Pippin Revival 2006 - Articles Page 8

Ages: 9+
Opened: August 9, 2006
Closing: September 29, 2006

Pippin - 2006 - East Haddam, CT (Regional) History , Info & More

Goodspeed Opera House
PO Box A, 6 Main Street East Haddam, CT 06423

Nominated in 1972 for 11 Tony Awards, including Best Musical, and winning five of those coveted Awards, this hip, tongue-in-cheek, anachronistic fairy tale is based upon the life of Prince Pippin the Hunchback, the firstborn son of eighth century, Frankish king Charlemagne or Charles the Great, and invites audiences to join the fantastical journey of the rosy-cheeked prince famously looking for his “corner of the sky”. But his dad is a tyrannical bore, his step-mom is a Lady Macbeth in a mini skirt, and his half-brother Lewis is a twit. Returning home from school, Prince Pippin, sure of his superior qualities but lacking a purpose to which he can apply them, becomes a soldier for his father's army, but he gets upset by the killing and murders his father to stop the war. Finding he does not want to become the "puppet king" of discontented nobles in the Carolingian Empire, Pippin longs to discover the secret of true happiness and fulfillment. He is led by a mischievous Leading Player as he tries to find his place in life in the glories of the battlefield, the temptations of the flesh and the intrigues of political power. The youth's violent journey to fulfillment sets Pippin's quest into a tradition of psychological darkness, bringing an unusually creepy seriousness to Pippin's temptations and sinister machinations to the Leading Player. In the end, he finds the simple pleasures and domestic contentment of love, home and family is something to be quietly achieved. A rock opera filled with sex, S&M, and amputated limbs, this perky musical is meant to be at times unnerving and dark. Pippin is full of light pop music, magic, and soft-shoe dances, but it has one of the darkest and most complex themes in musical theater history.

Directed by John Thompson, Music Direction by Jeannie Cross.

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BWW Exclusive: Behind-the-Scenes Scoop on the Big LES MIS Oscars Performance - Special Interview with Julie Garnye; Photos & More
by Robert Diamond - Feb 25, 2013


The performance from the cast of LES MISERABLES began with Hugh Jackman taking the stage to perform the new original song 'Suddenly' from Tom Hooper's adaptation, where he was then joined by Russell Crowe, Amanda Seyfried, Samantha Barks, Aaron Tveit, Helena Bonham Carter, Sacha Baron Cohen and Eddie Redmayne - as well as numerous members from the show's various productions - to perform the Act One Finale 'One Day More', while Anne Hathaway will sing a section of 'I Dreamed A Dream'. Can this happen every year? Check out the clip below!

WICKED Returns to the Broward Center Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Jan 30, 2013


After record breaking runs in 2006, 2008 and 2011 WICKED will return to Ft. Lauderdale this month for a limited 3-week engagement.

WICKED Begins 2/20 at Segerstrom Center for the Arts
by Kelsey Denette - Jan 25, 2013


After breaking box office records in 2006 and 2011, WICKED, Broadway's biggest blockbuster returns to Segerstrom Center for the Arts February 20 - March 17.

Breaking News: Disney's ALADDIN to Play Pre-Broadway Tryout in Toronto Starting November 2013; Broadway Spring 2014
by Robert Diamond - Jan 22, 2013


Now, Disney Theatrical Productions has confirmed that Aladdin, a new musical based on the Academy Award winning animated film, will play its pre-Broadway engagement at Toronto's Ed Mirvish Theatre(formerly the Canon) November 13, 2013 to January 12, 2014 and will open at Broadway's New Amsterdam Theatre in 2014. The show will feature music by Alan Menken; lyrics by the late Howard Ashman, Tim Rice and Chad Beguelin with a book by Beguelin. Casey Nicholaw will direct and choreograph.

EXCLUSIVE: Circus Gypsy Takes PIPPIN to New Heights at A.R.T.
by Jan Nargi - Jan 2, 2013


Director Diane Paulus' bold new staging of the beloved 1970s pop musical 'Pippin' incorporates daring circus acrobatics with the original Bob Fosse choreography in order to push the theatrical envelope when it comes to being 'extraordinary'

THE ADDAMS FAMILY Creeps into Segerstrom Center for the Arts, Now thru 12/30
by BWW News Desk - Dec 18, 2012


The national tour of THE ADDAMS FAMILY, a new musical based on the bizarre and beloved family of characters created by legendary cartoonist Charles Addams, which will make its Orange County premiere tonight, December 18 - 30 at Segerstrom Center for the Arts.

WICKED Returns to the Segerstrom Center, 2/20-3/17
by Kelsey Denette - Nov 20, 2012


After breaking box office records in 2006 and 2011, WICKED, Broadway's biggest blockbuster returns to Segerstrom Center for the Arts February 20 - March 17.

