Godspell 2000 - Articles Page 17

Opened: August 2, 2000
Closing: October 07, 2000

Godspell - 2000 - Off-Broadway History , Info & More

Godspell is a unique and joyful musical based on the Gospel of Matthew. Debuting Off-Off-Broadway in 1971, it features a catchy and eclectic score by Stephen Schwartz (composer of Wicked and Pippin) alongside a book by John-Michael Tebelak.



A loose-knit group of performers portray Jesus and his disciples. Through a mix of games, pantomime, vaudeville, and contemporary music styles, they bring Jesus' parables and teachings to life. The iconic song "Day by Day" is featured in this energetic show.

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Godspell - 2000 - Off-Broadway Articles Page 17

Creators of [title of show] Visit Arizona Theatre Company for Post-Performance Talk on March 4
by BWW News Desk - Feb 23, 2010


Arizona Theatre Company's post-show discussion at [title of show] following the performance on Thursday, March 4 at 7:30 PM will feature the creators and original stars themselves, Jeff Bowen and Hunter Bell; and original keyboardist and musical arranger Larry Pressgrove.

Arena Stage Presents THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 11, 2010


The sights and sounds of Italy alight in Arlington's Crystal City as Arena Stage presents the lush and soaring The Light in the Piazza, directed by Arena Stage Artistic Director Molly Smith.

Photo Flash: [title of show] Comes To The Herberger Theater Center
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 3, 2010


Imagine two hyper-talented young songwriters in New York trying to write a new musical about two hyper-talented young songwriters in New York trying to write a new musical?!

Full Cast Announced for AMERICAN IDIOT; Cast to Appear on Grammy Awards
by Robert Diamond - Jan 29, 2010


Producers Tom Hulce and Ira Pittelman announced the complete Broadway cast of AMERICAN IDIOT today. The production will begin previews on Wednesday, March 24, 2010 and open on Broadway Tuesday, April 20, 2010 at the St. James Theatre (246 West 44 Street).

Arizona Theatre Company Presents [title of show], Opens 1/23/2010
by BWW News Desk - Jan 23, 2010


In 2004, two out-of-work actors in New York decided to write a musical. The problem was, they didn't know what to write about.

A Little Bit of Broadway In Brazil
by Paulo Afonso De Lima - Jan 6, 2010


FROM MY FAIR LADY TO SPRING AWAKENING FOUR DECADES OF BROADWAY MUSICALS IN BRAZIL.

Arizona Theatre Company Presents [title of show], Opens 1/23/2010
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 29, 2009


In 2004, two out-of-work actors in New York decided to write a musical. The problem was, they didn't know what to write about.

Cleveland Playhouse Welcomes Fresh In A CHRISTMAS STORY 11/27-12/20
by BWW News Desk - Dec 20, 2009


New actors in the roles of young Ralphie and adult Ralph lead the cast in the fifth and final production of A Christmas Story at The Cleveland Play House.

ALTAR BOYZ to Get Silver Screen Treatment?
by Jessica Lewis - Dec 18, 2009


Reports are circulating that the off-Broadway Hit, ALTAR BOYZ, may be getting big screen treatment and that Tony-winning Avenue Q librettist Jeff Whitty has been tapped by the show's creators to adapt the script for the film.

ALTAR BOYZ To Play Its 2000th Performance Sunday December 13th
by BWW News Desk - Dec 13, 2009


ALTAR BOYZ will hit the 2000 performance mark on Sunday December 13th at the 7:30pm performance, making it the 9th longest running Off-Broadway musical ever!

ALTAR BOYZ To Play Its 2000th Performance Sunday December 13th
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 10, 2009


ALTAR BOYZ will hit the 2000 performance mark on Sunday December 13th at the 7:30pm performance, making it the 9th longest running Off-Broadway musical ever!

Cleveland Playhouse Welcomes Fresh In A CHRISTMAS STORY 11/27-12/20
by BWW News Desk - Nov 27, 2009


New actors in the roles of young Ralphie and adult Ralph lead the cast in the fifth and final production of A Christmas Story at The Cleveland Play House.

Yale Rep Announces Cast and Creative Team for POP!, World Premiere 11/27
by BWW News Desk - Nov 27, 2009


YALE REPERTORY THEATRE (James Bundy, Artistic Director; Victoria Nolan, Managing Director) announces complete casting and the creative team for the world premiere of POP!, a new musical with book and lyrics by Maggie-Kate Coleman and music by Anna K. Jacobs, directed by Mark Brokaw. POP! will play for 22 performances only, November 27-December 19. Opening Night is Thursday, December 3.

Tokyo Broadcasting System and Kyodo Tokyo Present TALK LIKE SINGING 11/13-22 At NYU' Skirball Center
by BWW News Desk - Nov 22, 2009


Talk Like Singing, a groundbreaking production and the first-ever original Japanese musical to have its premiere in the U.S., will have its world premiere in New York City on November 13, 2009 at 8:00 P.M. at New York University's Skirball Center.

Tokyo Broadcasting System and Kyodo Tokyo Present TALK LIKE SINGING 11/13-22 At NYU' Skirball Center
by BWW News Desk - Nov 22, 2009


Talk Like Singing, a groundbreaking production and the first-ever original Japanese musical to have its premiere in the U.S., will have its world premiere in New York City on November 13, 2009 at 8:00 P.M. at New York University's Skirball Center.

