Godspell 1972 - Articles Page 9

Opened: January 26, 1972
Closing: unknown

Godspell - 1972 - West End History , Info & More

Wyndham's Theatre
(Leicester Square) Charing Cross Road London

Based upon The Gospel According to St. Matthew

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

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Photo Coverage: Short, Garber & Canadian GODSPELL Cast Reunite for Theatre Museum Benefit
by Kelly Cameron - Feb 16, 2011


On February 7th the Canadian Theatre Community came together for a very special gala fundraiser for The Theatre Museum. Jian Ghomeshi hosted a star-studded event that included the reunion of the Original Canadian Cast of Godspell, and an exclusive performance by Colm Wilkinson. BWW is thrilled to bring you exclusive photo coverage of the event.

Broadway Lights Dimmed for Linney & Stewart, 1/19
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 18, 2011


The Broadway community mourns the loss of Romulus Linney and Ellen Stewart, who both recently died at the ages of 80 and 91 respectively. The marquees of Broadway theatres in New York will be dimmed in their memory on Wednesday, January 19th, at exactly 8:00pm for one minute.

CAA Kids Visit Royal Albert Hall for Children's Theatre Conference
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 2, 2010


While the United Nations General Assembly met in New York City this past September, four talented 12-year old youngsters who are members of The Children's Acting Company division of New York's Children's Acting Academy (CAA) - Nicholas Cacciola, Jonathan Rockhill, Bella Scarselli and Brooke Strutin -- traveled to London, England, to represent the United States in the first ever international children's theatre exchange which took place September 17 - 27, 2010. The event was produced by Theatretrain, a nation-wide British performing arts company for children which was established in 1992, and co-presented with the German-based international children's charity Arts by Children.

Photo Coverage: 'WICKED' Receives RIAA Double Platinum Certification
by Walter McBride - Nov 12, 2010


With sales surpassing the two million mark, the Grammy® award-winning original cast recording of Wicked has officially been certified double platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America. Since its opening, the production has continued to captivate audiences and currently ranks in the top 20 of Broadway's longest running shows, having played over 2,910 performances to date.

TV: WICKED Cast Album Goes Double Platinum
by Robert Diamond - Nov 11, 2010


With sales surpassing the two million mark, the Grammy® award-winning original cast recording of Wicked has officially been certified double platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America. Since its opening, the production has continued to captivate audiences and currently ranks in the top 20 of Broadway's longest running shows, having played over 2,910 performances to date. BroadwayWorld.com was on hand as composer Stephen Schwartz was presented with a commemorative plaque following the matinee performance at The Gershwin Theater on November 10, 2010.

WICKED Cast Album Goes Double Platinum
by Jessica Lewis - Nov 8, 2010


With sales surpassing the two million mark, the Grammy® award-winning original cast recording of Wicked has officially been certified double platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America. Since its opening, the production has continued to captivate audiences and currently ranks in the top 20 of Broadway's longest running shows, having played over 2,910 performances to date.

33 U.S. Opera Companies to Feature American Operas over the Next Two Seasons
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 3, 2010


During the 2010-2011 and 2011-2012 seasons, 33 U.S. opera companies both large and small and from coast to coast will perform works - including nine world premieres - by American composers, announced OPERA America, the national service organization for opera.

Provision Theater Company Presents GODSPELL, Thru 8/26
by BWW News Desk - Sep 26, 2010


Provision Theater Company, a multi-Jeff nominated Equity theater company, will kick off their 2010-2011 season with one of the most popular rock musicals of all time, GODSPELL. The groundbreaking, energetic production based on the Gospel of St. Matthew previews August 11, opens Saturday, August 14 at 8 p.m. and runs through September 26 at 1001 W. Roosevelt Road, Chicago. Provision Theater Company Artistic Director Tim Gregory directs.

David Essex Brings ALL THE FUN OF THE FAIR to the West End; Closes at Garrick Theatre 9/5
by BWW News Desk - Sep 5, 2010


After a recent national tour David Essex and All The Fun Of The Fair will make its West End Debut at London's Garrick Theatre previewing from 17 April and running until 5 September with press night on 28 April 2010.

GODSPELL Revival is Aiming for Broadway Spring/Summer 2011
by Robert Diamond - Sep 1, 2010


An audition notice has went out for the upcoming Broadway production of GODSPELL, noting that performances will begin in the Spring/Summer of 2011. Specific dates and a theatre are as of yet unnamed.

Short's Wife Dolman Dies at 58
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 23, 2010


Nancy Dolman, wife of Martin Short, passed away on August 21 - the cause of death remains unknown. Doleman is perhaps best remembered for her appearences on the ABC cult sitcom 'Soap', 'Second City Television' and 'Custard Pie'. She also appeared in her husband Martin Short's critically acclaimed 1985 cable television special Martin Short: Concert for the North Americas.

Photo Flash: Provision Theater Co Presents GODSPELL
by Gabrielle Sierra - Aug 16, 2010


Provision Theater Company, a multi-Jeff nominated Equity theater company, will kick off their 2010-2011 season with one of the most popular rock musicals of all time, GODSPELL.

