Godspell 2008

[Stanley3]

Posted: 5/23/08 at 1:19pm

Other than anouncing Gavin Creel as Jesus, has any other casting been announced?
I've searched and searched, but can't find and news.

Thanks!

[TooDarnHot]

Posted: 5/23/08 at 2:23pm

Joshua Henry (IN THE HEIGHTS) as Judas.

Daniel Torres (PIRATE QUEEN) as Jesus Understudy and "We Beseech Thee" soloist.

Sarah Chase is in it, as well.

Shoshona Bean and Celia Keenan-Bolger were offered but will not be in it.

Robin De Jesus will not be returning. He will stay with IN THE HEIGHTS.

[blaxx]

Posted: 5/23/08 at 2:31pm

If they're doing Bryant Park, maybe we'll know then. Unless it's a solo by Gavin Creel, which is likely.

[ljay889]

Posted: 5/23/08 at 2:33pm

Shoshona Bean was offered but will not be in it.


- Phew.

[blaxx]

Posted: 5/23/08 at 2:35pm

Neither will Shoshana

[RyToast1]

Posted: 5/23/08 at 2:36pm

Rumor has it they're taking the BARRYMORE.

[TooDarnHot]

Posted: 5/23/08 at 2:39pm

not surprised.

they should be announcing a theatre very soon. Previews are set to begin July 15th -- that might change.

[broadwayfan7]

Posted: 5/23/08 at 2:57pm

I hope they do start previews in July, that way it will be open when I come to the city in August! Looking forward to hearing more casting.

[bwaybabe2]

Posted: 5/24/08 at 6:15am

Godspell? Gavin Creel? Yeah!!!
Been waiting for this show, and Creel would be, like, my best choice for Jesus!
broadwayfan7...are you in NYC in August for "A Tale of Two Cities" as well? I'm planning to get in a preview show, then.
Hopefully, providing I can get away, again, I would like to see it after the "official" opening.
Unfortunate for my wallet, I now have a "3-show" list to see: South Pacific, Tale, and Godspell!!! =[

[SirNotAppearing]

Posted: 5/24/08 at 9:22am

Something tells me this may not be happening, at least not as soon as July. It's a little late to have not announced a theater or most of the casting.

[TooDarnHot]

Posted: 5/24/08 at 11:37am

being pushed back to mid/late August.

[BrianS]

Posted: 5/24/08 at 3:16pm

I just can't imagine people paying $100 to see Godspell. Then again, it's probably just me. This show is completely lost on me.

[krispy kreme]

Posted: 5/24/08 at 7:09pm

This adaptation is worth taking a second look at Godspell. It was a tremendous production when it was mounted at the Papermill. Daniel Goldstein is quite a talented director, in my opinion.

[broadwayfan7]

Posted: 5/24/08 at 8:04pm

bwaybabe2- No, sorry that show is not on my list. Enjoy your 3 shows!

[thetinymagic2]

Posted: 5/24/08 at 8:59pm

I remember working at the Ambassador at the original Godspell, sometime in the 70's and it was hugely entertaining...also, during intermission the audience was ushered ONSTAGE house right, handed a cup of wine, exiting back into the orch., house left. Haven't seen a production of it since..is it still done this way? I lOVE "Day by Day".

[la_vie_boheme_et_moi]

Posted: 5/24/08 at 9:02pm

Eeek. I heard the new 'Age of Aquarius' on Sirius 77 a couple of weeks ago. It was... disturbing to say the least. I didn't know that they remixed songs when they revived shows!

[OtherDaryl]

Posted: 5/24/08 at 10:28pm

Aquarious isn't in Godspell, dear.

[YoYo12345]

Posted: 5/25/08 at 2:25am

--must be a generational thing right Daryl?!
oh goodness...

[bwaybabe2]

Posted: 5/25/08 at 3:01am

krispy kreme...thanks a lot, for that insight on the show.
I've never seen it, and since I like Creel, this would be as good a time as any to catch it. Provided they get to open by the time I'm there in August...(?)

broadwayfan7...too bad, because from what I've seen and heard, it's a "must see" show (TOTC). Then again, not everyone likes Dickens, or period pieces;I happen to like BOTH :)
BTW, if you hear the amazing music from Jill Santoriello, you might change your mind!
Updated On: 5/25/08 at 03:01 AM

[ray-andallthatjazz86]

Posted: 5/25/08 at 3:11am

I don't get GODSPELL love either. I'll be skipping this one.