Anna Maria Perez de Tagle to Join Broadway’s Godspell

Disney Channel star Anna Maria Perez de Tagle will make her Broadway debut in the revival of Godspell, which will begin previews at Circle in the Square on October 13, with an official opening set for November 7. Daniel Goldstein will direct the production, which will feature choreography by Christopher Gattelli. Additional casting will be announced at a later date.

The show, which debuted Off-Broadway at the Cherry Lane Theatre in 1971, is a take on biblical parables and the passion of Christ. It is conceived by original director John-Michael Tebelak, and features music and new lyrics from Schwartz.

De Tagle is best known for her role as Ashley Dewitt on the Disney Channel’s Hannah Montana. Her other performing credits include Disney’s Camp Rock and Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam, as well as the motion picture Fame. Stage credits include Cinderella, Bugsy Malone, The Wiz and The King and I.

She will join previously announced cast members Hunter Parrish (as Jesus), Wallace Smith (as Judas), Uzo Aduba, Nick Blaemire, Celisse Henderson, Morgan James, Telly Leung and Lindsay Mendez.

The production will feature scenic design by David Korins, costume design by Miranda Hoffman, lighting design by David Weiner, sound design by Andrew Keister, orchestrations by Michael Holland, and musical direction by Charlie Alterman.

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