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Director of SBU Theatre
Elissa Sartwell
417-328-1688
esartwell@sbuniv.edu
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Prepare Ye the Way for Godspell
The Southwest Baptist University Theatre and Music departments bring to life one of the most successful Broadway and off-Broadway shows of all time, Godspell. The show will run from March 10-13 at 7 p.m., and March 13-14 from 2:00 p.m. in the Davis-Newport Theatre at SBU’s Bolivar Campus. For ticket information, call the SBU Theatre Box Office at 417-328-1691 or visit www.sbuniv.edu/theatre.
Godspell was originally created by John-Michael Tebelak and Stephen Schwartz (composer of the mega-Broadway hit Wicked). According to Director Dr. Elissa Sartwell, “Godspell is the captivating, enjoyable, must-see family production this year. The show enacts parables and stories based on the Gospel of Matthew and will be presented by a colorful cast of singers and actors.”
The cast includes: Adam Keller, a senior music major,; David Ezzell, a junior church music major; Alyssa Phinney, a junior music major; Lauren Potts, a junior communication arts major; Levi Fox, a sophomore Biblical studies major; Amy Marrs, a sophomore music and psychology major; Samantha Thomas, a sophomore theatre major; Danielle Peterson, a freshman theatre major; and Jeff Allen Young, a freshman theatre major.
Ticket prices are $7 for adults; $5 for SBU alumni, senior citizens, and students of other schools; and $3 for SBU students. Advance tickets are recommended.
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