Aussie cast of rock opera Jesus Christ Superstar slip into character at Crown Perth ahead of Sunday launch

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Aussie cast of rock opera Jesus Christ Superstar slip into character at Crown Perth ahead of Sunday launch

Religious followers of musical theatre will get their first glimpse of Jesus Christ Superstar’s latest national production when the show lands at Crown Perth on Sunday night.

Featuring Mahalia Barnes as Mary Magdalene, Robert Tripolino as Jesus, and cabaret star Reuben Kaye as King Herod, the lead cast slipped into character on Thursday morning to begin their West Coast pilgrimage.

Barnes, the talented daughter and manager of iconic Aussie performer Jimmy, had never been compelled to take the musical theatre stage until approached for the rock-heavy production.

“It has all those 70s rock elements, loud guitars and all the things that I love,” she told The West ***********.

And her dad approves.

“I think he was not sure how he would feel about it, but was always going to love me, because he has to. But he actually loved it,” she joked.

Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s re-imagined rock opera takes creative liberties in retelling Jesus’ final weeks.

Camera IconJesus Christ Superstar – Javon King (Judas) and Robert Tripling (Jesus) at Crown Perth ahead of opening night on Sunday. Kelsey Reid Credit: Kelsey Reid/The West ***********

Having now played the titular role in both London and Australia after it opened in Sydney last year, Tripolino is grateful to be ticking off the “bucket list” role once again.

“Where do you go from here?” he pondered.

“I know it’s one that so many performers of my kind of calibre would die to be able to chomp at. And so I feel very lucky to be able to have the conch for this round.”

Eccentric performer Kaye believes his make-up heavy cameo is a perfect fit.

“Herod’s this fantastic, homicidal maniac, Liberace, David Bowie nepo baby.” he said. “You can go anywhere with it.”

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