Gavin Creel, Diana DeGarmo Join ‘Godspell’
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Tony Award nominee Gavin Creel and 2004 “American Idol” finalist Diana DeGarmo will star in a revival of Stephen Schwartz’s 1976 Broadway musical, “Godspell,” producers Adam Epstein, Broadway Across America, Stewart Lane, and Bonnie Comley announced Tuesday. Preview performances will begin September 29 at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre.
Daniel Goldstein (“All Shook Up”) will direct the revival of the musical, whose original run ended 31 years ago. Joshua Henry, currently performing in “In the Heights,” will also join the cast, playing Judas opposite Mr. Creel’s Jesus.
Mr. Creel received a Tony nomination for his lead performance in “Thoroughly Modern Millie,” and Ms. DeGarmo played Penny Pingleton in the Broadway production of “Hairspray” after making her name on “American Idol.”