Pippin 2000 - Articles Page 5

Ages: 9+
Opened: June 16, 2000
Closing: July 23, 2000

Pippin - 2000 - Milburn, NJ (Regional) History , Info & More

Paper Mill Playhouse
22 Brookside Drive Milburn, NJ 07041

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.

Pippin - 2000 - Milburn, NJ (Regional) Cast

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Tickets to PIPPIN National Tour at Atlanta's Fox Theatre on Sale 2/15
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 29, 2015


PIPPIN takes the stage at Atlanta's Fox Theatre from May 5-10 as part of the Fifth Third Bank Broadway in Atlanta 2014/2015 series. Tickets go on sale February 15. Tickets start at $33 and are available by visiting foxtheatre.org/pippin, calling 1-855-285-8499 or visiting the Fox Theatre Box Office (660 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA 30308). Group orders of 10 or more may by placed by calling 404-881-2000.

STAGE TUBE: Watch Highlights from BROADWAY SINGS P!NK with Lena Hall, Christine Dwyer & More
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 23, 2015


Broadway Sings, the concert series honoring pop stars with a Broadway twist, concludes its seventh installment this Sunday, Jan. 25, at (le) Poisson Rouge after a sold out show on Monday at Highline Ballroom. Some of Broadway's brightest talents will sing completely new arrangements of the hits of pop superstar P!NK, accompanied by a 10-piece band playing brand new, original orchestrations of the singer's greatest songs. The previous sold-out shows included Adele, Michael Jackson, Beyonce, Stevie Wonder, Amy Winehouse, and Justin Timberlake.

STAGE TUBE: BROADWAY SINGS P!NK Returns on 1/25- Watch Concert Highlights!
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 23, 2015


Broadway Sings, the concert series honoring pop stars with a Broadway twist, concludes its seventh installment this Sunday at (le) Poisson Rouge after a sold out show on Monday at Highline Ballroom. Some of Broadway's brightest talents will sing completely new arrangements of the hits of pop superstar P!NK, accompanied by a 10-piece band playing brand new, original orchestrations of the singer's greatest songs. The previous sold-out shows included Adele, Michael Jackson, Beyonce, Stevie Wonder, Amy Winehouse, and Justin Timberlake. Check out highlights from the most recent show below!

Lena Hall, Lesli Margherita, Kate Shindle and More Set for BROADWAY SINGS P!NK Tonight at Highline Ballroom
by BWW News Desk - Jan 19, 2015


BROADWAY SINGS P!NK, the seventh concert of the series, is set for tonight, January 19, at the Highline Ballroom.

A.R.T. to Hold Annual Gala at Castle at Park Plaza in March
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 5, 2015


The American Repertory Theater announced today the details for its annual gala - Boundless, An Evening of Boundless Innovation and Artistry -to be held on Monday, March 2, 2015 at The Castle at Park Plaza, 64 Arlington Street, Boston.

STAGE TUBE: Go Backstage with Lucie Arnaz and the PIPPIN Tour!
by Sally Henry Fuller - Jan 4, 2015


PIPPIN concludes its Broadway run today, but the tour cast continues to bring the show to audiences across the country. In this video, the cast takes CBS Sunday Morning behind the scenes through their training process, rehearsal rooms, and more!

PIPPIN Concludes Tony Award-Winning Broadway Run Today
by Sally Henry Fuller - Jan 4, 2015


Broadway's high-flying, death-defying Tony Award winning hit musical Pippin is closing today, January 4, 2015, at the Music Box Theatre (239 West 45th Street, NYC), after 709 performances and 37 previews.

Lena Hall, Lesli Margherita & Kate Shindle Join BROADWAY SINGS P!NK Lineup at Highline Ballroom
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 2, 2015


The starry lineup is now complete for BROADWAY SINGS P!NK, the seventh concert of the series. Some of Broadway's brightest talents will sing completely new arrangements of the hits of pop superstar P!NK, accompanied by a full band playing brand new, original orchestrations of the singer's greatest songs. The previous sold-out shows included Adele, Michael Jackson, Beyonce, Stevie Wonder, Amy Winehouse, and Justin Timberlake.

