Broadway in Scranton Producer Wins 9th Tony Award Broadway in Scranton, produced by NAC Entertainment is thrilled to announce that at the 77th Annual Tony Awards, Albert Nocciolino, President of NAC, won his 9th Tony Award. Mr. Nocciolino is a co-producer of The Outsiders with his colleagues at the Independent Presenters Network, a consortium of over 30 leading presenters of touring Broadway shows in the U.S., U.K., and Asia. The Outsiders, based on the seminal novel by S.E Hinton and the iconic Francis Ford Coppola film, took home the 2024 Tony Award for Best Musical. This marks Nocciolino’s 9th Tony win. In addition to The Outsiders, Mr. Nocciolino was nominated this season for Gutenberg! The Musical, Hell’s Kitchen, and The Who’s Tommy. His past winning productions include Moulin Rouge!, Hello Dolly, Dear Evan Hansen, Oklahoma, Kinky Boots, La Cage aux Folles, Spamalot, and Thoroughly Modern Millie. Retired National Director of Casting and Auditions at Actors Equity and retired Broadway Theatre League Executive Director Tony Nicosia said, “when I was at Actors Equity in New York I had heard about Albert Nocciolino and his stellar reputation within the Broadway community, and then when I became the Executive Director of BTL in Scranton, I had the absolute privilege to work with and learn from Albert. Through his producing connections and overall leadership, Albert was instrumental in helping to save BTL”. Nicosia went on to say “Albert and I worked very well together during my time as the Executive Director of BTL and I am extremely proud of everything that we accomplished”. NAC Entertainment has been producing the Broadway In Scranton season at the Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple (SCC) since the 1999-2000 season. Prior to 1999, Broadway Theatre League (BTL) produced the season and in 1998, BTL reached out to Mr. Nocciolino to have his company produce Broadway In Scranton. Prior to this time, NAC Entertainment presented shows at the SCC including The Magic of David Copperfield, Les Misérables and many others. The 2023-2024 season was one of the biggest seasons in the history of Broadway In Scranton. Over 37,000 Broadway fans came to the SCC to be entertained by national touring Broadway. The overall economic impact to the Scranton community of the 23-24 Broadway In Scranton season was over $7.6 million dollars. Don Martin, current Special Representative of IATSE and past President, Business Agent and Executive Board Member of IATSE Local 329 in Scranton has known Mr. Nocciolino for many years. Martin said “Albert is one of the most well respected individuals and producers in our industry. He is a successful businessman, and more importantly, a true lover of the American Theatre. Over the years Al has supplied countless jobs to union stagehands across the country including Local 329. When I was touring with shows, whenever we played any of Al’s markets, Al would make sure that the cast and crew were taken care of. Albert and his company’s commitment to producing Broadway In Scranton at the SCC is a tremendous asset to our community and to the overall quality of life here in NEPA”. Local 329 represents the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees who work tirelessly behind the scenes to load the shows into the SCC, make sure that the shows take place on stage / backstage and then load the shows out of the SCC so that the shows get to their next city.
Broadway in Scranton Hosts Pretty Women: The Musical After a sold-out weekend of COME FROM AWAY, the final show of the 2023-2024 Broadway in Scranton season, PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL comes to the Scranton Cultural Center for four performances May 17 – 19. Performance times are Friday at 7:30PM, Saturday at 2PM and 7:30PM, and Sunday at 1PM. Tickets are available online at BroadwayInScranton.com and in person at the Scranton Cultural Center box office. Box office hours are Monday – Friday 10AM – 5PM, Saturday 10AM – 2PM. The show age recommendation is 12+ and the run time is 2 hours and 20 minutes with an intermission. PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL, based on one of Hollywood’s most beloved romantic stories of all time, springs to life with