Godspell
Hippie religious show
Godspell is a 1971 musical based on the Gospel of Matthew, depicting the parables and teachings of Jesus through song, dance, and contemporary theatrical style.
The title comes from an Old English word meaning "good news"—the same root that gives us gospel.
We saw Godspell at the community theater last weekend.
Manhattan theatrical district
- off-BroadwaySmaller-scale New York theater
- castPerformers, throw, or splint
- revivalReturn after decline
- showtunesSongs from musicals
score · libretto · ensemble · choreography · director · audition · rehearsal · production
Didactic allegorical tales
- BeatitudesEight blessings from the Mount
- MatthewFirst gospel writer
- JesusChristian faith's divine son
- disciplesDevoted followers of teachings
teachings · salvation · redemption · messiah · scripture · sermon · evangelism · Christianity
Spontaneous, unplanned creation
- clown makeupCircus performer's face paint
- suspendersShoulder straps for trousers
- vaudevilleTheatrical variety entertainment
- mimeWordless expressive performer
slapstick · Last Supper · crucifixion scene · audience interaction · playground · storytelling · physicality · blocking
Festive event marking occasion
- exuberanceLively, unrestrained enthusiasm
- jubilationIntense, expressive happiness
- clowningPlayful comic behavior
- communityCollective of connected people
fellowship · glee · mirth · delight · cheerfulness · radiance · uplift · elation
Broadway
Manhattan theatrical district
- off-BroadwaySmaller-scale New York theater
- castPerformers, throw, or splint
- revivalReturn after decline
showtunes · score · libretto · ensemble · choreography · director · audition · rehearsal · production · playbill
parables
Didactic allegorical tales
- BeatitudesEight blessings from the Mount
- MatthewFirst gospel writer
- JesusChristian faith's divine son
disciples · teachings · salvation · redemption · messiah · scripture · sermon · evangelism · Christianity · faith
improvisation
Spontaneous, unplanned creation
- clown makeupCircus performer's face paint
- suspendersShoulder straps for trousers
- vaudevilleTheatrical variety entertainment
mime · slapstick · Last Supper · crucifixion scene · audience interaction · playground · storytelling · physicality · blocking
celebration
Festive event marking occasion
- exuberanceLively, unrestrained enthusiasm
- jubilationIntense, expressive happiness
- clowningPlayful comic behavior
community · fellowship · glee · mirth · delight · cheerfulness · radiance · uplift · elation · buoyancy
GodspellSweeney Todd
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Passion · Parsifal · Les Misérables · Phantom of the Opera · grand opera
GodspellGregorian chant
Monophonic Catholic liturgical music
Latin Mass · Handel's Messiah · requiem mass · plainchant · Book of Common Prayer
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