BWW Flashback: Tony-Winning Revival of PIPPIN Wraps Broadway Run Today
by BWW Special Coverage - Jan 4, 2015


Broadway's high-flying, death-defying Tony Award winning hit musical Pippin takes down the Broadway big top today, Sunday, January 4, 2015 after 709 performances and 37 previews. The Pippin national tour is now playing in cities across the US and future productions are planned for London, Australia and Amsterdam. In honor of it's closing, BroadwayWorld brings you a look back at the revival's Broadway run below!

Happy Trails! Say Goodbye to Broadway's Departing Shows!
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 27, 2014


A slew of plays and musicals will open on Broadway in Spring 2015, but where there is good news, there is also sad. To make room for highly-anticipated new productions such as Finding Neverland, On the Twentieth Century and Doctor Zhivago, some of our most beloved shows must close for good. Below, BroadwayWorld salutes the shows that will soon be taking their final Broadway bows. Get your tickets now to catch them while you still can!

PIPPIN Enters Final Two Weeks of Performances on Broadway
by Tyler Peterson - Dec 22, 2014


Broadway's high-flying, death-defying Tony Award winning hit musical Pippin is now in its final two weeks of performances at the Music Box Theatre (239 West 45th Street, NYC). The production will play its final show on Sunday, January 4, 2015 after 709 performances and 37 previews. The Pippin national tour is now playing in cities across the US and future productions are planned for London, Australia and Amsterdam. For more information, visit www.PippinTheMusical.com.

'DIRTY DANCING' Opens in Atlanta Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Nov 25, 2014


Fifth Third Bank Broadway in Atlanta presents the Atlanta premiere of Dirty Dancing - The Classic Story On Stage at the Fox Theatre, beginning tonight, November 25.

Sasha Allen, Kyle Selig and More Star in PIPPIN National Tour at to the Smith Center, Now thru 11/30
by BWW News Desk - Nov 25, 2014


The Tony Award-winning hit Broadway musical Pippin presents the U.S. national tour, which runs today, Nov. 25, through Nov. 30 at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts.

BWW Special Interview: PETER PAN LIVE! Producers Craig Zadan and Neil Meron!
by BWW Special Coverage - Nov 30, 2014


BroadwayWorld.com's Richie Ridge was on hand at PETER PAN's press day where he talked to the stars and creative team about how they are putting together this live TV event. Here, Richie talks to the producers, Craig Zadan and Neil Meron.

Tony Winner Priscilla Lopez Will Return to Broadway's PIPPIN Tonight
by Tyler Peterson - Nov 11, 2014


Tony Award winner Priscilla Lopez, who appeared in the legendary original cast of A Chorus Line and was also a replacement for the role of "Fastrada" in the original production of Pippin in 1973, will re-join the all-new Tony Award winning production of Pippin in the role of "Berthe" beginning tonight, Tuesday, November 11. Lucie Arnaz played her final performance in the role on Sunday, November 9 and has rejoined the US national tour. Pippin is now playing through Sunday, January 4, 2015 at the Music Box Theatre (239 West 45th Street).

BWW Interview: PIPPIN's New Heir to the Throne Josh Kaufman Dishes on Life After THE VOICE, Making His Broadway Debut & More!
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 9, 2014


Kaufman chatted with BroadwayWorld during his first week in the show about joining the company, moving from TV to the stage, making his Broadway debut and more. Check out the full interview below!

Broadway Sings P!NK, Featuring Patti Murin, Christine Dwyer & More, Set for Highline Ballroom in January
by Tyler Peterson - Nov 4, 2014


Some of Broadway's brightest talents will sing completely new arrangements of the hits of pop superstar P!NK in the seventh concert of the BROADWAY SINGS concert series. More than 20 Broadway performers will be accompanied by a full band playing brand new, original orchestrations of the singer's greatest songs. The previous sold-out shows included Adele, Michael Jackson, Beyonce, Stevie Wonder, Amy Winehouse, and Justin Timberlake.