a powerhouse creative team led by two-time Tony Award®-winning director and choreographer Jerry Mitchell (Hairspray, Kinky Boots, Legally Blonde). The 3-time Audience Choice Award-Winnerfeatures an original score by Grammy® winner Bryan Adams and Jim Vallance (“Summer of ’69”, “Heaven”), and a book by the movie’s legendary director Garry Marshall and screenwriter J. F. Lawton. This show will lift your spirits and light up your heart – “If you love the movie, you’ll love the musical!” (BuzzFeed News). PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL is“Big Romance & Big Fun!” (Broadway.com) and “Dazzles!” (Deadline). The Hollywood Reporter calls it “Irresistible! A romantic fantasy. A contemporary fairy tale.” Leading the tour as Vivian Ward and Edward Lewis are Ellie Baker and Chase Wolfe. Joining them are Rae Davenport as Kit De Luca, Adam Du Plessis as Happy Man/Mr. Thompson, and Mikey Marmann as Philip Stuckey. Rounding out the company in alphabetical order are Matthew Blum, Brianna Clark, Kerry D’Jovanni, Lauren Esser, Charlie Fusari, Steven Gagliano, Justin Glass, Matt Henningsen, Christian Maxwell Henry, Connor Kabat, Alexandra Kinsley, Bethany McDonald, Robert Miller, Blaise Rossmann, Taylor M. Sheppard, Devyn Trondson, Elana Valastro, Sarah Wang, and Channing Weir. PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL has Original scenic design by David Rockwell, costume design by Gregg Barnes, lighting design by Kenneth Posner and Philip S. Rosenberg, sound design by John Shivers, hair design by Josh Marquette, makeup design by Fiona Mifsud, and music supervision, arrangements, and orchestrations by Will Van Dyke. Featured in the musical is Roy Orbison and Bill Dee’s international smash hit song “Oh, Pretty Woman,” which inspired the iconic movie. PRETTY WOMAN the film (produced by Arnon Milchan – New Regency Productions) was an international smash hit when it was released in 1990. Atlantic Records’ PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL (Original Broadway Cast Recording) is produced by Bryan Adams and Jim Vallance and is now available on all DSPs. For more information visit: PrettyWomanTheMusical.com Facebook.com/PrettyWoman | Twitter.com/PrettyWoman | Instagram.com/PrettyWoman/ Connect with BROADWAY IN SCRANTON Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BroadwayInScranton/
Broadway in Scranton Wants to Hear from You Millions of people around the world were touched by the acts of kindness shown towards the stranded in those days after 9/11. Was there someone you knew who was stranded in Gander? Did you know about this story and lent your support to the Gander community? Broadway in Scranton want to share your stories! Please email us at ali@nacentertainment.com. COME FROM AWAY comes to the Scranton Cultural Center for four performances April 5 – 7. This Tony Award-winning hit musical is based on the remarkable true story of 7,000 stranded passengers and the small town in Newfoundland that welcomed them. On September 11, 2001 the world stopped. On September 12, their stories moved us all. Charles McNulty of the Los Angeles Times called COME FROM AWAY “An affecting, stirring and unpretentious new musical. Christopher Ashley’s production lets the simple goodness of ordinary people outshine sensational evil,” and Bob Verini of Variety raved, “Superb! Canadians Irene Sankoff and David Hein have forged a moving, thoroughly entertaining tribute to international amity and the indomitable human spirit.” A “Best Musical” winner all across North America, the smash hit musical has won the Tony Award for “Best Direction of a Musical” (Christopher Ashley), 4 Olivier Awards (London) including “Best New Musical,” 5 Outer Critics Circle Awards (NYC) including “Outstanding New Broadway Musical,” 3 Drama Desk Awards (NYC) including “Outstanding Musical,” and many more accolades. COME FROM AWAY performance times are Friday at 7:30PM, Saturday at 2PM and 7:30PM, and Sunday at 1PM. Tickets are available online at BroadwayInScranton.com and in person at the Scranton Cultural Center box office. Box office hours are Monday – Friday 10AM – 5PM, Saturday 10AM – 2PM. The show age recommendation is 10+ and the run time is 1 hour and 45 minutes with no intermission.
