NewsPHOTO CALL: A Sneak Peek at Godspell, With Hunter Parrish, Telly Leung, Lindsay Mendez and MoreMembers of the press were treated to a special sneak peek at the upcoming revival Godspell on Sept. 26. The show, which begins performances at Circle in the Square on Oct. 13, features Hunter Parrish, Telly Leung, Lindsay Mendez and more.
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Krissie Fullerton
September 26, 2011
Conceived and originally directed by John-Michael Tebelak with music and new lyrics by Academy and Grammy Award winner Stephen Schwartz (Wicked, Pippin), Godspell — a hip musical re-telling of the New Testament's Gospel of Matthew — made its New York City premiere in May 1971. The show was an Off-Broadway and Broadway smash in the 1970s. The Tony-nominated score features the songs "Day by Day," "Turn Back, O Man," "Learn Your Lessons Well, "Prepare Ye the Way," "Light of the World" and many more.
The revival cast includes Hunter Parrish as Jesus, Wallace Smith as Judas, Uzo Aduba, Nick Blaemire, Celisse Henderson, Morgan James, Telly Leung, Lindsay Mendez, Anna Maria Perez de Tagle and George Salazar.
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A Sneak Peek at Godspell with Hunter Parrish, Telly Leung, Lindsay Mendez and More
The Max Martin musical features a number of his most beloved songs, including “…Baby One More Time,” “Roar,” “Since U Been Gone,” “It’s My Life,” “I Want It That Way,” “Can’t Stop the Feeling!,” and more.