Godspell - 2011 Broadway History , Info & More
Circle in the Square (Broadway)
1633 Broadway at 50th St. New York, NY
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."
Godspell - 2011 - Broadway Cast
FEATURED REVIEWS FOR Godspell
A Vision of Spirituality Returns to Broadway
5 / 10
Go easy on the caffeine if you're heading to the Broadway revival of 'Godspell' that opened on Monday night at the Circle in the Square. The cast of this relentlessly perky production of the 1971 musical, which transformed parables from the Gospels into a series of singable teaching moments, virtually never stops bopping, bouncing, bounding, even trampolining across the stage and up the aisles of the theater. It's like being trapped in a summer camp rec room with a bunch of kids who have been a little too reckless with the Red Bull.
Broadway's 'Godspell' revival a lively affair
7 / 10
'Godspell,' which has long been a standard show put on in colleges and high schools, captures the best of the old and embraces the new: At intermission, some cast members stay on stage for the traditional boogie with the audience - yes, free wine is handed out - and yet this new version has the parable about Tribute to Caesar illustrated by Jesus putting a coin in a tip jar. Costumes by Miranda Hoffman remain true to that dynamic, with the use of multicolored pants and suspenders as a nod to the hippy past, and prom dresses, sneakers, a bowling shirt and leopard prints a sign of the new. It all ends badly, of course - for Jesus, not the show. The second act is a bummer, though Jesus' death is sensitively handled. But as his followers carry his body away - their faces glisten with sweat and they are visibly moved - it's clear that 'Godspell' has anointed a new group of Broadway stars and we are the richer for it.
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Godspell History
Other Productions of Godspell
| 1971 | Off-Broadway |
Original Off-Broadway Production Off-Broadway |
| 1971 | Australia |
Australian Production Australia |
| 1972 | West End |
London Production West End |
| 1972 | Australia |
Australian Production Australia |
| 1976 | Broadway |
Broadway Transfer Broadway |
| 1979 | Regional (US) |
Regional Revival Regional (US) |
| 1981 | London Fringe |
London Revival London Fringe |
| 1988 | Off-Broadway |
Off-Broadway Revival Off-Broadway |
| 2000 | Off-Broadway |
Off-Broadway Revival Off-Broadway |
| 2006 | Milburn, NJ (Regional) |
Paper Mill Production Milburn, NJ (Regional) |
| 2008 | Broadway |
Broadway Revival [Cancelled] Broadway |
| 2011 | Broadway |
Broadway Revival Broadway |
| 2013 | US Tour |
1st National Tour US Tour |
| UK Tour |
UK Tour UK Tour |
Godspell - 2011 Broadway Awards and Nominations
| Year | Ceremony | Category | Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | BroadwayWorld Awards | Best Featured Actress in a Musical | Anna Maria Perez de Tagle |
| 2012 | BroadwayWorld Awards | Best Revival of a Musical | Godspell |
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