Pippin, Pippin 1967 - Articles Page 6

Ages: 9+
Opened: April 28, 1967

Pippin, Pippin - 1967 - History , Info & More

Scotch 'n Soda Theatre
5032 Forbes Ave. Pittsburgh

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.

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Pippin, Pippin - 1967 - Articles Page 6

Foster to Perform at Reprise Theatre, 10/4
by BWW News Desk - Oct 4, 2010


Reprise Theatre Company presents two one-night only special events: An Evening with Sutton Foster for one performance only on Monday, October 4, 2010 at 8:00 pm, and Betty Buckley in Concert with Seth Rudetsky on Monday, February 21,2011 at 8:00pm. Both events will be presented at UCLA's Freud Playhouse. An Evening with Sutton Foster Betty Buckley in Concert with Seth Rudetsky are the latest in Reprise Theatre Company's tradition of presenting Broadway stars in concert, which have included Patti LuPone, Carol Burnett, Ben Vereen, Kristin Chenoweth, and Brian Stokes Mitchell.

Marcus Center For The Performing Arts Presents YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN 11/2-11/7
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 16, 2010


The New Mel Brooks Musical Young Frankenstein, a new musical comedy from the creative team of the 12-time Tony Award winning smash The Producers, will begin performances in Milwaukee on November 2 and run through November 7.

Marcus Center For The Performing Arts Presents YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN 11/2-11/7
by Gabrielle Sierra - Aug 26, 2010


The New Mel Brooks Musical Young Frankenstein, a new musical comedy from the creative team of the 12-time Tony Award winning smash The Producers, will begin performances in Milwaukee on November 2 and run through November 7.

Foster and Buckley to Perform at Reprise Theatre, 10/4 & 2/21
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 12, 2010


Reprise Theatre Company presents two one-night only special events: An Evening with Sutton Foster for one performance only on Monday, October 4, 2010 at 8:00 pm, and Betty Buckley in Concert with Seth Rudetsky on Monday, February 21,2011 at 8:00pm. Both events will be presented at UCLA's Freud Playhouse. An Evening with Sutton Foster Betty Buckley in Concert with Seth Rudetsky are the latest in Reprise Theatre Company's tradition of presenting Broadway stars in concert, which have included Patti LuPone, Carol Burnett, Ben Vereen, Kristin Chenoweth, and Brian Stokes Mitchell.

The Colonial Theatre Presents Betty Buckley: Broadway by Request 8/11
by BWW News Desk - Aug 11, 2010


Betty Buckley will bring her show Broadway by Request to the Colonial on August 11 at 7:30PM. Tickets are $45 and $25 and can be purchased in person at the Colonial Ticket Office at 111 South Street Monday-Friday 10AM-5PM, performance Saturdays 10AM-2PM, by calling (413) 997-4444 or online at www.thecolonialtheatre.org.

The Colonial Theatre presents Betty Buckley: Broadway by Request 8/11
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jul 27, 2010


Betty Buckley will bring her show Broadway by Request to the Colonial on August 11 at 7:30PM. Tickets are $45 and $25 and can be purchased in person at the Colonial Ticket Office at 111 South Street Monday-Friday 10AM-5PM, performance Saturdays 10AM-2PM, by calling (413) 997-4444 or online at www.thecolonialtheatre.org.

A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM Closes at Reprise Theatre, 3/28
by BWW News Desk - Mar 28, 2010


Reprise Theatre Company's production of 'A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum,' 1962's Tony-Award-winning Best Musical, will play its final performance on March 28 at UCLA's Freud Playhouse. Directed by David Lee, the production's book is by Burt Shevelove and Larry Gelbart, with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim.

Wilkof, Raben Lead Reprise's A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 18, 2010


The 2009-2010 season of Reprise Theatre Company continues with 'A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum,' 1962's Tony-Award-winning Best Musical, March 16 to 28 at UCLA's Freud Playhouse. Directed by David Lee, the production's book is by Burt Shevelove and Larry Gelbart, with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim.

CAROUSEL Closes at Reprise Theatre Company, 2/7
by BWW News Desk - Feb 7, 2010


The Reprise Theatre Company's production of CAROUSEL will close on February 7, 2010.