Broadway in Scranton Offers Leap Day Deals It’s an offer so good, it’s four years in the making! In honor of Leap Day, this Thursday, February 29th only, patrons can purchase select tickets for $29 to these two shows at Broadway in Scranton. This offer is valid on February 29th only and on select seats to the opening night performances of COME FROM AWAY (April 5th at 7:30PM) and PRETTY WOMAN (May 17th at 7:30PM). This offer is limited to 2 tickets per purchase. This promotion is subject to ticket availability and does not apply to previously purchased tickets. Patrons must use code LEAP to redeem this offer. Tickets may be purchased online at BroadwayInScranton.com and in person at the Scranton Cultural Center Box Office (10AM – 5PM). COME FROM AWAY * Scranton Cultural Center April 5 – 7 Broadway’s COME FROM AWAY is a Best Musical winner all across North America! This New York Times Critics’ Pick takes you into the heart of the remarkable true story of 7,000 stranded passengers and the small town in Newfoundland that welcomed them. Cultures clashed and nerves ran high, but uneasiness turned into trust, music soared into the night, and gratitude grew into enduring friendships. Don’t miss this breathtaking new musical written by Tony® nominees Irene Sankoff and David Hein, and helmed by Tony-winning Best Director, Christopher Ashley. Newsweek cheers,“It takes you to a place you never want to leave!” On 9/11, the world stopped. On 9/12, their stories moved us all. (Show age recommendation: 10+) PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL * Scranton Cultural Center May 17 – 19 PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL, based on one of Hollywood’s most beloved romantic stories of all time, springs to life with a powerhouse creative team led by two-time Tony Award®-winning director and choreographer Jerry Mitchell (Hairspray, Kinky Boots, Legally Blonde). Brought to the stage by lead producer Paula Wagner, PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL features an original score by Grammy® winner Bryan Adams and Jim Vallance (“Summer of ’69”, “Heaven”), and a book by the movie’s legendary director Garry Marshall and screenwriter J. F. Lawton. PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL will lift your spirits and light up your heart. “If you love the movie, you’ll love the musical!” (BuzzFeed News). Featured in the musical is Roy Orbison and Bill Dee’s international smash hit song “Oh, Pretty Woman,” which inspired one of the most beloved romantic comedy films of all time. Pretty Woman the film was an international smash hit when it was released in 1990. Now, 30 years later, PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL is “Big romance and big fun!” (Broadway.com). “Irresistible! A romantic fantasy. A contemporary fairy tale,” says The Hollywood Reporter. PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL delivers on all the iconic moments you remember. Get ready to experience this dazzling theatrical take on a love story for the ages. Are you ready to fall in love all over again? (Show age recommendation: 12+)
Broadway in Scranton Supports Griffin Pond Animal Shelter in Upcoming Show Broadway in Scranton and Griffin Pond Animal Shelter are teaming up in celebration of the national touring production of ANNIE, coming to the Scranton Cultural Center February 16 – 18. With every donation to Griffin Pond Animal Shelter, patrons can save $10 on select seats to the Friday, February 16 at 7:30pm and Saturday, February 17 at 7:30pm performances of ANNIE. Donations are being accepted at the Scranton Cultural Center Box Office (420 N. Washington Avenue, Scranton, PA, 18503) and Griffin Pond Animal Shelter (967 Griffin Pond Rd, South Abington Township, PA, 18411). Donations are also being accepted at the theatre at each performance of ANNIE. Box Office hours are Monday – Friday 10am – 5pm, Saturday 10am – 2pm. Griffin Pond Animal Shelter can accept donations at the shelter Monday – Sunday 9am – 4pm. Ideal donation items include dog and cat food, blankets/towels, and gift cards. A full list of items can be found here. This offer ends February 17 and is valid on select seats. Savings are valid toward each ticket purchased (limit of 4 tickets per donation). Offer is subject to ticket availability and does not apply to previously purchased tickets. Limited inventory is available, and offer is valid while supplies last. An all-new tour of the iconic Tony Award®- winning musical ANNIE comes to Scranton February 16 – 18 (Friday at 7:30pm, Saturday at 2pm and 7:30pm, Sunday at 1pm). Tickets are now on sale at the Scranton Cultural Center Box Office and BroadwayInScranton.com.
