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GREASE & PIPPIN Set for NTPA 2023 Plano Summer Musicals Series

The award-winning North Texas Performing Arts Repertory Theatre has announced their lineup for the 2023 Plano Summer Musicals Series, including two exciting Broadway musicals sure to entice audiences. Learn how to purchase tickets!

Review: PIPPIN at Texarkana Repertory Company

What did our critic think of PIPPIN at Texarkana Repertory Company?

StoryBook Theatre Celebrates What It Means To Be Extraordinary Both Onstage and in the Community

StoryBook Theatre (SBT) has announced their 47th Season with nine on-stage productions that celebrate the extraordinary in everyone. Learn more about the full upcoming season here!

Music Theater Works Announces Cast And Creative Team For PIPPIN, June 1 - 25

Music Theater Works, recently launched its 43rd season with the highly recommended Avenue Q, has announced the cast and creative team for its second production in the 2023 season, Pippin in the North Theatre at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts In Skokie, 9501 Skokie Blvd, Skokie, June 1 - 25.

Review: PIPPIN at Little Theatre Of Mechanicsburg

With beautiful music, dancing, and magic, and a thought-provoking story, Pippin is a whirlwind that captures the imagination. Pippin is a challenging show, but the cast at Little Theatre of Mechanicsburg approaches the challenge with an enthusiasm that is infectious.

TheatreWorks New Milford's PIPPIN To Be Directed By Award-Winning Director David Galligan

TheatreWorks New Milford welcomes one of  N.Y. and L.A.'s top stage directors, David Galligan, direct their summer production of Pippin.

Single Tickets For Music Theatre Works' AVENUE Q And PIPPIN Go On Sale Tuesday, January 10

Music Theater Works has announced single tickets go on sale Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2023 at 11 a.m. for its first two productions in its 43rd season of productions, Avenue Q, March 9 – April 2, and Pippin, June 1 – June 25, at the North Shore Center For The Performing Arts In Skokie, 9501 Skokie Blvd.

Video: Watch Archival Footage of Patina Miller Performing 'Simple Joys' From PIPPIN at American Repertory Theater

Watch archival footage of “Simple Joys' from the A.R.T.’s production of Pippin, which played at the American Repertory Theater at Harvard University from December 5, 2012 to January 20, 2013.

Naples Performing Arts Center Presents PIPPIN Next Month

Naples Performing Arts Center has announced its next Mainstage production presented at the Community School of Naples. 

Review: PIPPIN at West Fargo High Theatre

What did our critic think of PIPPIN at West Fargo High Theatre?

John Rubenstein Celebrates Pippin's 50th Anniversary On MUSICAL THEATRE MELODIES Next Week

The next broadcast of Rob Morrison's Musical Theatre Melodies will pay tribute to the 50th Anniversary of Steven Schwartz and Roger O. Hirson's Tony Award winning musical PIPPIN, featuring interviews with Tony Award winner John Rubenstein and songs from the original Broadway cast recording with special narration by Tony Award nominee Walter Willison.

Japanese Production Of PIPPIN Resumes Performances At Orix Theater, September 23

The Japanese-language production of the Tony-winning revival of Pippin, directed by Tony winner Diane Paulus, resumes its tour at the Orix Theater in Osaka September 23 following the cancellation of its performance in Tokyo, September 10-19 due to COVID cases within the company. The tour reopens at the Orix Theatre in Osaka and continuing through September 27.

VIDEO: Get a First Look at the Japanese-Language Production of PIPPIN Re-Opening in Japan Tonight

The Japanese-Language production of the Tony Award-winning revival of PIPPIN directed by Tony Award-winner Diane Paulus re-opens tonight at the Tokyu Theatre Orb in Tokyo, Japan where it will play through September 19, 2022. The production then moves to the Orix Theater in Osaka where it plays September 23 to 27, 2022. Check out footage here!

AVENUE Q, THE PRODUCERS and More Announced for Music Theater Works 2023 Season

Music Theater Works, currently presenting the regional premiere of Zorro: The Musical through August 21, is proud to announce its 2023 season of productions at the North Shore Center For The Performing Arts In Skokie, 9501 Skokie Blvd.

Review: PIPPIN: Growing Up Is Hard To Do

The second and final production of Reagle Music Theatre of Greater Boston’s 2022 season is Stephen Schwartz’s PIPPIN, originally produced on the Broadway stage in 1972 with direction and choreography by Bob Fosse, and revived/reimagined in 2013 by Diane Paulus at the American Repertory Theater before going to Broadway. Undaunted by following in those two very large sets of footsteps, RMT Artistic Director Rachel Bertone forges her own path to stage a version that leads with an enlarged heart and a healthy helping of fun and whimsy.

Reagle Music Theatre of Greater Boston to Present PIPPIN in August

Reagle Music Theatre of Greater Boston announced the cast for Pippin, the 2nd and final production in the company’s Summer 2022 season. Running from August 5-13, 2022 at the Robinson Theatre.

Review: PIPPIN Spreads Sunshine, Bringing the Party to West Hartford at Playhouse On Park

What did our critic think of Pippin Playhouse on Park? It's the final production in the Playhouse on Park 13th season and runs from July 6th - August 21st. Come for the show, stay for the great dancing, fun music, and comedy.

Photos: First Look at PIPPIN at Madison Lyric Stage

Madison Lyric Stage is presenting Stephen Schwartz’s musical comedy Pippin now through July 31.  The production is being presented inside MLS’s brand-new tent on the grounds of Madison’s Deacon John Grave House and will have a big-top carnival theme. Get a first look at photos here!

PIPPIN Comes to the Reagle Music Theatre of Greater Boston in August

Rachel Bertone, Artistic Director of Reagle Music Theatre of Greater Boston, has announced the cast for Pippin, the 2nd and final production in the company's Summer 2022 season. Running from August 5-13, 2022 at the Robinson Theatre, 617 Lexington St. Waltham, MA, 02452, Pippin tells the tale of a young prince struggling to decide whether to pursue a peaceful life or to “make magic” with the dazzling troupe of performers that help tell his story.

Roger O. Hirson FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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

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

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