‘Jesus was like this’ depicts Christ in modern Philadelphia

Posted February 4, 2019

St. Vincent de Paul Parish in Philadelphia will host a Feb. 17 performance of “Jesus Was Like This,” a new musical by Barbara Purnell Boyle.

Situated in Philadelphia, the production is a light-hearted, modern retelling of the life of Christ through the eyes of Mary, and seeks to entertain, inspire and evangelize.

The performance begins at 3 p.m. Tickets are $30, and can be purchased after Mass or online at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/jesus-was-like-this-tickets-53210009571.

St. Vincent de Paul Parish is located at 109 E. Price Street in Philadelphia.

For more information, contact the parish or visit the production’s Facebook page.

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