Playing in the Long Beach Playhouse’s Mainstage Theater
June 27 – Aug. 2, 2026
Book by John Michael Tebelak, Music & Lyrics by Stephen Schwartz
Directed and Choreographed by Sonya Randall
Musical Direction by Stephen Olear
From famed Wicked! composer and lyricist, Stephen Schwartz, comes his first major musical offering, GODSPELL. Taking the world by storm when it first premiered, the show boasts a score of chart-topping songs including , “Day by Day,” “All for the Best,” and “By My Side,” as it tells the story of Jesus Christ according to the Gospel of Matthew. A small group of storytellers help tell different parables with a hefty dose of humor and pathos using an eclectic blend of songs, ranging in style from pop to vaudeville. This show is a sensation that continues to touch audiences with its messages of kindness, tolerance, and love.
As a courtesy to our patrons, it is the policy of the theatre not to admit children under the age of 5. This policy may be altered from time to time based on shows and show content.
This Show Contains:
Haze and Smoke Effects
Flashing and Pulsing
Simulated Acts of Violence
Act One is Approx. 1 hr. 10 mins.
There will be a 15 Minute Intermission
Act Two is Approx. 45 mins.
A Big THANK YOU to The Port of Long Beach for sponsoring our Opening Night Gala!
PREVEIW CLIP 1:
PREVEIW CLIP 2:
PERFORMANCE PHOTOS:
GODSPELL (MAINSTAGE, June 27 – Aug. 2, 2026)
PHOTO 1: CENTER: Kenny Giles (JESUS), CIRCLE: Cast of GODSPELL
(Michael Hardy Photography)
GODSPELL (MAINSTAGE, June 27 – Aug. 2, 2026)
PHOTO 2: BACK ROW: Morgan Elena (MORGAN -“By My Side”), Demetri Mack (DEMETRI -“All Good Gifts”), MIDDLE ROW: Quinn Vann (JUDAS), Celeste Moran (ENSEMBLE), Madison Cheramie (MADDY -“Bless the Lord”), FRONT ROW: Julia Vira Weinstock (VIVI -“Learn Your Lessons Well”), Carole Louise (CAROLE -“Turn Back O Man”), Chandler Van Allen (CHANDLER -“Light of the World”), Brittany Dakoske (BRITTANY -“Day By Day”)
(Michael Hardy Photography)
GODSPELL (MAINSTAGE, June 27 – Aug. 2, 2026)
PHOTO 3: David Poncé (JOHN THE BAPTIST), Kenny Giles (JESUS)
(Michael Hardy Photography)
GODSPELL (MAINSTAGE, June 27 – Aug. 2, 2026)
PHOTO 4: FRONT: Carole Louise (CAROLE -“Turn Back O Man”), Quinn Vann (JUDAS), BACK: Cast of GODSPELL
(Michael Hardy Photography)
GODSPELL (MAINSTAGE, June 27 – Aug. 2, 2026)
PHOTO 5: Morgan Elena (MORGAN -“By My Side”), Chandler Van Allen (CHANDLER -“Light of the World”), Brittany Dakoske (BRITTANY -“Day By Day”)
(Michael Hardy Photography)
GODSPELL (MAINSTAGE, June 27 – Aug. 2, 2026)
PHOTO 6: CENTER: Kenny Giles (JESUS), Eric Lazaro (ENSEMBLE), David Poncé (DAVID -“We Beseech Thee”), OUTER CIRCLE: The Cast of GODSPELL
(Michael Hardy Photography)
GODSPELL (MAINSTAGE, June 27 – Aug. 2, 2026)
PHOTO 7: CENTER: Madison Cheramie (MADDY -“Bless the Lord”), OUTER GROUP: Eric Lazaro (ENSEMBLE), Julia Vira Weinstock (VIVI -“Learn Your Lessons Well”), Brittany Dakoske (BRITTANY -“Day By Day”), David Poncé (DAVID -“We Beseech Thee”), Carole Louise (CAROLE -“Turn Back O Man”), Demetri Mack (DEMETRI -“All Good Gifts”), Celeste Moran (ENSEMBLE), Morgan Elena (MORGAN -“By My Side”), Chandler Van Allen (CHANDLER -“Light of the World”), Kenny Giles (JESUS)
