Is Godspell Still Relevant? Yes! By Carol de Giere Author of The Godspell Experience Godspell may have a freewheeling vibe, revealing its late 1960s origins, but it has been popular worldwide for over five decades. The show’s unique blend of parable teachings,...
by Carol de Giere When the new musical Godspell opened officially on May 17, 1971, no one knew what might happen. Audiences had been loving it during previews, but the critics who would release their reports later that night might deter new audiences from attending....
Don’t miss the special bonus material on the Blu-ray release of the historic 1973 Godspell movie. Listen to recent interviews with composer Stephen Schwartz, producer Edgar Lansbury, and cast members Robin Lamont, Katie Hanley, and Jerry Sroka. Film historian Lee...
Stephen Schwartz and Godspell History In 1971, twenty three year old Stephen Schwartz launched his legendary songwriter career with Godspell—a show that quickly became a box office hit in productions around the world. The original cast album went on to win two Grammy...
