Judd Apatow's GODSPELL Documentary to Receive Companion Book Release

The book—like the documentary—describes how the first scrappy local production of Godspell launched the careers of Eugene Levy, Martin Short, Gilda Radner, Victor Garber, Paul Shaffer, A…

David Edward Byrd, Whose Posters Captured Rock’s Energy, Dies at 83 by Alex Williams

His designs for Jimi Hendrix, the Who and others embodied the spirit of the psychedelic era. He also created images for stage shows like “Godspell.”

Remembering David E. Byrd by JK

 Remembering David E. Byrd Generations of theater fans are familiar with the work of artist David E. Byrd, who passed away yesterday. You may have some of his work hanging on your wall, o…

David Edward Byrd Dies: ‘Follies’ Artist Whose Iconic Psychedelic Posters Spanned Rock And Broadway Was 83 by Greg Evans

David Edward Byrd, an artist whose swirling, psychedelic, instantly entrancing illustrations gave the rock mecca Fillmore East its signature look and contributed at least two of the greatest…

Celebrate 50 Years of GODSPELL with a Mega-Reunion on Backstage LIVE with Richard Ridge- Now! by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: Prepare ye, for a Godspell mega-reunion! Fifty years ago, on May 17, 1971, a musical phenomenon opened off-Broadway. What began as a master's thesis project for…

[Live Masterclass] What You Should Know About Broadway Investing by Ken Davenport

When I crowdfunded Godspell 13 years ago, I was testing... The post [Live Masterclass] What You Should Know About Broadway Investing first appeared on Ken Davenport.

Lucie Jones performs Meadowlark from The Baker's Wife at West End LIVE 2024 by Official London Theatre

The arrival of a new Baker and his younger wife turns a provincial French village upside down in this cult classic musical from the legendary Stephen Schwartz (composer of Godspell, Wicked, …

Broadway Magazine 1988 by American Musical Theater Archives

Stories include Sarafina, Godspell with Don Scardnio, Chess, Fences, Hair, MacBeth with Glenda Jackson, Hair Concert, The Wonder Years Musical, Michael McGuire, Al Hirschfeld, Robards and De…

The Baker's Wife | 2024 London Trailer by Official London Theatre

The arrival of a new Baker and his younger wife turns a provincial French village upside down in this cult classic musical from the legendary Stephen Schwartz (composer of Godspell, Wicked, …

Video: Telly Leung is Flying Back to Birdland

In this video, Broadway star Telly Leung, of the musicals Aladdin, Allegiance, Godspell, Rent and more, chats about his new show Back to Birdland on Monday, July 22 at the jazz club. Leung r…

New Trailer Unveiled for European Premiere of Stephen Schwartz's WORKING by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: WORKING is the extraordinary genre-defining musical from Grammy and Academy Award-winner Stephen Schwartz (Wicked, Godspell) based on Studs Terkel's best-sellin…

New Album Schwartz Songs, Celebrating The Music of Composer Stephen Schwartz, Released June 28 by Margaret Hall

Showcasing a variety of West End talent, the record features material from Prince of Egypt, Pippin, Children of Eden, Wicked, Godspell, and more.

The Leading Men | Playbill

Playbill's Leading Men series focusing on the disciples of Broadway's Godspell zeroes in on Nick Blaemire, who chats about his rock band and his ...

New Album Schwartz Songs to Celebrate The Music of Composer Stephen Schwartz by Margaret Hall

Showcasing a variety of West End talent, the record features material from Prince of Egypt, Pippin, Children of Eden, Wicked, Godspell, and more.

Beseeches Thee to Inside GODSPELL's Big Broadway Opening Night! by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: The 40th Anniversary production and first-ever Broadway revival of Stephen Schwartz's rock musical GODSPELL officially opened at the Circle in the Square Theate…

Margo Seibert & More in the World Premiere of Prospect Theater's TAMAR OF THE RIVER - Highlights! by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: Jeremy Greenbaum (The Fantasticks) and Aaron Komo complete the cast of Prospect Theater Company's world premiere production of TAMAR OF THE RIVER, a new music t…

Tony Award-Winning Producer Edgar Lansbury Dies at 94 by Molly Higgins

The younger brother of Angela Lansbury, Mr. Lansbury Broadway credits included Godspell, Gypsy, and The Subject Was Roses.

