Godspell: A Musical Based on the Gospel According to St. Matthew

"The Gospel according to today."

May 31 1973 G 1h 43m
Comedy, Drama, Musical

A modern day musical telling of the ministry of Jesus Christ set in New York. The Apostles, portrayed as an acting troupe re-enact the parables and teachings of Jesus.

Plot

A modern-day version of the gospels, opening with John the Baptist calling a disparate group of young New Yorkers from their workaday lives to follow and learn from Jesus. They form a roving acting troupe that enacts the parables through song and dance, comedy, and mime. Jesus' ministry ends with a last supper, his Crucifixion in a junkyard, and, the following morning, his body being carried aloft by his apostles back into the world of the living on the streets of New York.

Written by

David Greene, John-Michael Tebelak

Directed by

David Greene

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Columbia Pictures

Languages

English, Español

Awards

2 nominations

Scores
# of Votes
3,843
Average Rating
6.5 out of 10
Metascore
65
Popularity
NA