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VIDEO: On This Day, October 23 - PIPPIN Brings its Magic To Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 23, 2020


On this day in 1972, Pippin opened on Broadway at the Imperial Theatre!

Young Actors Announced to Play Theo in PIPPIN at the Sydney Lyric at The Star
by Stephi Wild - Oct 10, 2020


Producers John Frost and Suzanne Jones today announced the four young boys who will share the role of Theo in the Broadway musical PIPPIN which opens at the Sydney Lyric at The Star for an exclusive season from 24 November 2020.

Magical Cast Announced For PIPPIN
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 7, 2020


Producers John Frost and Suzanne Jones today announced their stellar cast for the high-flying, death-defying hit Broadway musical PIPPIN which opens at the Sydney Lyric Theatre at The Star for an exclusive season from 24 November 2020.

PIPPIN Announces Third and Final Extension at The Garden Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 29, 2020


Therea??s more magic to do... critically acclaimed a??Pippina?? has announced a final weeka??s extension at Londona??s exciting new outdoor theatre venue, The Garden Theatre.

BWW Review: PIPPIN, The Garden Theatre At The Eagle
by Bella Bevan - Sep 18, 2020


After launching this summer with the sold-out musical Fanny and Stella, The Garden Theatre at The Eagle presents a new production of the popular musical Pippin. This is a socially distanced, outdoor production produced by Peter Bull for LAMBCO Productions.

PIPPIN at The Garden Theatre Adds 8 More Dates
by Stephi Wild - Aug 24, 2020


Tickets for the first 12 performances of Pippin at The Garden Theatre sold out in less than 72 hours. Now producers have put another 8 on sale from Tuesday 22 September to Sunday 27 September.

VIDEO: Watch a PIPPIN Reunion on STARS IN THE HOUSE
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 22, 2020


Stars in the House continues today (8pm) for a PIPPIN Reunion with Charlotte d'Amboise, Rachel Bay Jones, Terrence Mann, Andrea Martin and Matthew James Thomas!

The Garden Will Present PIPPIN in September
by Stephi Wild - Aug 21, 2020


After launching as an exciting new outdoor London theatre venue with the sold-out, critically acclaimed musical 'Fanny and Stella', which just extended its run due to overwhelming public demand, The Garden Theatre will next present a new production of the Broadway musical 'Pippin', featuring an exceptional cast of West End performers.

PIPPIN Will Reopen The Sydney Lyric Theatre In November
by Stephi Wild - Aug 15, 2020


Pippin will reopen the Sydney Lyric Theatre at The Star for an exclusive season from 24 November 2020. Full of extraordinary acrobatics, wondrous magical feats and soaring songs from the composer of Wicked, PIPPIN is Broadway's high-flying, death-defying hit Broadway musical.

Broadway Rewind: PIPPIN Has Magic to Do on Broadway in 2013!
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 8, 2020


Today we rewind to 2013, for the first Broadway revival of Pippin, which played at the the Music Box Theatre for 709 performances. The beloved coming-of-age musical features a book by Roger O. Hirson, and music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz.

Point Park University's Pittsburgh Playhouse Announces PIPPIN, THE WILD PARTY & More for 2020-21 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 19, 2020


Point Park University's Pittsburgh Playhouse announced a compelling 2020-2021 season today, celebrating love, human resiliency and community spirit.

VIDEO: EVERYBODY DANCE NOW! A Look Back at 'Magic to Do' From PIPPIN
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 11, 2020


In this time of social distancing and remaining responsibly indoors, we are all looking for ways to brighten our days and get moving any way we can! In the spirit of celebrating theater and providing motivation to get up and get shakin', we're taking a look back and paying tribute to some of the greatest dance numbers in musical theater history!

VIDEO: On This Day, October 23 - PIPPIN Brings its Magic To Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 23, 2019


On this day in 1972, Pippin opened on Broadway at the Imperial Theatre!

BWW Review: PIPPIN IN CONCERT Lacks Magic at The Laurie Beechman Theatre
by Brady Schwind - Oct 4, 2019


Stephen Schwartz's hit musical PIPPIN boasts one of Broadway's most indelible scores, and as such, it's easy to understand why Producer Vanessa Paradis and Dream Productions might be drawn to present the show in a concert format.

Bergen County Players Present PIPPIN
by Julie Musbach - Aug 28, 2019


Bergen County Players, one of America's longest running little theater  companies, opens its 87th season with the four-time Tony  Award-winning musical, Pippin.

Measure for Measure Theatre Tickets On Sale for 2019-2020 Season at Sunrise Civic Center
by David McKibbin - Aug 12, 2019


Tickets for Measure for Measure Theatre's 2019-2020 season are available for purchase. Measure for Measure recently announced its move to the Sunrise Civic Center, where it will present three contemporary musicals-In the Heights (Oct. 24-Nov. 10), the regional premiere of Island Song (Mar. 12-29) and Pippin (Apr. 23-May 10).

Photo Flash: Get A First Look At PIPPIN At Ephrata Performing Arts Center
by Alan Henry - Jul 24, 2019


The Stephen Schwartz / Bob Fosse modern classic PIPPIN comes to Ephrata Performing Arts Center July 18 - August 3, 2019, at the Sharadin Bigler Theatre. Music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz and book by Roger O. Hirson. Bob Fosse, who directed the original Broadway production, also contributed to the libretto.

Review Roundup: PIPPIN at Ephrata Performing Arts Center
by Alan Henry - Jul 24, 2019


Pippin is now open at Ephrata Performing Arts Center! What did the critics have to say? Read all the reviews!

BWW Review: freeFall Theatre's Inventive Treatment of Stephen Schwartz's PIPPIN - They've Got Magic To Do
by Peter Nason - Jul 22, 2019


It has a little bit of everything...except an ensemble.

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