Godspell Reimagined
GODSPELL will have a one-week season at the Playhouse Theatre, Sydney Opera House from 9 – 14 February 2016 before moving to Melbourne for performances in The Royal Botanical Gardens.
GODSPELL REIMAGINED features a cast of eight multi-talented all singing, all dancing performers.
GODSPELL first appeared off Broadway in 1971 and with music by legendary composer Stephen Schwartz (Pippin, Wicked) quickly became a favourite amongst lovers of theatre and proved to be one of the most popular musicals ever staged in Australia. GODSPELL opened at The Playbox Theatre in Melbourne in November 1971 and closed after 504 sold-out performances in December 1972.
GODSPELL was the brainchild of John-Michael Tebelak, who based the story on the Gospel of St Matthew. He then brought Stephen Schwartz in to write the music and a hit was born. “Day By Day” - a power ballad from the show was released as a single (produced by Ian ‘Molly’ Meldrum) and gave Colleen Hewett a number 1 hit, earned her a gold record and went on to become the biggest-selling Australian single of the year.
A film and several cast albums have been released and 2011 saw the Broadway revival of this much loved musical.
CAST
Mark Dickinson - John/Judas/Ensemble
Christopher Southall - Jesus/Ensemble
Louisa Fitzhardinge - Ensemble
Lucy O’Brien - Musical Director/Keyboard/Vocals
Ben Yarram - Guitar & Vocals
Lucy Gransbury - Ensemble
Sam Jones - Bass & Vocals
Nick Robinson - Drums & Vocals
Directed by Glenn Elston
Choreography by Sue-Ellen Shook
Venue: The Playhouse, Sydney Opera House
Season: Tuesday 9 – Sunday 14 February 2016
Performances: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 7.30pm
Saturday 2pm, Sunday 2pm & 6pm Prices: $59 Concession | $69 Adult
Bookings: sydneyoperahouse.com or 9250 7777
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