Interview: John O’Boyle on the Easter Mysteries Musical – Movie Mom
Easter Mysteries is an original, musical theater production about Christ’s death and resurrection, seen through the lens of his disciples and followers. It is the first Passion Play ever told from Peter’s perspective, with iconic biblical characters portrayed by an interracial cast. It will be shown in theaters for a special one-night event on March 22, 2016.
Directed by Daniel Goldstein (2011 Broadway revival of Godspell) and brought to you from Tony Award®-winning producers and a veteran Broadway cast, this uplifting musical is a celebration that sheds a new light onto a historical story in human terms – ordinary people with hopes, dreams and fears, uncertain of what lies ahead. With music, libretto and lyrics by Tony Award®-winning producer, John O’Boyle, the breath-taking music is the connective tissue that builds bridges across a diversity of multiracial and religious expressions. This first-rate production offers audiences the chance to see, feel and hear real peoples’ experiences of this touchstone story of Western Civilization in a fresh and moving way.
Cinema audiences will also be treated to an exclusive interfaith panel discussion with prominent Jewish, Christian and Muslim leaders discussing the production and its ability to affect interfaith relations. This thoughtful discussion will help bridge the interfaith gap and connect the beliefs of major religious communities in thought-provoking ways. 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
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