Pippin (Touring)

"Pippin" was so unbelieveable! I would see it again right after leaving the theater. The vocals, the costuming, the illusions, the acrobatics...It was truely Broadway caliber. It was engaging from the moment the curtains parted.

Coming directly from Portland, ME, to Tilles Center on Long Island, this mostly youngish troupe created a high energy circus atmosphere filled with incredible singing, dancing and acrobatic feats that were perfectly timed and enacted. The principles all excelled in their roles. The small live orchestra conveyed a much larger ensemble with the members using different instruments at different times. Overall, very high quality, and a sense of the performers truly invested in the production.

A must see!! The cast, the sets, the costumes all came together to make this a memorable event. I would recommend it to anyone in the mood for a little adventure, intrigue and romance.

Just not my cup of tea. Their description of the original 1893 version was far more entertaining than this rendition. We almost left after the first half, but felt there must be some redeeming quality during the second. Wrong! Performers were painted with less than optimal symbols, costumes were half and half, not to mention tight. Heavy sexual overtones and innuendos, a few Oedipus-like, incestuous overtones, some cursing, but not overdone, and a faint and confusing storyline. All this to say that this production left me with the feeling that I was watching a satanic orgy, at times. No pleasure with this production.

Perhaps I should have researched the content. However, I saw nothing worth "concern" in the marketing, reviews, or write up of the performance. Expect adult themes, including an orgie scene. I was angry, as I sat in the audience next to a 12 year child, who verbally shared she felt uncomfortable. The sexual innuendos went beyond script, with cast going above and beyond with touching, and gyrations. If I missed a "rating,"'my bad. If there's no rating, there certainly should be

Very good show!! Loved seeing a diverse cast! I just wanna find my corner of the sky!