Photo Coverage: Meet the Cast of the JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR National Tour

Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's iconic musical, Jesus Christ Superstar will officially launch the 50th anniversary tour at Austin's Bass Concert Hall on October 8th through the 13th before visiting over 30 cities including Los Angeles, Denver, Nashville, Dallas and Chicago. BroadwayWorld was live at the press event for the upcoming tour, where we're met the cast and watched a performance!

The cast is led by Aaron LaVigne (Spider Man: Turn Off The Dark, RENT) in the role of Jesus along with James Delisco Beeks (Kinky Boots, Aida) as Judas, Jenna Rubaii(Groundhog Day, American Idiot) as Jesus' devoted follower Mary and Alvin Crawford(The Lion King, Candide) as Caiaphas.

Casting also includes Tommy Sherlock(Pilate), Tyce Green (Annas), Eric A. Lewis (Simon), Paul Louis Lessard (Herod), Tommy McDowell (Peter), along with David André, Sara Andreas, Wesley J. Barnes, Derek Ferguson, Brian Golub, Brittany Rose Hammond, Garfield Hammonds, Keirsten Nicole Hodgens, Sheila Jones, Rebecca Kritzer, Jacob Lacopo, Charles McCall, Danny Mchugh, Pepe Nufrio, Sarah Parker, Erick Patrick, Sandy Redd, Jasmine Schmenk and Chelsea Williams (Pepe Nufrio and Tommy Sherlock are appearing with the support of Actors' Equity Association).

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'.

The North American tour will be helmed by acclaimed director Timothy Sheader and cutting-edge choreographer Drew McOnie, with set and costume design by 2016 Tony Award nominee, Tom Scutt and music supervision by Tom Deering. Rounding out the creative team is lighting design by Lee Curran, with co-sound design by Keith Caggiano and Nick Lidster.

Photo Credit: Genevieve Rafter Keddy

Shawn Gough (Associate Music Supervisor)

Stephen Gabriel

Timothy Sheader (Director)

Stephen Gabriel, Timothy Sheader, Tom Scutt, Tom Deering, Drew McOnie and Shawn Gough with the cast that includes-Aaron LaVigne, James Delisco Beeks, Jenna Rubaii, Alvin Crawford, Tommy Sherlock, Tyce Green, Paul Louis Lessard, Eric A. Lewis, Tommy McDowell, Brian Golub, Charles McCall, Garfield Hammonds, Chelsea Williams, Jasmine Schmenk, Keirsten Nicole Hodgens, SandyRedd, David Andre, Sara Andreas, Wesley J. Barnes, Brittany Rose Hammond, Sheila Jones, Rebecca Kritzer, Jacob Lacopo, Danny Mchugh, Pepe Nufrio, Sara Parker, Erick Patrick and Derek Ferguson

The cast that includes-Aaron LaVigne, James Delisco Beeks, Jenna Rubaii, Alvin Crawford, Tommy Sherlock, Tyce Green, Paul Louis Lessard, Eric A. Lewis, Tommy McDowell, Brian Golub, Charles McCall, Garfield Hammonds, Chelsea Williams, Jasmine Schmenk, Keirsten Nicole Hodgens, SandyRedd, David Andre, Sara Andreas, Wesley J. Barnes, Brittany Rose Hammond, Sheila Jones, Rebecca Kritzer, Jacob Lacopo, Danny Mchugh, Pepe Nufrio, Sara Parker, Erick Patrick and Derek Ferguson

James Delisco Beeks, Jenna Rubaii and Aaron LaVigne

James Delisco Beeks, Jenna Rubaii and Aaron LaVigne

James Delisco Beeks, Jenna Rubaii and Aaron LaVigne

James Delisco Beeks, Jenna Rubaii and Aaron LaVigne with the creative team-Timothy Sheader (Director), Tom Deering (Music Supervisor) ad Drew McOnie (Choreography)

James Delisco Beeks, Jenna Rubaii and Aaron LaVigne with the creative team-Timothy Sheader (Director), Tom Deering (Music Supervisor) ad Drew McOnie (Choreography)

The Creative Team-Timothy Sheader, Tom Deering, Drew McOnie and Tom Scutt (Set and Costume Design)

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Aaron LaVigne and The Cast

Aaron LaVigne

Jenna Rubaii

Aaron LaVigne and James Delisco Beeks

Aaron LaVigne and James Delisco Beeks

Brian Golub

Aaron LaVigne and James Delisco Beeks

Aaron LaVigne

James Delisco Beeks

James Delisco Beeks

Aaron LaVigne

Aaron LaVigne and Jenna Rubaii

Aaron LaVigne and Jenna Rubaii

Aaron LaVigne and Jenna Rubaii

Aaron LaVigne and Jenna Rubaii

James Delisco Beeks, Aaron LaVigne and Jenna Rubaii with the cast