Prima Theatre Company, 941 Wheatland Ave., Lancaster, will present "Godspell" in April. Performances will begin at 7:30 p.m. on Fridays, April 5, 12, 19, and 26, and Saturdays, April 6, 13, 20, and 27.
The musical by Stephen Schwartz loosely follows the parables of Jesus with humor and playful storytelling. Instead of a religious or historic focus, the musical centers on the building of a community out of an eclectic group of people. The show features well-known songs such as "Day by Day," "All Good Gifts," and "By My Side."
The show began as book writer John-Michael Tebelak's thesis project at Carnegie Mellon University in 1970. It reached Off-Broadway in 1971 and was made into a major motion picture starring Victor Garber in 1973. In 2012, a Broadway revival showcased contemporary references and new musical arrangements, in which Prima's production is based.
The Prima show will feature an intimate, in-the-round seating arrangement. The cast includes Tayler Harris as Jesus and Christian Harward as John the Baptist/Judas, as well as Ashley Coia, Monica DePaul, Ellie Faggion, Joshua Kramer Keefer, Kayla Klase, Miley LoBalsamo, Donte Wilder, and Wendy Yellin.
J. Scott Lapp is the production's director, with Chelsea Lapp as choreographer and Scott Williams as music director.
Ticket prices vary. For tickets and more information, readers may visit http://www.primatheatre.org/shows or call the box office at 717-327-5124.
The Prima venue opened in November 2018 on the west side of Lancaster city. It includes free on-site parking, plush seating, a 200-person capacity, and state-of-the-art technology.
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