GODSPELL returns to Broadway, summer 2008

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GODSPELL returns to Broadway, summer 2008

Posted: 10/15/07 at 12:58pm

http://www.playbill.com/news/article/111901.html

"The first Broadway revival of Stephen Schwartz's Godspell is scheduled to arrive at a Shubert theatre to-be-announced in summer 2008.

Daniel Goldstein will direct the production with choreography by Christopher Gattelli. Casting will be announced at a later date.

The upcoming production, produced by Adam Epstein, will reunite the creative team of the 2006 production of Godspell at New Jersey's Paper Mill Playhouse, which was helmed by Goldstein: scenic designer David Korins, costume designer Miranda Hoffman, lighting designer Ben Stanton and sound designer Randy Hanson."

Updated On: 10/15/07 at 12:58 PM

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re: GODSPELL returns to Broadway, summer 2008

Posted: 10/15/07 at 12:58pm

Just saw this. Yuck!

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re: GODSPELL returns to Broadway, summer 2008

Posted: 10/15/07 at 12:59pm

Oh yay!! I was so excited--I just announced this to my entire video technology class!

...and nobody cared.

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re: GODSPELL returns to Broadway, summer 2008

Posted: 10/15/07 at 1:15pm

so excited. love godspell.

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re: GODSPELL returns to Broadway, summer 2008

Posted: 10/15/07 at 1:17pm

Can Michael Arden please be Jesus.

#6

re: GODSPELL returns to Broadway, summer 2008

Posted: 10/15/07 at 1:18pm

I see the ads now: "From the composer of WICKED"

#7

re: GODSPELL returns to Broadway, summer 2008

Posted: 10/15/07 at 1:18pm

maybe now Shoshana can actually be on Broadway again

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re: GODSPELL returns to Broadway, summer 2008

Posted: 10/15/07 at 1:25pm

Godspell is an intimate show that doesn't belong in a big Broadway house.

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re: GODSPELL returns to Broadway, summer 2008

Posted: 10/15/07 at 1:29pm

I hope they make the cast up of all unknowns! NEW TALENT TO BROADWAY!

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re: GODSPELL returns to Broadway, summer 2008

Posted: 10/15/07 at 1:30pm

What house is it going to take? Aside from the Helen Hayes, I can only think of Circle in the Square... I thought that was taken. Hmm.

As far it coming to Broadway again, I haven't seen the show before, and I'm not all that big on Schwartz. There's only ONE Stephen in THIS fella's 'World of Musical Theatre' -- So, I guess I'll give it a shot somewhere down the road -- If this one even MAKES it. We'll see. Heehee!

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re: GODSPELL returns to Broadway, summer 2008

Posted: 10/15/07 at 1:34pm

Who knows what might be available next summer. I think it's a good idea- the Wicked Kids will run to see it, it's great for church groups, schools. If everyone who ever worked on a production of it goes to see it, it'll run for years.

Now, let's get the Pippin revival going.

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re: GODSPELL returns to Broadway, summer 2008

Posted: 10/15/07 at 1:36pm

I agree with you about the Pippin revival. That seems more important than Godspell, but I do love Godspell!

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re: GODSPELL returns to Broadway, summer 2008

Posted: 10/15/07 at 1:39pm

WHY? We don't need a new production of Godspell. If there is a Schwartz piece that deserves reviving it's Pippin.

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re: GODSPELL returns to Broadway, summer 2008

Posted: 10/15/07 at 1:40pm

I am so BEYOND excited for this.
I just did the show over the Summer and enjoyed it immensely. I can't wait to see the cast list!

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re: GODSPELL returns to Broadway, summer 2008

Posted: 10/15/07 at 1:43pm

Why would anyone want to revive this piece of crap? Leave it to the high schools where it belongs.

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re: GODSPELL returns to Broadway, summer 2008

Posted: 10/15/07 at 1:44pm

I agree about PIPPIN - and THAT'S what Michael Arden should be doing.

#17

re: GODSPELL returns to Broadway, summer 2008

Posted: 10/15/07 at 1:50pm

BARF! Isn't Jesus represented enough on Broadway (and on this board)?

#18

re: GODSPELL returns to Broadway, summer 2008

Posted: 10/15/07 at 1:55pm

Definitely bring in Pippin over this! Maybe this will wind up like Treasure Island.

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re: GODSPELL returns to Broadway, summer 2008

Posted: 10/15/07 at 2:10pm

What the hell?! Where did this come from?!

Seriously, though, I'm excited. I grew up on the original Off-Off-Broadway recording with the guy you could hear in every single track even when he was in a group. The guy who sang "All Good Gifts".

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re: GODSPELL returns to Broadway, summer 2008

Posted: 10/15/07 at 2:21pm

I am one happy camper! The article mentioned a Shubert house, maybe the Belasco? Great atmosphere for that show!

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#21

re: GODSPELL returns to Broadway, summer 2008

Posted: 10/15/07 at 2:25pm

Why - with so many shows that need a revival - do they keep reviving the same shows over and over again?

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re: GODSPELL returns to Broadway, summer 2008

Posted: 10/15/07 at 2:26pm

would love shoshana to be in this. i mean she sings the crap out of "Bless The Lord."

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re: GODSPELL returns to Broadway, summer 2008

Posted: 10/15/07 at 2:26pm

Oh Jesus.

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re: GODSPELL returns to Broadway, summer 2008

Posted: 10/15/07 at 2:27pm

Would LOVE to see Pippin as well.

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re: GODSPELL returns to Broadway, summer 2008

Posted: 10/15/07 at 2:28pm

I'm a huge fan of this show, but I'm a fan of the original production. I'm not much for radical rethinkings of a show that was beautiful in its simplicity the first time around. The set was nothing more than a chain link fence and a couple of saw horses. The talent of the cast was enough to keep the audience focused.
If it takes a Shubert house, i'm hoping for the Booth or the Music Box.
I'm excited, but very worried at the same time. I have this post-Wicked image of Jesus being hurled up to the rafters on a cherry-picker during his second "Oh God, I'm dyiiinnnnnggggg!"

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