Pippin 1972 - Articles Page 13

Ages: 9+
Opened: October 23, 1972
Closing: June 12, 1977

Pippin - 1972 - Broadway History , Info & More

Minskoff Theatre (Broadway)
200 W. 45th St. New York, NY 10036

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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BREAKING NEWS: Christopher Sieber to Step in for Terrence Mann as 'Charles' in PIPPIN For 16 Performances This September
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 30, 2013


The producers of the Tony Award winning new Broadway production of PIPPIN have just announced that two-time Tony Award nominee Christopher Sieber (La Cage aux Folles, Shrek The Musical) will play the role of 'Charles' on Sunday, September 1 through Wednesday, September 4 and Sunday, September 15 through Wednesday, September 25 while three-time Tony Award nominee Terrence Mann is on vacation. Mr. Mann returns to the role full-time on Thursday, September 26. PIPPIN is now playing at the Music Box Theatre (239 West 45th Street).

Breaking News: Andrea Martin to Exit PIPPIN Sept 22 to Lead WORKING THE ENGELS Sitcom in Toronto
by BWW News Desk - Aug 28, 2013


The producers of the Broadway hit PIPPIN are pleased to congratulate two-time Tony Award winner Andrea Martin who will depart the production following the Sunday, September 22nd performance to lead the cast of the new Global TV series 'Working the Engels,' which will film in Toronto. A replacement for the role of 'Berthe' in PIPPIN will be announced soon. The show is currently playing at the Music Box Theatre (239 West 45th Street).

Andrea Martin Returns to PIPPIN Tonight!
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 27, 2013


For much of the month of August, Tovah Feldshuh (Irena's Vow, Golda's Balcony) has played the role of 'Berthe', filling in while two-time Tony Award winner Andrea Martin was on vacation. Martin returns to the role full-time tonight, August 27. PIPPIN is now playing at the Music Box Theatre (239 West 45th Street).

Stephen Schwartz to Travel to Melbourne for Magnormos' GODSPELL, PIPPIN and CHILDREN OF EDEN, Sept 2013
by BWW News Desk - Aug 20, 2013


Legendary Broadway composer/lyricist Stephen Schwartz travels to Melbourne for three special performances of his works Godspell, Pippin and Children of Eden at Melbourne Recital Centre in September, realised by the award-winning theatre company Magnormos and a stellar Australian cast including Chloe Dallimore, Rohan Browne, and David Harris.

Stephen Schwartz Comes to Melbourne for GODSPELL, PIPPIN and CHILDREN OF EDEN, September 2013
by Christina Mancuso - Aug 19, 2013


Legendary Broadway composer/lyricist Stephen Schwartz travels to Melbourne for three special performances of his works Godspell, Pippin and Children of Eden at Melbourne Recital Centre in September, realised by the award-winning theatre companyMagnormos and a stellar Australian cast including Chloe Dallimore, Rohan Browne, and David Harris.

Photo Flash: Betty Buckley Visits Tovah Feldshuh in PIPPIN
by Tyler Peterson - Aug 11, 2013


The legendary Betty Buckley went backstage last night at the Music Box Theatre to visit fellow actress Tovah Feldshuh, who's currently subbing for Andrea Martin as 'Berthe' in the Tony-winning revival of PIPPIN. Along with the photo below, Buckley posted to her Instagram: 'Tovah Feldshuh & me after her fabulous performance on the trapeze as Berthe in 'Pippin'. Note Tovah's 'guns'. Second time to see the show. I love it so!'

Breaking News: Tovah Feldshuh to Sub for Andrea Martin in PIPPIN
by Robert Diamond - Aug 8, 2013


The producers of the Tony Award winning new Broadway production of PIPPIN have announced that four-time Tony Award nominee Tovah Feldshuh (Irena's Vow, Golda's Balcony) will play the role of 'Berthe' on Friday, August 9 through Sunday, August 11 and Tuesday, August 20 through Sunday, August 25 while two-time Tony Award winner Andrea Martin is on vacation. Ms. Martin returns to the role full-time on Tuesday, August 27. PIPPIN is now playing at the Music Box Theatre (239 West 45th Street).

