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BACKGROUND INFORMATION Godspell premiered in New York in 1971, when it debuted off-Broadway at Cherry Lane Theatre in New York City. Godspell was adapted into a film in 1973 and moved to Broadway by 1976. Now, this Tony Award® nominee for Best Original Score makes its Starlight debut. Godspell comes to Starlight Tuesday, June 22 – Sunday, June 27, as part of the AdventHealth Broadway Series. This refreshing retelling of the Gospel of Matthew spreads messages of kindness and tolerance in a sensational musical performance. Godspell includes chart-topping songs by Grammy and Academy Award® winner Stephen Schwartz, such as the popular hit “Day by Day.” Audiences will be treated to impactful scenes ranging from light-hearted and amusing to serious and reflective. All six performances of Godspell will begin at 8 p.m., and gates will open at 7 p.m. Starlight is elated to welcome visitors in person to watch live performances such as Godspell as part of the 2021 AdventHealth Broadway Series. Tickets can be purchased by calling the Starlight Theatre Ticket Office at (816) 363-7827, or online at kcstarlight.com. Groups of 10 or more may save up to 25% on their purchase of group tickets. For more information about Starlight group ticket purchases, contact our Group Sales Coordinator, Toni Talley, at (816) 997-1137 or [email protected]. FUN FACTS • Godspell at Starlight will be the 2012 Broadway revival version, which was updated with new orchestrations. • The idea for Godspell was first formed at Carnegie Mellon University by then-student John- Michael Tebelak. An early workshopped version of Godspell was performed by a student-led cast in 1970 before the show was produced on a professional stage. MORE 1 • The show premiered in New York City on May 17, 1971, at Cherry Lane Theatre. In the same year, it would be performed at the Promenade. • In 1976, the musical would move to Broadway. Godspell was performed at the Broadhurst, Plymouth and Ambassador Theatres before closing in 1977. • Godspell was a Tony Award® nominee for Best Original Score in 1977. • Godspell was adapted for film in 1973. The film version was directed by David Greene and produced by Edgar Lansbury. • “Day by Day” is one of the most popular songs from Godspell. It once reached No. 13 on the Billboard pop singles chart. ABOUT THE CAST & CREATIVE TEAM • This fresh adaptation is produced by Starlight and brought to you by an entirely local creative team. • Starlight is excited to reunite Director and Choreographer Jerry Jay Cranford and Music Director Anthony T. Edwards for this production. Both led the fan-favorite Starlight production of Hairspray in 2018. • A Kansas City cast comes together for this unforgettable performance of Godspell. # # # 2.

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