Pippin Revival 2013 - Articles Page 1.8

Run Time:
Two hours and 35 minutes, with one intermission
Ages: 9+
Opened: April 25, 2013
Closing: January 04, 2015

Pippin - 2013 - Broadway History , Info & More

Music Box Theatre (Broadway)
239 West 45th St. New York, NY

Everything has its season... and this season, PIPPIN returns to Broadway for the first time since it first thrilled audiences 40 years ago! With a beloved score by Tony Award nominee STEPHEN SCHWARTZ (GODSPELL, WICKED) that includes the favorites "Magic to Do," "Glory" and "Corner of the Sky," PIPPIN tells the story of a young prince on a death-defying journey to find meaning in his existence. Will he choose a happy but simple life? Or will he risk everything for a singular flash of glory?

Direct from an acclaimed run at Boston's American Repertory Theater, PIPPIN is directed by DIANE PAULUS, director of the 2010 and 2012 Tony Award winners for Best Musical Revival (HAIR and THE GERSHWINS' PORGY AND BESS). This captivating production features sizzling choreography in the style of BOB FOSSE and breathtaking acrobatics by LES 7 DOIGTS DE LA MAIN, the creative force behind the nationwide sensation Traces. Join us... for a magical, unforgettable new PIPPIN.


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PREVIEW Pippin - 2013 - Broadway

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The Old Razzle-Dazzle, Fit for a Prince
7 / 10

This is a 'Pippin' for the 21st century, when it takes more than style to hold the attention of a restless, sensation-hungry audience...Fosse's original dancing is evoked, largely stripped of its sensuality, by the choreographer Chet Walker...And the connection between storytelling and style, between performer and self-expression, is only occasionally in evidence...Ms. Paulus's 'Pippin' is often fun (with an exclamation point), but it's almost never stirring in the way her Tony-winning revival of 'Hair' was. Only one moment, centered on Andrea Martin as the title character's grandmother, achieves that kind of transcendence. And I would argue that in courting its audience, this 'Pippin' is ultimately more cynical than Fosse's.

Go See Pippin! Join Them!
10 / 10

It's been said that a musical has to have at least three 'wow' moments to really grab an audience. Well, the Diane Paulus-directed revival of the 1972 musical Pippin has at least seven. The tale of a medieval lad searching for significance--dotted with both earnestness and shtick, like so many of composer Stephen Schwartz's shows--is done here with a circus theme that makes the work come to vivid, acrobatic life. The look of the piece is ambient, the physical stunts are eye-popping, and Chet Walker has deftly choreographed in the style of the original's Bob Fosse.

Casts of Broadway's PIPPIN, MATILDA to Perform on CBS's Thanksgiving Day Parade, 11/27
by Caryn Robbins - October 29, 2014


"Entertainment Tonight's" Kevin Frazier and "The Insider's" Thea Andrews will anchor what is now a CBS Thanksgiving tradition in its 54th year, which will feature portions of the 87th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade live from New York City.

Broadway's PIPPIN Offering Fans a Chance to Sit in on Live TV Filming for CBS
by Tyler Peterson - October 25, 2014


Want to sit in on a live performance, featuring stars of Broadway's PIPPIN?

PIPPIN to be Featured on BROADWAY BALANCES AMERICA on Lifetime
by Tyler Peterson - October 23, 2014


The award-winning morning show The Balancing Act on the Lifetime Channel will turn the spotlight on the all-new Tony Award-winning Pippin, presented by Broadway Across America, in a featured segment airing on Wednesday, October 29 at 7:30 a.m. (ET/PT). Viewers will have the chance to go behind-the-scenes of the production, as part of the "Broadway Balances America" series. This show will re-air on November 5, 2014 at 7:30 a.m. (ET/PT) on Lifetime.

Entire PIPPIN National Tour Dedicated to Denver Center's Randy Weeks
by BWW News Desk - October 21, 2014


The entire national touring production of PIPPIN, which launched in Denver last month, has been dedicated to Denver Center for the Performing Arts President Randy Weeks, who died suddenly on Oct. 9 in London.

Josh Kaufman's First Performance in PIPPIN on Broadway Moved Up
by Tyler Peterson - October 21, 2014


Josh Kaufman, who in May of 2014 was announced as the winner of Season 6 of NBC's hit show 'The Voice' as a member of Usher's team, will make his Broadway debut in Pippin a little earlier than expected.

Photo Flash Update: New Photos of THE VOICE's Josh Kaufman in PIPPIN on Broadway!
by Tyler Peterson - October 17, 2014


Josh Kaufman, who in May of 2014 was announced as the winner of Season 6 of NBC's hit show 'The Voice' as a member of Usher's team, makes his Broadway debut playing the title role in the Tony Award winning Pippin for a limited engagement beginning Tuesday, November 4 and through Sunday, January 4, 2015. Check out new photos of Kaufman in the title role below!

