Fort Peck Summer Theatre replaces High School Musical with Godspell

To best showcase the amazing local talent, after much consideration Fort Peck Summer Theatre has made an energizing change to the 2021 summer line-up: Godspell will replace previously announced High School Musical. The stars of tomorrow take to the stage in this special event, as a host of young talent from Northeast Montana and beyond will star in this timeless musical.

Godspell was the first major musical theatre offering from three-time Grammy and Academy Award winner, Stephen Schwartz, now famous for Wicked, Pippin and the films The Prince of Egypt, Enchanted and The Hunchback of Notre Dame. The show boasts a score of hits, including ‘Day by Day’ which neared the top of the Billboard Pop Single chart in the summer of 1972. The popular musical has enjoyed numerous revivals in NYC and remains one of the most frequently produced shows around the world.

Primarily based on the Gospel of Matthew, a group of disciples perform parables by using a wide variety of theatrical tactics, including mime, clowning, multiple styles of dance, puppetry, and a hefty dose of comic timing. The eclectic blend of music ranges from pop to vaudeville.

This special event runs for 3 performances only: Wednesday, July 28 at 7:30pm, Thursday, July 29 at 7:30pm and Saturday, July 31 at 2:00pm.

Godspell joins FPST’s diverse roster of 2021 shows, which also features Dames at Sea, You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown, The Spitfire Grill, Baskerville, Terms of Endearment and Ed Asner in Gold Help Us, as well as the touring Around the World in 80 Days…or 37 Minutes and Annual Performing Arts Camp.

For more information visit fortpecktheatre.org