Published March 30. 2022 10:34AM
Biblical parables get a modern twist with “Godspell: 2012 Revised Version,” beginning 7 p.m. March 31 and April 1 and 2 and 2 p.m. April 3, at Whitehall High School, 3800 Mechanicsville Road.
With music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz and book by John-Michael Tebelak, “Godspell” is based primarily on the Bible’s Gospel of Matthew.
The musical began as a Carnegie Mellon University drama project, premiered off-Broadway in 1971 and got a film version in 1973.
The 1976 Broadway production received one Tony Award nomination. The script was revised for a 2011 Broadway revival and 2012 Broadway national tour.
Songs include “Day by Day,” “All for the Best,” “Learn Your Lessons Well” and “All Good Gifts.”
Whitehall’s production is led by director and producer Edward Hong, choreographer Melissa Zimmer, vocal music director Kendra Kramer and pit orchestra conductor Matthew Tanzos.
The venue has accessible parking, is wheelchair accessible and offers wheelchair-accessible seating. Reach out to Hong at honge@whitehallcoplay.org if these services are needed.
Advance ticket price for reserved seating is $12 for adults and $10 for students and seniors. Walk-up tickets are available at the same price.
To purchase tickets, visit showtix4u.com/events/whitehalltheater, or call 610-437-5081. All ticket sales are final.
For more information, visit whitehallcoplay.org/Page/17 or call 610-437-5081, ext. 93270.
PRESS PHOTOS BY ED COURRIER Jesus, portrayed by Marquett Ferrell, leads the company in “Save the People” during a recent dress rehearsal of Whitehall High School's production of “Godspell: 2012 Revised Version.” The show will run 7 p.m. March 31 and April 1 and 2 and 2 p.m. April 3.
Ferrell gives his character a dramatic response to being betrayed by Judas, played by Caleb Flannery, toward the end of Act II.
Soloist Lucas Hetherington flies across the stage with “We Beseech Thee.”
Soloist Maci Pollitt gets carried away with “Bless the Lord.”
Dance captain Giovanni Failla gracefully moves around soloist Syenna Young as she sings “Day by Day.”
