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Win a Date with Corbin Bleu!
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Enter to win a date with Corbin Bleu!
GODSPELL has partnered with TheaterMania.com to give one lucky winner dinner for themselves, a friend, and Corbin Bleu at E&E Grill House as well as two tickets to the show and a backstage tour.
Click here to enter. Entries accepted through May 23rd.
Pay-Your-Age Night at Godspell
On Thursday, May 17, celebrate all the good gifts of Broadway’s hit revival of Stephen Schwartz‘s legendary rock musical GODSPELL with two exclusives!
First, GODSPELL is pleased to announce that for one performance only, audiences can take advantage of “Pay-Your-Age Night.”
Starting at 5 p.m. that day, a limited number of tickets will be available at the Circle in the Square Box Office (1633 Broadway at 50th St.). The ticket price: your age.
GODSPELL producer Ken Davenport said:
“Whenever I talk to fellow producers about the future of the theater, I hear one thing: ‘We need to get more young people to the theater!’ And whenever I talk to theatergoers, I hear, ‘Theater tickets are so expensive!’
“So, I thought, what if we could do something that could combat both issues at the same time? And Pay-Your-Age Night was born.
“Broadway economics are such that it wouldn’t be feasible for us or any show to do this year round. But, in order to encourage more young people to come to the theater, and in order to encourage more parents to bring their children to the theater, for one night, we certainly can.”
Customers must present a valid form of government or school ID to verify proof of age. One ID will be required for every Pay-Your-Age ticket purchased.
Also that evening, GODSPELL‘s new leading man, “High School Musical” and In the Heights star Corbin Bleu will stay for an intimate and exclusive post-show talkback and audience Q&A, hosted by Julie James of Sirius XM Radio’s “On Broadway” channel.
Godspell Wins Broadway.com Audience Choice Award – Favorite Musical Revival
Today Broadway.com announced that GODSPELL won the 2012 Audience Choice Award for Favorite Musical Revival!
Click here to see the full list of winners.
The Godspell Cast of 2032
Producer Ken Davenport is pleased to present the “future stars of Broadway,” a group of 10 talented young performers who are set to perform onstage at Circle in the Square Theatre on Tuesday, May 22, 2012 as “The GODSPELL Cast of 2032!”
Following an incredible afternoon of open-call auditions for kids last month in which more than 500 kids (ages six to 16) were seen, the creative and producing team of GODSPELL selected five boys and five girls (plus one “swing”) to perform a special encore number at the curtain call on Tuesday, May 22.
“GODSPELL has always had a tradition of launching the next generation of stars,” said Ken Davenport. ”From the cast members of the original productions like Martin Short, Victor Garber, Andrea Martin, Jeremy Irons and so on, to the cast members of our current production who I have no doubt you’ll be hearing a lot from in the years to come. So we decided, why not get a preview of tomorrow’s Broadway stars?”
“The GODSPELL Cast of 2032″ features Gaten Matarazzo as “Jesus,” Danny Ward as “Judas,” Montana Byrne as Anna Maria, Grace Capeless as Celisse, Zoe Considine as Morgan, Jon Viktor Corpuz as Telly, Alec Gallazzi as George, Rebecca Goldfarb as Lindsay, Analise Scarpaci as Uzo and Evan Smolin as Nick. Holly Block is the swing.
Gaten Matarazzo
as “Jesus”
Age 9, Little Egg Harbor, NJ
Danny Ward
as “Judas”
Age 16, Stamford, CT
Montana Byrne
as Anna Maria
Age 13, Morristown, NJ
Grace Capeless
as Celisse
Age 8, Teaneck, NJ
Zoe Considine
as Morgan
Age 11, Bernardsville, NJ
Jon Viktor Corpuz
as Telly
Age 15, Tampa, FL
Alec Gallazzi
as George
Age 12, Lexington, NC
Rebecca Goldfarb
as Lindsay
Age 11, Oceanside, NY
Analise Scarpaci
as Uzo
Age 12, Staten Island, NY
Evan Smolin
as Nick
Age 11, Ridgefield, CT
Holly Block
(Swing)
Age 13, Mahopac, NY
Moms Get in For Free at Godspell
This Mother’s Day, treat your mom the best — a free ticket to the hit Broadway revival of GODSPELL!
GODSPELL is pleased to announce that for either performance on Mother’s Day — Sunday, May 13 at 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. — moms get in FREE with the purchase of one (or more) full-priced ticket!
To take advantage of and learn more about GODPSELL‘s Mother’s Day special, visit www.godspell.com/mothersday.
Godspell Featured in the New York Times
Godspell was featured on the front page of the New York Times today. Learn more about producer Ken Davenport, the “People of Godspell,” and the unique way Godspell was financed.
To read the full article click here
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Godspell Cast of 2032 FAQ
Q. How early should I arrive for the audition?
A. Unfortunately, we have no way to determine how many people will show up, so we can’t suggest an arrival time. We’d recommend arriving by 2pm for the best chance of being seen.
