Musical "Godspell" at LTCC
The Theatre Arts Department at Lake Tahoe Community College presents the iconic hit musical Godspell from June 16-25 in LTCC’s Duke Theatre. With music and lyrics by three-time Grammy and Academy Award winner Stephen Schwartz (Wicked, Pippin) and conceived and originally directed by John Michael Tebelak, Godspell is one of the biggest off-Broadway successes of all time.
Godspell first took the world by storm in 1972, then went on to enjoy successful productions around the world, including a recent Broadway revival in 2012. Led by the international hit "Day by Day," Godspell features a parade of beloved songs including, "Prepare Ye the Way of the Lord," "Learn Your Lessons Well," "All for the Best," "All Good Gifts," "Turn Back, O Man" and "By My Side."
A rock musical based on the Gospel according to St. Matthew, Godspell follows a group of people as they help Jesus Christ tell different parables by using a wide variety of games, storytelling techniques, and perfect comic timing. The show offers an eclectic blend of songs ranging in style from pop to vaudeville, bringing the parables of the New Testament to life on stage. Godspell is a groundbreaking and unique reflection on the life of Jesus, with a message of kindness, tolerance, community, and love.
LTCC’s production of Godspell includes cast members Molly DeLallo, John Friedrich, Sharon Kerrigan, Thomas Lopez, Ellen Martin, Amanda Sanderson, Richard Sargent, Chris Taylor, Pam Taylor, Ashley Wallick, Saundra Whitt, and Jeff Whitt.
Performances of Godspell are Friday and Saturday June 16 and 17 at 8pm, Thursday June 22, Friday June 23, and Saturday June 24 at 8pm, and Sunday matinees on June 18 and 25 at 2pm. Tickets are $15 general admission, $12 for seniors, groups of eight or more, students with a valid school I.D., and children under the age of 13. Tickets may be purchased in advance at LTCC’s Bookstore, located in the Main Building Commons, Mondays through Thursdays from 10am to 7:3pm, and Fridays from 9am to 2:30pm starting June 5. Tickets may also be purchased at the Duke Theatre Box Office one hour prior to all performances. Seating for this show is limited, so please arrive early for best seating availability. For more information about this production of Godspell, call LTCC Theatre Arts director Susan Boulanger at (530) 541-4660 ext. 207, or send an email to Boulanger@ltcc.edu.
