The new season at the Gran Teatro Pavón closes in style with the return of this hit musical, which is now coming to Madrid as a revival of Emilio Aragón's version directed by Antonio Banderas. As a classic of 1970s musical theatre with numerous Tony Award nominations, it can be seen from 21 January to 1 March, with performances from Tuesday to Sunday.
Directed by Antonio Banderas based on the version by Emilio Aragón, it is presented as Godspell, a New Passion and features a great cast, including Javier Ariano, Aaron Cobos, Andro Crespo, Paula Díaz, Ferran Fabá, Angy Fernández, Laia Prats, Roko, Estibalitz Ruiz, Hugo Ruiz, Ana Domínguez, Bella Exum, Raúl Ortiz and Alex Parra.
Originally conceived and directed by John-Michael Tebelak, with music and new lyrics by Stephen Schwartz, Godspell has become a classic on Broadway. Its story revolves around the Gospel of St Matthew and the experiences of a group of young people in a big city.
14 actors will appear on stage accompanied by a live band. Together they will bring to life a show that combines vaudeville, magic, shadows, masks and puppets throughout 16 musical numbers, including Prepare the Way, Day by Day or A Beautiful City.
The scene opens in a place that could well be a theatre warehouse as a run-down neighbourhood courtyard. The characters are seen there: a young theatre company, performing a play for the audience. At first sight, everything appears to be normal, but both the play and the context in which it takes place will prove that this is not the case. Through each character and their respective encounters with Jesus, the Gospels of the New Testament will be revisited, thus initiating a personal journey of no return.
Artistic File:
- Director of the revival of Emilio Aragón’s version - Antonio Banderas
- Choreography - Carmelo Segura
- Musical Supervision - Arturo Díez Boscovich
- Musical Conductor - Daniel Villarroya
- Translation of the libretto and song lyrics - Roser Batalla
- Stage Design - Sebastià Brosa
- Wardrobe - Gabriela Salaverri
- Lighting Design - Juanjo Llorens
- Sound - Jordi Ballbé
- Version and Staging - Emilio Aragón
- Associate Resident Director - Víctor Ullate Roche
- Director’s Assistant - Yolanda Jiménez Polonio
- Resident Director - Hugo Ruiz
- Dance Leader - Aaron Cobos
- Stage Design Assistant - Paula Font / Laura Martínez
- Wardrobe Assistant - Laura Augustín
- Lighting Assistant - Pablo Zamora
- Produced originally in New York by EDGAR LANSBURY/STUART DUNCAN/JOSEPH BERUH
- Presented by agreement with Music Theatre International
Cast (in alphabetical order):
- Javier Ariano - Javier
- Aaron Cobos - Aaron
- Andro Crespo - Andro
- Paula Díaz - Paula
- Ferran Fabá - Jesus
- Angy Fernández - Angy
- Laia Prats - Laia
- Roko - Roko
- Estibalitz Ruiz - Estibalitz
- Hugo Ruiz - Judas
- Ana Domínguez - Cover/ Swing
- Bella Exum - Cover/Swing
- Raúl Ortiz - Cover/Swing
- Alex Parra - Cover/Swing
Musical Numbers:
First Act
- 1. Prologue
- 2. Prepare the Way
- 3. Save the People
- 4. Day by Day
- 5. Learn Your Lessons Well
- 6. Bless the Lord
- 7. All for the Best
- 8. All Good Gifts
- 9. Light of the World
Second Act
- 10. Turn Back, O Man
- 11. Alas for You
- 12. By My Side
- 13. We Beseech Thee
- 14. A Beautiful City
- 15. On the Willows
- 16. Finale
Recommended Age: Over the age of 6
Warning: use of strobe lights at times
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