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The songs are the same, the performance on each was outstanding, but a number of the references were to things modern day, making the musical also funny - particularly the first act
The cast was excited and full of energy. I took my 14 year old daughter she said her cheeks hurt because she was smiling thru the whole show. The entire cast was so talented and we really had a great time.
I had seen Godspell done a couple of times before, and this was fantastic! They brought it up to date with cell phones, and modern songs and dance. My family loved it. I still have the songs stuck in my head.
I have long-enjoyed Godspell since the 1970's. Unfortunately the small crowd and scalloped drapes throughout the empty Milwaukee Theatre made this venue one of the worse I have ever experienced. Frankly, the "updated" songs, including a rap number, was awful - consider one of the Von Trapp kids rapping in the Sound of Music and you'll get my point. The lyrics were so muddied by the poor environs that one simply could not follow the bridging numbers nor the dialogue, to boot. The best part of the evening was the Fish Fry at Zak's - absolutely wonderful - and are stark contrast to the inedible dish served as Godspell It was God-awful.
I was sitting front row center so many might think my review is biased and in a way it is. I was wearing a tie dyed shirt and bandanna, its probably why they cast dragged me onstage to play Lazarus giving me queue cards (one to play dead) I had the most wonderful time of my life. Even if it would have been nosebleed seats it is hard not to have a good time at this kind of a show. I am not even close to being religious anymore. That being said this gives a modern approach on the bibles writings on when Jesus was on earth preaching to his disciples. But this play is anything but preachy. It is a feel good play injected with a lot of music and style that everyone needs to see sometime in their life. This is the 3rd time I have seen this play in different decades. The first when I was a kid in the late 60's. The 2nd time in the early 90's. Each time a different spin on the play that brings a smile to your face. If it comes in your area. GO. You will not be disappointed. I promise you.
Great show!; Love the music and the message. Love those who acted and sung. Great staging. Wonderful lines. 'Jesus' did a great job as did the others! Bravo!
MY ENTIRE FAMILY LOVED THIS SHOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Even my 15 yr. old was having a good time! I performed in Godspell when I was in the 8th grade. Most of the music was different, but it was very entertaining. The amount of energy on that stage was just incredible!! We left with a light heart and smiles all around!!
I saw Godspell many many years ago and the updates they had done with the play made it a "new" experience. Like seeing it for the first time again.
This was a Christmas present to my wife as it is one of her favorite plays. The performance was excellent and it was the first time my wife truly understood the presentation of the song Babel. The updates were very good and they made it relate to the audience in Hershey.
Godspell came out in 1971, when I was 21. They've tried to modernize it which made it terrible with cell phones ringing in the 1st act (Cell phones didn't come out till the 80"s. One song was done as rap. Clothes were today's clothes not the clothes of the era.
The show was fabulous! I was not disappointed. Jake Stern was fantastic and the cast was wonderful! Stacey Kay, so funny!
A high-energy and emotional performance. Our only complaint is that the sound was too low for some of the singers' mikes - we could not hear the lyrics clearly.
I debated buying these tickets after reading some less-than-wonderful reviews of the show, but I have no idea what those bad reviews were even talking about now. The whole production was wonderful, the actors were upbeat and engaged, and I left in a better mood than when I came in. The show itself was very well done, and the actors were very talented. If I HAD to have a complaint, it would be that the finale was choreographed, which took away from the emotional impact. Jesus himself left a bit to be desired, but he was talented in his own right. I took my boyfriend to the show as his Christmas present (he played Jesus in our high school production), and after it was over, I asked him to rate it. He gave it 10/10, as do I.
The weather in Morgantown that day was extremely cold and snowy. What is usually about an hour and 15 minute drive for us turned into about 2 1/2 hours on the way home because of the hazardous road conditions. However, despite all that, I was thrilled to have gone! The show was very professionally done. The cast, musicians, costumes, lighting, sound, and overall energy of the play combined to make it a very enjoyable evening. There was simply a tremendous amount of talent on that stage and in this production which translated into a thoroughly enjoyable theatre experience!
This was an excellent performance by an ensemble cast. They looked like they were having fun, expressing a beautiful message of love and peace. The music was incredible...the voices outstanding!! It was a snowy night in Morgantown, WV...what a wonderful way to spend a cold evening indoors.
I have seen Godspell several times before and was excited to bring my 10 and 14 year old granddaughters to see it - and they were awestruck! The actor who portrayed Jesus was charismatic and captured the pure Joy of Jesus perfectly. We all loved this show - it was one of the best shows I have ever seen. I wish we could have seen this specific show with the actors again - they were perfect!
While I was already familiar with much of the music from Godspell, I was taken in by the way the music was done with an artistic bent. They were the same songs, but done differently and very enjoyable. Each cast member was able to establish their own connection with the audience. All members had great voices and were cast well in their parts.
Awesome,,,,well worth it Very entertaining,,,,,would watch it again
I saw Godspell in the 70's and it was...amazing. Very "hippie", in nature, which was the time were all living in. This show had some wonderful performers, but 1. The updated parts bothered me. I get it. You want to keep it fresh. But it felt foreign. I also didn't understand what the opening scene had to do with the show. 2. Either the actors weren't enunciating properly OR they were blowing through their lines TOO fast. Both my daughter and I had trouble hearing 1/3 of what was said. And this is important stuff; the Bible's lessons. 3. It seemed as though everyone in the show was rushing...even anticipating their lines and therefor forfeiting the timing that would have gotten them much bigger responses. It is a fabulous show; just a little disappointing. I think it missed it's really powerful impact though.
Audio was terrible static sounds throughout did not come back after intermission
