BWW CD Review: The Revival Broadway Cast's Recording of PIPPIN is Electric and Enthralling
by Brittany Goldfield Rodrigues - June 6, 2013
With music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz (Wicked), and a book by Roger O. Hirson, Pippin is the classic story, loosely based on historical figures, about a prince (Pippin) and his journey to find meaning and his self-identity. Pippin is the 31st longest running show on Broadway, and after 40 years of not being on the stage it has been revived to critical acclaim. The revival directed by Diana Paulus (Hair) has nabbed 10 Tony nominations.
PIPPIN Cast Recording Released Today!
by BWW News Desk - June 4, 2013
Ghostlight Records presents the New Broadway Cast Recording for Roger O. Hirson and Stephen Schwartz's beloved coming-of-age musical comedy PIPPIN with a digital release today, June 4 and the CD in stores on July 9. The album is co-produced by composer Stephen Schwartz and Kurt Deutsch with Howard and Janet Kagan serving as executive producers.
STAGE TUBE: Behind the Scenes of PIPPIN's 'Glory'
by Nicole Rosky - June 3, 2013
Roger O. Hirson and Stephen Schwartz's beloved coming-of-age musical comedy PIPPIN returns to Broadway in an all new production directed by Diane Paulus featuring choreography by Chet Walker in the style of Bob Fosse and circus creation by Gypsy Snider of the Montreal-based circus company Les 7 doigts de la main (also known as 7 Fingers). In the video below, go behind the scenes of 'Glory' with the cast!
Review - Nikolai and the Others & Pippin
by Michael Dale - May 23, 2013
One Chekhovian country house exits the Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater and a new Chekhovian country house enters. But Richard Nelson's Nikolai and the Others, enjoying an elegant staging by director David Cromer, is a more sober-minded effort than the venue's last tenant, Christopher Durang's Vanya and Sonya and Masha and Spike.
PIPPIN's Orion Griffiths Crowned 2013 BROADWAY BEAUTY PAGEANT Winner
by BWW News Desk - May 22, 2013
The contestants for the seventh annual Broadway Beauty Pageant included Callan Bergmann (Silence! The Musical), Julius C. Carter (SPIDER-MAN Turn Off The Dark), Yurel Echezarreta (Matilda), Matthew Goodrich (The Nance), Orion Griffiths (Pippin), and Paul HeeSang Miller (Mamma Mia!). Four-time Tony nominated and Drama Desk Award-winning actress Tovah Feldshuh hosted the event which took place on May 20th at the NYU Skirball Center for the Performing Arts (566 LaGuardia Place). Orion Griffiths took the crown at the event, which raised more than $50,000 for the Ali Forney Center.
PIPPIN Will Perform on GMA Tomorrow
by Kelsey Denette - May 22, 2013
On Thursday, May 23rd watch the entire Broadway cast of PIPPIN perform live on ABC's 'Good Morning America' between 8:30AM-9:00AMon ABC (check local listings). PIPPIN is now playing at the Music Box Theatre (239 West 45th Street).
TV Exclusive: Meet the 2013 Tony Nominees- Patina Miller on the Thrill of Reinventing PIPPIN's Leading Player!
by Nicole Rosky - May 28, 2013
BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge was thrilled to sit down and speak with nearly all of this year's Tony Award nominees at the official Tonys Meet & Greet on May 1, 2013, and we will be bringing you special coverage on all of them throughout the awards season. Today we bring you Patina Miller, a nominee for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role Musical for Pippin. Check out what she had to say below!
PIPPIN Cast to Perform on LATE SHOW Tonight
by TV News Desk - May 14, 2013
Tonight, May 14th watch 'The Late Show with David Letterman' to see a cast performance between 11:35PM-12:35AM on CBS (check local listings). PIPPIN leads the winners of the 2013 Outer Critics Circle Awards with 7 wins including Outstanding Revival of a Musical, Outstanding Director of a Musical (Diane Paulus), Outstanding Choreographer (Chet Walker), Outstanding Lighting Design (Kenneth Posner), Outstanding Actress in a Musical (Patina Miller), Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical (Terrence Mann), Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical (Andrea Martin).
PIPPIN Cast to Perform on LATE SHOW Tomorrow, 5/14
by Nicole Rosky - May 13, 2013
On Tuesday, May 14th watch "The Late Show with David Letterman" to see a cast performance between 11:35PM-12:35AM on CBS (check local listings). PIPPIN leads the winners of the 2013 Outer Critics Circle Awards with 7 wins including Outstanding Revival of a Musical, Outstanding Director of a Musical (Diane Paulus), Outstanding Choreographer (Chet Walker), Outstanding Lighting Design (Kenneth Posner), Outstanding Actress in a Musical (Patina Miller), Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical (Terrence Mann), Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical (Andrea Martin).
PIPPIN Cast Album Gets June 4 Digital Release!
by Nicole Rosky - May 13, 2013
BroadwayWorld has confirmed that Ghostlight Records will release the New Broadway Cast Recording for Roger O. Hirson and Stephen Schwartz's beloved coming-of-age musical comedy Pippin, which is now playing at the Music Box Theatre (239 West 45th Street), on June 4 (digitally) and July 9 (in stores). The album will be co-produced by composer Stephen Schwartz and Kurt Deutsch, and executive produced by Howard & Janet Kagan.
Photo Coverage: Andrea Martin Records 'No Time At All' with 800 PIPPIN Fans!
by Kevin Thomas Garcia - May 8, 2013
The acclaimed Broadway production of Pippin and Ghostlight Records invited fans to sing on the brand new Broadway cast recording. Yesterday, May 7, Pippin fans gathered to sing along with Andrea Martin for one of the show's highlights, 'No Time At All,' and BroadwayWorld was there for the special occasion. Check out full photo coverage below!
PIPPIN Offers Fans a Chance to Record 'No Time at All' With Andrea Martin
by Kelsey Denette - May 2, 2013
The acclaimed Broadway production of PIPPIN and Ghostlight Records invites fans to sing on the brand new Broadway cast recording. On Tuesday, May 7 at 12:30 PM, PIPPIN fans will gather to sing along with Andrea Martin for one of the show's highlights, 'No Time At All.' Space is strictly limited to sign up now at www.PippinTheMusical.com/singalong.php. Pippin has been nominated for ten Tony Awards including Best Musical Revival.
TV Exclusive: Meet the 2013 Tony Nominees- PIPPIN's Terrence Mann on Playing in the Broadway Sandbox!
by Nicole Rosky - May 1, 2013
BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge was thrilled to sit down and speak with nearly all of this year's Tony Award nominees at the official Tonys Meet & Greet earlier today, May 1, 2013, and we will be bringing you special coverage on all of them throughout the awards season. Today we bring you Terrence Mann, a nominee for Best Featured Actor in a Musical for Pippin. Check out what he had to say below!