Adam Pascal Will Play Jesus in Jesus Christ Superstar

Studio Tenn—Franklin’s nonprofit professional theatre company—closes its 2025-26 season with Jesus Christ Superstar, running May 7-31 at Turner Theater inside the Factory at Franklin. Studio Tenn’s artistic director Patrick Cassidy directs the production.

This rock opera with a score by Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyrics by Tim Rice reimagines the final days of Jesus Christ through the eyes of Judas. Tony Award nominee Adam Pascal stars as Jesus, Grammy Award nominee Mykal Kilgore plays Judas, and Olivia Valli will play Mary Magdalene.

The cast also includes Middle Tennessee actors Geoff Davin as Pilate, Jennifer Whitcomb-Oliva as King Herod, Scott Stewart as Caiaphas, Parker Jenkins as Annas, Harrison Hall as Simon, and Connor Barr as Peter. Connor Adair, Nikki Berra, Victoria Griffin, Matthew Hayes Hunter, Patrick Jones, Bakari King, Christina Ledbetter, Maya Riley, Savannah Stein, Emma Rose Williamson, Lane Adam Williamson, and Garris Wimmer complete the cast.