Godspell (1971)
Class Preparation
- If you have access to a Christian Bible, sample some of "The Gospel According to St. Matthew" (the first book of the New Testament). This document is the source of Godspell's "libretto." In particular, look for the Sermon on the Mount and the various parables.
- Handout of Class 4 slides
- Class 4 Selected Lyrics
Links & Playlists
Playlists:
- Godspell (Original 1971 Off-Broadway Cast Recording)
- Godspell Film Clips (14 musical numbers from the 1973 film, in the order they appear on the DVD)
- Class 4 Videos (interviews with Schwartz, selected clips from the film, and three "extra credit" songs)
- Class member Fran Kitchell told us about being an investor in the 2011 Broadway revival of Godspell. As a part of that, she got to participate in a flash mob. You can watch the video by following this LINK (you may have to sign in with a gmail address).