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Baker performs in Glory of Easter

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Bradley Baker, noted baritone, will be featured again this year in “The Glory of Easter.” This production will begin on Thurs., March 13, at the Crystal Cathedral, 12141 Lewis St. in Garden Grove. It will continue through Saturday, March 22.

Baker has been a regular performer in  “The Glory of Christmas,” and “The Glory of Easter.” He is the choir director at the Congregational Church of Christian Fellowship.

“The Glory of Easter” is hailed as the “largest and most spectacular passion play of its kind.”  The live stage production unites a cast of more than 100 actors, dancers, and volunteer performers.

Live animals including horses, a baby camel, sheep, peacocks and goats share the stage with veteran stage actors portraying the roles of Jesus, Pilate, Mary Magdalene, Herod, Mary and others.

Passion Week events such as the triumphal entry into Jerusalem, Jesus cleansing the temple, the Last Supper, the trial, crucifixion, resurrection and ascension are masterfully recreated. Eight live trumpeters and four drummers perform to a pre-recorded score by the London and Seattle Symphony orchestras.

“The Glory of Easter” also features the flying angels, soaring at speeds of up to 25 mph and 80 feet high.  Six angels descend from the top of the Cathedral balconies to be suspended at an arm’s length distance from the audience.

Children under seven are not recommended due to the vivid portrayal of  Christ’s death and the length of the production.

Jeanne Dunn, the co-director and co-writer, said “Seen by millions throughout its 20-year history, ‘The Glory of Easter’ utilizes state-of-the-art special effects such as lifelike earthquakes, thunder storms and lightening.”

For information, call (714) GLORY, or visit online at www.crystalcathedral.org.

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