FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 28, 2014
Contact:
Shauna Piwowar
O’Connell & Company
(716)848-0800
“GODSPELL is cause to rejoice! This will make you a believer in the power of musical theater!” USA Today
From the composer of WICKED and PIPPIN, O’Connell & Company proudly
presents, an all-new production of the Steven Schwartz, classic musical,
GODSPELL*
Buffalo, N.Y. – O’Connell & Company, the professional theatre in residence at The Park School of
Buffalo, presents one of the most enduring shows of all time GODSPELL, the beloved musical from
Stephen Schwartz, the Grammy® and Academy Award®-winning composer of WICKED and PIPPIN.
GODSPELL opens on April 24 and runs through May 25, 2014.
Enjoy all the good gifts of one of the most beloved shows of all time in a brand-new and up-to-date
script in our delightfully intimate venue. With the Tony®-nominated score filled with the popular hits
“Day By Day,” “Light of the World,” and “Turn Back, O Man,” it is sure to raise spirits high. A
timeless tale of friendship, loyalty, and love, GODSPELL has touched the hearts of countless
theatergoers all over the world. GODSPELL is based on The Gospel According to St. Matthew and is
presented in a series of skits and songs, with Jesus and his disciples, featuring songs by Stephen
Schwartz – conceived and originally directed by John-Michael Tebelak.
This production is directed and choreographed by JOEY BUCHEKER with musical direction by
SUSAN BLANCHARD SHAW. The cast of GODSPELL features COREY BEIBER, KIM CÔTE,
KRISTIN GELIA, TIMOTHY GOEHRIG, JERRY MOSEY, STEVE SITZMAN, AMY TEAL,
CHRIS TEAL, MADALYN TEAL, and LEANNE TROUTMAN. The creative team includes RYAN
SCARFONE (Set/Light Design), LISA MARIE LEONE (Prop Mistress), ADAM WALL (Costumes)
and STEPHANIE SMITH (Stage Manager).
GODSPELL is onstage at O’Connell & Company in residence at The Park School, 4625 Harlem Road,
Snyder, NY 14226 (Theatre entrance is in the Helen Long building), April 24 – May 25, 2014. Show
times are: Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm, and Sundays at 2:30 p.m. Tickets are: $25 with
discounts available to seniors, students, military, groups and The Park School community. For
information and ticket orders please call (716) 848-0800 or www.oconnellandcompany.com.
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*This production replaces the originally scheduled JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT.
O’Connell & Company in Residence at The Park School of Buffalo, 4625 Harlem Road, Snyder, NY 14226