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Is Pippin based on a true story?

The protagonist, Pippin, and his father, Charlemagne, are characters derived from two real-life individuals of the early Middle Ages, though the plot is fictional and presents no historical accuracy regarding either. The show was partially financed by Motown Records.

What is the story behind Pippin the musical?

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.

Regarding this, is pippin still on broadway?

PIPPIN is back on Broadway for the first time since it thrilled audiences 40 years ago... and now it's won the Tony Award^® for BEST MUSICAL REVIVAL!
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Show Times.

DAY	TIMES
Sunday	3:00pm

Correspondingly, who won a tony for pippin?

Regional News Pippin Tony Winner Patina Miller Joins ExtraOrdinary Retrospective at A.R.T. Miller's electrifying gender-swapped performance as the Leading Player in the A.R.T. -born revival of Pippin earned her a Best Actress Tony Award.

Is there a movie version of Pippin?

Pippin: His Life and Times (TV Movie 1981) - IMDb.

And another question: what does pippin mean in slang?

a highly admired

2 : a highly admired or very admirable person or thing.

Who is the villain in Pippin?

Fastrada is Pippin's somewhat evil stepmother, and gets her way by being sexy and vixenish.

And another question: what is pippin short for?

A nickname for the name Peregrin, meaning "traveller" or "pilgrim". Peregrin Took, also known as Pippin, is a member of the Fellowship of the Ring in J. R. R. Tolkien's Lord of the Rings.

Consequently, 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.

Can a girl play Pippin?

Gender: Male or Female // Eligible Age: 13+ Dance: Required. Role requires strong sense of physicality and movement. Experience not necessarily required, but dance audition required for this role.

By Abert Mcdermett