Jack is an actor-singer-musician based out of NYC and Philadelphia. Honored to be playing an all-time dream role! Favorite credits: Godspell (Jesus), Charlie Brown (Snoopy). UARTS BFA MT 2022. Infinite thanks to Dave, Calvin, Wojcik casting, Mom & Dad, and Erin, always. For Al and Renée. www.jackhopewell.com
ELVIE ELLIS
Judas
NAT’L TOUR: Waitress (Onstage Swing, Ogie, Cal & Joe u/s); INTERNATIONAL: The Best of…Rock Musicals, London, UK; REGIONAL: Smokey Joe’s Café (Adrian), Ivoryton Playhouse; Songs for a New World (Man 1), Monumental Theatre; Newsies (Bunsen), Rocky Horror Show (Riff-Raff), Titanic (Charles Clarke), Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma. B.M.E. & M.Ed. at University of Oklahoma. Ephesians 2:10
FAITH JONES
Mary
Faith is so excited to be making her national tour debut! Favorite credits: The Last Five Years (Cathy), Fun Home (Joan), The Wild Party (Queenie). Faith is a singer-songwriter with her debut EP underway. B.A. UNC-CH. Endless gratitude to her incredible family! Visit faithjonesmusic.com.
NICHOLAS HAMBRUCH
Pilate
Nicholas is an award-winning performer based in Scottsdale, AZ. He is thrilled to be a part of this historic production. Follow him on Instagram and TikTok: @nickofmusic. Theater Highlights: Quasimodo (The Hunchback of Notre Dame), Anatoly (Chess), Harry (Kinky Boots), Edward Bloom (Big Fish), and Guiteau (Assassins).
GRANT HODGES
Caiaphas
GRANT HODGES (Caiaphas). He/him. Grant is so honored and humbled to be joining this remarkable production. California boy who earned his BA in Musical theater from UCLA. Credits: Hans/Kristoff Swing (Frozen DCA), Kenickie (Grease), Chuck (Footloose), Swing (Evita National Tour). All the love to my family and friends, and everyone at ATB! @grant_hodges
KODIAK THOMPSON
Annas
Telling this great tale is an honor! DC native raised in sweet Hershey, PA. Early training in acting, opera, and ballet. Much gratitude and love for the entire Jesus Christ Superstar artistic team, Mom and Dad, siblings, and About Artists Agency! Proud graduate of Temple University’s Musical Theater BFA. Breathe!
ETHAN HARDY BENSON
Ensemble, First Priest, Peter Accuser
National Tour Debut! Regional: FIDDLER ON THE ROOF (Philadelphia Orchestra), SpongeBob in SPONGEBOB, Billy Cane in BRIGHT STAR (Pagosa Springs). Ethan is a Memphis, TN native and recent BFA graduate of the University of Michigan. Endless gratitude for Mom & Dad, the Avalon team, and his forever supporters. ethanhbenson.com
JOSHUA BESS
Ensemble, Onstage Standby
Joshua is absolutely thrilled to be hitting the road with JCS! National tours: RENT (20th Anniversary Tour), SpongeBob the Broadway Musical. Regional: Mystic Pizza (Ogunquit), RENT (ACT of CT). Huge thanks to HAA and all the love to my family and friends!
JOSH JORDAN
ENSEMBLE, SECOND PRIEST
Josh is an actor, singer/songwriter, and dancer hailing from Nashville, Tennessee. Recent credits include May We All (PJ), Godspell (Jesus), and Beauty and the Beast (Lumiere). Much love and thanks to Erica Aubrey, Wojcik Casting, Mom, Dad, and God. @joshthejordan
JAHLIL M. BURKE
Ensemble, Third Priest
Jahlil is thrilled to be touring with JCS and telling this amazing story! Born and raised Long Island New Yorker. Nat’l/International Tours: After Midnight (Quartet Bass), Summer: The Donna Summer Musical (Swing), The Choir of Man (The Pub Bore)
JORDAN WESLEY BROWN
Ensemble
Jordan is thrilled to be a part of this amazing cast! He was born and raised in Alabama (Roll Tide) and currently lives in New York City. Credits: BTS’s music video, Dreamgirls in Arrow Rock, MO. Thanks to God, his parents and everyone at Bloc Talent Agency for believing in his dreams.
COOPER CLACK
Ensemble
Recently graduating from Oklahoma City University (‘22), Cooper is making his Tour debut! Regional: SpongeBob, Guys and Dolls, Bright Star (Pagosa Springs CFA), Newsies (Lyric OKC). University credits: Music Man, Crazy For You, Cabaret (Emcee). Special thanks to his family, Katie Murphy, Catherine McDaniel, Joe Fitzgerald, and Spencer Gualdoni!
Emma Cook
Ensemble, Mob Leader
Emma is ecstatic to be making her national tour debut with Jesus Christ Superstar! Point Park University graduate. Immense gratitude for the entire JCS team for welcoming her into the family! Special shoutout to her friends and family, the MSA community, and CESD for their love and support! @emufunsize
KALEI COTECSON
Ensemble
An Arizona native thrilled and grateful to be touring JCS! Recent credits: Les Misérables (Eponine), A Chorus Line (Diana Morales), and Spamalot (Lady of the Lake). Awards: ’19/20 Artist of the Year (NYA) & Best Actress in a Major Role (Zoni). Endless love to family, friends, and God.
