University of Jamestown Launches 25th Theatre Season with Rock Opera
University of Jamestown Theatre opens its 25th season with a production of Jesus Christ Superstar at the Reiland Fine Arts Center, running Nov. 6–8 at 7:30 p.m. nightly. The nearly 60‑performer cast and affordable $13 tickets present a cultural and economic opportunity for Stutsman County residents and local businesses.
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University of Jamestown Theatre will open its milestone 25th season with the rock opera Jesus Christ Superstar, staging performances Nov. 6–8 at 7:30 p.m. each night at the Reiland Fine Arts Center. The production features a cast of nearly 60 performers and is presented by the university’s theatre program, offering a concentrated three-night engagement for local audiences.
The scale of the cast underscores the production’s role as a major cultural event for Jamestown and Stutsman County. With almost 60 people involved onstage and behind the scenes, the show mobilizes students, faculty and community members in a large collaborative effort that brings multiple departments and stakeholders onto a single public stage. Affordable ticket pricing — $13 per seat — aims to keep the performances accessible; tickets are available through University of Jamestown’s events page or by calling 701‑252‑3467 ext. 5435.
Arts events such as this serve several functions for the local community. Culturally, a high-profile musical broadens performing arts offerings in Jamestown, providing residents with live entertainment options beyond professional touring shows and strengthening the university’s role as a community cultural hub. Educationally, a production involving dozens of performers provides hands-on experience in acting, music, stagecraft and production management, reinforcing the university’s curricular and extracurricular training opportunities.
Economically, even a modest three-night run can generate local spending in the hospitality and retail sectors. Attendees who travel from surrounding towns may patronize restaurants, gas stations and retail outlets, while family members and friends of cast and crew contribute incremental foot traffic downtown. The accessible ticket price lowers a barrier to attendance, potentially increasing turnout among local households and students and magnifying these secondary economic effects.
The production also marks continued institutional stability for UJ Theatre. Reaching a 25th season signals sustained investment in performing arts programming and suggests that the university views long-term cultural engagement as part of its community mission. For Stutsman County leaders and business owners tracking cultural assets as drivers of quality of life and local spending, the season opener is a visible demonstration of that commitment.
Residents interested in attending should plan for evening performances Nov. 6–8 at 7:30 p.m. and may purchase $13 tickets online through the university events page or by calling the ticket line at 701‑252‑3467 ext. 5435. As the university ushers in its 25th season, the production offers both an accessible night out and a reminder of the economic and civic role that campus arts programming plays in the county’s cultural landscape.
