Godspell

by  Schwartz, Stephen

Published: 1971

Acts: 2

Language:

Categories: Religion/Morality, Musical

Acts: 2
Male Roles: 7
Female Roles: 3
Flexible Roles: 0
Has Chorus/Extras: No

Synopsis

The structure of the musical is that of a series of parables, mostly based on the Gospel of Matthew (three of the featured parables are recorded only in the Gospel of Luke). The parables are interspersed with a variety of modern music set primarily to lyrics from traditional hymns, with the passion of Christ treated briefly near the end of the performance.