A cast is risen: Actors announced for Jesus Christ Superstar production
Island actor Aaron Hastelow has been cast as Jesus Christ
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.