GODSPELL to Play Circle in the Square; Performances Begin October 13, 2011

Producer Ken Davenport announced that the 40th Anniversary production and first-ever Broadway revival of Stephen Schwartz's rock musical GODSPELL is scheduled to begin preview performances on Thursday, October 13, 2011 at Broadway's Circle in the Square Theatre (1633 Broadway at 50th Street).

Directed by Daniel Goldstein and choreographed by Tony Award nominee Christopher Gattelli (South Pacific), Opening Night is Monday, November 7 (7 p.m.).

GODSPELL reunites Daniel Goldstein -- making his Broadway directorial debut -- and the designers of their critically-acclaimed 2006 Paper Mill Playhouse conception in a new production that has been completely re-imagined for the Circle in the Square, one of Broadway's most intimate, unique and versatile houses.

GODSPELL features scenic design by David Korins (Passing Strange, Bridge and Tunnel), costume design by Miranda Hoffman (Well), lighting design by Ben Stanton (Angels in America) and orchestrations by Michael Holland (Hurricane).

Conceived and originally directed by John-Michael Tebelakwith music and new lyrics by Academy and Grammy Award winner Stephen Schwartz (Wicked, Pippin), GODSPELL's Tony-nominated score features instantly recognizable hits including "Day by Day," "Turn Back, O Man," "Learn Your Lessons Well, "Prepare Ye the Way," "Light of the World" and many more.

GODSPELL originally ran for more than 2,600 performances in New York and spawned successful touring productions in major U.S. cities, a 1973 motion picture adaptation and countless international engagements for the past 40 years. The new Broadway revival of GODSPELL is produced by Ken Davenport and The People of Godspell. Complete casting will be announced soon.

For more information and updates, visit www.Godspell.com.

GODSPELL will play Broadway's Circle in the Square Theatre (1633 Broadway at 50th St.). Beginning Thursday, October 13, the weekly preview performance schedule is as follows:

Tuesday through Friday evenings at 8 p.m.
Saturdays at 2:30 p.m. and 8 p.m.
Sundays at 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

Beginning Tuesday, November 15, the regular performance schedule is as follows:

Tuesday evenings at 7 p.m.
Wednesday matinees at 2 p.m.
Thursday and Friday evenings at 8 p.m.
Saturdays at 2:30 p.m. and 8 p.m.
Sundays at 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

Tickets are $125.00 for all performances except Saturday evenings, which are $135.00 (all prices include a $2.00 facility fee) and are available by calling Telecharge.com at 212-239-6200 beginning Monday, July 11.

Tickets may also be purchased in-person at the Circle in the Square Theatre Box Office beginning Monday, September 19. Box Office hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday and 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday (closed on Sundays).

Group sales (10+ tickets) are now available by calling toll-free 1-855-DAY-BY-DAY (1-855-329-2932).

[* Performance schedule and pricing are subject to change at any time.]

More information on the production can be found at Godspell.com and PeopleofGodspell.com.