The 5th Avenue Theatre

05/31/2026

And that's a wrap on Rising Star Project: Jesus Christ Superstar. 💛

This weekend, 71 incredible students from more than 40 schools and programs across Washington State brought this full-scale production to life on The 5th Avenue Theatre stage.

Thank you to every mentee, mentor, supporter, and audience member who helped make this experience unforgettable. The future of theatre is bright!

📸: The cast of Rising Star Project: Jesus Christ Superstar. Photos by Cesar Cabrera.

05/30/2026

Behind every moment on stage is a whole lot of teamwork and dedication behind the scenes. ⚡️

Take a backstage look at Rising Star Project: Jesus Christ Superstar and the incredible students (and mentors!) working hard to bring this production to life.

📸: Jonathan Owens of WKND Photography

05/29/2026

⚡️ TONIGHT. Rising Star Project: Jesus Christ Superstar opens on The 5th Avenue Theatre stage.

Don’t miss your chance to see this spellbinding production featuring the work of 72 students — this weekend only!

📸: Eliana Green as Judas Iscariot and Isaiah Hyde as Jesus of Nazareth in Rising Star Project: Jesus Christ Superstar at The 5th Avenue Theatre. Photo by Cesar Cabrera.

05/28/2026

"Cast members' grasp of the emotional stakes of the story is crystal clear — and mesmerizing... Watching them, it is hard to believe they aren't a professional company."

Seattle's Child features Rising Star Project: Jesus Christ Superstar at The 5th Avenue Theatre, playing this weekend only.

Washington teens lead a powerful production of Jesus Christ Superstar through The 5th Avenue Theatre’s Rising Stars program in Seattle.

05/26/2026

Proof that the future of Seattle theater is VERY bright. 🌟

Don’t miss Rising Star Project: Jesus Christ Superstar this weekend at The 5th!

Videography by Dubya Studios LLC

05/26/2026

Fresh off being a Seattle finalist in Seattle Rep’s Next Narrative Monologue Competition and then taking first place at the National Finals in New York City, Isaiah Hyde is stepping into the role of Jesus in Rising Star Project: Jesus Christ Superstar!

We have such incredibly talented young artists here in the Seattle theater community. Join us in celebrating and supporting the next generation of arts professionals at Rising Star Project this upcoming weekend!

🌟 RSP Student Spotlight: Isaiah Hyde - Jesus of Nazareth 🌟
Video created by: The RSP Arts Admin Cohort (Allie, Clare, Julia, Maya, Mia, Natalie)

05/25/2026

Rising Star Project isn't just a student-led, mentor-supported production: it's a space for generations of theater professionals to collaborate and learn from each other!

The 5th’s social media manager (RSP Class of 2015) has certainly learned a lot from this year’s brilliantly talented (and significantly cooler) RSP Arts Admin Class of 2026 💛

Consider this your official sign to lock in for Rising Star Project: Jesus Christ Superstar, playing this upcoming weekend at The 5th Avenue Theatre! 🎟

05/24/2026

The Rising Star Project Arts Administration cohort is getting an inside look at the work that powers theater beyond the stage: from marketing and fundraising to accessibility, events, company management, and so much more.

See the work of these talented students in action at Rising Star Project: Jesus Christ Superstar, playing next weekend at The 5th Avenue Theatre!

🌟 RSP Student Spotlight: Mia Massino - Arts Administration 🌟
Video created by: The RSP Arts Admin Cohort (Allie, Clare, Julia, Maya, Mia, Natalie)

05/23/2026

One week from today, Rising Star Project students will take over The 5th Avenue Theatre for their weekend of public performances of Jesus Christ Superstar. After weeks of rehearsals and mentorship, 72 teens are ready to share their one-of-a-kind production with Seattle audiences.

Will YOU be there?

🌟 RSP Student Spotlight: Maya Burns - Ensemble 🌟
Video created by: The RSP Arts Admin Cohort (Allie, Clare, Julia, Maya, Mia, Natalie)

05/22/2026

🌟 RSP Student Spotlight: Elsa Harris - Production Stage Management Mentee 🌟

After the professional production wraps, 14-19 year olds from across Washington state will take the stage as they bring this iconic rock opera to life in a completely student-led production (alongside their professional mentors!)

Don't miss your chance to see tomorrow's theater-makers in this one-of-a-kind educational program at The 5th Avenue Theatre, May 28-30.

🌟 Created by: The RSP Arts Admin Cohort 🌟
(Allie, Clare, Julia, Maya, Mia, Natalie)