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Opened: November 7, 2011
Closing: June 24, 2012

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Stephen Schwartz's much-loved musical celebrating the life and teachings of Jesus returns to Broadway.



The Gospel according to St. Matthew, 1970s style. As Jesus taught with parables and storytelling Godspell utilizes clowning, pantomime, charades, acrobatics and vaudeville to tell the story of Christ's passion. Familiar songs include "Day by Day," "Turn Back, O Man" and "Bless the Lord."

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Photo Coverage: First Look at GODSPELL on Broadway!
by Robert Diamond - October 14, 2011


The 40th Anniversary production and first-ever Broadway revival of Stephen Schwartz's rock musical GODSPELL began performances last night and we've got a first look at the show's cast in performance!

GODSPELL Begins Performances Tonight!
by BWW News Desk - October 13, 2011


The revival of Godspell, which has long been expected to head to Broadway next season, will reportedly open at the Circle in the Square Theatre on November 7, 2011. according to a report in the New York Times. Performances will begin on October 13, 2011.

GODSPELL Revival Announces Lottery Policy!
by Nicole Rosky - October 6, 2011


PREPARE YE! Preview performances for the highly anticipated, first-ever Broadway revival of the legendary rock musical GODSPELL begin in one week! Producer Ken Davenport announced today that for each performance, there will be a pre-show lottery drawing for a limited number of special stageside seats -- seating so close to the action, audience members will feel like they're part of the show...and maybe they'll even get to be a part of it!

STAGE TUBE: Go Inside GODSPELL Rehearsals!
by Nicole Rosky - October 4, 2011


Directed by Daniel Goldstein and choreographed by Tony Award nominee Christopher Gattelli (South Pacific), GODSPELL begins preview performances at Circle in the Square Theatre on Thursday, October 13, 2011. Opening Night is Monday, November 7. Go behind the scenes of rehearsals with the cast in the video below!

TV: Meet the Cast and Crew of GODSPELL!
by Broadway Beat - September 28, 2011


Directed by Daniel Goldstein and choreographed by Tony Award nominee Christopher Gattelli (South Pacific), GODSPELL begins preview performances at Circle in the Square Theatre on Thursday, October 13, 2011. Opening Night is Monday, November 7. The company of Godspell met the press yesterday, September 27. Below, we bring you interviews with the cast and crew!

Photo Coverage: GODSPELL in Rehearsal - Sneak Peek!
by Walter McBride - September 27, 2011


The company of Godspell met the press yesterday, September 27. Below, we bring you complete photo coverage of the performance preview event!

TV: Prepare Ye - First Look at GODSPELL in Rehearsal!
by Jessica Lewis - September 26, 2011


Directed by Daniel Goldstein and choreographed by Tony Award nominee Christopher Gattelli (South Pacific), GODSPELL begins preview performances at Circle in the Square Theatre on Thursday, October 13, 2011. Opening Night is Monday, November 7 (7 p.m.). The company met the press today, September 26, and BroadwayWorld brings you the very first look at the show in rehearsal below!

Twitter Watch: First Look at GODSPELL Set Piece
by BWW - September 23, 2011


On Twitter Watch, @BwayGodspell wrote 'EXCLUSIVE - Get a sneak peek at a @BwayGodspell set piece, straight from the design shop! #PrepareYe Directed by Daniel Goldstein and choreographed by Tony Award nominee Christopher Gattelli (South Pacific), GODSPELL begins preview performances at Circle in the Square Theatre (1663 Broadway at 50th Street) on Thursday, October 13, 2011. Opening Night is Monday, November 7, 2011. Tickets to GODSPELL are available by calling Telecharge.com at 212-239-6200 . Tickets may also be purchased in-person at the Circle in the Square Theatre Box Office. For further information, please visit: www.Godspell.com '

Cast Album Coming for GODSPELL Revival!
by Caryn Robbins - September 22, 2011


According to Ken Davenport, lead producer for the upcoming revival of GODSPELL, a cast recording will be made for the new production.

Photo Flash: First Look at GODSPELL in Rehearsal!
by Nicole Rosky - September 21, 2011


Directed by Daniel Goldstein and choreographed by Tony Award nominee Christopher Gattelli (South Pacific), GODSPELL begins preview performances at Circle in the Square Theatre (1633 Broadway at 50th Street) on Thursday, October 13, 2011. Opening Night is Monday, November 7 (7 p.m.).

GODSPELL Director Danilel Goldstein Welcomes Baby Girl to the Family!
by Nicole Rosky - September 21, 2011


On Sunday, September 18, the company of the upcoming revival of the legendary rock musical GODSPELL celebrated the birth of its first 'Broadway Baby,' as director Daniel Goldstein and his wife Melissa welcomed their first child, daughter Gracie Eloise Lee-Goldstein, into the world at 6:17 a.m.

Hannah Montana's Anna Maria Perez de Tagle Joins GODSPELL; Full Cast Announced
by Nicole Rosky - August 29, 2011


Producer Ken Davenport announced today that Disney Channel star Anna Maria Perez de Tagle, exclusively managed by the Jonas Group and represented by The United Talent Agency, is set to make her Broadway stage debut in the upcoming Broadway revival and 40th anniversary production of the legendary rock musical GODSPELL.