Tokyo Broadcasting System and Kyodo Tokyo Present TALK LIKE SINGING 11/13-22 At NYU' Skirball Center
by BWW News Desk - Nov 12, 2009


Talk Like Singing, a groundbreaking production and the first-ever original Japanese musical to have its premiere in the U.S., will have its world premiere in New York City on November 13, 2009 at 8:00 P.M. at New York University's Skirball Center.

Tokyo Broadcasting System and Kyodo Tokyo Present TALK LIKE SINGING 11/13-22 At NYU' Skirball Center
by BWW News Desk - Nov 13, 2009


Talk Like Singing, a groundbreaking production and the first-ever original Japanese musical to have its premiere in the U.S., will have its world premiere in New York City on November 13, 2009 at 8:00 P.M. at New York University's Skirball Center.

Japanese Musical TALK LIKE SINGING Comes To NYC 11/13 At NYU's Skirball Center
by BWW News Desk - Nov 13, 2009


Talk Like Singing, a groundbreaking production and the first-ever original Japanese musical to premiere in the U.S. prior to engagements throughout Japan, will have its world premiere in New York City on November 13, 2009 at 8:00 P.M. at New York University's Skirball Center. The show will run through November 22.

Cleveland Playhouse Welcomes Fresh In A CHRISTMAS STORY 11/27-12/20
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 10, 2009


New actors in the roles of young Ralphie and adult Ralph lead the cast in the fifth and final production of A Christmas Story at The Cleveland Play House.

Tokyo Broadcasting System and Kyodo Tokyo Present TALK LIKE SINGING 11/13-22 At NYU' Skirball Center
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 9, 2009


Talk Like Singing, a groundbreaking production and the first-ever original Japanese musical to have its premiere in the U.S., will have its world premiere in New York City on November 13, 2009 at 8:00 P.M. at New York University's Skirball Center.

Irons, Rickman and More Set for JOHN MORTIMER AT THE COURT...AND LATER AT THE BAR
by Jeff Dennhardt - Oct 28, 2009


Full casting has been announced for the Royal Court's JOHN MORTIMER AT THE COURT...AND LATER AT THE BAR. The cast will include Broadway stars Jeremy Irons, Alan Rickman, and Harriet Walter. Further casting includes Sinead Cusack, Joanna David, Edward Fox, Tom Hollander, Richard Johnson, Emily Mortimer, Alessandro Nivola, and Dominic West. The evening will be curated by Stephen Jeffreys and Nina Raine will direct. The evening will take place November 15th.

Tokyo Broadcasting System and Kyodo Tokyo Present TALK LIKE SINGING 11/13-22 At NYU' Skirball Center
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 19, 2009


Talk Like Singing, a groundbreaking production and the first-ever original Japanese musical to have its premiere in the U.S., will have its world premiere in New York City on November 13, 2009 at 8:00 P.M. at New York University's Skirball Center.

Yale Rep Announces Cast and Creative Team for POP!, World Premiere 11/27
by Jessica Lewis - Oct 15, 2009


YALE REPERTORY THEATRE (James Bundy, Artistic Director; Victoria Nolan, Managing Director) announces complete casting and the creative team for the world premiere of POP!, a new musical with book and lyrics by Maggie-Kate Coleman and music by Anna K. Jacobs, directed by Mark Brokaw. POP! will play for 22 performances only, November 27-December 19. Opening Night is Thursday, December 3.

Cook, Williams, Kritzer and Arden Will Sing SONDHEIM ON SONDHEIM for Roundabout Broadway Premiere
by Eddie Varley - Oct 1, 2009


Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) is proud to have Stephen Sondheim & James Lapine return to Studio 54 with Sondheim on Sondheim, a new original Broadway musical starring Barbara Cook, Vanessa Williams, Michael Arden & Leslie Kritzer. Music & lyrics are by Stephen Sondheim, conceived & directed by James Lapine. Sondheim on Sondheim will begin previews on March 19th, 2010 and open officially April 22nd, 2010 at Studio 54 on Broadway (254 West 54th Street). This will be a limited engagement through Sunday, June 13th, 2010.

Hector Coris' Acclaimed Cabaret Show LIFE IS WONDERFUL. Returns To Don't Tell Mama's 9/ 8 and 10/1
by BWW News Desk - Oct 1, 2009


Award-winning NYC cabaret performer Hector Coris brings his debut solo show Life is Wonderful. at Don't Tell Mama (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788; www.donttellmamanyc.com). Show dates are Tuesday, September 8th @ 7:15PM and Sunday, October 11th @ 6:30PM.

Godspell FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of Godspell have there been?
Godspell has had 18 productions including Off-Broadway which opened in 1971, Off-Broadway which opened in 1971, Australia which opened in 1971, West End which opened in 1972, Australia which opened in 1972, Broadway which opened in 1976, Broadway which opened in 1976, Regional (US) which opened in 1979, London Fringe which opened in 1981, Off-Broadway which opened in 1988, Off-Broadway which opened in 1988, Off-Broadway which opened in 2000, Off-Broadway which opened in 2000, Milburn, NJ (Regional) which opened in 2006, Broadway which opened in 2008, Broadway which opened in 2011, US Tour which opened in 2013 and UK Tour which opened in 2015.

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