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What actors played Pippin on Broadway?

Original Broadway Production

The original cast was led by Ben Vereen as Leading Player, John Rubinstein as Pippin, Eric Berry as Charlemagne, Leland Palmer as Fastrada, Christopher Chadman as Lewis, Irene Ryan as Berthe, Jill Clayburgh as Catherine, and Shane Nickerson as Theo.

Moreover, what is the broadway musical pippin about?

The ensemble cast tells the story of Pippin, a young prince who longs to find passion and adventure in his life. To prove his loyalty to his distracted father, King Charles, Pippin goes to war. But when the Leading Player convinces the prince to fight tyranny, Pippin kills Charles and takes over the throne.

One may also ask: where does pippin the musical take place?

The story starts when Pippin has returned home from the University of Padua, where he was scholar of the house. He is a young man who refuses to waste his life in pursuit of only "common things." He believes there is something much more fulfilling in life ("Corner of the Sky").

Also, where can i see pippin?

Watch Pippin | Prime Video.

Is Pippin appropriate for all ages?

Pippin is officially recommended for children age 8 and older, though I'd personally suggest a bit older (10 and up). The show runs 2 hours and 35 minutes with one 20-minute intermission.

What year was Pippin on Broadway?

1972

Pippin premiered on Broadway at the Imperial Theater on October 23, 1972, after a successful tryout in Washington, D.C.; it subsequently closed on June 12, 1977, after 1,944 performances. Directed and choreographed by Bob Fosse, the cast featured performances by John Rubinstein, Ben Vereen and Irene Ryan.

What is the point of Pippin?

The underlying theme of Pippin is not the choice between good and evil/life and death. It is between reality and non-‐reality, the true and the magical ("We've got Magic to do"). Pippin wants Glory, Power, Sex and anything that will make him feel Extraordinary.

Accordingly, was pippin a success?

The show has since become a staple of regional and community theatre. Nominated for 11 Tony Awards, it took home five-including two for Fosse and one for leading man Ben Vereen. The show was revived by director Diane Paulus in 2013, winning four more Tony Awards.

Also, is pippin a dark musical?

"Pippin is a really dark play," says director Claire Edmonds. "It's full of boisterous music, bright colors, and delightful characters, and more often than not it's watered down to accommodate young performers and young audiences-but the result of that dilution is confusing.

What style of show is Pippin?

Today's audiences may be inclined to view Pippin as a period piece. In the day of its creation, the music and lyrics typified the "tres hip" genre known as the rock musical.

By Jobie Nichois