Go, Go Gabriel

Synopsis and Songs.

Act One • Go, Go Gabriel The Angel Gabriel hears that he has a special mission. • You’ve Got To Tell Her Gabe learns that he needs to tell Mary that she will have a very special baby. • Have I Got News For You Gabe tells Mary the amazing news – but will she believe him? • How Do I Tell Joe? Mary wonders how Joseph will react to the news. • The Little Problem Mary tries to explain to Joseph. He doesn’t believe her! • You’re Easily Hurt Joe is upset and it is up to Gabe to convince him that Mary is telling the truth. • Go, Go Gabriel (Reprise) Gabe has helped Joe to understand what is going on, and Mary and Joseph are married. However, Gabe still has more work to do. • They’re Having A Baby The townspeople react to the news that Mary and Joe are expecting a baby. • Caesar Wants His Pound of Flesh A census is called and Joe reveals that they will have to travel to Bethlehem. • We’re Here Mary and Joseph arrive in Bethlehem. Mary is tired from the journey, so Joseph sings her to sleep. • No Room At The Inn Joseph goes in search of a bed for the night, but this proves more difficult than he thought. Eventually the problem is solved and the baby is born.

Act Two • Come On! The Angels hurry to tell the shepherds the wonderful news about the baby. • Myrrh Sir The Angels visit the Three Kings, and their journey to Bethlehem begins. • Come On! (Reprise) The shepherds are still travelling towards Bethlehem. • Following The Star The kings are following the star on their way to Bethlehem. • We’re On Our Way To Praise Another King. The Kings visit the palace of King Herod, but the baby is not there. They invite Herod to join them on their journey, but Herod is a busy man. • New Kid On The Block Herod reveals his true feelings about the new King. • Is This The Place? The Kings, Shepherds and townspeople arrive at the Inn in search of the baby. • Light Of The World Everyone gathers in the stable to see Jesus. • Bethlehem Lullaby Everyone leaves as Mary sings her special song to her son. • The First Christmastide The visitors plan to leave and tell the World what they have seen. • New Kid On The Block (Reprise) The Angels learn that Herod plans to destroy the baby. They warn the Kings to return home a different way. • Think Sphinx! The Angels warn Mary and Joe that the baby is not safe and that they should go into Egypt for some time. • Goodbye, Go On, Get Going Mary and Joe leave to take the baby to safety. • Go, Go Gabriel (Finale) Gabe celebrates a job well done.