Godspell Revival 2011

Opened: November 7, 2011
Closing: June 24, 2012

Godspell - 2011 - Broadway History , Info & More

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."

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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.

Godspell: Theater Review
4 / 10

Prepare ye the way for disappointment. Goldstein approaches it all like a Children's Television Workshop special. Maybe it's appropriate for a show so widely performed in schools, but this feels indeed like a high school production staged by the wacky new drama teacher. (Think Mr. G. on HBO's under-appreciated Summer Heights High.) Christopher Gattelli's choreography also throws a million ideas at the stage in the hope that something sticks. The strength of some of the second-act songs such as 'On the Willows' ensures that a depth of feeling does eventually coalesce. And the crucifixion is arrestingly staged, albeit with cheesy simulated slo-mo from the disciples during the finale's wailing guitar breaks. But my chief takeaway from this was the tarnishing of a treasured theater memory. Now, let's see how Jesus Christ Superstar holds up in the spring.

Flashback: GODSPELL Plays Final Broadway Show, June 24
by BWW Special Coverage - June 24, 2012


Godspell will play its final performance on Broadway today, June 24th, 2012, at Circle in the Square Theatre. Below, BroadwayWorld brings you a multimedia flashback chronicling Godspell's beginning and journey to its final show on the Great White Way.

GODSPELL to Close on Broadway June 24
by Robert Diamond - June 12, 2012


BWW has confirmed that the cast, crew and investors were informed pre-show this evening that GODSPELL will play its final performance on Broadway on June 24th, 2012 at Circle in the Square Theatre.

GODSPELL Adds Matinee Performance Today, 6/8
by BWW News Desk - June 8, 2012


Today, June 8, GODSPELL will play a special added matinee performance at 3 p.m.

GODSPELL in Danger of June 24th Closing?
by Robert Diamond - June 5, 2012


Those who closely follow Broadway Grosses have been keeping an eye on GODSPELL's numbers as of late and wondering what the future held for the musical, which was recently announced for a performance on Sunday night's Tonys. Lead producer Ken Davenport has shed some light on the show's health in a new blog entry noting that after a slew of recent promotions ranging from 'Pay Your Age' to the 'Cast of 2032' and a Fan Appreciation Day:

Photo Flash: New Photos - Hannah Elless Joins GODSPELL!
by Kelsey Denette - May 29, 2012


GODSPELL welcomed Hannah Elless to the cast on May 22, replacing Lindsay Mendez. View photos of Elless with the cast in performance below!

STAGE TUBE: GODSPELL Cast Sings Schwartz at Joe's Pub!
by Nicole Rosky - May 24, 2012


Yesterday, May 23, the company of Godspell celebrated their Academy Award-winning writer Stephen Schwartz in a one-night-only concert featuring songs from Schwartz's Pippin, Wicked, The Baker's Wife, The Magic Show, Working, My Son Pinocchio, Children of Eden, Rags, "Pocahontas", "The Hunchback of Notre Dame", "The Prince of Egypt", "Enchanted" and more. The concert benefits Broadway Cares/ Equity Fights AIDS. Check out highlights fro the concert below!

Photo Coverage: GODSPELL Cast Sings the Songs of Stephen Schwartz - Corbin Bleu & More!
by Jennifer Broski - May 25, 2012


Yesterday, May 23, the company of Godspell celebrated their Academy Award-winning writer Stephen Schwartz in a one-night-only concert featuring songs from Schwartz's Pippin, Wicked, The Baker's Wife, The Magic Show, Working, My Son Pinocchio, Children of Eden, Rags, "Pocahontas", "The Hunchback of Notre Dame", "The Prince of Egypt", "Enchanted" and more. The concert benefits Broadway Cares/ Equity Fights AIDS. BroadwayWorld was on hand for the event and brings you photo coverage below.

STAGE TUBE: First Look - The 'GODSPELL Cast of 2032' in Performance!
by Kelsey Denette - May 23, 2012


Following an afternoon of open-call auditions for kids last month in which more than 500 kids (ages six to 16) were seen, the creative and producing team of GODSPELL selected five boys and five girls (plus one 'swing') to perform a special encore number at the curtain call on Tuesday, May 22. View the performance below!

Confirmed! GODSPELL to Perform at 2012 Tony Awards
by Robert Diamond - May 23, 2012


BroadwayWorld has confirmed that the revival of GODSPELL on Broadway, despite a lack of Tony nominations, will make an appearance on the 2012 broadcast to perform a selection from the musical. At this time, there is no official word or confirmation on who, or what the cast will be performing.

