Brisbane Season Announced For Jesus Christ Superstar

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A Brisbane season has been announced today as part of the Australian tour of the award-winning Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre production of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s celebrated rock musical JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR. The production will play at the Lyric Theatre, QPAC from June 2025, following seasons in Sydney, Perth and Melbourne. Join the waitlist now to be first in line to buy tickets at jesuschristsuperstarmusical.com.au with tickets on pre-sale from 9 December and general public sales from 13 December, just in time for Christmas.

Leading the cast in this classic rock opera are international recording artist Michael Paynter as Jesus, Javon King, who astounded audiences last year for his role as Seaweed J. Stubbs in the Australian tour of Hairspray, as Judas, and powerhouse soul and blues vocalist Mahalia Barnes as Mary.

Michael Paynter is a member of classic Australian band Icehouse, as well as the guitarist and vocalist in Australian icon Jimmy Barnes’ band, and performs live with Bachelor Girl, Killing Heidi, Delta Goodrem, Reece Mastin and many others. He has toured extensively in Australia and internationally, sharing arena and stadium stages with artists such as John Farnham, 5 Seconds of Summer, Miley Cyrus, Seal, Hall and Oates, and The Script.

Javon King’s theatre credits in Melbourne include The Inheritance and Sky Masterson in Guys and Dolls, for which he won a Green Room Award for Best Supporting Actor. Javon also toured the USA and internationally as Angel in the 20th and 25th Anniversary tours of Rent.

Mahalia Barnes and her band The Soul Mates play to capacity crowds around the country, touring nationally and internationally alongside artists such as Bruce Springsteen, The Roots, Mavis Staples, Joe Bonamassa, Bryan Adams and Tom Jones. She has recorded, toured and collaborated with the likes of Joe Bonamassa, Liam Gallagher, Beth Hart, George Benson, Robert Jon + The Wreck, Birds of Tokyo, Diesel, Cold Chisel, Jimmy Barnes and David Campbell to name a few.

Internationally acclaimed comedian, singer and writer Reuben Kaye will play Herod. Reuben has captivated global audiences with his electrifying performances and unapologetically bold persona. His standout shows, The Butch is Back, Live and Intimidating and EnGORGEd, backed by an 18-piece orchestra, have all received critical acclaim and solidified his status as a major name in comedy and cabaret across the globe.

Caiaphas will be played by Elliot Baker, who played Don Attilio in The Phantom of the Opera for Opera Australia and Really Useful Group, while Annas will be played by John O’Hara, most recently seen playing Phil Spector in the Australian tour of Tina The Tina Turner Musical. The talented group of artists who comprise the ensemble and swings are Joshua Dormor, Darcey Eagle, Josh Gates, Samuel Harmon, Melanie Hawkins, Marie Ikonomou, Graeme Isaako, Ethan Jones, Tana Laga’aia,

Bella Massey, Danielle Matthews, Calista Nelmes, Adam Noviello, Stellar Perry, Nathan Pinnell, Daniel Raso, Clay Roberts, Josh Spiniello, Bree Tipoki and Liam Wigney.