Broadway in Scranton Announces Shows Coming to The Scranton Cultural Center This past weekend, Broadway’s Tony Award-winning musical comedy phenomenon HAIRSPRAY played to capacity crowds at the Scranton Cultural Center! The company had an incredible time in Scranton, and audiences raved about the show. 2024 is off to a sensational start, and there’s still plenty of Broadway to come – tickets to ANNIE, THE CHER SHOW, COME FROM AWAY, and PRETTY WOMAN – THE MUSICAL are now on sale online at BroadwayInScranton.com and in person at the Scranton Cultural Center Box Office. Box Office hours are Monday – Friday 10AM – 5 PM, Saturday 10AM – 2PM. Ticket buyers are reminded that BroadwayInScranton.com, the Scranton Cultural Center Box Office, and Ticketmaster.com are the only official retail ticket outlets for all individual Broadway in Scranton tickets. Ticket buyers who purchase tickets from a ticket broker or any third party should be aware that Broadway in Scranton is unable to reprint or replace lost or stolen tickets and is unable to contact patrons with information regarding time changes or other pertinent updates regarding the performance. ANNIE February 16 – 18 Holding onto hope when times are tough can take an awful lot of determination, and sometimes, an awful lot of determination comes in a surprisingly small package. Little Orphan Annie has reminded generations of theatergoers that sunshine is always right around the corner, and now the best-loved musical of all time is set to return in a new production–just as you remember it and just when we need it most. ANNIE, directed by Jenn Thompson, features the iconic book and score, written by Tony Award®-winners Thomas Meehan, Charles Strouse and Martin Charnin. This celebration of family, optimism and the American spirit remains the ultimate cure for all the hard knocks life throws your way. THE CHER SHOW March 1 – 3 Superstars come and go. Cher is forever. For six straight decades, only one unstoppable force has flat-out dominated popular culture – breaking down barriers, pushing boundaries and letting nothing and no one stand in her way. THE CHER SHOW is the Tony Award®-winning musical of her story, and it’s packed with so much Cher that it takes three women to play her: the kid starting out, the glam pop star, and the icon. THE CHER SHOW is 35 smash hits, six decades of stardom, two rock-star husbands, a Grammy®, an Oscar®, an Emmy®, and enough Tony Award-winning Bob Mackie gowns to cause a sequin shortage in New York City, all in one unabashedly fabulous new musical that will have audiences dancing in the aisles! THE CHER SHOW features Scranton’s own Lorenzo Pugliese as Sonny Bono! COME FROM AWAY April 5 – 7 Broadway’s COME FROM AWAY is a Best Musical winner all across North America! This New York Times Critics’ Pick takes you into the heart of the remarkable true story of 7,000 stranded passengers and the small town in Newfoundland that welcomed them. Cultures clashed and nerves ran high, but uneasiness turned into trust, music soared into the night, and gratitude grew into enduring friendships. Don’t miss this breathtaking new musical written by Tony® nominees Irene Sankoff and David Hein, and helmed by Tony-winning Best Director, Christopher Ashley. Newsweek cheers, “It takes you to a place you never want to leave!” On 9/11, the world stopped. On 9/12, their stories moved us all. PRETTY WOMAN May 17 – 19 PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL, based on one of Hollywood’s most beloved romantic stories of all time, springs to life with a powerhouse creative team led by two-time Tony Award®-winning director and choreographer Jerry Mitchell (Hairspray, Kinky Boots, Legally Blonde). PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL will lift your spirits and light up your heart. “If you love the movie, you’ll love the musical!” (BuzzFeed News). PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL delivers on all the iconic moments you remember. Get ready to experience this dazzling theatrical take on a love story for the ages. Are you ready to fall in love all over again?
Broadway in Scranton Offering Hairspray Ticket Sales Purchase two tickets to the Friday night or Saturday night performances of HAIRSPRAY and save $24 on select seats!When purchasing in person, must use code 2024When purchasing online, click UNLOCK and use code 2024*Offer valid now thru 11:59PM Mon., Jan. 1. Available online and in person. Must purchase two tickets to redeem. Select seats only. Valid for the Fri. Jan. 12 at 7:30PM and Sat. Jan. 13 at 7:30PM performances. Subject to ticket availability and does not apply to previously purchased tickets. Limited inventory available.