Photo Flash: Provision Theater Company's GODSPELL
by Gabrielle Sierra - Aug 12, 2010


Provision Theater Company, a multi-Jeff nominated Equity theater company, will kick off their 2010-2011 season with one of the most popular rock musicals of all time, GODSPELL. The groundbreaking, energetic production based on the Gospel of St. Matthew previews August 11, opens Saturday, August 14 at 8 p.m. and runs through September 26 at 1001 W. Roosevelt Road, Chicago. Provision Theater Company Artistic Director Tim Gregory directs.

Provision Theater Company Presents GODSPELL, Previews 8/11
by BWW News Desk - Aug 11, 2010


Provision Theater Company, a multi-Jeff nominated Equity theater company, will kick off their 2010-2011 season with one of the most popular rock musicals of all time, GODSPELL. The groundbreaking, energetic production based on the Gospel of St. Matthew previews August 11, opens Saturday, August 14 at 8 p.m. and runs through September 26 at 1001 W. Roosevelt Road, Chicago. Provision Theater Company Artistic Director Tim Gregory directs.

Provision Theater Company Presents GODSPELL, Previews 8/11
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jul 20, 2010


Provision Theater Company, a multi-Jeff nominated Equity theater company, will kick off their 2010-2011 season with one of the most popular rock musicals of all time, GODSPELL. The groundbreaking, energetic production based on the Gospel of St. Matthew previews August 11, opens Saturday, August 14 at 8 p.m. and runs through September 26 at 1001 W. Roosevelt Road, Chicago. Provision Theater Company Artistic Director Tim Gregory directs.

AMADEUS Returns to Los Angeles At Chandler Studio Theatre, Opens 6/18
by BWW News Desk - Jun 18, 2010


'I murdered Mozart!' rings out across Europe from Composer Antonio Salieri on his death-bed. Salieri had been the toast of Europe. He had been a devout Catholic all his life. He made a pact with God that he would be the vessel through which God's music would spring. All was good until Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart arrives in Vienna. In horror Salieri determines that it is Mozart instead who is his God's chosen voice.

The Production Company Presents AMADEUS, Opens 6/18
by Charlie Piane - Jun 8, 2010


'I murdered Mozart!' rings out across Europe from Composer Antonio Salieri on his death-bed. Salieri had been the toast of Europe. He had been a devout Catholic all his life. He made a pact with God that he would be the vessel through which God's music would spring. All was good until Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart arrives in Vienna. In horror Salieri determines that it is Mozart instead who is his God's chosen voice. Mozart's music proves it; God had broken their pact. Salieri now makes a terrible new vow: to block God on earth and teach Him a lesson, using Mozart as the means to that end.

AMADEUS Returns to Los Angeles At Chandler Studio Theatre, Opens 6/18
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 21, 2010


'I murdered Mozart!' rings out across Europe from Composer Antonio Salieri on his death-bed. Salieri had been the toast of Europe. He had been a devout Catholic all his life. He made a pact with God that he would be the vessel through which God's music would spring. All was good until Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart arrives in Vienna. In horror Salieri determines that it is Mozart instead who is his God's chosen voice.

The David A. Straz, Jr. Center for the Performing Arts Presents GODSPELL Through 5/16
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2010


The David A. Straz, Jr. Center for the Performing Arts (formerly the Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center) presents Godspell in the Jaeb Theater, Feb. 9 - May 16.

Christopher Timothy And Louise English Join David Essex In ALL THE FUN OF THE FAIR
by BWW News Desk - Apr 28, 2010


Christopher Timothy and Louise English join David Essex in the cast of All the Fun of the Fair which previews from 20 April at London's Garrick Theatre, with press night on 28 April and is running until 5 September 2010.

David Essex Brings ALL THE FUN OF THE FAIR to the West End; Plays Garrick Theatre 17 April - 5 September, 2010
by BWW News Desk - Apr 28, 2010


After a recent national tour David Essex and All The Fun Of The Fair will make its West End Debut at London's Garrick Theatre previewing from 17 April and running until 5 September with press night on 28 April 2010.

David Essex Brings ALL THE FUN OF THE FAIR to the West End; Plays Garrick Theatre 17 April - 5 September, 2010
by BWW News Desk - Apr 17, 2010


After a recent national tour David Essex and All The Fun Of The Fair will make its West End Debut at London's Garrick Theatre previewing from 17 April and running until 5 September with press night on 28 April 2010.

Burgess, Montalvo, Sullivan & Watts to Announce 24th Annual Mac Award Nominees on 3/25
by BWW News Desk - Mar 23, 2010


The nominees for the 24TH ANNUAL MAC AWARDS will be announced by veteran Cabaret and Broadway performers TITUS BURGESS (The Little Mermaid, Guys & Dolls), DOREEN MONTALVO (In The Heights), KT SULLIVAN (Lifetime Achievement Award, Mabel Mercer Foundation) and LENNIE WATTS (President of MAC and Director of MAC Awards Show).

Christopher Timothy And Louise English Join David Essex In ALL THE FUN OF THE FAIR
by Carrie Dunn - Mar 2, 2010


Christopher Timothy and Louise English join David Essex in the cast of All the Fun of the Fair which previews from 20 April at London's Garrick Theatre, with press night on 28 April and is running until 5 September 2010.

The David A. Straz, Jr. Center for the Performing Arts Set for GODSPELL, 2/9-5/16
by BWW News Desk - Feb 9, 2010


The David A. Straz, Jr. Center for the Performing Arts (formerly the Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center) presents Godspell in the Jaeb Theater, Feb. 9 - May 16.

Godspell FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of Godspell have there been?
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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