Fountain Hills Community Theater is proud to announce the opening of Godspell, the classic musical with Music and Lyrics by the composer of the current Broadway smash hit Wicked, Stephen Schwartz.
Godspell will play September 8 through October 1, 2006. One of the biggest off-Broadway and Broadway successes of all time, Godspell is based on the Gospel According to St. Matthew. Featuring a sparkling, seminal score by Stephen Schwartz, Godspell boasts a string of recognizable songs, led by the international hit, “Day By Day.” As the cast of actors clown their way through “Prepare Ye The Way Of The Lord,” “Save The People,” “Learn Your Lessons Well,” “Bless The Lord,” “All For The Best,” “All Good Gifts,” “Turn Back, O Man” and “By My Side,” we, as audience members get to see the parables of Jesus Christ come humanly and hearteningly to life.
Godspell opened at the Cherry Lane Theatre on May 17, 1971 and was an immediate hit with audiences. Because the Cherry Lane was too small for the crowds, the production moved uptown to the Promenade Theatre where it played 2,124 performances until it moved to Broadway in 1976. Godspell then played for an additional 527 performances on Broadway.
Godspell was the first musical presented by the fledgling Fountain Hills Community Theater nearly 20 years ago. It was also revived in 1997 in celebration of the theaters 10th anniversary, so it is delightful to see this wonderful show return in honor of the 20th season.
Godspell is the first production of the Fountain Hills Community Theaters 20th anniversary season. During the 05/06 season audience members were polled and the five most requested shows from the past 20 years were selected to create the 20th anniversary Season of Favorites. The 06/07 season continues with Amadeus – Nov 3 thru 19, Fiddler on the Roof – Jan. 19 thru Feb. 11, The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) Mar. 16 thru Apr. 1 and closing with The Music Man May 4 thru 27.
Godspell is directed by FHCT Artistic Director Peter J. Hill, musically directed by Bill Moore, choreographed by Noel Irick and produced by Steve Mancarella. Godspell features Jesse Berger, Michael Heslin, Kellen Hunt, Ryan Jordan, Matt Mcdonald, Leslie S. Price, Chrystalle Reed, [Lizz Reeves Fidler], Janine Smith and Michael Stewart.
Godspell will play Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings at 8:00 P.M. and Sunday afternoons at 2:00 P.M. Individual tickets are $20.00 for Adults and $15.00 for children 12 and under. All performances are at Fountain Hills Community Theater on its Mainstage at 11445 N. Saguaro Blvd. (The Corner of Saguaro and Rand). Tickets are available through the theater Box Office at 480-837-9661 x 3. Box Office Hours are 10:00 AM-5:00 PM Tuesday through Saturday.
WHAT: Godspell – Conceived and Originally Directed by John-Michael Tebelak,
Music and New Lyrics by Stephen Schwartz
WHEN: Sept 8 through Oct 1, 2006, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 8:00 pm, Sundays at 2:00 pm
WHERE: Fountain Hills Community Theater, 11445 N Saguaro Blvd., Fountain Hills, AZ
HOW: Reservations: 480-837-9661 x 3 Visa/MC/Amex/Discover
PRICE: Individual Adult Tickets $20, Children 12 and under $15.
Godspell Cast, Left to right – Back: Ryan Jordan, Leslie S. Price, Kellen Hunt and Janine Smith
Middle: Michael Stewart and Jesse Berger
Front: Matt Mcdonald, [Lizz Reeves Fidler], Mike Heslin and Chrystalle Reed
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