GODSPELL (Film Soundtrack)
Godspell (also known as Godspell: A Musical Based on the Gospel According to St. Matthew) is the 1973 film adaptation of the Off-Broadway musical Godspell created by John-Michael Tebelak with music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz. Directed by David Greene with stars Victor Garber as Jesus and David Haskell as Judas/John the Baptist, the film is set in contemporary New York City. Reviewer William Ruhlmann describes Schwartz as being “better able to realize the score’s pop tendencies than he had on the cast album. . . . This was a less complete version of the score, but it was much better performed and produced, making this a rare instance in which the soundtrack album is better than the original cast album.” (More from Wikipedia)
The musical Godspell was adapted into a film called Godspell in 1973, and a Godspell soundtrack album was also released. The film was shot in numerous deserted New York City locations, with the cast dressed in contemporary clothing. In a nod to Jesus Christ Superstar, the character of Jesus is wearing a Superman shirt during the film.
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