GODSPELL to Kick Off Starlight's 2021 AdventHealth Broadway Series June 22-27
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 11, 2021
Starlight will welcome Godspell to its stage for the very first time Tuesday, June 22 – Sunday, June 27. This refreshing retelling of the Gospel of Matthew is a sensational musical production that is uplifting, celebratory and fun. Godspell includes songs by Grammy and Academy Award winner Stephen Schwartz, such as the popular hit “Day by Day.”
VIDEO: Watch a GODSPELL Reunion on Stars in the House- Live at 8pm!
by Nicole Rosky - May 22, 2021
Stars in the House continues tonight (8pm ET) with a GODSPELL 50th Anniversary Reunion featuring Stephen Schwartz and the players who originated these iconic songs: Peggy Gordon (By My Side, which she also co-wrote), Joanne Jonas (Bless The Lord), Gilmer McCormick (Learn Your Lessons Well), Steve Nathan (who played Jesus), Mark Planner (Original New York production), and George Salazar (Broadway revival).
Danbury's Musicals At Richter Announces Auditions For GODSPELL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 18, 2021
Musicals at Richter, celebrating its 37th season as the longest-running outdoor theater in Connecticut, has announced auditions for its 2021 season under the stars, featuring a main stage run of Stephen Schwartz's iconic musical 'Godspell,' playing July 23 through August 7.
STARS IN THE HOUSE Announces WICKED Game Night, ANNIE and GODSPELL Reunions & More!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 18, 2021
Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley announced today a theater-lovers dream week of shows, as they will reunite the casts of “Godspell,” “Annie,” and “Pageant,” and host a very special Elphabas vs. Glindas “Wicked” game night! All will benefit the Actors Fund, and several nights will include matching donations from generous supporters of the arts.
VIDEO: Celebrate 50 Years of GODSPELL with a Mega-Reunion on Backstage LIVE with Richard Ridge- Watch Now!
by Backstage With Richard Ridge - May 22, 2021
Prepare ye, for a Godspell mega-reunion! Fifty years ago, on May 17, 1971, a musical phenomenon opened off-Broadway. What began as a master's thesis project for Carnegie Mellon student John-Michael Tebelak, would go on to entertain the masses on Broadway and off, in Toronto, multiple national tours, on the big screen and of course, eventually at regional and amateur theatres all over the world.
BWW Review: GODSPELL Is Good News at Garden Theatre
by Aaron Wallace - Apr 26, 2021
Filling those water-walkin' sandals is Orlando native Eddie Ortega. His is the Jesus of the Bible - cool, chill, funny, sharp, smart, wise, surprising, radical, and full of love. He occasionally sings in Spanish, while his disciples add that and sign language too - your friendly reminder that nobody in the Bible spoke English...
GODSPELL Opens at Garden Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 23, 2021
Central Florida audiences, rejoice! Godspell, an international hit for audiences of all ages, is now open on the Garden Theatre stage. The sensational 1971 musical features a diverse mix of rock, gospel, and pop interspersed with entertaining and heartfelt parables.
GODSPELL Opens This April at Garden Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 31, 2021
Central Florida audiences, rejoice! Godspell, an international hit for audiences of all ages, opens on the Garden Theatre stage this spring. The sensational 1971 musical features a diverse mix of rock, gospel, and pop interspersed with entertaining and heartfelt parables. Directed by Joseph C. Walsh, Godspell runs April 22 - May 23, 2021. Godspell is presented by the Morrissey Family.
BWW Review: GODSPELL at Oak Grove Theatre Arts
by Brian Michaels - Mar 13, 2021
As usual Scott Brusven and the kids at Oak Grove did not disappoint. The set design and lighting was very cool and the cast and crew did a great job being safe. They even had a baptism scene featuring hand sanitizer.
BWW Feature: How The Show Will Go On For GODSPELL at Berkshire Theatre Group
by Marc Savitt - Aug 5, 2020
With a small cast of only ten, the simplicity and small scale of Godspell made it an ideal choice to move forward with given current concerns. Performances will take place under a tent in the parking lot of BTG's Colonial Theatre in Pittsfield. To allow for Social Distancing, the audience for each performance will be limited to 75-100.
Prepare Ye, For Theatre 308's Production Of GODSPELL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 6, 2020
Theatre 308 will present the hit Broadway musical Godspell, at the Darien High School Auditorium, March 19 - 21, 2020. Godspell tells of a group of unique teenagers coming together to help Jesus in a musical retelling of the Gospel of Matthew, through song, dance, and an abundant amount of humor. With a diverse blend of music, ranging from pop to rock, Jesus's story comes to life on stage. The show features beloved hits such as 'Day by Day', 'Prepare Ye', 'All Good Gifts', and many more. Jesus' messages of kindness, tolerance, and love come vibrantly to life as the students of DHS create their own distinctly unique version of this beloved show.
BWW Feature: The Renaissance of the Religious Musical
by Fiona Scott - Oct 4, 2019
Why are religious musicals experiencing a comeback in the West End? BroadwayWorld spoke to London performers about stories of faith and how their personal outlook on life connects with the material.
BWW Review: GODSPELL IN CONCERT, Cadogan Hall
by Fiona Scott - Jun 30, 2019
The British Theatre Academy gives aspiring young performers the chance to perform for free in top venues. Dozens of them have been preparing to perform in Cadogan Hall alongside Max Bowden, Luke Bayer, Laura Baldwin and Ramin Karimloo in a colourful semi-staged concert version of Stephen Schwartz's Godspell.
Gli allievi dell'AMTA tornano in scena con GodSpell
by Sara Crescente - May 25, 2019
18 maggio, Roma.
Il teatro Cometa Off va pian piano riempendosi con l'avvicinarsi delle 18:00. La sala e piccola, ma i posti sono quasi tutti occupati. Ci sono parenti e amici degli attori, ma anche curiosi e appassionati del genere che hanno scelto di passare un sabato pomeriggio diverso.
Sul palco infatti stanno per esibirsi gli allievi dell'AMTA, l'American Musical Theatre Academy, portando in scena una versione piu moderna di GODSPELL, musical del 1971 composto da Stephen Schwartz e dal libretto di John-Michael Tebelak.
GODSPELL Opens At The Ivoryton Playhouse
by A.A. Cristi - May 22, 2019
Opening on Wednesday, May 22 and running through June 16, Ivoryton Playhouse presents the beautiful and uplifting musical, GODSPELL. GODSPELL began as John Michael Tebelak's master thesis at Carnegie Mellon University with lyrics taken directly from the Episcopal Hymnal. Stephen Schwartz, also from Carnegie Mellon, was hired to write a new score, adding original songs to the modernized hymns.
GODSPELL Returns to The Ivoryton Playhouse
by Julie Musbach - May 2, 2019
Opening on Wednesday, May 22 and running through June 16, Ivoryton Playhouse presents the beautiful and uplifting musical, GODSPELL. GODSPELL began as John Michael Tebelak's master thesis at Carnegie Mellon University with lyrics taken directly from the Episcopal Hymnal. Stephen Schwartz, also from Carnegie Mellon, was hired to write a new score, adding original songs to the modernized hymns.
Act Of Connecticut Announces 2019-2020 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 29, 2019
ACT (A Contemporary Theatre) of Connecticut is thrilled to announce its upcoming 2019-2020 Season. Featuring a mix of theatre favorites and new and innovative productions, there's something for everyone to enjoy.