Godspell

Godspell
Prepare ye for the timeless tale of friendship, loyalty and love based on the Gospel According to St. Matthew.

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 hefty doses 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.

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John Michael TebelakJohn Michael Tebelak
Music and Lyrics by
Stephen SchwartzStephen Schwartz
Conceived and Originally Directed by
John Michael TebelakJohn Michael Tebelak
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Prepare Ye the Way of the Lord

Save the People

Day By Day

Learn Your Lessons Well

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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By timsilk
March 24, 2021
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Streaming on Third Party Platform

My organization is in the process of securing rights through MTI to produce Godspell. We intend to purchase rights for streaming as well, but it appears that MTI requires the use of ShowTix4U for all streaming performances. We already have a ticketing and marketing platform. Can we use a third party to stream the performances instead of ShowTix4U? If not, are there plans to make third parties an option in the future? 

 

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By pyt
October 03, 2017
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I would like to do a church reduction of the original Godspell. Is there a way for a nonprofit to get a break on the royalties?

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By Barryboy
February 02, 2017
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I wondered, I am performing in an amateur production of Godspell this year. Providing we use the correct material, are we ok to perform with a backing track rather than with a live band???? Thank you
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By linda123
July 20, 2016
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if we do Godspell the last 2 weeks in June, How far in advance can we book.
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By XXXX128864
December 23, 2015
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I was told godspell jr was about $500 and we keep the materials and can perform the show any number if times. When I use the cost estimator it asks the same questions as godspell 1971/2012 and the price is the same. Why is it the same price but only for a one hour show.? Thanks
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