Breaking News: So Long to the Big Top- Broadway's PIPPIN Will Play Final Performance in January
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 3, 2014


The producers of Tony Award winning Best Revival of a Musical Pippin have announced that the Broadway production will play its final performance at the Music Box Theatre (239 West 45th Street, NYC) on Sunday, January 4, 2015 after 709 performances and 37 previews. The Pippin national tour is now playing in cities across the US and future productions are planned for London, Australia and Amsterdam. For more information, visit www.PippinTheMusical.com.

TV: On the Red Carpet with PIPPIN Opening Night in LA - Martin Short, Sean Hayes, Bo Derek & More!
by Michael Sterling & Jordan Santacana - Oct 31, 2014


The all-new production of Roger O. Hirson and Stephen Schwartz's Pippin had it's L.A. Premiere direct from Broadway at the Hollywood Pantages Theater October 22 and Broadway World TV's own red carpet Los Angeles Co-Producer and on-air Host Michael Sterling and Co-Producer Jordan Santacana were there to get up close and personal with the stars. Among those attending the opening were Martin Short, Nia Vardalos, Sean Hayes, Catherine O'Hara, Dan Bucatinsky, Jai Rodriguez, Christopher McDonald, Oscar Nunez, Bo Derek, Cloris Leachman, Patrick Cassidy, Obba Babatunde, Maisela Lusha, Kevin Chamberlin, Anne Jeffries, JoAnne Worley and Scott Hoying (Pentatonix)... to name but a few.

Kyle Dean Massey to Remain with PIPPIN National Tour for Washington DC Engagement
by Tyler Peterson - Oct 31, 2014


The producers of the Tony-winning revival of PIPPIN have announced that Kyle Dean Massey will assume the role of Pippin beginning November 4 at the Hollywood Pantages in Los Angeles. PIPPIN makes its Washington, D.C., premiere at the National Theatre December 16 through January 4, with Massey in the role.

Photo Flash: Ben Vereen Reunites With PIPPIN Cast on National Tour
by Christina Mancuso - Oct 31, 2014


On Thursday Evening, October 30th, there was certainly "Magic to Do" backstage at the Hollywood Pantages Theatre. Ben Vereen, the original "Leading Player" in the 1972 Broadway production of PIPPIN, visited with the cast backstage after watching the performance. Ben was reunited with his original "Pippin", actor John Rubinstein ("Charles"), with whom Ben appeared in the original Broadway production helmed by Bob Fosse. Actors pictured with Ben are Tony-Winner Andrea Martin ("Berthe") Matthew James Thomas ("Pippin"), Sasha Allen ("Leading Player") and more! Check out the photos below!

Kyle Dean Massey to Join Cast of PIPPIN National Tour in Los Angeles Straight from Broadway
by Tyler Peterson - Oct 30, 2014


The Nederlander Organization and the producers of the Tony Winning revival of PIPPIN have announced that Kyle Dean Massey will assume the role of Pippin beginning Tuesday, Nov 4th at the Hollywood Pantages in Los Angeles. He will be replacing Matthew James Thomas who takes his final bow on Sunday, November 2nd.

WICKED Returning to Atlanta's Fox Theatre in 2015
by Tyler Peterson - Oct 30, 2014


After breaking box office records and selling out in record time for its third Atlanta engagement in 2011, WICKED, Broadway's biggest blockbuster, will return to Atlanta's Fox Theatre February 18-March 8 as a special to the Fifth Third Bank Broadway in Atlanta 2014/2015 series. Tickets for the return engagement go on sale Sunday, November 16 at 10 a.m.

PIPPIN, Broadway League & Art of Men Partner to Bring Seniors to Show
by Tyler Peterson - Oct 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.

Lucie Arnaz Returns to Broadway as 'Berthe' in PIPPIN Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Oct 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).

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

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