Photo Coverage: Betty Buckley Performs on Seth Rudetsky's SIRIUS XM Show
by Monica Simoes - Feb 3, 2010


Betty Buckley (Tony Award winner - Cats, Triumph of Love, The Mystery of Edwin Drood, 1776, Pippin, and more) and theatre personality Julie James (DJ on SIRIUS XM Radio) joined Seth Rudetsky this afternoon for a special addition of Rudetsky's SIRIUS XM Live on Broadway radio broadcast featuring a live musical performances by Buckley.

Alexandra Silber Joins Robert Patteri In Reprise Theatre Compay's CAROUSEL
by BWW News Desk - Jan 26, 2010


The 2009-2010 season of Reprise Theatre Company continues with Rodgers and Hammerstein's 'Carousel,' January 26 to February 7 at UCLA's Freud Playhouse. Alexandra Silber stars as Julie Jordan, direct from her critically acclaimed portrayal of Julie Jordan in 'Carousel' at the Savoy Theatre in London's West End (TMA Award - Best Actress).

Alexandra Silber Joins Robert Patteri In Reprise Theatre Compay's CAROUSEL
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 12, 2010


The 2009-2010 season of Reprise Theatre Company continues with Rodgers and Hammerstein's 'Carousel,' January 26 to February 7 at UCLA's Freud Playhouse. Alexandra Silber stars as Julie Jordan, direct from her critically acclaimed portrayal of Julie Jordan in 'Carousel' at the Savoy Theatre in London's West End (TMA Award - Best Actress).

FEINSTEIN’S AT LOEWS REGENCY Presents BETTY BUCKLEY In "For The Love of Broadway!", 2/2-2/27
by BWW News Desk - Jan 11, 2010


FEINSTEIN'S AT LOEWS REGENCY, the nightclub proclaimed 'Best of New York' by New York Magazine, and 'an invaluable New York institution' by The New York Post, continues its star-studded Winter/Spring 2010 season with the return engagement of Tony Award winning singer and actress BETTY BUCKLEY for performances from February 2-27.

Stoeke, Warne & Carpenter Set for Alan Jay Lerner-Helmed CAMELOT at Pasadena Playhouse
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 30, 2009


Pasadena Playhouse presents CAMELOT, featuring book and lyrics by Alan Jay Lerner and music by Frederick Loewe.

Silber, Patteri and Walsh to Star in Reprise's CAROUSEL
by Robert Diamond - Dec 21, 2009


The 2009-2010 season of Reprise Theatre Company continues with Rodgers and Hammerstein's 'Carousel,' January 26 to February 7 at UCLA's Freud Playhouse. Alexandra Silber stars as Julie Jordan, direct from her critically acclaimed portrayal of Julie Jordan in 'Carousel' at the Savoy Theatre in London's West End (TMA Award - Best Actress). Silber is joined by Robert Patteri as Billy Bigelow ('Scarlet Pimpernel,' 'Beauty and the Beast'.) Veteran character actor M. Emmet Walsh appears as the Starkeeper. Michael Michetti, co-artistic director of The Theatre at Boston Court, will direct, with choreography by Lee Martino and musical direction by Darryl Archibald.

Stoeke, Warne & Carpenter Set for Alan Jay Lerner-Helmed CAMELOT at Pasadena Playhouse; Full Casting Announced
by Jessica Lewis - Dec 18, 2009


Pasadena Playhouse announced casting today for their upcoming production of Lerner and Loewe's CAMELOT, featuring book and lyrics by Alan Jay Lerner and music by Frederick Loewe. Nine-time Emmy Award-winning director/writer/producer David Lee (co-creator of 'Frasier' and director of the Ovation Award-winning production of Can-Can at Pasadena Playhouse) directs a cast of eight in this timeless tale of passion, desire and betrayal. Based on 'The Once and Future King' by T.H. White, CAMELOT was originally directed and staged by Moss Hart on Broadway in 1960. The musical, which is the first production of the Playhouse's 2010 Season, will play January 8 - February 7, 2010 with the official press opening on Friday, January 15 at Pasadena Playhouse.

