<description>&lt;p&gt;Today, Frederick dives into the history of &lt;em&gt;Godspell&lt;/em&gt;, the 1971 Off-Broadway musical that became a phenomenon. Telling various parables from the Gospel of Matthew, &lt;em&gt;Godspell &lt;/em&gt;was the brainchild of theatre maker John-Michael Tebelak. Later, a young Stephen Schwartz provided a new score for its Off-Broadway debut. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Over 50 years later, &lt;em&gt;Godspell &lt;/em&gt;remains a powerful piece for theaters around the country - and world! Like all good theatre, it is not without its controversies, however. Come learn your lessons well as Frederick pulls back the curtain on &lt;em&gt;Godspell&lt;/em&gt;!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;To follow Frederick in his dramaturgical adventures, give him a follow on IG: @themtdramaturg.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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Today, Frederick dives into the history of Godspell, the 1971 Off-Broadway musical that became a phenomenon. Telling various parables from the Gospel of Matthew, Godspell was the brainchild of theatre maker John-Michael Tebelak. Later, a young Stephen Schwartz provided a new score for its Off-Broadway debut. Over 50 years later, Godspell remains a powerful piece for theaters around the country - and world! Like all good theatre, it is not without its controversies, however. Come learn your lessons well as Frederick pulls back the curtain on Godspell!To follow Frederick in his dramaturgical adventures, give him a follow on IG: @themtdramaturg.

The High School Musical Podcast

Godspell

Godspell

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