GODSPELL Cast Sings Stephen Schwartz at Joe's Pub Tonight, 5/23
by BWW News Desk - May 23, 2012


Tonight, May 23, join the company of Godspell on Broadway as they celebrate their Academy Award-winning writer Stephen Schwartz in a one-night-only concert. Expect songs from Schwartz projects like Pippin, Wicked, The Baker's Wife, The Magic Show, Working, My Son Pinocchio, Children of Eden, Rags, "Pocahontas", "The Hunchback of Notre Dame", "The Prince of Egypt", "Enchanted" and more.

GODSPELL Adds June 8 Matinee
by Kelsey Denette - May 22, 2012


On Friday, June 8, GODSPELL will play a special added matinee performance at 3 p.m.

Photo Flash: The 'GODSPELL Cast of 2032' in Rehearsal!
by Kelsey Denette - May 21, 2012


Following an afternoon of open-call auditions for kids last month in which more than 500 kids (ages six to 16) were seen, the creative and producing team of GODSPELL selected five boys and five girls (plus one 'swing') to perform a special encore number at the curtain call on Tuesday, May 22. View the 'GODSPELL Cast of 2032' in rehearsal below!

STAGE TUBE: The Cast of GODSPELL Celebrates 10,000 Facebook Fans With Music Video
by Kelsey Denette - May 17, 2012


blurbThe company of Broadway's first-ever revival of Stephen Schwartz's rock musical GODSPELL last month welcomed a new leading man - stage and screen star Corbin Bleu (Disney's 'High School Musical,' Broadway's In the Heights) - to the starring role of Jesus. This month, the show just passed 10,000 Facebook fans and star Julia Mattison wrote a song to celebate the ocassion. Check out the video below!

PORGY AND BESS, GODSPELL, GHOST, et al. Set for Intrepid Fleet Week, Beg. 5/23
by Max Schwager - May 14, 2012


The Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum, along with the City of New York and the United States Navy, celebrates the 25th annual Fleet Week, to be held from May 23 - May 28, 2012. Fleet Week is America's premier tribute and "thank you" to the men and women who serve in the armed forces.

GODSPELL's Telly Leung Plays Birdland Tonight, 5/14
by BWW News Desk - May 14, 2012


Telly Leung, currently appearing on Broadway in GODSPELL, plays Birdland tonight, May 14 under the direction of Alan Muraoka and featuring musical direction from Gary Adler.

Photo Flash: Broadway Producer Rose Caiola Celebrates FIRST POSITION Film Release
by BWW News Desk - May 7, 2012


Rose Caiola, who is the producer and co-writer of the off-Broadway musical hit "Freckleface The Musical" (based on the popular children's book by Julianne Moore) and also made her Broadway debut as a producer this year with "Godspell" at Circle in the Square, now adds film to her growing resume with "First Position," a film by director Bess Kargman, for which she serves as Executive Producer. The film which has received rave reviews across the country was screened this past weekend at the Elinor Bunin Monroe Theatre/Film Society of Lincoln Center on West 65th Street. See photos of Caiola at the opening below!

Photo Flash: GODSPELL Announces 'The GODSPELL Cast of 2032!'
by Kelsey Denette - May 7, 2012


Following an incredible afternoon of open-call auditions for kids last month in which more than 500 kids (ages six to 16) were seen, the creative and producing team of GODSPELL selected five boys and five girls (plus one 'swing') to perform a special encore number at the curtain call on Tuesday, May 22.

GODSPELL's Hunter Parrish Joins Annenberg Theater's 'WHEN YOU BELIEVE' Stephen Schwartz Tribute, 5/19
by BWW News Desk - May 6, 2012


Hunter Parrish, who previously starred in the Broadway revival of GODSPELL, has joined the starry talent lineup of When You Believe: A Conversation With and Tribute To Stephen Schwartz on May 19 in Palm Springs.

STAGE TUBE: First Look at Corbin Bleu in GODSPELL!
by Kelsey Denette - May 4, 2012


The company of Broadway's first-ever revival of Stephen Schwartz's rock musical GODSPELL last month welcomed a new leading man- stage and screen star Corbin Bleu (Disney's 'High School Musical,' Broadway's In the Heights) - to the starring role of Jesus. Get a first look at Bleu in the show below!

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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