A revived City Players celebrates Easter with a production of “Godspell’ at the Palladium

An historic Pinellas County theater company – with brand new management – makes its debut performance at the Palladium this weekend.

 

City Players has a 45-year history and has had homes at Ruth Eckerd Hall and the SPC Clearwater Arts Auditorium. The longtime leader, Betty Jane Pucci, retired in 2013. City Players new leadership team now includes Rand Smith – President, and Artistic & Managing Director, Bob Booth – Vice President, Sam McClelland – Finance Director, and Nathan Daugherty – Marketing and Development Director.

 

Along with new leadership, the group has a new venue for their next two shows  – the beautiful and historic Palladium Theater at SPC.

 

They are kicking off their season with – “Godspell!”, running  April 17-19, 2014.  Based on the Gospels of Matthew and Luke, and featuring an amazing score by Stephen Schwartz (the composer of WICKED and PIPPIN), GODSPELL boasts a string of well-loved songs including ”Day By Day,”  ”Prepare Ye,” “Learn Your Lessons Well,” “All For The Best,” “All Good Gifts,” “Turn Back, O Man,” and “By My Side.” \

 

The cast includes Stephen Fee, Jay Morgan, Michael Shurtz, Ryan Sturm, Amber Phillips, Lisa Stanforth, Jana Swenson, Amy E. Phillips, Sandie Walters, and Zane Talkington! GODSPELL is directed by Rand Smith and Choreographed by Amy Phillips.

 

Revived in 2011 for another Broadway run, Stephen Schwartz’s re-orchestration of GODSPELL gives the beloved score a fresh, new sound, while maintaining the original melodies and underscoring the unique heart of the show.  Godspell remains a cherished reflection on the teachings of Jesus, with a message of kindness, tolerance, and love.

 

Come out this weekend and support City Players and enjoy the great musical Godspell. I’ll see you at the theater.

 

For tickets and information visit www.mypalladium.org or call the box office at 727 822-3590. The box office and our lobby opens three hours prior to all shows.