University of Winchester
Godspell
Conceived and Originally Directed by John-Michael Tebelak. Music and New Lyrics by Stephen Schwartz (Wicked, Prince of Egypt, Pippin)
Originally Produced on the New York Stage by Edgar Lansbury, Stuart Duncan, and Joseph Beruh.
Come and experience University of Winchester's graduating Musical Theatre students spread, what John-Michael Tebelak referred to as ‘God’s Spell’ and ‘learn your lesson’s well’.
"…an exercise in youthful exuberance and letting one’s light shine before mankind." Vulture 2011
"Prepare ye, the way of the Lord!’, John the Baptist sings as a call to arms in the opening moments of this hit John Michael Tebelak and Stephen Schwartz musical. Inspired by how uninspired he was after attending an Easter church service, the ‘way of the Lord’ as envisioned and presented by Tebelak, aims to recapture the light and joy of Christ’s essential message and teaching. That message is really simple: Community. What gives the show its power is Schwartz’s music, gorgeously orchestrated for this production by Michael Holland." Theatremania, 2011
"Jesus was a radical, and his teachings are essentially political philosophies that challenged the dominant ideologies of the time. Reflecting ideals embraced by the 70s and the Jesus Movement, Godspell similarly challenges the forms of the traditional musical theatre creating a playful, freely structured text utilising the Parables to frame Schwartz’s tuneful, uplifting and joyous songs, including Day by Day, Bless the Lord, and Light of the World. Whether you are a believer or not, the essence of Godspell is a celebration of humanity; the musical is a manifesto on being a decent human being. Just don't let the title, or your preconceptions about the content, dissuade you." Matthew Murray, Talkin’ Broadway
This amateur production is presented by Music Theatre International.
All authorised performance materials are also supplied by MTI www.mtishows.co.uk
