A musical about the New Testament? Sure, why not?! Originating as a thesis project that ended up running off-Broadway at the Cherry Lane Theatre in 1971 (where it ran for 5 years and 2,000+ performances), GODSPELL transferred to Broadway in 1976 and ran for another 500 or so shows. This musical is presented as a series of lessons based on the Gospel of Matthew. The original production was set in a playground, but has since been set in various locations -- everywhere from a museum to a McDonald's. Because there is no specific setting for the play in the script, directors are able to be creative and tailor the show's particulars to fit the times, the city, etc. This production, beautifully directed and innovatively staged by Deanna Jent, takes place in the streets of St. Louis. They even worked in the theme to "Angry Birds"!
