Category
page 1Musicals based on the Gospels

Jesus Christ Superstar
1971 rock opera by Andrew Lloyd Webber
Godspell
Godspell is a musical in two acts with music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz and a book by John-Michael Tebelak. The show is structured as a series of parables, primarily based on the Gospel of Matthew, interspersed with music mostly set to lyrics from traditional hymns, with the passion of Christ appearing briefly near the end.