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'Godspell' opens Elmhurst College theater season

Elmhurst College opens its 2015-16 theater season with "Godspell," the retelling of the parables of Jesus from the Gospel of Matthew, featuring music and songs that have become classics.

Conceived in 1970 as a master's degree thesis project by John-Michael Tebelak, "Godspell" opened off-Broadway in 1971. The musical score launched the career of Stephen Schwartz, who went on to write hit musicals such as "Wicked" and "Pippin."

Alan Weiger, associate professor of theater at Elmhurst College, will direct the play, with musical direction from Scott Uddenberg and choreography by Amy Lyn McDonald.

"Godspell" will be performed at 8 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, Oct. 8-10 and Oct. 15-17. A matinee performance begins at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 11. Performances will take place at the Mill Theatre, 253 Walter St., Elmhurst.

General admission is $7; students are $5; senior citizens, Elmhurst College faculty and staff are $6.

Mill Theatre subscriptions and individual tickets are available for purchase by phone, mail and in person. To purchase tickets, call (630) 617-3005 or visit the box office in the theater.

The box office is open noon to 5 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, and 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays.

If you go

What: "Godspell"

When: 8 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, Oct. 8-10 and 15-17; 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 11

Where: Mill Street Theatre, 253 Mill St., Elmhurst

Cost: $7 adults; $6 senior citizens, Elmhurst College faculty and staff; $5 students

Info: (630) 617-3005

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