A heavenly Godspell from youthful Cast
Godspell
Music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz
Book by John-Michael Tebelak
Directed by Jennifer Paquette
Produced by Julie Rutherford and Laurie Markham
Musical direction by Chuck Baxter
Choreography by Christina Cannella
Theatre Woodstock
May 24-June 1
Tickets available at Highlander Studios, 654 Dundas Street or call the box office: 519-537-2582
Running time (with 15 minute intermission): about two hours and 10 minutes
It’s been 43 years since writer John-Michael Tebelak introduced the world to his creation Godspell, first as his master’s thesis, then a year later for its first run on Broadway. One might assume the offbeat musical might have lost much of its charm over those four decades.
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[V-C Glennie - The Gatehouse, Elsie Perrin Williams Estate, London ON)
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