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
Theater Review: Is Godspell Worthy?
6 / 10
The music's been given a once-over, as well, with sometimes radically tricked-out new undercarriages: Gone is the granola folk of 'God Save the People,' replaced by an almost- reggae lilt; 'We Beseech Thee''s gospel revival has been canned in favor of neo-country (and is now performed on, gulp, trampolines). And yet, for all that's changed, it's still much the same spell. 'Bless the Lord' is still the first number to bring down the house (especially as performed by the redoubtable Lindsay Mendez), and incandescent individual performances (Telly Leung's magnificent 'All Good Gifts,' for example) elevate songs that might, in less expert hands, show their age.
NY Review: 'Godspell'
6 / 10
Instead of allowing the concept, of a childlike Christ leading a gaggle of puppyish disciples through the parables, to stand on its own, Goldstein has added a plethora of gimmicks, including audience-participation charades and Pictionary, as well as topical references to everything from Donald Trump to Facebook to Occupy Wall Street. When the cast hauls out the glitter cannons at the end of the first act, you know they're trying too hard. 'Godspell' is a popular choice for high school and community theaters because it has a simple, laid-back charm and opportunities for the cast of 10 to stand out, with each receiving at least one lead vocal part in the bouncy, infectious score, here rocked up and amped by orchestrator Michael Holland and sound designer Andrew Keister. Goldstein would have done better to reduce the volume and let the young ensemble rather than the jazzy staging take the spotlight.
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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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