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Who Played Jesus in Godspell

Jesus is a role in Godspell, a musical that opened Broadway in 2011.

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."

14 actors have played Jesus in Godspell.

View full cast of Godspell

Performer Production Opened
Tom Senior UK Tour Godspell in Concert 0
Andy Rohrer Off-Broadway Godspell 1971
Andy Rohrer Off-Broadway Godspell 1971
Don Hamilton Off-Broadway Godspell 1971
Don Hamilton Off-Broadway Godspell 1971
Don Scardino Off-Broadway Godspell 1971
Jeremy Sage Off-Broadway Godspell 1971
Jeremy Sage Off-Broadway Godspell 1971
Ryan Hilliard Off-Broadway Godspell 1971
Ryan Hilliard Off-Broadway Godspell 1971
Stephen Nathan Off-Broadway Godspell 1971
Tom Rolfing Off-Broadway Godspell 1971
Tom Rolfing Off-Broadway Godspell 1971
Barrett Foa Off-Broadway Godspell 2000
Barrett Foa Off-Broadway Godspell 2000
Dan Kohler Milburn, NJ (Regional) Godspell 2006
Jonathan Groff Milburn, NJ (Regional) Godspell 2006
Gavin Creel Broadway Godspell 2008
Corbin Bleu Broadway Godspell 2011
Hunter Parrish Broadway Godspell 2011

Other Roles in Godspell

Role Production Opened
Jesus Broadway Godspell 2011
John/Judas Broadway Godspell 2011
Performer Broadway Godspell 2011

“Jesus” Also Appears In

Production Type Year
Jesus Christ Superstar West End 1972

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