Based on the Gospel
according to St. Matthew, GODSPELL is one of the most successful
musicals in history. It present a whimsical view of Jesus, who is
dressed like a clown with a red nose, a red heart painted on his
forehead, and a Superman shirt. His followers and disciples re-enact
parables and scenes from Jesus' life with great energy.
The rock musical was an immediate hit when it opened in the spring
of 1971 at an off-Broadway theatre. Ticket sales were brisk for
three years. Between 1971 and 1973, productions opened in Los
Angeles, London, Paris, Washington, D.C., Toronto, San Francisco,
Melbourne, Sydney, Hamburg, and Berlin. several songs from the show,
including Day by Day, became chart hits. The show -- written by then
- college student John-Michael Tebelak and Stephen Schwartz of
Pippin, and more recently Pocahontas, and Prince of Egypt, fame --
went on to win rave reviews and a Grammy Award for Best Score.
Godspell is a two act contemporary show with a small cast, generally
5 men and 5 women, and a small orchestra: Piano, Guitar, Bass, Drums
and requires minimal scenery, lighting and sound. The music is easy
to learn and sing and costuming is basically from one's closet. It
is ideal for schools, churches, small production facilities, and
those on a limited budget. It is well suited for general audiences.
The musical numbers are:
Prepare Ye The Way Of The Lord
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
On The Willows
Beautiful City
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