Godspell is a musical in two acts with music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz and a book by John-Michael Tebelak. [1] The show is structured as a series of parables, primarily based on the Gospel of Matthew, interspersed with music mostly set to lyrics from traditional hymns, with the passion of Christ appearing briefly near the end.

Based on the Gospel according to Matthew, Godspell is the first musical theatre offering from composer Stephen Schwartz who went on to write such well-known hits as Wicked, Pippin, …

... a musical composed by Stephen Schwartz and conceived by John-Michael Tebelak TRACKLIST: 01 Prepare Ye (The Way of the Lord) ... 02 Save The People ... 03 Day By Day ... 04 Turn Back, O Man ...

Godspell draws primarily from the Gospel According to St. Matthew. During the musical, a group gathered around the leading figure, Jesus, learns lessons as they bring parables and sayings to life.

A key resource site for the Stephen Schwartz musical Godspell: information on licensing, recordings, the book The Godspell Experience, blog.

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 …

Jun 24, 2012 · Prepare ye for Godspell, the beloved classic from Stephen Schwartz, the Grammy and Academy Award-winning composer of Wicked and Pippin. Enjoy all the good gifts of...

The musical starts from the voice of God, whom we don’t see. A group of people sings fragments of the philosophical sayings, merging in dissonant chorus. Then John the Baptist appears. He …

Berkshire Theatre Group is proud to present the first musical in the nation to receive Actors’ Equity Association, municipal, and state approval: Godspell. Originally conceived in 1970 by John-Michael Tebelak when he was a student at Carnegie Mellon, Godspell was born of collaboration and a desire to spread a joyful message.

Below are answers to key questions about Godspell. However, the best source for answers to Godspell questions and background information can be found in the new book, The Godspell Experience, with a Foreword by Stephen Schwartz.