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They won't announce until all contracts have been signed. That being said, I don't know if final callbacks have yet occured. (I know they had one set of callbacks.) It's not uncommon for the cast to be announced as they go into rehearsals.

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Godspell Cast?#2
Posted: 8/8/11 at 9:37am

Davenport's blog talked about callbacks on August 1st and expected to announce some casting "in the next week or so."

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Godspell Cast?#3
Posted: 8/8/11 at 12:00pm

^I was just checking that! Indeed, 8/1 WAS the final callbacks. and while Davenport SAID announcements in a week, I wouldn't hold my breath. There are contracts to negotiate and meetings to be had. They will likely have VERBAL commitments, but its never wise to announce until the ink is dry.

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Godspell Cast?#4
Posted: 8/8/11 at 5:57pm

I heard Trey Parker will be playing Jesus.

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Godspell Cast?#5
Posted: 8/8/11 at 10:39pm

What about Stark Sands as JC? Loved him in AI.

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Godspell Cast?#6
Posted: 8/9/11 at 11:06pm

According to Ken Davenport's producers blog the casting announcement could come as early as tomorrow. They spent the day readying the press release.

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Godspell Cast?#7
Posted: 8/10/11 at 8:20am

I'll obviously be obsessively checking his blog all day. Can't wait to hear the casting announcement! Do we have any rumors yet?

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Godspell Cast?#8
Posted: 8/10/11 at 8:31am

I haven't heard a one! But am anxious to hear.

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Godspell Cast?#9
Posted: 8/10/11 at 9:13am

If what I hear is true, I will be purchasing multiple seats for me and my massive erection.

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Godspell Cast?#10
Posted: 8/10/11 at 9:27am

Wasn't Davenport looking for talented unknowns, or was that just free publicity to have an open call?

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Godspell Cast?#11
Posted: 8/10/11 at 9:33am

1. They are required to hold an open call.
2. This is the perfect show for unknowns, but I wouldn't be suprised if a few parts were b'way names. (Jesus, Judas, Sonia)

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Godspell Cast?#12
Posted: 8/10/11 at 9:45am

Hunter Parrish as Jesus. Oh, my God.

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Godspell Cast?#13
Posted: 8/10/11 at 10:00am

That's it? ONE FREAKING NAME?????

(and I'm not sure how I feel about that name.)

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Godspell Cast?#14
Posted: 8/10/11 at 10:17am

The Son of God has been revealed to you...what the eff else do you want?

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Godspell Cast?#15
Posted: 8/10/11 at 10:23am

I hope a couple of the other main cast members are announced soon. He's a good looking guy but needs a solid cast around him for this to work.

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Godspell Cast?#16
Posted: 8/10/11 at 10:38am

I think casting Hunter is perfect. He'll bring good publicity, he's not bad to look at (hah), and his voice is surprisingly strong. Have you guys seen him perform before? I saw him twice in Spring Awakening and was really impressed.

And I read on the blog that about 1/3 of the callbacks were from the open call- that's pretty good if you ask me. I'm sure lots of the ensemble will be fairly unknown, but I agree that they'll probably cast bigger names in the lead roles.

Already getting so excited for this show!!

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Godspell Cast?#17
Posted: 8/10/11 at 11:11am

Jennifer Dinoia (current Elphaba standby)is in the cast, but I have no idea what role she's playing.

Updated On: 8/10/11 at 11:11 AM

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Godspell Cast?#18
Posted: 8/10/11 at 11:49am

^ where did you hear that?

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Godspell Cast?#19
Posted: 8/10/11 at 3:10pm

@theowl8jenny (Jennifer DiNoia): what a GREAT surprise to get up to today! #feelingblessed #hardworkpaysoff

Hmmmm..

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Godspell Cast?#20
Posted: 8/10/11 at 4:16pm

Morgan James (who was originally cast a swing when this production was previously scheduled for Broadway) will be singing "Turn Back, O Man."

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Tony Kushner: You can sing it at my funeral.

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Godspell Cast?#21
Posted: 8/10/11 at 11:53pm

Robin de Jesus will also be in the new Broadway production, reprising his track singing "We Beseech Thee" from the Papermill incarnation.

Updated On: 8/10/11 at 11:53 PM

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Godspell Cast?#22
Posted: 8/11/11 at 1:28am

I was really excited about this but if Robin de Jesus is in anything, I'm not interested. Welp.

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Godspell Cast?#23
Posted: 8/11/11 at 1:33am

I was really excited about this but if Robin de Jesus is in anything, I'm not interested. Welp.

I can't stand him either. He's way over the top and trying too hard to be funny.

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Godspell Cast?#24
Posted: 8/11/11 at 1:52am

"I can't stand him either. He's way over the top and trying too hard to be funny."

It's the worst. I've never been as annoyed with a performer as I am with him and I've never even SEEN him in anything (live, at least).

"I will not cease from mental fight, nor shall my sword sleep in my hand: Till we have built Jerusalem in England's green and pleasant land."

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