(Michael Hardy Photography)
GODSPELL (MAINSTAGE, June 27 – Aug. 2, 2026)
PHOTO 8: CENTER: Carole Louise (CAROLE -“Turn Back O Man”), BEHIND: Madison Cheramie (MADDY -“Bless the Lord”), Brittany Dakoske (BRITTANY -“Day By Day”), Demetri Mack (DEMETRI -“All Good Gifts”), Celeste Moran (ENSEMBLE), Quinn Vann (JUDAS), David Poncé (DAVID -“We Beseech Thee”), Kenny Giles (JESUS), Eric Lazaro (ENSEMBLE), Julia Vira Weinstock (VIVI -“Learn Your Lessons Well”), Morgan Elena (MORGAN -“By My Side”)
(Michael Hardy Photography)
GODSPELL (MAINSTAGE, June 27 – Aug. 2, 2026)
PHOTO 9: CENTER: David Poncé (DAVID -“We Beseech Thee”), OUTER GROUP: The Cast of GODSPELL
(Michael Hardy Photography)
GODSPELL (MAINSTAGE, June 27 – Aug. 2, 2026)
PHOTO 10: Demetri Mack (DEMETRI -“All Good Gifts”), Chandler Van Allen (CHANDLER -“Light of the World”), Eric Lazaro (ENSEMBLE), Quinn Vann (JUDAS), Brittany Dakoske (BRITTANY -“Day By Day”), Carole Louise (CAROLE -“Turn Back O Man”), Kenny Giles (JESUS), David Poncé (DAVID -“We Beseech Thee”), Morgan Elena (MORGAN -“By My Side”), Madison Cheramie (MADDY -“Bless the Lord”), Celeste Moran (ENSEMBLE), Julia Vira Weinstock (VIVI -“Learn Your Lessons Well”)
(Michael Hardy Photography)
GODSPELL (MAINSTAGE, June 27 – Aug. 2, 2026)
PHOTO 11: Eric Lazaro (ENSEMBLE), David Poncé (DAVID -“We Beseech Thee”), Chandler Van Allen (CHANDLER -“Light of the World”), Carole Louise (CAROLE -“Turn Back O Man”), Demetri Mack (DEMETRI -“All Good Gifts”), Quinn Vann (JUDAS), Kenny Giles (JESUS), Brittany Dakoske (BRITTANY -“Day By Day”), Madison Cheramie (MADDY -“Bless the Lord”), Julia Vira Weinstock (VIVI -“Learn Your Lessons Well”), Morgan Elena (MORGAN -“By My Side”), Celeste Moran (ENSEMBLE)
(Michael Hardy Photography)
GODSPELL (MAINSTAGE, June 27 – Aug. 2, 2026)
PHOTO 12: CENTER: Kenny Giles (JESUS), OUTER GROUP: The Cast of GODSPELL
(Michael Hardy Photography)
GODSPELL (MAINSTAGE, June 27 – Aug. 2, 2026)
PHOTO 13: The Cast of GODSPELL
(Michael Hardy Photography)
GODSPELL (MAINSTAGE, June 27 – Aug. 2, 2026)
PHOTO 14: BACK ROW: Demetri Mack (DEMETRI -“All Good Gifts”), David Poncé (JOHN THE BAPTIST/DAVID -“We Beseech Thee”), Eric Lazaro (ENSEMBLE), Carole Louise (CAROLE -“Turn Back O Man”), Quinn Vann (JUDAS), Morgan Elena (MORGAN -“By My Side”), Chandler Van Allen (CHANDLER -“Light of the World”), FRONT ROW: Celeste Moran (ENSEMBLE), Kenny Giles (JESUS), Madison Cheramie (MADDY -“Bless the Lord”), Brittany Dakoske (BRITTANY -“Day By Day”), Julia Vira Weinstock (VIVI -“Learn Your Lessons Well”)
(Michael Hardy Photography)
CAST:
Kenny Giles (JESUS)
Quinn Vann (JUDAS)
David Poncé (JOHN THE BAPTIST/DAVID -“We Beseech Thee”)
Demetri Mack (DEMETRI -“All Good Gifts”)
Chandler Van Allen (CHANDLER -“Light of the World”)
Brittany Dakoske (BRITTANY -“Day By Day”)
Madison Cheramie (MADISON -“Bless the Lord”)
Morgan Elena (MORGAN -“By My Side”)
Julia Vira Weinstock (VIVI -“Learn Your Lessons Well”)
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