Fairfield Center Stage presents JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR March 20-28 2026
WHAT: Community theatre group Fairfield Center Stage (FCS) will present an all-female cast production of the 1970s rock opera JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR in Fairfield, CT. The show runs for two weekends, March 20-28 inside the sanctuary of St. Timothy Campus of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church at 4670 Congress Street in Fairfield CT (free parking lot onsite & on street parking). Tickets ($35 reserved/front pews and $25 General Admission/rear pews) are on sale now.
WHEN: The performance schedule is as follows: Fri Mar 20 @ 7:30pm (opening), Sat Mar 21 @ 7pm, Sun Mar 22 @ 5pm, Fri Mar 27 @ 7:30pm, Sat Mar 28 @ 2pm, and Sat Mar 28 @ 7pm (closing).
WHO: This production will feature an all female cast of 22 local performers and a live onstage band of 6 musicians. The all-local production staff includes Director/Choreographer Todd Santa Maria, Music Director Eli Newsom, Costume Designer Melissa Kennedy, Scenic Designer Kevin Pelkey, Sound Designer Chris Gensur, and Lighting Designer Don Rowe. Brian Bish serves as Media Manager, and Holly Corso serves as Stage Manager. Fairfield Center Stage is led by Artistic Director Christy McIntosh-Newsom & Executive Producer Eli Newsom.
The all-local-female-cast features principal actors: Maggie Meath(Jesus), Jenny Maso (Judas), Hailey Stevenson (Mary), Lindsay Johnson (Simon / Soul Girl), Karina Brea (Peter), Julie Loyd (Pilate), Marilyn Olsen (Caiaphas), Maggie Kruse (Annas), Lisa Dahlstrom (Priest), Marcelle Morrisey (Herod). The Ensemble includes: Sonya Alexander, Lindsey Anderson (Apostle), Sue Berry, Kiersten Bjork (Apostle), Olivia Dallape (Apostle), Nicole Ferris, Emily Frangipane (Apostle), Jacqueline MacLean, Sarah McCormack, Najlaa Noonan (Apostle), Brianna Parkin (Apostle / Soul Girl), Grace Persaud, Elissa Ranney (Apostle), Jennifer Turner (Apostle / Soul Girl), Sadie Walker (Apostle)
TICKETING/SEATING POLICIES:
All seating is on wooden church pews (audience members are welcome to bring stadium cushions etc).
There are two main pricing tiers for Jesus Christ Superstar:
$35 Reserved front pews
$25 General Admission rear pews
Student discount: students of any age are just $15 (rear General Admission section only)* and can be purchased in advance or at the door. USE CODE: STUDENT when buying tickets to unlock this special pricing.
*any student wishing to sit in reserved seating/front pews is welcome to pay regular price ($35) to sit in that section.
Seating begins approximately 30 minutes before showtime
Running time: the approximate running time is 95 minutes, straight through. THERE WILL BE NO INTERMISSION AT THIS PRODUCTION.
Concession snacks and drinks will be available before the show and for the first 30 minutes of the performance. A bar with wine (red / white / sparkling), soft drinks, and candy/snacks will be open before and during the performance.
Parking is free in the on-site lot, as well as vicinity street parking. Indoor public restrooms will be available. ADA Parking: There are two ADA parking spots in the front loop, and that entrance is a flat pathway (no stairs) into the venue. The main/rear parking lot has 3 or so steps up.
Patrons will check in at the entrance and show their phone with an order confirmation email. This is a paperless event.
Refund policy: All sales are final and there are no refunds or exchanges, with the exception of an unforeseen canceled performance (in which case patrons will have the option to choose between being reseated at another performance, future credit, or a refund). Transferring/selling tickets to another person’s name is allowed, email the box office for requests (info@fairfieldcenterstage.org).
Parental Advisory: All ages welcome; however, everyone, regardless of age, must have a ticket. Please no babes in arms --- and as a courtesy to other patrons, guardians are thanked in advance for temporarily removing any rambunctious little ones to the outer lobby during the performance. No strollers allowed in the theater (must be stored in the lobby).
Audience Policy: In order to support a collaborative and respectful environment for our performers and audiences, the producers/house staff reserve the right to ask any loud/disruptive patrons to exit the performance space.
About the show: The first musical by Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber to be produced for the professional stage, Jesus Christ Superstar has wowed audiences for over 50 years. A timeless work, the rock opera is set against the backdrop of an extraordinary and universally known series of events but seen, unusually, through the eyes of Judas Iscariot. Loosely based on the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John, Superstar follows the last week of Jesus Christ’s life. The story, told entirely through song, explores the personal relationships and struggles between Jesus, Judas, Mary Magdalene, his disciples, his followers and the Roman Empire.
The iconic 1970s rock score contains such well-known numbers as “Superstar,” “I Don’t Know How to Love Him” and “Gethsemane.” A true global phenomenon, Jesus Christ Superstar continues to touch new generations of audiences and performers.
Following this show the 2025/26 season concludes with The Wedding Singer (May 8-17, 2026). Plans for the 2026/27 season are currently underway. Open call auditions are held throughout the year at various times.
Fairfield Center Stage is a local community theatre group in Fairfield, CT that utilizes local artists and staff from Fairfield County. Inspired by the concept of environmental theatre, Fairfield Center Stage dedicates its seasons of shows to putting Fairfield “center stage,” by highlighting several of the town’s amazing venues.
For additional information about Fairfield Center Stage, visit www.fairfieldcenterstage.org