Cast of PIPPIN Kicks Off 'Back to School' Season at Bloomingdale's Today
by BWW News Desk - Aug 8, 2013


The Tony Award winning Best Revival of a Musical PIPPIN will help kick off 'Back to School' shopping at Bloomingdale's (1000 3rd Ave, NYC) with a special event today, August 8th from 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

FAC's Youth Rep Stages PIPPIN, Now thru Aug 4
by BWW News Desk - Aug 2, 2013


The Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center presents the multiple Tony- Award winning musical Pippin, designed and performed by the students of the FAC's Youth Rep program onstage in the SaG?Ji Theatres Aug. 1-4, 2013.

BWW Reviews: Bob Fosse Magic Comes to Austin with PIPPIN
by Jeff Davis - Aug 1, 2013


Tackling a show like Pippin takes some major cojones. The original Bob Fosse production featured an iconic, Tony Award winning performance from Ben Vereen and was the first Broadway musical to feature the work of composer/lyricist Stephen Schwartz. The current Broadway revival of Pippin just won four Tony Awards for Best Featured Actress, Best Actress, Best Direction of a Musical, and Best Revival of a Musical. Pippin is certainly not a safe choice for a troupe of young performers like the High School and college age artists of SummerStock Austin. That said, the award-winning SummerStock Austin never takes the safe road, and their courageousness pays off with their exciting, enjoyable, and thrilling production of Pippin.

Cast of PIPPIN to Kick Off 'Back to School' Season at Bloomingdale's, 8/8
by Tyler Peterson - Aug 1, 2013


The Tony Award winning Best Revival of a Musical PIPPIN will help kick off "Back to School" shopping at Bloomingdale's (1000 3rd Ave, NYC) with a special event on Thursday, August 8th from 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. In addition to unveiling four PIPPIN-themed window displays on 3rdAvenue featuring costumes from the show, cast members will be on hand at 5:30 p.m. to perform a few song selections. The event will also boast fun circus-themed activities for the whole family including face painting, juggling and various contests. Bloomingdale's shoppers who spend $350 or more in women's fashion will receive a voucher, good for two tickets, to see PIPPIN on Broadway, while supplies last.

STAGE TUBE: Stephen Schwartz on the History of PIPPIN, Value of Cast Recordings & More
by Tyler Peterson - Jul 18, 2013


A video interview with Stephen Schwartz, PIPPIN's composer and lyricist, recently debuted on the revival's new cast recording, which is resting easy at the top of Billboard's Cast Album Chart. Check out what Schwartz had to say on the the history of PIPPIN, bringing the score to life in a modern recording studio, and more in the video below!

PIPPIN Tops Billboard's Cast Album Chart
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 13, 2013


PIPPIN - the New Broadway Cast Recording from Ghostlight Records - debuted at #1 on the Billboard Top Cast Albums chart the week after its June 4 digital release. It also hit #34 on the Digital Albums Chart and #92 on the Billboard Top 200.

PIPPIN Releases New Block of Tickets, Now On Sale Through January 5, 2014
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 11, 2013


The producers of the recently crowned 2013 Tony Award winning Best Revival of a Musical PIPPIN are pleased to announce that a new block of tickets have gone on sale and seats are now available for purchase through January 5, 2014. PIPPIN, now playing at the Music Box Theatre (239 West 45th Street), also took Tony Awards for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical (Patina Miller), Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical (Andrea Martin) and Best Direction of a Musical (Diane Paulus).

PIPPIN to Play Four-Week San Francisco Run in 2014!
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 10, 2013


SHN's Founder and President Carole Shorenstein Hays announced that PIPPIN, last night's Tony Award- Winner for BEST MUSICAL REVIVAL, plus 3 more Tony Awards, will be the 5th and final production of SHN's 2013-2014 Season. PIPPIN will play a four-week engagement at the SHN Golden Gate Theatre September 24-October 19, 2014. Roger O. Hirson and Stephen Schwartz's beloved coming-of-age musical comedy PIPPIN is directed by Tony Award-Winner 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).

PIPPIN Wins Tony Award for Best Revival of a Musical
by Caryn Robbins - Jun 9, 2013


PIPPIN has won the 2013 Tony Award for Best Revival of a Musical. The production has received 4 Drama Desk Awards including Outstanding Revival of a Musical, Outstanding Director of a Musical (Diane Paulus),Outstanding Choreography (Chet Walker & Gypsy Snider) and Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical (Andrea Martin).