THE ADDAMS FAMILY, Starring Douglas Sills and Sara Gettelfinger, Creeps into Segerstrom Center for the Arts, 12/18-30
by BWW News Desk - Nov 12, 2012


Full casting has been announced for the upcoming national tour of THE ADDAMS FAMILY, a new musical based on the bizarre and beloved family of characters created by legendary cartoonist Charles Addams, which will make its Orange County premiere December 18 - 30 at Segerstrom Center for the Arts. Tony Award nominee Douglas Sills and Sara Gettelfinger will star as Gomez and Morticia in a principal cast that also includes Tony Award nominee Martin Vidnovic as Mal Beineke, Gaelen Gilliland as Alice Beineke, Blake Hammond as Uncle Fester, Pippa Pearthree as Grandma, Tom Corbeil as Lurch, Patrick D. Kennedy as Pugsley, Curtis Holbrook as Lucas Beineke and Cortney Wolfson as Wednesday.

WICKED Returns to the Broward Center, 1/30
by BWW News Desk - Nov 1, 2012


After record breaking runs in 2006, 2008 and 2011 WICKED will return to Ft. Lauderdale this January for a limited 3-week engagement. Tickets for the return engagement go on sale at 10:00am on Friday, November 16th.

THE ADDAMS FAMILY Plays 5th Avenue Theatre for Halloween, Now thru 11/11
by BWW News Desk - Oct 24, 2012


Just in time for Halloween, the first national tour of the new musical The Addams Family, will make its Seattle premiere tonight, October 24-November 11, 2012 at The 5th Avenue Theatre. Based on the bizarre and beloved family of characters created by legendary cartoonist Charles Addams, this smash Broadway hit brings the darkly delirious world of Gomez, Morticia, Uncle Fester, Grandma, Wednesday, Pugsley and, of course, Lurch to spooky and spectacular life.

THE ADDAMS FAMILY Plays 5th Avenue Theatre for Halloween, 10/24-11/11
by BWW News Desk - Sep 30, 2012


Just in time for Halloween, the first national tour of the new musical The Addams Family, will make its Seattle premiere October 24-November 11, 2012 at The 5th Avenue Theatre. Based on the bizarre and beloved family of characters created by legendary cartoonist Charles Addams, this smash Broadway hit brings the darkly delirious world of Gomez, Morticia, Uncle Fester, Grandma, Wednesday, Pugsley and, of course, Lurch to spooky and spectacular life.

THE ADDAMS FAMILY Announces New Tour Dates for Fall 2012; Curtis Holbrook Joins Cast as 'Lucas Beineke'!
by BWW News Desk - Sep 12, 2012


Producers of THE ADDAMS FAMILY announced additional dates today for the Fall 2012 leg of the musical's North American tour. The production will play Dallas (Oct. 2 - 21), Seattle (Oct. 24 - Nov. 11), Salt Lake City (Nov. 13 - 18), Las Vegas (Nov.20 - 25), Tempe (Dec. 11 - 16) and Costa Mesa (Dec. 18 - 30). Plus, Curtis Holbrook (West Side Story, Xanadu) will join the cast of the national tour as "Lucas Beineke."

STAGE TUBE: Behind the Scenes of Boiler Room Theatre's PIPPIN
by Stage Tube - Jul 15, 2012


Boiler Room Theatre presents an imaginative take on the Stephen Schwartz/Bob Fosse extravaganza, Pippin, running through July 28th in the historic Factory at Franklin. NPT Arts Break goes behind the scenes of the theatre's circus-themed musical. Watch the video below!

Mazeppa Productions Presents SPRING AWAKENING, Now thru 7/28
by BWW News Desk - Jul 12, 2012


Mazeppa Productions is the first resident theater company in Philadelphia to bring the 2006 Tony Award-winning musical Spring Awakeningto life. Opening tonight, July 12, 2012, Spring Awakening marks the start of Mazeppa's second season of musical production as well as its inaugural production at the Christ Church Neighborhood House Theatre in Old City, Philadelphia. Director Rob Henry, music director Jerry Kapral, and choreographer Dawn Morningstar lead the cast of thirteen in staging the Duncan Sheik/Steven Sater musical. Spring Awakening runs through July 28, 2012 at the Christ Church Neighborhood House Theatre at 20 North American Street, Philadelphia. Advance tickets are $20 and can be purchased at www.mazeppaproductions.org. Tickets at the door are $25.

Mazeppa Productions Presents SPRING AWAKENING, 7/12-28
by BWW News Desk - Jun 25, 2012


Mazeppa Productions will be the first resident theater company in Philadelphia to bring the 2006 Tony Award-winning musical Spring Awakeningto life. Opening on July 12, 2012, Spring Awakening will mark the start of Mazeppa's second season of musical production as well as its inaugural production at the Christ Church Neighborhood House Theatre in Old City, Philadelphia. Director Rob Henry, music director Jerry Kapral, and choreographer Dawn Morningstar will lead the cast of thirteen in staging the Duncan Sheik/Steven Sater musical.

