Overview
Synopsis
Based on the Gospel According to St. Matthew and drawing from various theatrical traditions, such as clowning, pantomime, charades, acrobatics and vaudeville, Godspell Junior is a groundbreaking and unique reflection on the life of Jesus, with a message of kindness, tolerance and love.
Show Information
- Book
- John Michael Tebelak
- Music
- Stephen Schwartz
- Lyrics
- Stephen Schwartz
- Category
- Musical
- Age Guidance
- Youth (Y)/General Audiences (G)
- Number of Acts
- 1
- Genres
- Drama
- Cast Size
- medium
- Licensor
- Music Theatre International
- Ideal For
- Mostly Female Cast, Includes Early Teen, Late Teen, Young Adult, Adult, Child, Mature Adult Characters, Medium Cast
Context
Plot
Characters
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Lead |
Male |
Tenor |
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Lead |
Either Gender |
Mezzo-Soprano |
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Supporting |
Female |
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Supporting |
Female |
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Supporting |
Either Gender |
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Supporting |
Either Gender |
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Supporting |
Either Gender |
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Supporting |
Either Gender |
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Supporting |
Either Gender |
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Featured |
Either Gender |
Spoken |
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Ensemble |
Either Gender |
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Songs
A song with an asterisk (*) before the title indicates a dance number; a character listed in a song with an asterisk (*) by the character's name indicates that the character exclusively serves as a dancer in this song, which is sung by other characters.
Monologues
Scenes
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