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.
Review: Godspell
4 / 10
Reorchestrated and sound-designed for young, modern ears, this Godspell sounds like a born-again Glee, and several performers have moments to shine (including Uzo Aduba, Telly Leung and the wonderful Lindsay Mendez). Capering through Christopher Gattelli's joyous choreography, on David Korins's continually surprising set, the actors are nothing if not energetic. But for all the copious tributes paid to him, Jesus is a thankless role, and Hunter Parrish is this production's sacrifice to it; with a voice and presence as light as his ultra-blond locks, Parrish preaches softly and wears a creepily forced smile. This is Jesus as Stepford twink, and it's regrettably in keeping with a show that, in its combination of bathos and kitsch, is a model of bad faith.
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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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