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Awards and Nominations

New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 1973 - Best Musical

Roger O. Hirson, Pippin

Tony Awards - 1973 - Best Book of a Musical

Roger O. Hirson, Pippin

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Review: PIPPIN at BrightSide Theatre
by Tina St. Angelo Wetzel - Jun 15, 2025

This 1972 musical written by Roger O. Hirson with music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz – yes of Godspell and Wicked fame – and directed by Bob Fosse, is the current production at BrightSide Theatre. It originally stared John Rubenstein as Pippin and Ben Vereen as Leading Player.
Review: PIPPIN at Gettysburg Community Theatre
by Andrea Stephenson - Jun 9, 2025

This production of Pippin is riveting as it combines humor, color, and fun with intense anguish, searching, and desire.
PIPPIN Comes To The Hollywood Fringe Fest Next Month
by Stephi Wild - May 15, 2025

Jaxx Theatricals has announced the next show in its 18 Year Anniversary season following their sold out run of Cabaret. Book by Roger O. Hirson with music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz, PiPPiN is the 2013 Tony Award Winner for Best Musical Revival.
FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, IN CLAY World Premiere & More Announced For Signature Theatre 2025/2026 Season
by Joshua Wright - May 6, 2025

Signature Theatre has announced its 2025–2026 season, featuring new productions of Fiddler on the Roof and Pippin, the world premiere of In Clay, and the DC premieres of Strategic Love Play and What Became of Us. Full season listings included.
Cast And Production Team Revealed For BrightSide Theatre Season Closer PIPPIN
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 30, 2025

BrightSide Theatre has announced the cast for the final show of its 13th season – the Stephen Schwartz/Roger O. Hirson musical PIPPIN. A Broadway-sized cast of 17 and an orchestra of seven will bring PIPPIN to life for BrightSide in a fully staged production.
Previews: PIPPIN at Westhill High School
by Sherry Shameer Cohen - Apr 15, 2025

Westhill High School’s Northstar Playmakers have magic to do in the upcoming production of Pippin, the 1972 Tony Award winning musical. This is also one of your last chances to see some of the area’s most promising performers before they become famous because they are graduating in June.
Photos: BroadwayHD Celebrates Streaming Premiere of PIPPIN 50th Anniversary Concert
by Bruce Glikas - Mar 31, 2025

BroadwayHD recently hosted an event to celebrate the streaming premiere of the Pippin 50th Anniversary Concert. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos of the stars on the red carpet here!
Photos: BroadwayHD Celebrates Streaming Premiere of PIPPIN 50th Anniversary Concert
by Bruce Glikas - Mar 27, 2025

BroadwayHD recently hosted an event to celebrate the streaming premiere of the Pippin 50th Anniversary Concert. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos of the stars on the red carpet here!
Photos: Stephen Schwartz and More at BroadwayHD PIPPIN 50th Anniversary Concert
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 25, 2025

BroadwayHD last night hosted an exclusive invite-only event on behalf of their streaming premiere of the Pippin 50th Anniversary Concert. See photos from the event here!
PIPPIN 50th ANNIVERSARY CONCERT To Begin Streaming On BroadwayHD This March
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 21, 2025

BroadwayHD will exclusively broadcast the world premiere of the Pippin 50th Anniversary Concert beginning Thursday, March 13.
PIPPIN to Open Syracuse University Department of Drama 2024/2025 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 11, 2024

The Syracuse University Department of Drama will open the 2024/2025 season with “Pippin,” the Tony Award-winning musical from composer Stephen Schwartz and Roger O. Hirson. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Syracuse University Department of Drama Reveals 24/25 season
by Stephi Wild - Sep 13, 2024

The Syracuse University Department of Drama has announced the 2024/2025 season. Learn more about the lineup here!
Review: PIPPIN at Garden Theatre
by Joseph Harrison - Sep 1, 2024

“Everything has it’s season, everything has it’s time..” So goes the lyrics of “Corner of the Sky”, one of the most well-known songs from Stephen Schwartz’ and Roger O. Hirson’s Tony award winning musical, PIPPIN. And it seems, that for the Garden Theatre’s latest production of this classic, now is the season and the time for a production of PIPPIN that not only brings this story to life for a new generation but does so in a new and inclusive way - incorporating deaf actors and American Sign Language (ASL) at the very heart of the show. I am pleased to say that this new approach works marvelously well – elevating the performance by adding elements that give new meaning to the story unfolding on stage and creating an evening of theatre that is magical, memorable, and unlike anything you are likely to have seen before.
BrightSide Theatre Announces 2024-25 Season SPELLS AND SUPERSTITIONS With Two Musicals And Two Plays
by A.A. Cristi - May 8, 2024

BrightSide Theatre reveals its 2024-25 season, 'Spells and Superstitions,' featuring two plays and two musicals including DRACULA, A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM, and PIPPIN.
Review: PIPPIN - 50TH ANNIVERSARY CONCERT, Theatre Royal Drury Lane
by Louise Penn - Apr 30, 2024

Stephen Schwartz's 70s musical Pippin makes a triumphant return with a note perfect casting at Drury Lane's concert version, with Fosse-inspired choreography and costumes given a disco pride vibe. Alex Newell's vocals do not disappoint, Jac Yarrow is a fine lead, while Patricia Hodge is a poignant Berthe.
PIPPIN Comes to Eventide Theatre Company This Month
by Stephi Wild - Apr 15, 2024

Eventide Theatre Company will present the fantastical musical Pippin. Directed by ETC Executive Artistic Director, Donna Wresinksi, this production will grace the Gertrude Lawrence stage at the Historic Dennis Union Church from April 25th-May 12th. 
The Studio Theatre Announces Season 9
by Blair Ingenthron - Mar 20, 2024

Significant Productions has announced their 9th season at The Studio, entitled 'Longing to Belong.' Learn more about the lineup here!
JERSEY BOYS, PIPPIN, and More Set For Weston Theater Company's 88th Season
by Stephi Wild - Feb 22, 2024

Weston Theater Company has announced its 88th theatrical season featuring five marquee titles. This summer’s shows will be performed entirely at Weston’s Walker Farm Theater. Learn more about the lineup here!
Previews: QUENTIN: A ROOSEVELT MUSICAL at Palace
by Lauren Yarger - Feb 18, 2024

The by-invite-only audience will be the first to sample this new musical about the son of Teddy Roosevelt.
LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, PIPPIN & More Set for Garden Theatre's 2024-2025 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 16, 2024

The Garden Theatre has revealed the 2024-2025 Broadway on Plant Theatre Season, running from July 2024 - June 2025. See which shows are being presented, and learn how to purchase tickets.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Roger O. Hirson written?

Roger O. Hirson has written 4 shows including Journey to the Day (Playwright), Walking Happy (Bookwriter), World War 2 1/2 (Playwright), Pippin (Bookwriter).

What awards has Roger O. Hirson been nominated for?

Best Musical (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards) for Pippin and Best Book of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Pippin .

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