Broadway in Scranton Tickets on Sale this Friday Just in time for the holidays, the remaining shows in Broadway in Scranton’s 2023 – 2024 season go on sale this Friday, December 8 at 10AM! Tickets for ANNIE, THE CHER SHOW, COME FROM AWAY, and PRETTY WOMAN – THE MUSICAL will be available online at BroadwayInScranton.com and in person at the Scranton Cultural Center Box Office. All shows at the Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple. Box Office hours are Monday – Friday 10AM – 5 PM, Saturday 10AM – 2PM. Ticket buyers are reminded that the Scranton Cultural Center Box Office, Ticketmaster.com, and BroadwayInScranton.com are the only official retail ticket outlets for all individual Broadway in Scranton tickets. Ticket buyers who purchase tickets from a ticket broker or any third party should be aware that Broadway in Scranton is unable to reprint or replace lost or stolen tickets and is unable to contact patrons with information regarding time changes or other pertinent updates regarding the performance. Want to give the gift of theatre but not sure what they’d like? Gift certificates are also available! These certificates are good for any Broadway in Scranton show, and they can be used on single tickets, group tickets or season tickets. You can purchase a gift certificate in any denomination at the Broadway Theatre League office by phone at 570-342-7784 or in person at 345 N. Washington Avenue, Scranton, PA 18503. The office is open from 10AM to 4PM, Monday through Friday. This package includes HAIRSPRAY, ANNIE, THE CHER SHOW, COME FROM AWAY, and PRETTY WOMAN – THE MUSICAL. 5-Show Season Tickets can be purchased online at BroadwayInScranton.com, in person at the Broadway Theatre League (BTL) office (345 North Washington Ave, Scranton, PA) or by calling the BTL office at 570-342-7784. BTL Office Hours are Monday – Friday 10AM – 4PM. Season Ticket prices are $205, $280, $330 and $395. Season Ticket benefits include: • The Best Seats … Select your seats prior to shows going on sale • Same Great Seat … The same seat for each show • Value … over buying individual show tickets… Season Tickets save time & money! • Convenience … One order and you get tickets to all season shows • Payment plans … Flexible payment plan options available to space your purchase out over time. (NOTE: Payment plans cannot be arranged online and must be arranged in person at the BTL office or over the phone at 570.342.7784.) • Ticket Exchange … If you cannot attend a performance, you can exchange your tickets for another performance of the same show. • Guaranteed Nights Out … Season Tickets provide you the opportunity to pre-plan nights out • Free Ticket Insurance … Lose your tickets? No problem! We’ll replace them at no charge. • Extra Shows & Tickets … Season Ticket holders are the first to hear about any extra shows that are added throughout the season and receive advance purchase privileges
Broadway in Scranton Announces Season Ticket Sale Broadway in Scranton’s 5-Show Season Tickets are now available! This package includes HAIRSPRAY, ANNIE, THE CHER SHOW, COME FROM AWAY, and PRETTY WOMAN – THE MUSICAL. 5-Show Season Tickets can be purchased online at BroadwayInScranton.com, in person at the Broadway Theatre League (BTL) office (345 North Washington Ave, Scranton, PA) or by calling the BTL office at 570-342-7784. BTL Office Hours are Monday – Friday 10AM – 4PM. Prices for this 5-Show Season Ticket package are $205, $280, $330 and $395. Remember that BroadwayInScranton.com and ticketmaster.com are the only official online outlets to purchase tickets for Broadway In Scranton. Season Ticket benefits include: The Best Seats … Select your seats prior to shows going on saleSame Great Seat … The same seat for each showValue … over buying individual show tickets… Season Tickets save time & money!Convenience … One order and you get tickets to all season showsPayment plans … Flexible payment plan options available to space your purchase out over time. (NOTE: Payment plans cannot be arranged online and must be arranged in person at the BTL office or over the phone at 570.342.7784.)Ticket Exchange … If you cannot attend a performance, you can exchange your tickets for another performance of the same show.Guaranteed Nights Out … Season Tickets provide you the opportunity to pre-plan nights outFree Ticket Insurance … Lose your tickets? No problem! We’ll replace them at no charge. Extra Shows & Tickets … Season Ticket holders are the first to hear about any extra shows that are added throughout the season and receive advance purchase privileges HAIRSPRAY_ ______ January 12 – 14 “If life were everything it should be, it would be more like HAIRSPRAY. It’s irresistible!” – The New York Times You Can’t Stop the Beat! HAIRSPRAY, Broadway’s Tony Award-winning musical comedy phenomenon is back on tour! Join 16-year-old Tracy Turnblad in 1960s Baltimore as she sets out to dance her way onto TV’s most popular show. Can a girl with big dreams (and even bigger hair) change the world? Featuring the beloved score of hit songs including “Welcome to the ‘60s,” “Good Morning Baltimore” and “You Can’t Stop the Beat,” HAIRSPRAY is “fresh, winning, and deliriously tuneful!” (The New York Times). This all-new touring production reunites Broadway’s award-winning creative team led by Director Jack O’Brien and Choreographer Jerry Mitchell to bring HAIRSPRAY to a new generation of theater audiences. Don’t miss this “exhilaratingly