"Godspell” Heats Up At Heartwood

Temperatures may be plummeting outdoors, but things are just heating up in the Poe Theater, as Heartwood and Lincoln Academy’s collaborative youth production of the Broadway musical, Godspell, races toward opening night, Oct 19th. The well known and loved tunes and parables based on the Gospel According to St. Matthew have once again found their voice in a young and enthusiastic cast, under the direction of Griff Braley and Beth Preston. A rock band led by none other than Sean Fleming has inspired this cast and will leave your toes tapping, if not outright dancing. And not to disappoint … there will be tech to enchant, under the direction of Letitia Munson.

As NY critic Roma Torre writes of the 2011 Broadway Revival, “Godspell turns out to be a 40-year-old relic that's surprisingly irresistible.” Begun as a college project, the musical conceived and originally directed by John-Michael Tebelak, with music and new lyrics by Stephen Schwartz, moved to an off-Broadway debut in 1970 and has since been a favorite in professional revivals, colleges, and high schools.

Generous funding for Godspell is provided by Chesterfield Associates of Westport Island, Heartwood’s Season Sponsor - Bath Savings Institution, Season Youth Sponsor - Damariscotta Hardware, and anonymous foundations.

Music, story-telling, improvisation, and fun await you in this production suitable for a family night out. Reserve now, and why not take advantage of the delicious culinary opportunities awaiting you, with Heartwood’s Dinner Partners: Salt Bay Café, Le Garage, Newcastle Publick House, Best Thai, Savory Maine, and King Eider’s Pub.

Evening performances in the Poe Theater at Lincoln Academy take place on October 19, 20, 25, 26, and 27 at 7:30 pm, with two 3:00 Sunday matinees on October 21 and 28. Tickets are $8 for students thru high school, $16 for adults. Seating is general, unless specially requested in advance. Reservations: 563-1373 or boxoffice@heartwoodtheater.org. For directions and details, visit www.heartwoodtheater.org. Presented through special arrangement with Music Theater International (MTI).