Knoch grad turns ‘Superstar’
Lights up on Brecken Farrell, a 2020 graduate of Knoch High School, who took the stage in his first professional production in Pittsburgh Musical Theater’s “Jesus Christ Superstar” last Thursday.
The rock musical by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice chronicles the days leading up to Jesus Christ’s crucifixion and the events that took place. Farrell, a sophomore musical theater student at Point Park University, said being part of the show and keeping up with school has been eye-opening.
“It’s been challenging, but not overwhelming,” he said. “I’ve had ample time off to get work done, and honestly I’d argue it has helped me. I feel really inspired artistically right now, and that’s all flowing into school work.”
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If You’re Going
WHAT: Pittsburgh Musical Theater’s production of “Jesus Christ Superstar”
WHEN: Shows run Wednesdays through Sundays until May 1. Showtimes listed at pittsburghmusicals.com/superstar
WHERE: Gargaro Theater, 327 S. Main St., Pittsburgh
ADMISSION: Ticket prices available at pittsburghmusicals.com/superstar
