“But I remember it being very emotionally impacting. “It was kind of a passion play,” Ryan said. Shaw’s earliest experience with live theater was when he was around eight-years-old in church and saw the Easter play. During 2016, Shaw lived in London performing in one of the city’s longest-running shows, “Thriller Live,” in which he honored one of his all-time favorite artists, Michael Jackson. His first album, “This is Ryan Shaw,” earned him a 2008 Grammy nomination, and he later received Grammy nominations for albums released in 20. Ryan Shaw, who has a marvelous voice, is from Atlanta and made his New York debut in Tyler Perry’s play “I Know I’ve Been Changed.” He is an accomplished singer, performing Motown covers and later joining the group Fabulous Soul Shakers. An actor who has played Stevie Wonder in “Motown the Musical” plays a brilliant Judas in the North American premiere of “Jesus Christ Superstar” (JCSS) now playing at the Lyric Opera House until May 20th. Most folks are familiar with the story about how Jesus was betrayed by one of his most trusted companions, Judas Iscariot. A must-see Broadway hit of the new seasons! Filled with an exciting mix of musical styles that draw upon 1970s rock, Gospel, folk and funk themes, this contemporary imagining of the biblical tale features high-energy dance and powerful storytelling. With music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyrics by Tim Rice, this global blockbuster tells the story of the final weeks in the life of Jesus Christ, from the perspective of Judas Iscariot.Īs Christ’s followers grow more fervent, Judas must make his fateful choice between faith and betrayal. One of the greatest stories ever told comes to life in the groundbreaking, iconic rock musical that reinvented musical theater for the modern age.

By Elaine Hegwood Bowen, M.S.J., Chicago Crusader

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