funny and warm-hearted musical comedy” (The New Yorker). ANNIE ______ February 16 – 18 Holding onto hope when times are tough can take an awful lot of determination, and sometimes, an awful lot of determination comes in a surprisingly small package. Little Orphan Annie has reminded generations of theatergoers that sunshine is always right around the corner, and now the best-loved musical of all time is set to return in a new production–just as you remember it and just when we need it most. ANNIE, directed by Jenn Thompson, features the iconic book and score, written by Tony Award®-winners Thomas Meehan, Charles Strouse and Martin Charnin. This celebration of family, optimism and the American spirit remains the ultimate cure for all the hard knocks life throws your way. THE CHER SHOW ______ March 1 – 3 Superstars come and go. Cher is forever. For six straight decades, only one unstoppable force has flat-out dominated popular culture – breaking down barriers, pushing boundaries and letting nothing and no one stand in her way. THE CHER SHOW is the Tony Award®-winning musical of her story, and it’s packed with so much Cher that it takes three women to play her: the kid starting out, the glam pop star, and the icon. THE CHER SHOW is 35 smash hits, six decades of stardom, two rock-star husbands, a Grammy®, an Oscar®, an Emmy®, and enough Tony Award-winning Bob Mackie gowns to cause a sequin shortage in New York City, all in one unabashedly fabulous new musical that will have audiences dancing in the aisles! COME FROM AWAY ______ April 5 – 7 Broadway’s COME FROM AWAY is a Best Musical winner all across North America! This New York Times Critics’ Pick takes you into the heart of the remarkable true story of 7,000 stranded passengers and the small town in Newfoundland that welcomed them. Cultures clashed and nerves ran high, but uneasiness turned into trust, music soared into the night, and gratitude grew into enduring friendships. Don’t miss this breathtaking new musical written by Tony® nominees Irene Sankoff and David Hein, and helmed by Tony-winning Best Director, Christopher Ashley. Newsweek cheers, “It takes you to a place you never want to leave!” On 9/11, the world stopped. On 9/12, their stories moved us all. PRETTY WOMAN – THE MUSICAL May 17 – 19 PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL, based on one of Hollywood’s most beloved romantic stories of all time, springs to life with a powerhouse creative team led by two-time Tony Award®-winning director and choreographer Jerry Mitchell (Hairspray, Kinky Boots, Legally Blonde). PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL features an original score by Grammy® winner Bryan Adams and Jim Vallance (“Summer of ’69”, “Heaven”), and a book by the movie’s legendary director Garry Marshall and screenwriter J. F. Lawton. PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL will lift your spirits and light up your heart. “If you love the movie, you’ll love the musical!” (BuzzFeed News).
Broadway in Scranton to Host JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR Tickets for JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR go on sale THIS MONDAY, September 18th beginning at 10AM. Tickets will be available in person at the Scranton Cultural Center box office, by phone at 570-344-1111, and online at BroadwayInScranton.com.Box Office hours are Monday – Friday 9AM – 5PM, Saturday 10AM – 2PM. Prices range from $40 – $75 (additional fees apply for phone and online purchases). For group (10+) rates and more information, call 570.342.7784.Following critically acclaimed, sold-out engagements in the UK, the reimagined 50th Anniversary tour of JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR will come to Scranton October 27 -29. Performance times are Friday at 7:30PM, Saturday at 2:00PM and 7:30PM, and Sunday at 1:00PM.Jack Hopewell stars as Jesus, joined by Elvie Ellis as Judas and Faith Jones as Mary. The tour also welcomes Grant Hodges as Caiphas, Nicholas Hambruch as Pilate, and Kodiak Thompson as Annas. The ensemble includes Ethan Hardy Benson, Joshua Bess, Jordan Wesley Brown, Jahlil M. Burke, Cooper Clack, Kalei Cotecson, Emma Cook, Lydia Eku, Savannah Fisher, Domanick Anton Hubbard, Haley Huelsman, Jeremy Makana Hurr, Brett Hennessey Jones, Lena Matthews, Hosea Mundi, L’Oréal Roaché, Colin Robertson, Darren James Robinson, Erich W. Schleck and Lauren Soto. 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. Rounding out the creative team is costume design by 2016 Tony Award nominee Tom Scutt, with a set based on original designs by Tom Scutt, lighting design by Lee Curran, sound design by Keith Caggiano, with music supervision by David Holcenberg and music direction by Mark Binns. 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 world-wide 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, were released. These special anniversary editions are a celebration of the original 1970 double concept album and its continued success spanning an incredible 50 years. Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre production of JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR won the 2017 Olivier Award for Best Musical Revival, selling out two consecutive engagements in 2016 and 2017. The production played a West End engagement at the Barbican in 2019 before returning to Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre in concert version during the summer of 2020.
