PIPPIN May 12 – Jul 26, 2026 For tickets visit https://www.sigtheatre.org "Simple Joys" performed by Cedric Neal Stephen Schwartz’s (Godspell, Wicked) musical masterpiece of purpose, ambition, lust and gl…

PIPPIN May 12 – Jul 26, 2026 For tickets visit https://www.sigtheatre.org Stephen Schwartz’s (Godspell, Wicked) musical masterpiece of purpose, ambition, lust and glory sizzles for summer, thrillingly stag…

Greenwich Entertainment has acquired the North American rights for You Had to Be There: How the Toronto Godspell Ignited the Comedy Revolution..., the Judd Apatow-produced documentary about the original Toronto…

This week, Callaway celebrates her Stephen Schwartz-themed album, and Seth Rudetsky calls Barry Manilow.

Aisha Jackson (Broadway's The Great Gatsby, Frozen), Brittney Johnson (first Black woman to play Glinda in Wicked on Broadway), Rachel Bay Jones (Tony Award winner; Catherine in Broadway revival of Pippin), Tel…

By Melissa Griegel… Photos by Melissa Griegel Photography Liz Callaway discovered Stephen Schwartz's Pippin when she was in high school and then made her off-Broadway debut in Schwartz's Godspell. She has sin…

Liz Callaway took to the stage at 54 Below this past week to celebrate the release of her new album, The Wizard and I: Liz Callaway Sings Stephen Schwartz. Performances took place on March 18, 20, and 21. Check…

Before writing Wicked, Stephen Schwartz composed the musical CHILDREN OF EDEN, and this spring a Chicago staged reading of the work will be available to stream online for one weekend only. Michelle Williams app…

Before writing Wicked, Stephen Schwartz composed the musical CHILDREN OF EDEN, and this spring a Chicago staged reading of the work will be available to stream online for one weekend only. Michelle Williams app…

Grammy Award winner and Tony Award nominee Shoshana Bean (first Broadway replacement as Elphaba in Wicked), actress and producer AuliÊ»i Cravalho (Moana/Moana 2, Sally Bowles in Cabaret on Broadway), Tony Awa…

The interesting thing about the idea of crowdfunding Godspell is... The post Dramatic Marketing Episode 3: Why Crowdfunding Godspell Worked (and Almost Didn't) first appeared on Ken Davenport.

New money, new cast members! Corbin Bleu and John Behlmann will join the Broadway company of The Great Gatsby on March 30. Bleu is stepping into the role of Nick Carraway after originating the part in the Eu…

When Samantha Pauly isn't onstage in Broadway's The Great Gatsby, her party's roaring on backstage at the Broadway Theatre! In this video, watch as she welcomes us to her Broadway crib for inside look at her mo…

Project Success and Broadway Unlocked will present Dear Minneapolis, a #Giveback concert livestreaming Friday, February 6, 2026 from Theatre a511 in New York City. The live broadcast will run from 4:00 to 5:…

Antonio Banderas has said he is content losing money producing live theatre in Spain in an extensive interview with Mundo America. Speaking ahead of the Madrid opening of Godspell, the musical he previously pre…

For more than five decades, composer and lyricist "Stephen Schwartz" has shaped the sound of American musical theater"from the early impact of "Godspell" and "Pippin" to the global phenomenon of "Wicked," and b…

The Society of Composers & Lyricists will present the 2025 SCL Lifetime Achievement Award to Stephen Schwartz, the three-time Academy Award-winning composer and lyricist whose work includes Wicked, Godspell…

On Sunday, Broadway songwriter Stephen Schwartz sat down with CBS Sunday Morning for a career-spanning conversation from Godspell to Wicked to his latest show, The Queen of Versailles, now running at Broadway's…

Just last week, Broadway superstar and Tony nominee Shoshana Bean made her solo debut at one of New York City's most iconic venues- Carnegie Hall. During the big night she sang songs from Broadway and pop music…

The legendary composer shares stories from his career, from Godspell to Baker's Wife, Wicked, and beyond.

This "Godspell" doesn't shy away from modern politics and leans left.

Joining Andrew Lloyd Webber's "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" and "Jesus Christ Superstar," is the third in the trinity of classic, religious musicals: Stephen Schwartz's "Godspell." The musical …

Classic Stage Company's 2025 Gala will honor Therese Steiner, a longtime CSC Board member, and Matthew Harrington, CSC Emeritus Board Member and Edelman's Global President and COO. Directed by Daniel Goldstein …

Principal casting has been announced for Jay Armstrong Johnson's tenth anniversary celebration of "I Put a Spell on You," a fundraiser for the Ali Forney Center on Monday, October 20th at 8pm at Manhattan's Web…

The cast of Godspell tells the story of Plimouth Plantation

There are a few Broadway theaters that have had shows run so long in them, that those shows are the only ones that have played there during many theater-goers' lifetime. Until recently, there was a generation o…

Performer Morgan James, who has appeared on Broadway in shows like The Addams Family and Godspell, has released a new collection of songs, reimagining hard rock and metal tracks by artists including Ozzy Osbour…

Musical runs just one weekend, Aug. 1-3 in Littleton and features a female Jesus.

