Joanne Jonas
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BIO
Joanne was an original cast member of "Godspell" in its off-Broadway production, first at the Cherry Lane Theatre in 1971 and later uptown at the Promenade where it ran for 2,124 performances. The characters' names were based on the actors', so it's difficult to say what role she created, except that each character had a lead in one of the songs. The character she created sang "O Bless The Lord". However, in the film she moved to the character originally played by Sonia Manzano, and sang "Turn Back, O Man" while Lynne Thigpen took her part. She also has the credit of assistant choreographer in the film. Following the film she literally disappeared from the theatrical/film scene.
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VIDEO: Celebrate 50 Years of GODSPELL with a Mega-Reunion on Backstage LIVE with Richard Ridge- Watch Now!
by Backstage With Richard Ridge - 2021-05-22 09:01:00
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by Nicole Rosky - May 22, 2021
Broadway might be dark, but that doesn't mean that theatre isn't happening everywhere! Below, check out where you can get your daily fix of Broadway this weekend, May 22-23, 2021.
by Nicole Rosky - May 22, 2021
Stars in the House continues tonight (8pm ET) with a GODSPELL 50th Anniversary Reunion featuring Stephen Schwartz and the players who originated these iconic songs: Peggy Gordon (By My Side, which she also co-wrote), Joanne Jonas (Bless The Lord), Gilmer McCormick (Learn Your Lessons Well), Steve Nathan (who played Jesus), Mark Planner (Original New York production), and George Salazar (Broadway revival).
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 18, 2021
Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley announced today a theater-lovers dream week of shows, as they will reunite the casts of “Godspell,” “Annie,” and “Pageant,” and host a very special Elphabas vs. Glindas “Wicked” game night! All will benefit the Actors Fund, and several nights will include matching donations from generous supporters of the arts.
by Backstage With Richard Ridge - May 22, 2021
Prepare ye, for a Godspell mega-reunion! Fifty years ago, on May 17, 1971, a musical phenomenon opened off-Broadway. What began as a master's thesis project for Carnegie Mellon student John-Michael Tebelak, would go on to entertain the masses on Broadway and off, in Toronto, multiple national tours, on the big screen and of course, eventually at regional and amateur theatres all over the world.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 24, 2020
Need something new to listen to or watch? Check out this week's list of new and upcoming releases!
by Claudio Erlichman - Aug 22, 2016
Collecting premieres around the world since 1971, when it reached Broadway, the classical musical comedy by Stephen Schwartz and John-Michael Tebelak, based on the parables of the Gospel of St. Matthew, is back to Sao Paulo with a new look, directed by Dagoberto Feliz
by Caryn Robbins - Feb 10, 2016
Herb Braha (aka Herb Simon) passed away from congestive heart failure in Los Angeles on Saturday, February 6. He was 69.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Joanne Jonas has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.
Joanne Jonas has not appeared in the West End.
