October 31, 2007
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Revival on Stage
Teaches Respect
Godspell plays at Interstate Firehouse
Godspell, one of the biggest
off-Broadway successes of all
time, is reborn at the Interstate
Firehouse Cultural Center, 5340
N. Interstate Ave.
The production highlights the
sparkling, seminal score by
Stephen Schwartz, who went
on to write music for Wicked,
boasting a stream of recogniz­
able songs, led by the interna­
tional hit, “Day by Day.”
The local company behind
the revival, Stumptown Stages,
argues that Godspell’s message
o f learning respect for our
neighbor’s beliefs resonates as
much today as it did during the
‘70s.
Inspired by Harvey C ox’s
book “Feast of Fools,” Godspel 1
is a musical celebration of the
Gospel according to Matthew.
Its cast, through delightful
storytelling, burlesque, music,
comedy and dance, attempt to
inspire the audience to form
community in an urban setting
with the work of local graffiti
artist Ben Zumwalt.
The show runs Fridays and
Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sun­
days at 2 p.m. from Friday, Nov.
2 to Dec. I . Tickets are $27, $25
for students and seniors at the
door, but group discounts and
more information can be found
at stumptownstages.com or by
calling 503-381-8686.
Legendary R&B singer Smokey Robinson will perform with the
Oregon Symphony, Thursday, Nov. 8.
Smokey Robinson in Concert
Legend sets date with the Oregon Symphony
Bob D ylan c a lle d him
“America’s greatest living poet.”
He is a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
inductee and a recipient of the
Grammy Lifetime Achievement
Award, and his songs are recog­
nized by young and old alike.
T he le g e n d a ry S m okey
Robinson will perform with the
Oregon Symphony for a one-
night-only performance on Thurs­
day, Nov. 8 at 7:30 p.m. at the
Arlene SchnitzerConcert Hall.
For more than four decades.
Robinson has been a leading fig­
ure in popular music, producing
hits like ‘T ears of a Clown,” "I
Second That Emotion," and “My
Girl." He secured his place in R& B
history as the lead singer for the
Miracles and vice president of
Motown Records; as in-house pro­
ducer, talent scout and songwriter.
In addition to the orchestra,
Robinson will be joined by a 10-
member band, including guitar,
drums, keyboard, bass, saxophone
and dancers.
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Starring as Jesus, Ammon Morris (from left) joins Yohannes Murphy as Judas and actors
David Cole and Joann Coleman in an Interstate Firehouse Cultural Center production of
Godspell.
with two sides
4057 N. Interstate Ave.
503-493-9414