![]() ![]() ![]() This loose structure can be confusing or frustrating, but under Daniel Goldstein’s direction, the show progresses briskly and clearly between each skit and musical number. With an updated book peppered with references to cultural and news and events, and a cast of young, effervescent actors and actresses with boundless energy, this revival is entertaining, uplifting, and surprisingly relevant.The plot of Godspell – if you can call it that – tells the story of a group of disciples who are baptized by John the Baptist and then follow Jesus while he teaches them the Gospel of Matthew through stories and song. Thankfully (thank whoever or whatever you want), that joy can be found at the Circe in the Square theater, where an exultant production of Godspell is now in performances.Based on the Gospel of Matthew, with music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz and a book by John-Michael Tebelak, Godspell is receiving its first Broadway revival since it opened Off-Broadway in 1971. In today’s world of economic troubles, Tea Party debates and Occupy Wall Street, a little bit of joy couldn’t do any harm. Sometimes all you need is some good news. ![]()
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