Photo Flash: First Look at THE VOICE's Josh Kaufman in PIPPIN on Broadway!
by Tyler Peterson - October 17, 2014


Josh Kaufman, who in May of 2014 was announced as the winner of Season 6 of NBC's hit show 'The Voice' as a member of Usher's team, makes his Broadway debut playing the title role in the Tony Award winning Pippin for a limited engagement beginning Tuesday, November 4 and through Sunday, January 4, 2015. Today, the production took to Facebook to unveil a first look at Kaufman in the title role - check it out below!

PIPPIN, Broadway League & Art of Men Partner to Bring Seniors to Show
by Tyler Peterson - October 16, 2014


Pippin The Musical, The Broadway League and Art of Men will bring seventy-five New York City seniors from Union Settlement to the Broadway production of Pippin on October 19, 2014 to experience their first Broadway musical. Cast members from the Pippin will host a talkback with the seniors immediately following the show.

Photo Coverage: PIPPIN Welcomes Lucie Arnaz Back to Broadway!
by Walter McBride - October 10, 2014


Lucie Arnaz returned to Broadway in the role of 'Berthe' in the Tony Award winning PIPPIN for a limited engagement last night, October 9. Arnaz will, coming staright from the PIPPIN national tour, will remain with the Broadway company through Sunday, November 9. Below, BroadwayWorld brings you a first look at Arnaz with the cast below!

Lucie Arnaz Returns to Broadway as 'Berthe' in PIPPIN Tonight
by BWW News Desk - October 9, 2014


Lucie Arnaz is set to return to Broadway in the role of 'Berthe' in the Tony Award winning PIPPIN for a limited engagement beginning tonight, October 9 through Sunday, November 9. Arnaz comes from the PIPPIN national tour, which is playing at the Golden Gate Theatre in San Francisco, CA. PIPPIN is now playing at the Music Box Theatre (239 West 45th Street).

Andrea Martin Joins PIPPIN on Tour Tonight in San Francisco
by BWW News Desk - October 7, 2014


SHN previously announced that Andrea Martin, who won the 2013 Tony, Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle Awards for creating the role of 'Berthe' in the Broadway production, would reprise the role in the final two weeks (beginning today, October 7 and running through October 19) of the San Francisco engagement at the SHN Golden Gate Theatre.

VIDEO: Matthew James Thomas & Sasha Allen Chat National Tour of PIPPIN
by Caryn Robbins - October 1, 2014


Stars Sasha Allen (Broadway's Hair) and Matthew James Thomas (Broadway's Pippin, Spider-Man) stopped by KPIX CBS San Francisco Bay Area News yesterday to discuss the musical.

VIDEO: Andrea Martin Talks New Book, PIPPIN & More on 'The View'
by Caryn Robbins - September 24, 2014


Star of stage and screen Andrea Martin talks about her new book 'Lady Parts', her Tony Award winning role in Broadway's Pippin and an upcoming sequel to the hit film 'My Big Fat Greek Wedding.'

Lucie Arnaz Will Return to Broadway as 'Berthe' in PIPPIN!
by Nicole Rosky - September 23, 2014


Lucie Arnaz is set to return to Broadway in the role of "Berthe" in the Tony Award winning PIPPIN for a limited engagement beginningThursday, October 9 through Sunday, November 9. Ms. Arnaz is currently playing the role in the PIPPIN national tour which opens this week at the Golden Gate Theatre in San Francisco, CA. Tony Award winner Priscilla Lopez recently returned to the Broadway cast in the role of "Berthe." PIPPIN is now playing at the Music Box Theatre (239 West 45th Street).

Photo Flash: 'They've Got Magic to Do!' Carly Hughes & John Dossett Join the Cast of Broadway's PIPPIN
by Tyler Peterson - September 19, 2014


Carly Hughes, who most recently appeared on Broadway in Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, joins the Tony Award winning production of Pippin in the role of 'Leading Player' beginning tonight, September 19. Ciara Renee played her final performance in the role on Sunday, September 14. Below, BroadwayWorld brings you a first look at Hughes and John Dossett in the award-winning revival!

STAGE TUBE: Sasha Allen Talks Leading PIPPIN in Denver
by Stage Tube - September 18, 2014


Below, from the PIPPIN National Tour launch in Denver, 'In Focus' host Eden Lane brings us her full one-on-one with Sasha Allen (a finalist on the 4th season on THE VOICE) who portrays the 'Leading Player'. Click to watch the interview!

BEAUTIFUL's Carly Hughes Joins PIPPIN Tonight
by BWW News Desk - September 19, 2014


Carly Hughes, who most recently appeared on Broadway in Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, will join the Tony Award winning production of Pippin in the role of 'Leading Player' beginning tonight, September 19. Ciara Renee played her final performance in the role on Sunday, September 14. Two-time Tony Award winner Andrea Martin's limited engagement as 'Berthe' comes to an end this Sunday, September 21. Pippin is now playing at the Music Box Theatre (239 West 45th Street).

From TV to Broadway- Reality Show Winner Will Take on Title Role in PIPPIN This Fall!
by Nicole Rosky - September 18, 2014


Josh Kaufman, who in May of 2014 was announced as the winner of Season 6 of NBC's hit show "The Voice" as a member of Usher's team, will make his Broadway debut playing the title role in the Tony Award winning PIPPIN for a limited engagement beginning Tuesday, November 4 and through Sunday, January 4, 2015. Kyle Dean Massey is currently set to perform the role on Broadway through Sunday, November 2.PIPPIN is now playing at the Music Box Theatre (239 West 45th Street).