2013 Tony Awards Clip Countdown: #1 - Liza & The Divas
by Pat Cerasaro - Jun 9, 2013


Today we are concluding BroadwayWorld's 2013 Tony Awards Clip Countdown with a special spotlight focused on Broadway's favorite leading lady, who continues to provide inspiration for divas new and old nearly fifty years after her Broadway debut, the one and only Liza Minnelli.

Cast of PIPPIN to Perform on ABC's THE VIEW Tomorrow
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 3, 2013


Tune-in to ABC's "The View" tomorrow, Tuesday, June 4th to watch a performance from the Tony-nominated new Broadway production of PIPPIN. "The View" airs 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. EST on ABC Channel 7 in New York City (check local listings). PIPPIN is now playing at the Music Box Theatre (239 West 45th Street).

PIPPIN Cast Set for WNYC's THE LEONARD LOPATE SHOW Tomorrow
by Tyler Peterson - May 30, 2013


On Friday, May 31st from 12:00-12:35PM Terrence Mann, Andrea Martin and Patina Miller will be interviewed live on WNYC's "The Leonard Lopate Show" on 93.9PM and AM820. PIPPIN is now playing at the Music Box Theatre (239 West 45th Street).

PIPPIN Digital Pre-Order Now Features Immediate 'Magic to Do' Download
by Tyler Peterson - May 29, 2013


Ghostlight Records will present the New Broadway Cast Recording for Roger O. Hirson and Stephen Schwartz's beloved coming-of-age musical comedy PIPPIN with a digital release on June 4 and the CD in stores on July 9. Customers that purchase the album on the exclusiveiTunes pre-order will receive an immediate download of the 'Magic To Do' opening number. The special new 'Magic To Do' video is now available onYouTube. For a special sneak preview of the cast recording, visit EW.com. The album is co-produced by composer Stephen Schwartz and Kurt Deutsch withHoward and Janet Kagan serving as executive producers. To pre-order physical CD copies and listen to samples from the album, please visit www.sh-k-boom.com/pippin.html.

PIPPIN Shatters Music Box Theatre House Records for Third Straight Week
by Tyler Peterson - May 28, 2013


The Tony-nominated new Broadway production of PIPPIN has broken the house record for the Music Box Theatre (239 West 45th Street) for the third week in a row, grossing $934,760 over eight performances for the week ending May 26, 2013.

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).

PIPPIN Will Hit the Road for a National Tour; Launches September 2014 in Denver
by Kelsey Denette - May 15, 2013


Producers Barry & Fran Weissler and Howard & Janet Kagan have just announced that the critically acclaimed and Tony-nominated Broadway musical PIPPIN will launch a US national tour in September 2014, at the Buell Theatre in Denver, CO. Roger O. Hirson and Stephen Schwartz's beloved coming-of-age musical comedy PIPPIN is 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). The production is now playing at the Music Box Theatre (239 West 45th Street).

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).

Best Makes Directoral Debut With RSC's MACBETH, With Millson And Spiro
by Carrie Dunn - May 10, 2013


Shakespeare's classic exploration of ambition, guilt and destiny opens at the Globe on 22 June 2013, the third and final play in the Season of Plenty's trio of supernatural Shakespeares. The production features Joseph Millson and Samantha Spiro as the murderous couple at the heart of the play, with Billy Boyd as Banquo and Gawn Grainger as Duncan. Celebrated cabaret artist Bette Bourne will play the Porter.

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

Pippin - 1972 Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
1973 Theatre World Awards Performance John Rubinstein
1973 Tony Awards Best Book of a Musical Roger O. Hirson
1973 Tony Awards Best Choreography Bob Fosse
1973 Tony Awards Best Costume Design Patricia Zipprodt
1973 Tony Awards Best Direction of a Musical Bob Fosse
1973 Tony Awards Best Lighting Design Jules Fisher
1973 Tony Awards Best Musical Stuart Ostrow
1973 Tony Awards Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre Stephen Schwartz
1973 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical Ben Vereen
1973 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical Irene Ryan
1973 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical Leland Palmer
1973 Tony Awards Best Scenic Design Tony Walton

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