Godspell Revival 1988

Opened: June 12, 1988
Closing: December 31, 1988

Godspell - 1988 - Off-Broadway History , Info & More

Lamb's Theatre
130 West 44th Street New York, NY

Based upon The Gospel According to St. Matthew

The story of Jesus told in a whimsical, sweet rock musical.

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KT Tunstall, LaChanze, Nick Fradiani & More to Join ROCKERS ON BROADWAY at Sony Hall
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 12, 2023

Grammy Award Nominee, KT Tunstall will join Rockers on Broadway as a special guest for their 30th Anniversary on Monday, October 16, 2023, at 8 pm at Sony Hall. See who else is performing, and learn how to purchase tickets!

Carbonell Awards Names New Coordinator & Adds Five New Judges For 2023-24 Season
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Gary Schweikhart, board president of the Carbonell Awards, South Florida's most highly coveted recognition of theatrical and performance excellence, today announced that Elizabeth Dashiell has joined the nonprofit organization as Carbonell Coordinator for the 2023-2024 season.

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While the series' recurring cast includes Tom Selleck, Bridget Moynahan, Donnie Wahlberg, and more, guest stars have included Audra McDonald, Kelli O'Hara, Joanna Gleason, Adrienne Warren, Jinkx Monsoon, Norm Lewis, Norbert Leo Butz, and more. Check out a list of Broadway guest stars on Blue Bloods now!

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Review: GODSPELL at Hanover Little Theatre
by Andrea Stephenson - Nov 12, 2022

This production of Godspell is emotional and heartfelt. The sold-out opening night audience was brought to its feet in a well-deserved standing ovation.

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by A.A. Cristi - Nov 4, 2022

The Sanderson Sisters bewitched Sony Hall as part of Jay Armstrong Johnson's annual Halloween concert-meets-party I Put a Spell on You: ALIVE at Sony Hall, presented by Kampfire Films and Jay Armstrong Johnson and benefiting Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.

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by A.A. Cristi - Oct 20, 2022

Broadway's biggest Halloween event of the year both live at Sony Hall and streaming into your own home Halloween weekend, Jay Armstrong Johnson's annual Halloween concert-meets-party I Put a Spell on You, continues to grow with the addition of Queens Kiki Ball-Change (Funny Gworl, The Wendy Williams Show) and Marti Gould Cummings (Shade Queens  of NYC, Food Network) plus Arianna Rosario (Spielberg's West Side Story) and Matt Rivera (Chu's In The Heights).

Kiki Ball-Change, Marti Gould Cummings & More Join I PUT A SPELL ON YOU: ALIVE at Sony Hall
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 20, 2022

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Now you can dress up and get spooky for Broadway’s biggest Halloween event of the year both live at Sony Hall and in the comfort of your own home! Jay Armstrong Johnson’s I Put a Spell on You will stream on Broadway On Demand beginning at 7 pm Eastern on Sunday, October 30, 2022 and be available for the following four days.

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by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 27, 2022

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Concord Theatricals Launches Nationwide FOOTLOOSE Licensing Competition for Schools in Low-Income Communities
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 22, 2022

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by Stephi Wild - Aug 24, 2022

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Godspell FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Tower of Babble
Prepare Ye the Way of the Lord
Save the People
Day by Day
Learn Your Lessons Well
Bless the Lord
All for the Best
All Good Gifts
Light of the World
Turn Back, O Man
Alas for You
By My Side
We Beseech Thee
On the Willows
Finale
Beautiful City
Prologue
Prepare Ye the Way of the Lord
Save the People
Day By Day
Learn Your Lessons Well
All for the Best
All Good Gifts
Light of the World
Turn Back, O Man
Alas for You
By My Side
We Beseech Thee
On The Willows
Beautiful City
Finale
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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