Boiler Room Theatre to Present PIPPIN, 7/6-28
by Kelsey Denette - Jun 21, 2012


The Boiler Room Theatre (BRT), Williamson County's original and longest-running professional theatre company, follows its successful run of Next to Normal with an imaginative take on the Stephen Schwartz/Bob Fosse extravaganza, Pippin. The production will run from July 6th through the 28th at the theatre's iconic namesake venue in the historic Factory at Franklin, 230 Franklin Rd., Building Six, in Franklin, Tenn.

Artist and Professor Mel Leipzig to Give Open Lecture on Degas and Pippin 2/28
by BWW News Desk - Feb 28, 2012


Acclaimed artist Mel Leipzig (of Trenton), professor of art and art history at Mercer County Community College in Trenton, will discuss two great painters as part of the college's Distinguished Lecture Series, on Tuesday, Feb. 28, at 12 noon in the Communications Building.

Fox PAC Presents RING OF FIRE 2/18
by BWW News Desk - Feb 18, 2012


Mc Coy Rigby Entertainment & Fox Operator Bill Malone of FX Arts have announced the third in its brand new 'Broadway Series' of shows, with the songs of one of the most iconic figures in the history of music, RING OF FIRE: THE MUSIC OF JOHNNY CASH, with musical direction by Jeff Lisenby, choreography by Jane Lanier and directed by and starring from the original New York production, Jason Edwards.

Fox PAC Presents RING OF FIRE, Opens 2/17
by BWW News Desk - Feb 17, 2012


Mc Coy Rigby Entertainment & Fox Operator Bill Malone of FX Arts have announced the third in its brand new 'Broadway Series' of shows, with the songs of one of the most iconic figures in the history of music, RING OF FIRE: THE MUSIC OF JOHNNY CASH, with musical direction by Jeff Lisenby, choreography by Jane Lanier and directed by and starring from the original New York production, Jason Edwards.

Artist and Professor Mel Leipzig to Give Open Lecture on Degas and Pippin 2/28
by Sally Henry Fuller - Feb 14, 2012


Acclaimed artist Mel Leipzig (of Trenton), professor of art and art history at Mercer County Community College in Trenton, will discuss two great painters as part of the college's Distinguished Lecture Series, on Tuesday, Feb. 28, at 12 noon in the Communications Building.

Cabrillo Music Theatre Presents RING OF FIRE, Opens 2/3
by BWW News Desk - Feb 12, 2012


A multi-talented cast and onstage band bring to life the famous songs of 'The Man In Black' when Cabrillo Music Theatre's production of RING OF FIRE: THE MUSIC OF JOHNNY CASH makes its Thousand Oaks premiere at the Civic Arts Plaza.

Cabrillo Music Theatre Presents RING OF FIRE
by BWW News Desk - Feb 3, 2012


A multi-talented cast and onstage band bring to life the famous songs of 'The Man In Black' when Cabrillo Music Theatre's production of RING OF FIRE: THE MUSIC OF JOHNNY CASH makes its Thousand Oaks premiere at the Civic Arts Plaza.

Cabrillo Music Theatre Presents RING OF FIRE, Opens 2/3
by BWW News Desk - Feb 3, 2012


A multi-talented cast and onstage band bring to life the famous songs of 'The Man In Black' when Cabrillo Music Theatre's production of RING OF FIRE: THE MUSIC OF JOHNNY CASH makes its Thousand Oaks premiere at the Civic Arts Plaza.

Fox PAC Presents RING OF FIRE, Opens 2/17
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 30, 2012


Mc Coy Rigby Entertainment & Fox Operator Bill Malone of FX Arts have announced the third in its brand new "Broadway Series" of shows, with the songs of one of the most iconic figures in the history of music, RING OF FIRE: THE MUSIC OF JOHNNY CASH, with musical direction by Jeff Lisenby, choreography by Jane Lanier and directed by and starring from the original New York production, Jason Edwards.

Cabrillo Music Theatre Presents RING OF FIRE, Opens 2/3
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 30, 2012


A multi-talented cast and onstage band bring to life the famous songs of 'The Man In Black' when Cabrillo Music Theatre's production of RING OF FIRE: THE MUSIC OF JOHNNY CASH makes its Thousand Oaks premiere at the Civic Arts Plaza.

Other Productions of Pippin

1967   Reading
1972   Broadway Original Broadway Production
Broadway
1973   West End London Production
West End
1974   Australia Australian Production
Australia
2000   Milburn, NJ (Regional) Paper Mill Production
Milburn, NJ (Regional)
2005   Regional (US) Reprise! Concert
Regional (US)
2005   Bay Street Theatre Revival
2006   East Haddam, CT (Regional) Goodspeed Revival
East Haddam, CT (Regional)
2013   Broadway Broadway Revival
Broadway
2014   US Tour US National Tour
US Tour

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