Jesus Christ Superstar is now casting musicians and singers in Chicago, Illinois
Casting directors are now casting actors, models, and talent to work on scenes filming between April through June 2018.
Producers are seeking the following types:
- Currently searching for authentic musicians with strong individual identity, ability to communicate beyond the fourth wall in a very large house, and be free and creative during the rehearsal process. All ethnicities welcome, artists of color strongly encouraged.
About Jesus Christ Superstar:
According to Variety, Jesus Christ Superstar is the next live musical to head to NBC. The show follows in the footsteps of NBC’s successful run of live musical events, including “Sound of Music Live,” “Peter Pan Live,” “The Wiz Live,” and most recently, “Hairspray Live.”
Based on the 1971 Broadway rock opera, “Jesus Christ Superstar Live!” will be executive produced by original creators Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice, who will also provide music and lyrics for NBC’s show.
“Jesus Christ Superstar” is based on the final week of Jesus’ life, and features other historical figures including Judas Iscariot, Mary Magdalene, Pontius Pilate, Caiaphas, Annas, Peter, Simon Zealotes, and King Herod.
The musical first opened at the Mark Hellinger Theatre on Broadway in 1971 and starred Jeff Fenholt as Jesus and Ben Vereen as Judas, and was nominated for five Tony Awards that year. Prior to making its way to the stage, the musical was originally conceived as a concept album that hit no. 1 on the Billboard charts. Since then, the show has been performed in nearly 20 countries and translated into 18 different languages. In the 46 years since its debut, “Jesus Christ Superstar” has been revived many times, including Tony-nominated runs in 2000 and 2012.
To audition for a role in the upcoming NBC musical series, check out the casting call breakdown below.
Jesus Christ Superstar Casting Call
**CASTING CALL!**
JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR
Currently searching for authentic musicians with strong individual identity, ability to communicate beyond the fourth wall in a very large house, and be free and creative during the rehearsal process. All ethnicities welcome, artists of color strongly encouraged.
PLEASE ONLY SUBMIT if you are local to Chicago and are available to audition in Chicago in December. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.
Show runs April – June 2018.
PLEASE SUBMIT:
– Headshot and Resume
If possible, please also submit:
– Video clip of you playing an instrument (especially guitar)
– Clip of you singing with a rock aesthetic (example sounds: Staples Singers, the Winans, Mahalia Jackson, James Taylor, Robert Plant, Bon Iver, Amos Lee, Ray LaMontagne, Kurt Cobain, Jimi Hendrix, Lenny Kravitz, Stevie Wonder, Otis Redding, Joni Mitchell, Joan Baez, Cat Power, Jackie Wilson, Smokey Robinson, Clyde McPhatter, Barry White, Temptations)
To be considered, please e-mail: jscmusicalcasting@gmail.com with the above criteria.
**E-mail above has been corrected. Please send submissions to this e-mail.**
Thank you!
Please do not apply, if you are not local or if you do not fit the description.
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