Since its premiere, Godspell has remained an immensely successful rock opera, breaking new ground in its stage treatment of Jesus Christ. Godspell is based on the Gospel according to Matthew, and this modern and contemporary retelling is a joyous celebration of music, mime, comedy and slapstick. The score of Godspell calls on all modern musical influences, including Rock, Gospel, Ragtime - and includes the hits "Prepare ye the way of the Lord," and "Day by Day".