Edgar Lansbury Dies: Tony Winner And Brother Of Angela Lansbury Was 94 by Bruce Haring

Edgar Lansbury, a Tony Award-winning producer and younger brother of actress Angela Lansbury, died Thursday at age 94 at his home in Manhattan, according to his son. No cause was given. Pegg…

Edgar Lansbury, Tony-Winning Producer and Brother of Angela Lansbury, Dies at 94 by Mike Barnes

Edgar Lansbury, the Tony-winning producer and younger brother of famed actress Angela Lansbury who guided the Broadway and big-screen versions of The Subject Was Roses and Godspell, has died…

Today on Broadway: Friday, March 15, 2024 by Matt Tamanini

‘The Notebook’ Opens on Broadway, Apatow to Direct ‘Godspell’ Documentary, Marisha Wallace Learns of Olivier Nomination on ‘Big Brother’ “Today on Broadway” is a daily, Monda…

Judd Apatow to Produce GODSPELL Documentary About Legendary Toronto Production

Judd Apatow is producing a new documentary about the making of the star-studded original Toronto production of Godspell. The documentary will follow the original cast, which includes Martin …

Broadway Games: Where Haven't We Seen You Before? by JK

Most of our Broadway favorites have careers beyond the stage; others come to Broadway from TV and/or film. In any case, if we look around enough, they seem to be everywhere. Broadway Games:…

Theatre Review: ‘The Baker’s Wife’ at The Colonial Players of Annapolis by Susan Nolan

“The Baker’s Wife” has quite a pedigree. Inspired by the 1938 French film, “La femme du boulanger,” and written by Tony Award-winning playwright Joseph Stein, with music and lyrics…

Liisi LaFontaine, Ciara Renée, Hunter Parrish and Jeannette Bayardelle to Star in Gun & Powder at Paper Mill Playhouse by Darryn King

Initial casting is set for, Gun & Powder, the new musical about 19th-century twin sister outlaws Martha and Mary Clarke. The production will play Paper Mill Playhouse from April 4 thro…

Video: How GODSPELL Brought Victor Garber to New York City

Victor Garber is looking back on his time with Godspell, discussing moving to New York for the movie musical. Watch a video of him looking back on starring in the musical with Martin Short, …

Hear How Victor Garber Got His Start in Godspell Off-Broadway by Molly Higgins

Garber told Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos how he moved to New York to star in the musical and its 1973 film adaptation.

Spanish Cast Recording of Antonio Banderas and Emilio Aragón’s Godspell Now Available

Antonio Banderas and Emilio Aragón Spanish-Language Godspell Releases Cast Recording by Logan Culwell-Block

Banderas also announced which musicals he plans to produce next at Teatro del Soho.

Listen: Spanish Cast Recording Released For Antonio Banderas' Production of GODSPELL

The cast recording has been released for Antonio Banderas, Teatro del Soho CaixaBank, and Emilio Aragón’s acclaimed Spanish production of Godspell. Listen to the full album here!

The First (Unused) Follies Poster Art Was Modeled on Dolly Parton by Talaura Harms

In his new book Poster Child, artist David Edward Byrd shares how he created the iconic posters for the original productions of Follies, Godspell, Little Shop of Horrors, and many others.

Metropolitan Opera Will Honor Stephen Schwartz at Gala, Featuring Kristin Chenoweth, Leslie Odom, Jr., and More!

The Met presents a special benefit concert in celebration of the 75th birthday of Stephen Schwartz, the Oscar and Grammy Award–winning composer of Broadway smash-hits Wicked, Godspell, a…