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Last year, BroadwayWorld reported that Judd Apatow would be producing a new documentary about the original Toronto production of Godspell from director Nick Davis. Now the film has officially set its world prem…

Performer Morgan James, who has appeared on Broadway in shows like The Addams Family and Godspell, will be releasing a new collection of songs, reimagining hard rock and metal tracks by artists including Ozzy O…

A starry lineup of Broadway talent make up the lineup for the next new installment of the Broadway Sings concert series, celebrating pop superstars Ariana Grande and Lady Gaga. A knockout roster of Broadway sta…

Get a first look at 'Screech In' from Ogunquit Playhouse in Maine's production of Come From Away, starring Mary Kate Morrissey and more. Performances run through June 14, 2025 at the Ogunquit Playhouse. The ens…

A starry lineup of Broadway talent make up the lineup for the next new installment of the Broadway Sings concert series, celebrating pop superstars Ariana Grande and Lady Gaga. A knockout roster of Broadway sta…

Ogunquit Playhouse in Maine has released first look photos for their production of Come From Away, starring Mary Kate Morrissey and more. Performances begin May 15 for a limited run through June 14, 2025 at the…

Liz is back at 54! Long an interpreter of the songs of Stephen Schwartz, Emmy winner and Tony and Grammy nominee Liz Callaway turns her attention to the songwriter with her new show, The Wizard and I: Liz Calla…

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, Andrea Martin, and Dave T…

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 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, or maybe you have a…

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, most recognizable …

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 Carnegie Mellon stu…

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.

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, Pippin) and Joseph S…

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 Dewhurst in O'Neill Re…

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, Pippin) and Joseph S…

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 returns to the Birdla…

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-selling book of interviews…

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

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 ...

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

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 Theater on November 7, 201…

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 theater work with mus…

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

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. Peggy Gordon, who played…

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. He was 94.  He …

'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, Monday through Friday, podcast hitting th…

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 Short, Eugene Levy, …

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: Where Haven't We Se…

"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 by Stephen Schwartz of "Godsp…

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 through May 5, with …

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, Eugene Levy, Andrea …

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

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

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!

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.

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, and Pippin, and …

A show unlike any other produced by Paper Mill Playhouse, this special concert features 122 talented young performers, including Rising Star Award winners and nominees. The 2023 New Voices Concert showcases the…

Wicked opened on Broadway on Halloween Eve 2003, just a few years into my tenure as music and theater critic at USA Today. I arrived at a press preview filled with hopeful anticipation, having grown up loving S…

  The cast of Goodspeed's THE 12. Photo: Diane Sobolewski The 12 Music and Lyrics by Neil BergBook and Lyrics by Robert SchenkkanDirected by John DoyleGoodspeed Musicals Through Oct. 29, 2023 By L…

40 Years of Broadway: Creative Influencers: The Designers I've been so fortunate to see some of the greatest stage designs of the late 20th and early 21st centuries. Many of the master influencers of their t…

Hello, show tune lovers! Today's game is all about songs from Broadway musicals that opened in the 1970s. You've probably at least heard of all the shows included here, but how familiar are you with the song li…

Gavin Creel and Joffrey Ballet School dancers perform "Beautiful City" from Godspell at the opening ceremony -- called a ribbon connection, not ribbon cutting -- for the Perelman Performing Arts Center at the …

Aaron Tveit sat down with the ladies of The View to discuss his run in Moulin Rouge! on Broadway and returning for the new season of Schmigadoon! In the video, Tveit discusses how Moulin Rouge changed him and p…

Fortunately for us, "Magisian" Drance is quite the storyteller. Under the reasonably succinct direction of Jackie Lucid, he spryly moves around the space, emphasizing parables with chalk drawings and applying s…

An industry reading of the new musical comedy Death Becomes Her, based on the eponymous 1992 film, will be held the week of April 10 in New York City. Death Becomes Her follows Helen, a writer, who loses he…

Apple TV has released a video of Aaron Tveit singing 'My Doorway to Where' in the second episode of Schmigadoon. The song is a reference to 'Corner of the Sky' from Pippin. Tveit's character also references mus…

Aaron Tveit and Dove Cameron channel Cabaret, Chicago, Hair, Pippin, Godspell, and more in the new season of Schmigadoon! Watch a video of Tveit and Cameron to discuss how they prepared to take on the musicals …

Set in the world of musicals from the '60s and '70s, Schmigadoon season two parodies musicals like Chicago, Cabaret, Annie, Oliver!, Sweeney Todd, Sweet Charity, Company, Pippin, Godspell, Hair, Jesus Christ Su…