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The stories of John the Baptist, Jesus and Judas will be told musically in LaPorte when Crown Point Community Theater performs “Godspell” on Good Friday, April 18, at 7 p.m. at Liberty Bible Church, 608 Colfax Ave., LaPorte.
Conceived and originally directed by John Michael Tebelak, with music and new lyrics by Stephen Schwartz (composer of other popular works such as “Working” and “Wicked”), “Godspell” is one of the biggest Off-Broadway and Broadway successes of all time. Using various theatrical traditions, including pantomime, charades, acrobatics and vaudeville, the parables of Jesus as told in the Gospel of St. Matthew are brought to life in a series of well-loved songs, including “God Save the People,” “All Good Gifts,” and the international anthem, “Day by Day.”
The cast ensemble, headed by Jerald Jascoviak of Valparaiso as Jesus, also includes Erin Anderson, Kate-Lynn Edwards, Kerry Fitch, Darryn Glass, Jesse Hickle, Sarah Ellen Hickle, Tom Knoerzer, Laura Koch, Trish Neary, and Hannah Rettew.
This updated production is based upon the 2012 Broadway revival.
Tickets are $10 per person, or $5 for ages 18 and below. Tickets are available online at www.bit.ly/godspelltix. Reservations are strongly recommended, as seating is limited.