Wallace Smith, Celisse Henderson, Lindsay Mendez Join Cast of GODSPELL Revival
by Nicole Rosky - August 25, 2011


Producer Ken Davenport announced today that Celisse Henderson (Wicked National Tour), Lindsay Mendez (Everyday Rapture) and Wallace Smith (American Idiot) are the latest additions to the cast of the upcoming Broadway revival and 40th anniversary production of the legendary rock musical GODSPELL.

Telly Leung, Uzo Aduba, Nick Blaemire and Morgan James To Join Hunter Parrish in GODSPELL; Tickets on Sale
by Robert Diamond - August 16, 2011


Producer Ken Davenport announced today that Telly Leung ('Glee'), Uzo Aduba (Coram Boy), Nick Blaemire (Cry-Baby) and Morgan James are set to join previously announced star Hunter Parrish in the upcoming Broadway revival and 40th anniversary production of the legendary rock musical GODSPELL.

Masterworks to Release 40th Anniversary GODSPELL Album, 9/6
by Nicole Rosky - August 12, 2011


MASTERWORKS BROADWAY proudly announces the release of Godspell - The 40th Anniversary Celebration, a two-disc set that will be available physically and digitally on September 6, 2011. The newly remastered collection includes both the original off-Broadway cast recording from 1971 and the motion picture soundtrack from 1973. Featuring new liner notes by composer Stephen Schwartz, Godspell - The 40th Anniversary Celebration comes out in advance of the first ever Broadway revival, which begins performances at New York City's Circle in the Square Theatre in October.

Hunter Parrish to Take on Jesus in Broadway's GODSPELL Revival!
by Nicole Rosky - August 10, 2011


Producer Ken Davenport announced today that Hunter Parrish, star of the acclaimed Showtime series 'Weeds' and the recent Tony Award-winning hit Spring Awakening, is set to star as Jesus in the upcoming Broadway revival of the legendary rock musical GODSPELL.

STAGE TUBE: Watch the GODSPELL Billboard Going Up in Times Square!
by Caryn Robbins - August 3, 2011


Yesterday, a new billboard went up in Times Square heralding the arrival of the upcoming production of Stephen Schwartz's rock musical GODSPELL. Click below to watch it happen before your eyes!

Edgar Lansbury Joins Production Team of GODSPELL
by Nicole Rosky - July 28, 2011


Producer Ken Davenport is pleased to announce that Tony and Pulitzer Prize winner Edgar Lansbury, producer of both the original Broadway production and 1973 motion picture adaptation of GODSPELL, has joined the producing team of the musical's upcoming Broadway revival.

GODSPELL Announces Day by Day: The Producer's Perspective
by Gabrielle Sierra - July 22, 2011


Producer Ken Davenport will to present 'Day by Day: The Producer's Perspective,' the official blog chronicling 100 days leading up to the first performance of the much-anticipated Broadway revival of legendary rock musical GODSPELL.

STAGE TUBE: Stephen Schwartz on Bringing GODSPELL Back to Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - July 11, 2011


Starting today (Monday, July 11, 2011), tickets are now on sale to the general public for Broadway's first-ever revival of Stephen Schwartz's legendary rock musical GODSPELL. Visit Telecharge.com or call 212-239-6200 to purchase tickets, and visit Godspell.com or more information and updates. In the video below, composer Stephen Schwartz discusses how much it means to him to bring GODSPELL back to the Great White Way. Click below to check out what he has to say!

Tickets Now Available for GODSPELL on Broadway!
by Nicole Rosky - July 11, 2011


Starting today (Monday, July 11, 2011), tickets are now on sale to the general public for Broadway's first-ever revival of Stephen Schwartz's legendary rock musical GODSPELL. Visit Telecharge.com or call 212-239-6200 to purchase tickets, and visit Godspell.com or more information and updates.

Other Productions of Godspell

1971   Off-Broadway Original Off-Broadway Production
Off-Broadway
1971   Australia Australian Production
Australia
1972   West End London Production
West End
1972   Australia Australian Production
Australia
1976   Broadway Broadway Transfer
Broadway
1979   Regional (US) Regional Revival
Regional (US)
1981   London Fringe London Revival
London Fringe
1988   Off-Broadway Off-Broadway Revival
Off-Broadway
2000   Off-Broadway Off-Broadway Revival
Off-Broadway
2006   Milburn, NJ (Regional) Paper Mill Production
Milburn, NJ (Regional)
2008   Broadway Broadway Revival [Cancelled]
Broadway
2011   Broadway Broadway Revival
Broadway
2013   US Tour 1st National Tour
US Tour
UK Tour UK Tour
UK Tour

Godspell - 2011 Broadway Awards and Nominations

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Year Ceremony Category Nominee
2012 BroadwayWorld Awards Best Featured Actress in a Musical Anna Maria Perez de Tagle
2012 BroadwayWorld Awards Best Revival of a Musical Godspell

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