Cast change in Paramount's 'Jesus Christ Superstar'
Posted April 08, 2017 1:00 am
Paramount Theatre in Aurora on Saturday announced a cast change to its all African-American production of "Jesus Christ Superstar."
Evan Tyrone Martin, originally scheduled to play Peter, will take the title role of Jesus of Nazareth. He replaces Destan Owens, who left the production due to a family emergency.
Last seen as King Triton in Paramount's 2016 production of "The Little Mermaid," Martin also played Tom Collins in Paramount's revival of "Rent" in 2014.
Ensemble member Gilbert Domally will take over the role of Peter
Directed by Ron Kellum, "Jesus Christ Superstar" begins previews April 19 at 23 E. Galena Blvd., Aurora. The show opens April 22. (630) 896-6666 or paramountaurora.com.
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