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› What: “Godspell”› Where: Dalton State College, Pope Student Center, 650 College Drive, Dalton, Ga.› When: 8 p.m. Friday-Sunday, April 20-22› Admission: $7, free to students, faculty and staff with valid Dalton State ID.› For more information: www.eventbrite.com/e/godspell-tickets-44374105143?aff=es2
Dalton State College Theater will present "Godspell" in three performances Friday-Sunday, April 20-22, in Pope Student Center.
"Godspell" is the 1971 musical with music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz, which tells the timeless tale of friendship, loyalty and love based on the Gospel according to St. Matthew.
Did you know?
› The Broadway cast recording of “Day By Day” spent 14 weeks on Billboard’s Hot 100 Chart in 1972, peaking at No. 13.› At one point in the 1970s, “Day By Day” was used as the theme music for NBC’s “Today Show.”› The song was covered by The 5th Dimension, Andy Williams, Ray Coniff Singers, dc-Talk and Judy Collins. Even Homer Simpson sang a version on the “The Simpsons” episode “Pulpit Friction.”› In the fim, “Meet the Parents,” Ben Stiller as Greg Focker is asked by Robert De Niro to say the blessing before dinner. He recited lyrics from “Day by Day.”Source: Wikipedia
A small group of people help Jesus Christ tell parables by using a wide variety of games, storytelling techniques and hefty doses of comic timing. An eclectic blend of songs, ranging in style from pop to vaudeville, is used as Jesus's messages of kindness, tolerance and love come to life.
The musical is known for its hit song "Day By Day," a folk rock ballad that crossed over into Top 40 pop at the time.
"As far as I know, this is the first time a musical has been performed at Dalton State," says Kim Correll, lecturer in communication and theater and director of the musical.
"I am so excited for everyone to see this amazing cast. They are so talented and so dedicated. I believe you will be highly entertained and uplifted by this show," she says
The cast includes Steven Green, Jake Baker, Inna Kouznaieva, Britni Shipp, Chloe Gray, Kristen West, Madison Hammons, Clare Ballantyne, Nick Hickman and Will Hardin.
For more information: 404-679-4501.