Hello World,
As a Christian, the most significant day of the year is Easter, the day that Christians all over the world celebrate the resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ! And I’m always excited about new ways to celebrate Easter. That’s why I’m pleased to offer free tickets to the musical feature film EASTER MYSTERIES, which comes to select cinemas nationwide for a special one-night event on Tuesday, March 22!
Presented by Fathom Events and SimonSays Entertainment, EASTER MYSTERIES, the first Passion Play ever told from Peter’s perspective, is making history with its brand new portrayal of the touchstone story, and offers a fresh perspective of iconic biblical characters that will inspire and enlighten. Using the universal themes of death and Resurrection and love vs. betrayal, the passion play moves through Jesus’ arrival in Jerusalem, the Last Supper, his arrest, Peter’s struggle with faith, and Jesus’ death, followed by the sightings of Jesus after his burial, Peter’s reconciliation of faith, and Jesus’ reappearance and Ascension.
Directed by Daniel Goldstein (2011 Broadway revival of Godspell), this unique portrayal of iconic biblical characters by an interracial cast offers an innovative and effective reimagining of the Easter story for modern audiences. The cast includes Wallace Smith (Les Miserables, Rocky, Godspell) as Jesus, Tony Award nominee Phillip Boykin (Porgy and Bess, On the Town) as Caiaphas, Erin Davie (Side Show, Grey Gardens, Drood) as Mary, Kevin Early (A Tale of Two Cities, Thoroughly Modern Millie) as Peter, and Stephen Lee Anderson (Spiderman, Wicked, Fiddler on the Roof) as Herod. Aside from the classic biblical story, the show emphasizes faith in one’s own abilities and the power to overcome personal struggles.
The music, libretto and lyrics are by John O’Boyle, a Tony Award-winning Broadway producer, and the motion picture is directed by Danny Goldstein (Godspell, Tamar of The River) with musical arrangements and music direction by Milton Granger (Mary Poppins).
“Entering into the mystery of the Passion is something millions of people try to do every Easter season,” explains O’Boyle. “Participating in that mystery with a fresh and compelling angle of vision—and in a cinematic setting—seems a worthy goal.”
Below is the trailer –
Audiences will also be treated to an exclusive interfaith panel with prominent Jewish, Christian and Muslim leaders, as they lead a discussion about the current state of interfaith relations and topics evoked by this profound production.
Panelists include:
· Sister Sanaa Nadim, Muslim Student Association Chaplain, State University of New York at Stonybrook
· Evangelist Joyce L. Rodgers, Founder and CEO of Primary Purpose Ministries, Inc.
· The Most Reverend John J. O’Hara, Auxiliary Bishop of New York; Rabbi Joseph Potasnik, Executive Vice President, New York Board of Rabbis and co-host of “Religion on the Line” on WABC radio in NY
· Tony Suarez, Executive Vice President, National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference
· Fr. Brian McWeeney, Director of Interreligious and Ecumenical Affairs, Archdiocese of New York.
EASTER MYSTERIES will be screened in select cities across the U.S., and tickets can be purchased by visiting www.FathomEvents.com or at participating theater box offices.
I’m giving away THREE free tickets to EASTER MYSTERIES!!! To win a free ticket, subscribe to this blog by clicking HERE! The contest ends on Tuesday, March 15!
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