About this event
Godspell, the hit Off-Broadway musical that became a global phenomenon, brings its joyful message to the Mary Moody Northen Theatre at St. Edward's University February 16 – 26, 2023.
The musical, based upon the Gospel According to St. Matthew, is a timeless tale of friendship, loyalty, and love. This intimate production, with music and updated lyrics by composer Stephen Schwartz and a book by John-Michael Tebelak will raise your spirit with the Tony Award-nominated score filled with the popular hits “Day By Day,” “Learn Your Lessons Well” and “Turn Back, O Man.”
The Godspell cast features guest artists Mattie Buzonas and Patrick Hartigan.
A graduate of St. Edward’s Bachelor of Fine Arts program, Mattie Buzonas’ recent theatre credits include Kissless at the New York Musical Festival, Ring of Fire at TexARTS and She Loves Me at MMNT.
Patrick Hartigan, who plays Judas, won a Grammy Award as a member of The American Boychoir. His television credits include Glee!, The XFactor and The 77th Annual Academy Awards. Hartigan’s recent theatre credits include Jerry in The Full Monty at TexARTS, Joseph in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at Broadway Palm, and South Pacific at Gateway Playhouse
Rounding out the cast are St. Edward’s students Che Greeno as Jesus alongside Juan Diego Chaparro, Grace Coldicott, Sonia Mariah Fonseca, Lillian Harlow, Christina Hollie, Tyler Holmes, Kiley Gaddis, Gabrielle North, Mia Ramirez, Elsa Sanchez-Tolentino, Emile Sivero, Conor Tompkins and Vivienne Verges.
The creative team includes Anna Skidis Vargas (Director), Susan Finnigan (Music Director), Taylor Rainbolt (Choreographer), Susan Branch Towne (Costume Design), Jacob Foster (Scenic Design), Bill Rios (Lighting Design), Zia Fox (Sound Design), Leilah Stewart (Properties Design), Tara Cooper (Hair & Makeup Design) and Robert Tolaro (Production Stage Manager)