Godspell

A troupe of performers help Jesus Christ deliver his parables using a wide variety of games, storytelling techniques, and heavy doses of comedic timing. Although it all ends with the Last Supper and the Crucifixion, Jesus' messages of kindness, tolerance and love come to life through a mix of pop and vaudeville songs.

Find the troop of Godspell during the Tony Awards of 2012:

General information
  • Style : Pop rock
  • Theme : Bible, Religion
  • year of creation : 1971
Music
  • Composer :Stephen Schwartz
  • Lyricist :Stephen Schwartz
  • Librettist : John-Michael Tebelak
  • famous songs : "Tower of Babel" "Prepare Ye" "Save the People" "Day by Day" "Learn Your Lessons Well" "Bless the Lord" "All for the Best" "All Good Gifts" "Light of the World" "Turn Back, O Man" "Alas for You" "By My Side" "We Beseech Thee" "Beautiful City" "On the Willows" "Finale"
  • Famous performers : Jeremy Iron, Gay Soper, Marti Webb, Shoshana Bean, Barrett Foa, Lucia Giannetta, Capathia Jenkins, Chad Kimball, Leslie Kritzer, Uzo Aduba, Lindsay Mendez, Corbin Bleu. George Salazar,
kinships
  • Inspired by another work : The musical is based on the Gospel according to Matthew which is one of the gospels of the New Testament.
  • Exists in film : A movie was made in 1973 after the success of the Off-Broadway show. We find Victor Garber in the role of Jesus.
Awards
  • Appointments and Awards : The musical was nominated for the Tony for Best Score but lost to Annie.
  • Number of years on display : 2
  • Number of performances : 2124
Currently on stage