Winthrop Resident Jaime Montesano Makes Marblehead Little Theatre Debut in Production of ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’

Winthrop resident Jaime Montesano is making her debut with Marblehead Little Theatre in its production of “Jesus Christ Superstar” April 5-7 and April 11-14.

With music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyrics by Tim Rice, â€œJesus Christ Superstar” is the iconic rock opera based on the last week of Jesus’ life 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, the story is told entirely through song, exploring the personal relationships and struggles between Jesus, Judas, Mary Magdalene, his disciples, his followers, the Judeans and the Roman Empire.

Montesano will be performing in the ensemble and as a Soul Sister.  She is in her 23rd year of teaching dance at the Winthrop School of Performing Arts in Winthrop. She has choreographed musicals with Arlington Children’s Theatre, Winthrop Playmakers, Suffolk University, and she is the founder of the Drama department at Boston Collegiate Charter School. She has also been the resident choreographer for Winthrop High School Drama Society for the last 16 years. She holds a bachelor’s degree in theatre and biology from Suffolk University and is certified by the Dance Teacher’s Club of Boston. Her favorite roles include Rose in “Gypsy,” Sonia in “Godspell,” Queenie in “HONK!,” Miss Hannigan in “Annie,” Rizzo in “Grease” and Columbia in “Rocky Horror Picture Show.”

“Jesus Christ Superstar” performance dates are April 5 to 7 and April 11 to 14 at the MLT Firehouse Theatre, 12 School St. in Marblehead. Tickets are available at mltlive.org and at Arnould Gallery and Framery, 111 Washington St., in Marblehead. Tickets are $25 each. Student tickets are available for the Sunday matinees for $15 each. 

Marblehead Little Theatre’s community theatre production of â€œJesus Christ Superstar” is presented by arrangement with The Music Company, LP.

Started in 1955, the award-winning Marblehead Little Theatre is one of the oldest community theatre groups in New England, having consistently presented live-theater productions for over six decades.

For more information about MLT and â€œJesus Christ Superstar”, visit mltlive.org or contact [email protected].