Plays in the Park presents "Godspell"

Plays in the Park Outdoor Theatre Presents "GODSPELL"

One of the biggest off-Broadway and Broadway successes of all time, Godspell is based primarily on the Gospel According to St. Matthew. Featuring a sparkling, seminal score by Stephen Schwartz, Godspell boasts a string of recognizable songs, led by the international hit, "Day By Day." The show opened 5/17/71 Off-Broadway and transferred to Broadway in 1976. It ran for 2,124 performances off-Broadway and 527 on Broadway.

As the cast of actor/clowns makes it way through "All Good Gifts," "Turn Back, O Man" and "By My Side," and other memorable hits, we, as audience members get to see the parables of Jesus Christ come humanly and hearteningly to life. The show also touchingly presents the story of Jesus' last moments beginning with the Last Supper. The main story of Godspell is portrayed in the show's subtext–in the way the players interact with their leader, coming together to create a loving community.

Plays-in-the-Park is conveniently located one block south of the Menlo Park Mall off of Route 1, in Edison, N.J. The turn off is called Grandview Avenue. At the top of the short hill make your first right on to Pine Drive and the Park Rangers will guide you to a parking spot.

All Summer Performances Begin at 8:30 p.m. No Performances on Sunday. Adults - $7.00, Senior Citizens - $5.00, Children 12 and Under are Free.