![]() I am most in majesty, in whom no beginning may be and no end." ("Opening (Monologue)"). The show opens with God's voice, as spoken by Jesus, declaring his supremacy: "My name is Known: God and King. Notable replacements include: Corbin Bleu as Jesus (Broadway 2011), Sonia Manzano (Broadway 1976) and Victor Garber (Off-Broadway 1972). These are the names the characters are referred to in the licensing of the show. Casts ĭue to the fact the names of the characters are normally changed to the cast's name in professional productions, the names here match the character's main song sung, excluding Jesus and John/Judas. An ensemble can also be added to the production if needed. ![]() Each character is also assigned a few character traits. In the revised script used for the 2011 Broadway revival, the names of the cast are again assigned to the non-Biblical roles: Nick, Telly, George, Anna Maria, Lindsay, Uzo, Morgan, and Celisse. All ten actors are on stage throughout the entirety of the production. In the original script, licensed through Theatre Maximus, the "Christ" character and the "John" and "Judas" role are assigned the names of the original performers, Stephen and David. The show features eight non- Biblical characters, who sing and act out the parables: Gilmer (silly, a great storyteller) Robin (a tomboy) Herb (goofy and entertaining) Jeffrey (happy and excited) Joanne (eager and enthusiastic) Lamar (clumsy and unintentionally funny) Peggy (shy and loyal) and Sonia (dramatic with a put-on sensuality). " Day by Day", from the original cast album, reached #13 on the Billboard pop singles chart in the summer of 1972. ![]() Several cast albums have been released over the years. An abbreviated one-act version of the musical designed for performers aged 18 and under also exists, titled Godspell Junior. Many productions have followed worldwide, including a 2011 Broadway revival. The show was rescored for an off-Broadway production, which opened on May 17, 1971, and became a long-running success. Godspell began as a project by drama students at Carnegie Mellon University and then moved to the off-off-Broadway theater La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club in the East Village of Manhattan. The show is structured as a series of parables, primarily based on the Gospel of Matthew, interspersed with music mostly set to lyrics from traditional hymns, with the passion of Christ appearing briefly near the end. It was supposed to be like "two girls spending a day in Paris".Godspell is a musical composed by Stephen Schwartz with book by John-Michael Tebelak. He wanted this to be one of the "fun" songs in the musical. Stephen Schwartz said that this was the third song written for Wicked. When Glinda and Elphaba go to see the show-within-the show, a green curtain descends from the rafters.Ĭommentary by Stephen Schwartz (as said in "Wicked The Grimmerie") The cast (except for Glinda and Elphaba) are all dressed in green. There is a green "OZ" sign at the back surrounded by other green lights. The song ends with Elphaba and Glinda affirming their friendship and being invited to see the Wizard. They then see the show "Wizomania", a show about the Wizard. They are dazzled by the wonders of the City. The two girls roam the city, declaring their delight and that they "belong there" Elphaba being green, and Glinda being grand. When Fiyero isn't impressed, Elphaba invites "Glinda" to the Emerald City to cheer her up. Galinda, trying to impress Fiyero, changes her name to Glinda in honor of the beloved Doctor Dillamond, who mispronounced her name that way. The song starts with Elphaba leaving for the Emerald City, with Fiyero and Galinda watching. ![]() 3 Commentary by Stephen Schwartz (as said in "Wicked The Grimmerie").
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