Godspell 2012

Godspell 2012
A masterful retelling of the original sensation, injected with contemporary references and dazzling new arrangements.

Godspell was the first major musical theatre offering from three-time Grammy and Academy Award winner, Stephen Schwartz (Wicked, Pippin, Children of Eden); and it took the world by storm. Led by the international hit, "Day by Day," Godspell features a parade of beloved songs, including "Prepare Ye the Way of the Lord," "Learn Your Lessons Well," "All for the Best," "All Good Gifts," "Turn Back, O Man" and "By My Side."

A small group of people help Jesus Christ tell different parables by using a wide variety of games, storytelling techniques and a hefty dose of comic timing. An eclectic blend of songs, ranging in style from pop to vaudeville, is employed as the story of Jesus' life dances across the stage. Dissolving hauntingly into the Last Supper and the Crucifixion, Jesus' messages of kindness, tolerance and love come vibrantly to life. 

Boasting a score with chart-topping songs, a book by a visionary playwright (John-Michael Tebelak) and a feature film, Godspell is a sensation that continues to touch audiences. Because of its small technical demands and minimal cast size, it has become a staple of theatre companies, large and small.

Concert Selections for Godspell

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October 27, 2020
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Live stream Godspell

Is either version of Godspell available for live streaming?

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August 14, 2020
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I need to pay license fees and talk to someone ASAP

My name is Marty Moore. Executive Director for OPELIKA Theatre in Opelika Al.  The lady named Nan over at Yhestre Maximus was going to give us GODSPELL.  She's had a stroke.  And can't get materials to us.  She said to call contact MTI and she ok'd for you to give it to us. 
The major of our city wants to give us $900 ASAP for this show and needs an invoice to send the check to .  
He wants to do this before August 25 when elections come up.  Can SOMEBODY   PLEASE help me   Barbara Morgan's voice mail is full  and I've sent an email     I am really desperate to get this solidified  

Marty Moore   334-663-4480     Thank you

 

 

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October 14, 2019
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What is the approximate running time for 2012 revised version?

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November 27, 2017
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Perusal Script

Is it possible to get the perusal script and what would be the cost? Thanks in advance.

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March 27, 2017
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What is the difference between the original and the 2012 versions of Godspell?
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March 02, 2016
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Disaster- Godspell 2012 Revival
I don't know how to explain it to the cast. They are always off key especially Judas/John the Baptist and all the guys and the girl who sings day by day sounds like she falling out of a chair. What do we do. Next week is tech week. They won't believe me unless it comes out of your mouth. I have a toned ear, everyone knows that. I don't get why they don't trust me. I need help.
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April 08, 2014
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Godspell instrumentation
All of the recordings that I have heard or productions that I have seen of "Godspell" employ a piano, but I don't find Piano listed in the instrumentation for either the original or the 2012 update (although that one does list a keyboard/guitar #3 book). Will I receive a piano book with my instrumental books?
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January 26, 2014
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Is there a Rehearsal CD which can be used? I'd like to have the ability for the students to learn their parts on their own when necessary.
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June 27, 2009
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Godspell
My group is doing Godspell in October. This time I decided to go out for the show and made the main cast, so as a person who normally does the lights, video work, special effects and helps develop sets, I'm trying to get alot of things done early since I will have songs and a script to learn. So with that I have a question that is a little more on the tech and special effects side of things.For the beginning of show I want to create what looks like something crashing into the back of the stage, we have a huge screen that comes down behind the stage. Well, at impact, not only do I want the video to have the effect of smoke, which is not an issue, but I want a good size puff of smoke to come off the back of the stage and maybe a few pieces of paper to look like it damaged something, just for effect. As a group we have 2 smoke machines, but they don't throw smoke fast enough to create this effect and make it look right. We don't have a whole lot of room to work with, the stage is only 16' by 16' and don't want to spend a fortune on something. We also couldn't really use pirotechnics, too close to the audience and during Halloween, while doing a Haunted theatre, in this theatre, our smoke machines set the fire alarm off. I am open to any ideas, whether it just be ideas that you thought of or already proven ideas that you may have done once before.Thanks for all the help.
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