Q. How will we know if we are cast?
A. We will contact you directly via email.
Q. Will everyone that shows up be seen, or will you stop if time runs out?
A. We lose the space at 6:00pm, so auditions will stop then. We hope to see everyone who shows up.
Q. Can I audition if I’m younger than 6 or older than 16?
A. We’re sorry- this audition is very strictly limited to those between the ages of 6 and 16. You must be 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, or 16 years old on May 22, 2012.
Q. If you are in line by 2:00pm, are you guaranteed to be seen?
A. We can’t guarantee, but we hope to see everyone who shows up.
Q. Can people arrive and wait in line earlier than 2:00pm?
A. Yes, but there will be absolutely no honoring of any kind of sign-up list.
Q. Are you accepting video submissions?
A. We are not accepting any video submissions.
Q. Do minors need to be accompanied by a parent or guardian in order to audition?
A. Parent or guardian is not required to be present in order for a minor to audition.
Q. When will rehearsals be, if I am cast?
A. Rehearsals will be held between May 14 and May 21, exact times TBA.
Q. What do I do when I get there?
A. A Godspell staff member will find you and have you fill out an audition form. You will wait your turn and then be escorted into the theatre to audition.
Q. What will I be asked to audition with?
A. 16 bars of any song, acapella.
Q. What should I bring?
A. Bring a headshot and resume if you have it.
Have another question? Post it to the comments below and we’ll do our best to get a response quickly.
Composer Stephen Schwartz Will Take Part in Godspell Talkback
Producer Ken Davenport announced today that legendary Broadway composer Stephen Schwartz will participate in an exclusive post-show audience talkback immediately following the Tuesday, April 24 performance of the new hit revival of GODSPELL at Circle in the Square Theatre (1633 Broadway at 50th Street.)
The post-show talkback will be hosted by Julie James of Sirius XM Satellite Radio’s “On Broadway” channel.
One of the most successful musical theater composers of all time, Stephen Schwartz has contributed music and/or lyrics to Godspell, Pippin, The Magic Show, The Baker’s Wife, Working, Rags, Children of Eden, My Fairytale and Wicked.
His newest musical, Houdini, is slated to debut on Broadway in the 2013-14 season.
He collaborated with composer Alan Menken on the songs for Disney’s Enchanted, Pocahontasand The Hunchback of Notre Dame and wrote the songs for DreamWorks’ The Prince of Egypt.
He has written an opera, Séance on a Wet Afternoon; English texts for Bernstein’s Mass; and two musicals for children: Captain Louie and My Son, Pinocchio.
Schwartz has released two CDs of original songs, Reluctant Pilgrim and Uncharted Territory, and his career is the subject of the book Defying Gravity. He is the current president of the Dramatists Guild and has been inducted into the Theatre Hall of Fame, the Hollywood Walk of Fame and the Songwriters Hall of Fame. Other awards include three Academy Awards, four Grammy Awards and four Drama Desk Awards.
The Godspell Cast of 2032
Calling all future Broadway stars!
Do you love GODSPELL?
Is it your dream to perform on Broadway?
Are you between the ages of 6 and 16 years old?
Producer Ken Davenport announced today that on Tuesday, April 24 at Circle in the Square Theatre (1633 Broadway at 50th Street), aspiring young Broadway hopefuls can audition for “The GODSPELL Cast of 2032!”
“GODSPELL has always had a tradition of launching the next generation of stars,” said Ken Davenport. ”From the cast members of the original productions like Martin Short, Victor Garber, Andrea Martin, Jeremy Irons and so on, to the cast members of our current production who I have no doubt you’ll be hearing a lot from in the years to come. So we decided, why not get a preview of tomorrow’s Broadway stars?”
The April 24 “GODSPELL Cast of 2032″ auditions will take place from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. All kids should be prepared to sing 16 bars of any song, a cappella.
GODSPELL‘s creative team will choose ten young performers (five girls and five boys) for a special encore performance during the curtain call at the Tuesday, May 22 (8 p.m.) performance at Circle in the Square.
Rehearsal times are TBD, but most likely 3-4 hours in the evenings for approximately 5 days prior to the event.
For more information click here.
Click here to download the press release.
Godspell to Launch its First National Tour in the 2012-2013 Season
Producer Ken Davenport announced today that the new Broadway revival of Stephen Schwartz’s legendary rock musical GODSPELL will launch its first national tour in the 2013-2014 theater season.
With exclusive tour booking by The Booking Group (www.thebookinggroup.com), the national tour of GODSPELL will again feature direction by Daniel Goldstein and choreography by Tony Award nominee Christopher Gattelli (South Pacific).
“When I first announced that I was producing GODSPELL on Broadway, the emails started pouring in, asking me if I’d be taking it out on the road,” said Ken Davenport. “And, well, to quote our source material: ‘Ask and ye shall receive.’ The joy in Daniel Goldstein’s production is infectious. And I can’t wait to spread it all around the country starting next year!”