A youthfully exuberant cast recounts
biblical tales and sings modern tunes for
audience members of all ages.
"Down in the belly of
St. Peter's Church,
a lively bunch of
revelers are reviving
an old musical with
spunk and verve.
Directed by Shawn Rozsa (and with new lyrics by
composer Stephen Schwartz), this quintessential
'70s musical has found a comfortable place in the
present. From its flea-market set and costumes to
its musical stylings, which range from rap to
reggae, the piece exudes a spontaneous and mighty energetic vibe.
The ensemble cast is strong in both singing and storytelling. The
skits—depicting New Testament tales—use up-to-the-minute references like
Mandela and MetroCards...."
~Molly Gross, newyork.citysearch.com
