Theatre production company JCS Entertainment Ltd (JCS Ent) returns with two back-to-back Spectacular September of musicals, featuring fully-staged and costumed performances by Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Jesus Christ Superstar and Tom Stolz’s Mahalia: A Gospel Musical.
These two encore performances are scheduled to hit the stage at the Queen’s Hall Auditorium, starting with Mahalia: A Gospel Musical opening from September 9 to 18 and with Jesus Christ Superstar opening from September 23 to October 2, a release said.
The double-musical concept is a new one in T&T and is the brainchild of JCS Ent’s Creative Producer John Henry Smith III, who has been the guiding hand behind some of the largest musical productions in T&T over the past four years including The Sound of Music (2012), The King and I (2013), Encore—Live From Broadway (2013), Jesus Christ Superstar (2014), Mahalia: A Gospel Musical (2015) and The Altar Boyz (2016).
“These are two of the most spectacular musicals ever seen in T&T,” enthused Smith last weekend at a cast rehearsal in the YMCA of T&T facility located off Wrightson Road, Port-of-Spain.
“These two musicals are a really good fit for local audiences because the music is familiar and contemporary, and our cast has proven its ability to wow local audiences.”
Smith then went on to highlight that the 2015 JCS Ent-produced Mahalia: A Gospel Musical production currently holds the record for the longest running Broadway musical locally. Jesus Christ Superstar is on the list of the longest running musicals in the world.
In this year’s JCS Ent branded Spectacular September month, Smith along with his production team have scheduled shows at various time options and at multiple ticket prices to cater to every availability and budget.
For the nine shows of Mahalia: A Gospel Musical, there will be only two Sunday matinee shows (September 11 and 18) which will begin at 6 pm. Patrons will also have the option of three weekday shows (September 13, 14, 15) to indulge in a Tea and Musicals special afternoon matinee from 2 pm. There will be two Friday and Saturday shows at 8 pm. (September 9–10 and September 16 and 17).
For the six shows of Jesus Christ Superstar, there will be only two Sunday matinee shows (September 25 and October 2) at 6 pm and two Friday and Saturday shows at 8 pm (September 23–24 and September 30–October 1). Overall there will be six school shows for students and young people at a special price during the month.