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About The Show

Day by day for more than 50 years, audiences have delighted in this modern musical fable. Godspell weaves together music, improv and infectious pop and rock songs including the hits “Day by Day,” “Prepare Ye the Way of the Lord,” “O Bless the Lord My Soul” and more. This Godspell finds a fractured and disconnected community gathered at a local coffee shop discovering the transformative power of forgiveness and embracing radical love.

Production Sponsor: Whirled Peas Foundation
In Partnership with Curt’s Café
North Theatre at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie
October 23 – November 16

Book by John Michael Tebelak
Lyrics and Music by Stephen Schwartz
Directed by Matthew Silar
Choreographed by Amanda Hope
Music Directed by Justin Kono
Running time: Two hours and 10 minutes (including intermission)

 

GODSPELL poster

SPECIAL EVENTS

“Behind the Curtain with Thomas M. Shea”
Thomas M. SheaImmediately following the Sunday, Oct. 26 and Nov. 2 matinees, audiences may join musical theater historian Thomas M. Shea, author of “Broadway’s Most Wanted,” for a post-show talk exploring the behind-the-scenes history of Godspell.

ASL - American Sign LanguageASL Interpreted Performance
The Saturday, Nov. 8 at 7:30 p.m. performance will be ASL interpreted.

Curt’s Café Day at Godspell
At the Sunday, Nov. 9 at 2 p.m. performance of Godspell, Music Theater Works will celebrate Curt’s Café and its mission including hosting representatives of Curt’s Café to discuss Curt’s impact has had on youth for more than a decade at a discussion immediately following the matinee.

CAST

P-Jay Adams

P-Jay Adams

Ensemble

Brandon Acosta

Brandon Acosta

Ensemble

Diana Marilyn Alvarez

Diana Marilyn Alvarez

Swing

Maxwell J DeTogne

Maxwell J DeTogne

Maxwell

Tafadzwa Diener

Tafadzwa Diener

Tafadzwa

Kaitlin Feely

Kaitlin Feely

Kaitlin

Emily Holland

Emily Holland

Ensemble

Nicholas Ian

Nicholas Ian

Nicholas

Jenna Makkawy

Jenna Makkawy

Jenna

Dani Pike

Dani Pike

Dani

Connor Ripperger

Connor Ripperger

Connor

Concetta Russo

Concetta Russo

Concetta

Jacob Simon

Jacob Simon

John the Baptist/Judas

Ethan Smith

Ethan Smith

Ensemble

Eldon Warner-Soriano

Eldon Warner-Soriano

Jesus

Ben Woods

Ben Woods

Ben

Alex Villaseñor

Alex Villaseñor

Swing

CREATIVE TEAM

Matthew Silar (director)

Amanda Hope (Choreographer)

Justin Kono (music director)

Becca Holloway (asst. director)

Amber Wuttke (intimacy & violence choreographer)

Kathy Logelin (dialect coach)

Blue Darner Dupuis (stage manager)

Bob Knuth (scenic designer)

Nga Sze Chan(props designer)

Kristen Brinati (costume designer/wardrobe crew)

Melanie Saso (hair, wig, makeup designer)

Levi J. Wilkins (lighting designer)

Chelsea Lynn (board programmer)

Forrest Gregor (sound designer)

Mitchell Finger (technical director)

Carolyn Goldsmith (Assistant Stage Manager)

Will Hughes (Andersonville Scenic Studios)

Ben Lipinski (Andersonville Scenic Studios)

ORCHESTRA

Justin Kono (conductor/drums)

 

Linda Madonia (piano)

Kyle Paul (guitars)

Eric von Holst (bass)

LOCATION

NORTH THEATRE

NORTH SHORE CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS IN SKOKIE (9501 SKOKIE BLVD, SKOKIE, IL 60077)

Our performance home at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie recently shared updated new safety procedures for future productions.

The new procedures include:

Attendees will be directed to enter using the door closest to their performance space. Each guest must have a ticket, pass or credential to gain entrance to the venue. On busy performance nights when both theatre spaces are in use, audiences may be asked to use both front and side entrances to keep the lines moving. Please follow instructions provided as you arrive at the Center.

In addition, for the safety and security of our guests, employees, and performers, all guests are subject to a reasonable search and inspection of any parcels, bags or purses and hand-held metal detectors may be used. Purses or bags larger than 12” x 6” x 12” are not permitted in the venue. Diaper bags and medical bags are permitted but will be subject to search. Clear bags are encouraged to keep the security process moving along quickly. Guests may return any prohibited items to their vehicle or dispose of the items prior to entering. No re-entry is permitted.

For more information on the new procedures and a list of items prohibited from being brought into the North Shore Center, please click here.

MEDIA INQUIRIES

Please contact James Juliano (SHOUT Marketing & Media Relations) at james@shoutchicago.com.

ACCESSIBILITY INFORMATION

Music Theater Works performs at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie. The North Shore Center is fully compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act. For more information go here for for specific questions reach out to info@MusicTheaterWorks.org.

REFUNDS EXCHANGES

Once your order has been processed, no refunds will be accepted.Please make sure you’ve selected the proper event time and date.Free unlimited exchanges for all subscribers. A single ticket purchase may exchange their ticket for another performance of the same production for a fee of $8.If Music Theater Works cancels or postpones a show, customers may exchange to another performance of the same production (subject to availability) or receive a credit on their account, which they can use for any other production or subscription.

BINNY’S BROADWAY LOUNGE

Join us before the show and at intermission for a drink and snack in Binny’s Broadway Lounge! Located on the second floor at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie, the Binny’s Broadway Lounge doesn’t need a reservation, just check-in when you arrive for the performance.

If you would like to change your performance date, so you can attend the Binny’s Broadway Lounge, please call the box office at 847-673-6300.

  • Wednesday, October 29 (Lounge opens at 1 p.m.)
  • Saturday, November 1 (Lounge opens at 6:30 p.m.)

SHOW DATES AND TIMES

  • Thursday, October 23 – 7:30PM
  • Friday, Oct. 24 – 7:00PM (Press Performance)
  • Saturday, October 25 – 7:30PM
  • Sunday, October 26 – 2:00PM (Post-show Talk)
  • Wednesday, October 29 – 2:00PM
  • Saturday, November 1 – 2:00PM
  • Saturday, November 1 – 7:30PM
  • Sunday, November 2 – 2:00PM (Post-show Talk)
  • Wednesday, November 5 – 2:00PM
  • Friday, November 7 – 7:30PM
  • Saturday, November 8 – 2:00PM
  • Saturday, November 8 – 7:30PM –
    ASL - American Sign Language ASL Interpreted
  • Sunday, November 9 – 2:00PM – Curt’s Cafe Day
  • Wednesday, November 12 – 2:00PM
  • Friday, November 14 – 7:30PM
  • Saturday, November 15 – 2:00PM
  • Saturday, November 15 – 7:30PM
  • Sunday, November 16 – 2:00PM