SAMSON
He defeated an entire army and slayed a lion with his bare hands. But there’s a secret behind Samson’s superpower. Chosen by God from birth, he’s been given superhuman strength — as long as he follows the rules. And that’s where the trouble begins. Samson soon falls prey to temptation, losing his strength and sight. And it’s here where he will face his greatest challenge.
Journey with this unlikely hero as he battles the Philistines—and his own personal calling. Filmed in front of a live audience on stage at Sight & Sound Theatres in Lancaster, PA.
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SAMSON
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He defeated an entire army and slayed a lion with his bare hands. But there’s a secret behind Samson’s superpower. Chosen by God from birth, he’s been given superhuman strength — as long as he follows the rules. And that’s where the trouble begins. Samson soon falls prey to temptation, losing his...
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SAMSON | The Heart of the Story
He's the original super hero. But there's a catch to Samson's superpower--no one can know the source of his strength. And that's where the trouble begins.
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SAMSON | Designing the Show
From fiery foxes to feats of strength, see how the design team develops Samson's story for the stage.
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SAMSON | Wedding Updo
Watch as a hair stylist transforms this wig into a beautiful updo for the wedding scene in SAMSON.
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SAMSON | Set Installation
With opening night just two months away, the production teams transform the theater into a rocky desert.
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SAMSON | Cast Reaction: Temple Collapse
Watch the SAMSON cast's first glimpse of the special effects for the temple collapse.
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SAMSON | Character Highlight: Samson
SAMSON is a heroic tale with astonishing stunts and breathtaking special effects…but it is also a story of grace, forgiveness, and second chances.
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SAMSON | Character Highlight: Delilah
A notorious betrayer with an unexpected twist. Hear the SAMSON cast describe Delilah and her complicated story.
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SAMSON | Character Highlight: Samson's Family
Get to know Samson's family, who play a vital role in his story of grace and redemption.
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SAMSON | Training the Animals
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SAMSON | Fight Choreography
See how the cast prepares for Samson's many battle scenes.
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SAMSON | Remote Controlled Set Pieces
These are no ordinary mountains! Check out the technology behind some of the show's biggest set moves.
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SAMSON on the Red Carpet
There's no better way to celebrate a world premiere than on the red carpet. (2016)
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SAMSON | Becoming Samson
Follow Michael, the lead actor in SAMSON, as he goes through his morning routine in preparation for the show.
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SAMSON | Fight Rehearsals
Walls will fall…and so will actors! Look behind the curtain to see how the actors prepare for one of the most technical fight scenes in SAMSON.
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SAMSON | The Pig Race
It's all fun and games for these animal actors!
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SAMSON | Quick Changes
The cast has only a short time to prepare for many of Samson's feats of strength. Watch it all come together while the lights are down.
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SAMSON | Pull Ups
Learn the secret behind one of Samson's feats of strength.
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SAMSON | Behind the Scenes: Temple Collapse
The temple collapse may have taken the Philistines by surprise; but behind the scenes, the SAMSON crew has everything timed to the second.