BETTY BUCKLEY: BROADWAY BY REQUEST Plays 7/25-27 At The Fort Worth Modern Art Museum
by BWW News Desk - Jul 25, 2009


Lyric Stage and Imagination Celebration Fort Worth are proud to present Tony Award winning Broadway star Betty Buckley in her hometown debut of BETTY BUCKLEY: BROADWAY BY REQUEST featuring Seth Rudetsky, pianist/comedian and Sirius Satellite Radio Talk Show Host.

BETTY BUCKLEY: BROADWAY BY REQUEST Plays 7/25-27 At The Fort Worth Modern Art Museum
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jul 14, 2009


Lyric Stage and Imagination Celebration Fort Worth are proud to present Tony Award winning Broadway star Betty Buckley in her hometown debut of BETTY BUCKLEY: BROADWAY BY REQUEST featuring Seth Rudetsky, pianist/comedian and Sirius Satellite Radio Talk Show Host.

Tony Winner Betty Buckley Holds Hamptons 'Summer Song Intensive' 6/29 - 7/2
by BWW News Desk - Jun 29, 2009


Betty Buckley will teach at a very special Summer Song Intensive and Communication Workshop in the Hamptons. The four day boot camp performance intensive will be held on June 29, 30, July 1 & 2 sponsored by the Bay Street Theatre in Sag Harbor, NY.

Tony Winner Betty Buckley Holds Hamptons 'Summer Song Intensive' 6/29 - 7/2
by Eddie Varley - Jun 3, 2009


Betty Buckley will teach at a very special Summer Song Intensive and Communication Workshop in the Hamptons. The four day boot camp performance intensive will be held on June 29, 30, July 1 & 2 sponsored by the Bay Street Theatre in Sag Harbor, NY.

TV: 'BETTY'S BACK' - Betty Buckley Onstage and Off at Feinstein's Webisode 2
by Robert Diamond - Feb 24, 2009


BroadwayWorld is proud to present 'Betty's Back,' a video series following Betty Buckley on stage and off as she entertains theatre lovers at Feinstein's at Loew's Regency.

TV: Betty Buckley in 'Betty's Back' Webisode 1
by James Sims - Feb 16, 2009


BroadwayWorld is proud to present 'Betty's Back,' a video series following Betty Buckley on stage and off as she entertains theatre lovers at Feinstein's at Loew's Regency. Produced by James Sims and shot by Eddie Varley, webisodes will include performance clips, candid interviews and all around fun. Stay tuned to BroadwayWorld.com for more...

Brent Spiner is Reprise's 'MAN OF LA MANCHA' 2/14-3/1
by BWW News Desk - Feb 14, 2009


The 2008-2009 Reprise Theatre Company season continues with the classic international hit 'Man of La Mancha,' starring Brent Spiner, written by Dale Wasserman with music by Mitch Leigh and lyrics by Joe Darion. The production will be directed by Michael Michetti, co-artistic director of The Theatre at Boston Cout.

Photo Flash: Reprise Theatre Co. Presents MAN OF LA MANCHA
by Eddie Varley - Feb 10, 2009


The 2008-2009 Reprise Theatre Company season continues with the classic international hit 'Man of La Mancha,' starring Brent Spiner as Cervantes/Quixote. Julia Migenes, the renowned opera and theatre performer, will play Aldonza/Dulcinea; Valerie Perri will play the role of Aldonza/Dulcinea at matinee performances; and Tony nominee Lee Wilkof will play Sancho Panza.

Betty Buckley Brings 'Broadway By Request' to Feinstein's 2/10-3/7; Rudetsky Featured, Jay-Alexander Directs
by BWW News Desk - Feb 10, 2009


FEINSTEIN'S AT LOEWS REGENCY, the nightclub proclaimed 'Best of New York' by New York Magazine, and 'an invaluable New York institution' by The New York Post, continues its 10th Anniversary season with the return engagement of Tony Award winning singer and actress BETTY BUCKLEY. In an exclusive four week run of the new show 'Broadway By Request' Ms. Buckley will perform selections picked by the audience from her illustrious Broadway career in landmark musicals such as Cats, Sunset Boulevard, The Mystery of Edwin Drood, Song And Dance and more. This unique evening of music, which will be different every night, will offer rare video footage and occasional special guests. 'Broadway By Request' - featuring Seth Rudetsky and directed by Richard Jay-Alexander - runs from February 10 to March 7 at the Regency Hotel (540 Park Avenue at 61st Street).

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