BEAUTIFUL's Carly Hughes Joins PIPPIN This Friday
by BWW News Desk - September 17, 2014


Carly Hughes, who most recently appeared on Broadway in Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, will join the Tony Award winning production of PIPPIN in the role of 'Leading Player' beginning Friday, September 19.

Pippin FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What are the songs in Pippin and what's the order?
To Be a King
Goodbye, Yesterday
Run into Your Arms
Father Said
Victorious
They Will Listen to You
I Don't Owe You a Thing
Begging Milady's Pardon
A Simple Dance
While You Were Away
Easy to Be Happy
Pippin, Pippin
The Next King
Come with Me
Somebody Loves You
Preparations
My Son
Kyrie
Soliloquy
Magic to Do
Corner of the Sky
Welcome Home
War Is a Science
Glory
Simple Joys
No Time at All
With You
Spread a Little Sunshine
Morning Glow
On the Right Track
Kind of Woman
Extraordinary
Love Song
I Guess I'll Miss the Man
Think About Your Life
Marking Time
Just Between the Two of Us
Sing Hallelujah
Man, He Is a Timid Beast
Save Tomorrow for Me
Perfectly
Everyday Things
It's a Wonderful Time of Life
It Never Was There
The Good Time Ladies Rag
Somebody Loves You
Magic To Do
Corner of the Sky
War is a Science
Glory
Simple Joys
No Time at All
With You
Spread a Little Sunshine
Morning Glow
Entr'acte
Right Track
Kind Of Woman
Extraordinary
Love Song
I Guess I'll Miss the Man
Finale

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 - 2013 Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
2013 BroadwayWorld Awards Best Featured Actor in a Musical Terrence Mann
2013 BroadwayWorld Awards Best Leading Actress in a Musical Patina Miller
2013 BroadwayWorld Awards Best Revival of a Musical Pippin
2013 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Choreography Gypsy Snider
2013 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Choreography Chet Walker
2013 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Costume Design Dominique Lemieux
2013 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Director of a Musical Diane Paulus
2013 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical Andrea Martin
2013 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Lighting Design Kenneth Posner
2013 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Revival of a Musical or Revue 0
2013 Drama League Awards Distinguished Performance Award Andrea Martin
2013 Drama League Awards Distinguished Performance Award Patina Miller
2013 Drama League Awards Distinguished Revival of a Broadway or Off-Broadway Musical 0
2013 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Actor in a Musical Matthew James Thomas
2013 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Actress in a Musical Patina Miller
2013 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Choreographer Chet Walker
2013 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Costume Design (Play or Musical) Dominique Lemieux
2013 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Director of a Musical Diane Paulus
2013 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical Terrence Mann
2013 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical Charlotte d'Amboise
2013 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical Andrea Martin
2013 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Lighting Design Kenneth Posner
2013 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Revival of a Musical (Broadway or Off-Broadway) 0
2013 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Set Design (Play or Musical) Scott Pask
2013 Tony Awards Best Choreography Chet Walker
2013 Tony Awards Best Costume Design of a Musical Dominique Lemieux
2013 Tony Awards Best Direction of a Musical Diane Paulus
2013 Tony Awards Best Lighting Design of a Musical Kenneth Posner
2013 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical Terrence Mann
2013 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical Andrea Martin
2013 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical Patina Miller
2013 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Musical Howard and Janet Kagan
2013 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Musical American Repertory Theater
2013 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Musical Michael A. Alden/Dale Badway/Ken Mahoney
2013 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Musical Infinity Theatre Company/Michael Rubenstein
2013 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Musical Bruce Robert Harris/Jack W. Batman
2013 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Musical Wendy Federman/Carl Moellenberg
2013 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Musical Square 1 Theatrics
2013 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Musical Ben Feldman
2013 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Musical Sharon A. Carr/Patricia R. Klausner
2013 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Musical Hugh Hayes/Jamie Cesa/Jonathan Reinis
2013 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Musical Jim Kierstead/Carlos Arana/Myla Lerner
2013 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Musical Philip Hagemann/Murray Rosenthal
2013 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Musical David Robbins/Bryan S. Weingarten
2013 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Musical Stephen E. McManus
2013 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Musical Joshua Goodman
2013 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Musical Rebecca Gold
2013 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Musical Norton Herrick
2013 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Musical Independent Presenters Network
2013 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Musical Broadway Across America
2013 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Musical Allen Spivak
2013 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Musical Tom Smedes/Peter Stern
2013 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Musical A&A Gordon/Brunish Trinchero
2013 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Musical Kyodo Tokyo
2013 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Musical Lisa Matlin
2013 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Musical Barry and Fran Weissler
2013 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Musical Pippin
2013 Tony Awards Best Scenic Design of a Musical Scott Pask
2013 Tony Awards Best Sound Design of a Musical Garth Helm
2013 Tony Awards Best Sound Design of a Musical Jonathan Deans

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