

Lee Siegelwill be playing Judas. While this will be Siegel'sfestival debut, it will be hisfifth time in a production ofAndrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's rock opera and Gillishas experience acting across Canada, including several seasons with Soulpepper.

"Jesus Christ Superstarhas been a part of my life since I was a child," Siegel said in a release.

"I'm thrilled to have the chance to step back into the shoes of Judas."

The show opens June 7 on the main stage at the Confederation Centre.

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