Is Pippin on Broadway now?
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!…Show Times.
| DAY | TIMES |
|---|---|
| Sunday | 3:00pm |
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.
Who has played Pippin on Broadway?
John Rubinstein, Pippin Rubinstein, who made his Broadway debut as Pippin, has appeared in ten other Broadway shows—most recently playing Grandpa Joe in the 2017 production of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory as well as Fools (1981), Getting Away With Murder (1996), and Ragtime (1998).
When was Pippin last on Broadway?
June 12, 1977
Pippin opened on Broadway at the Imperial Theatre October 23, 1972. The production, directed and choreographed by Bob Fosse, played five previews and 1,994 performances before closing five years later on June 12, 1977.
Where can I see Pippin?
Watch Pippin | Prime Video.
Is Pippin a good musical?
There are some moments of relief among the songs, but as a musical event Pippin is much less forgivable now than it was in 1972. As a visual experience, a night of fun and just the return of musical theatre, however, it could not be recommended more highly.
Is Pippin 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.
Is Pippin the musical kid friendly?
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 is the message of the musical 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.
What does the name Pippin mean?
The name Pippin is both a boy’s name and a girl’s name of German origin meaning “awe-inspiring”. Super-sweet name that was the title of a Broadway play — but best known as a type of apple. The Dutch variation is Pepijn is finding some popularity in that country, where short nickname names are stylish.
What style of music is Pippin?
Pippin’s soundtrack is a unique mix of classic Broadway showtunes and modern, pop and folk style songs. Pippin truly paved the way for the modern Broadway musical. Seeking a funky edge, the original soundtrack was produced by Motown Records.
What is the musical Pippin based on?
As of April 2019, the original run of Pippin is the 36th longest-running Broadway show….Pippin (musical)
| Pippin | |
|---|---|
| Music | Stephen Schwartz |
| Lyrics | Stephen Schwartz |
| Book | Roger O. Hirson Bob Fosse (additional material) |
| Basis | Fictitious life of Pippin the Hunchback, son of Charlemagne |