ORIGINAL CONCEPT RECORDING CAST
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Jesus Christ
The crucified and risen Lord, whose sacrifice and victory over death offer eternal life. Having conquered the grave, Jesus’ journey through The Resurrection is the heart of redemption—powerful, triumphant, and poignant in equal measure.
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Mary Magdalene
A devoted follower and first witness to the risen Christ, Mary Magdalene is at the very heart of the story of The Resurrection. Having stood faithful at the cross and discovered the empty tomb, Mary’s arc here is profoundly moving, heartfelt, and transformative.
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Judas Iscariot
The betrayer and pivotal antagonist whose betrayal seals Jesus’ crucifixion. Now trapped in limbo after his suicide, Judas’s story is complex and far from over.
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Mary, Mother of Jesus
Jesus’ mother, who watched her only son suffer and die on the cross. After the unimaginable pain of losing him, she faces the even harder truth of his resurrection: how does it feel to lose a child twice? Mary’s quiet strength and deep love make her one of the most pivotal figures in the story.
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Pontius Pilate
The Roman governor who sentenced Jesus to death despite finding no guilt in him. Pilate gave in to the crowd’s demands and religious pressure to keep order, but the decision haunts him. Wracked with guilt, we find the once-stoic prefect a broken man with an uncertain future.
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Caipahas
The high priest behind Jesus’ condemnation. With the body missing, Caiaphas blames the disciples and starts a pursuit from Jerusalem to Galilee to quash the resurrection claims. More cautious than Annas, he plots to contain the rumours of a resurrected Jesus.
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Annas
The influential ex-high priest who first interrogated Jesus about his disciples and teaching. Annas is hotheaded and quick to anger, often more impulsive than Caiaphas. After the tomb is found empty, he spreads the claim that the disciples stole the body and pushes for an aggressive pursuit to silence the growing resurrection movement.
Russell Greene
John
Russell Greene is a Maryland-based vocalist and guitarist, delivering soulful baritone vocals with rich authenticity across blues, rock, and more. Gigging since 1984, he fronted the blues-rock trio The Russ Greene Band, performing blistering originals and covers, and now regularly rocks Mid-Atlantic stages with Chuggalug and The Vaguely Absurd.
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Peter
Jesus’ closest disciple and the rock of the group, who boldly followed Him but denies knowing Him three times before the crucifixion. Overwhelmed by guilt and shame, Peter is restored by the risen Jesus and becomes a key leader in the early movement.
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Thomas
One of the twelve disciples, deeply scarred by Jesus’ arrest, trial, and death. Unable to process the trauma, Thomas refuses to accept reports of the resurrection until he sees proof for himself.
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Simon the Zealot
The zealous disciple who once urged Jesus to spark a revolt against Rome. The crucifixion crushes his dreams of political freedom, but witnessing the resurrection redirects his fiery passion in new directions.
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James, son of Zebedee
The fisherman turned disciple, brother to John. James follows Jesus closely until the crucifixion forces him into hiding. The resurrection draws him back to the group with renewed faith and purpose.
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Matthew
The former tax collector turned disciple, once despised for collaborating with Rome. Matthew left his booth to follow Jesus and stayed loyal until the crucifixion scattered him with the others. After the resurrection, he rejoins the group with renewed purpose.
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Andrew
A fisherman who was the first to follow Jesus and recognise him as the Messiah, Andrew left his nets by the Sea of Galilee and brought his brother, Peter, to Jesus. He stayed faithful through every trial. After the resurrection, Andrew continued to introduce others to the risen Jesus with quiet strength.
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Philip
A disciple from Bethsaida, Philip was one of the first called by Jesus after Andrew and Peter. He brought his friend Nathanael to Jesus with the words, “Come and See.”
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Bartholomew
With his background as a versatile baritone, Alexander Thorne brings the vocal power and stage presence needed to captivate audiences in any role. Since 2005 he has performed in professional musical theatre productions across the UK
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Thaddeus
With his background as a versatile baritone, Alexander Thorne brings the vocal power and stage presence needed to captivate audiences in any role. Since 2005 he has performed in professional musical theatre productions across the UK
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James, son of Alphaeus
With his background as a versatile baritone, Alexander Thorne brings the vocal power and stage presence needed to captivate audiences in any role. Since 2005 he has performed in professional musical theatre productions across the UK
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Eve, wife of Peter
Eve (Wife of Peter): his constant supporter. She stands firm while Peter falters, and her unwavering faith helps him through guilt to restoration after the resurrection.
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Cleopas
Grieving and confused after the crucifixion, Cleopas meets the risen Jesus unrecognised on the road to Emmaus. His sudden realisation at the breaking of bread sends him rushing back to Jerusalem as an early witness.
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Mary of Clopas
A loyal follower present at the cross, Mary of Clopas walks to Emmaus with Cleopas, grieving the crucifixion. She meets the unrecognised risen Jesus and realises who he is at the breaking of bread, her faith renewed.
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Joanna
A woman of means and wife of Chuza, Herod’s steward, Joanna supported Jesus and the disciples from her own resources. Present at the crucifixion and among the first to reach the empty tomb,.
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Salome
Mother of James and John, Salome followed Jesus from Galilee. She witnessed the crucifixion from a distance and was one of the women who went to the tomb early on the first Easter morning, encountering the angel’s announcement of the risen Lord.
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Susanna
A devoted follower from Galilee, Susanna travelled with Jesus and the Twelve, supporting their ministry alongside other women. She remained faithful and was among those who discovered the empty tomb, sharing in the joy of the resurrection.
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Proculus Illuminatus
A Roman officer tasked with hunting down the disciples amid rumours of the risen Jesus, Proculus Illuminatus pursued the followers of the crucified Nazarene with ruthless efficiency. After witnessing the Great Commission in Galilee, Proculus laid down his sword and became a devoted follower of the risen Christ.
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Roman Soldier
A Roman soldier stationed in Jerusalem, he was tasked with hunting down the disciples amid rumours of the risen Jesus.
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Roman Soldier
A Roman soldier stationed in Jerusalem, he was tasked with hunting down the disciples amid rumours of the risen Jesus.
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Roman Soldier
A Roman soldier stationed in Jerusalem, he was tasked with hunting down the disciples amid rumours of the risen Jesus.
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The Child