LYDIA EKU
Ensemble, Soul
Lydia is an actor, vocalist and creator. This is her first national tour! Theatre Credits – Atlanta: The Color Purple, The First Noel, In the Red and Brown Water. Ship: After Midnight. Film: RESPECT, Only Thing For Certain. Host of Black Table Read podcast& YouTube series #RenaissanceWomanTV. For Dottie
SAVANNAH FISHER
Ensemble, Soul Singer
Blessed and thrilled to be a part of this cast! Previous credits: Guys and Dolls with the Battle Creek Symphony Orchestra (Sarah Brown), Sister Act (Deloris Van Cartier), Godspell (Gilmer),The Wiz (Glinda), Ragtime (Ensemble). Special thanks to my loving family and friends, D’Marreon and The Price Group Talent Agency. savannahmariefisher.com
HALEY HUELSMAN
Ensemble
Haley was born and raised in Madison Connecticut while currently living in New York City and graduated from The Institute for American Musical Theatre. She has appeared on Dance Moms season 5&7 and Abby’s Ultimate Dance Competition season 2. She is thrilled being back on stage sharing her passion.
JEREMY MAKANA HURR
Swing, Co-Dance Captain
They/Them. Jeremy is a non-binary theatre professional based in New York City. They were born and raised on the islands of Hawaii and got their degree at Otterbein University. They have appeared most recently in Northern Stage’s production of Spamalot and ASF’s production of Cinderella. www.jeremymakanahurr.com / @_jem_remy_
DOMANICK ANTON HUBBARD
Ensemble
B.A. in Musical Theatre with a minor in Dance from SE Oklahoma State University. Recently made his Broadway National Tour debut in Roald Dahl’s Charlie and The Chocolate Factory as Mrs. Green/Ensemble/Mr. Beauregarde U/S. Regional credits: Referee Angel/Lola U/S in Regional Premiere of Kinky Boots (Uptown Players, Dallas) Curtis in Sister Act (Virginia Musical Theatre); Jim in Big River (Oklahoma Shakespearean Festival); Man 1 in In the Heights (Lyric Theatre OKC and ZACH Theatre); Mamma Mia, Evita, West Side Story, Joseph….Dreamcoat, Jesus Christ Superstar (Casa Mañana). TV/FILM: Wig with Todrick Hall; Smart Phone Etiquette and Digital Citizenship PSA starring Ariana DeBose (Smile Studios). He would like to thank his family & friends, and would like to dedicate this performance to his Grandma Rita, Maw Maw and brother Kevrick.
LENA MATTHEWS
Ensemble, Onstage Swing
Lena is incredibly excited to be making her national tour debut in Jesus Christ Superstar. Previous credits include Carousel at Riverside Theatre, the pre-production workshop of Broadway’s Company, and more. A special thanks to Lena’s family and friends, Michael Minarik, and Bob Matthews for their support
HOSEA MUNDI
ENSEMBLE, SIMON
Fresh out of graduating from AMDA, Hosea Mundi is so excited to be making his touring debut with JCS! His recent credits include the role of Benny (In The Heights), and Man 1 (Songs For A New World). He sends all his love to his family and dog Snowy.
L’ORÉAL ROACHÉ
Ensemble, Soul Singer, Peter Accuser
L’oréal is beyond excited to make her National Tour debut! Recent credits: Anne Boleyn (SIX), Aida (Aida), and Ella (Ella Enchanted). She thanks God for all the grace and love He pours out, and her family & friends for their never-ending love and support
COLIN ROBERTSON
Ensemble, Peter
Colin is so grateful to be performing in his first National tour! He holds a BFA in Musical Theatre from Otterbein University. Previous regional roles include Rolf (Sound of Music), and Joe Cable (South Pacific). Gratitude to his fiancé Emily, his whole family and all his friends for their love and support.
DARREN JAMES ROBINSON
Swing, Fight Captain
Darren is thrilled to be joining Jesus Christ Superstar in his first National tour. He was previously seen as Brad in Hairspray and Dance Captain in Grease, both with Royal Caribbean. In addition, he has performed at the Hale Center Theater in Les Mis, Newsies, and The Little Mermaid.
ERICH W. SCHLECK
Ensemble, Herod
He/they. Erich spent the last year playing Blippi in Blippi the Musical (National Tour and London’s West End). Regional: A Christmas Story (Original Cast Recording), JCS (Peter). Other Favorites: Rocky Horror (Riff-Raff), Rocket Science (Heston). BFA: CCM MT20. Endless gratitude to LA Talent, MD&B and My Tapestry
LAUREN SOTO
Swing, Co-Dance Captain
Tour: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, West Side Story International (Teresita). Regional: Grease (The REV Theatre Company), A Chorus Line (Wick Theater). Pace University BFA Commercial Dance. Many thanks to the JCS team, Wojcik Casting Team, and Movement Talent Agency. For my incredibly supportive family.