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Pippin, the energetic and sometimes bizarre brainchild of director Bob Fosse, takes you on a wild journey of self-discovery. Pippin, a young prince seemingly bored with his royal life, longs to find his "purpose," his "Corner of the Sky." He embarks on a series of extravagant adventures, testing the waters of love, war, politics, and even the simple life.
Nothing seems to fulfill him completely, leaving him feeling lost and disillusioned. Throughout his quest, Pippin encounters a wacky cast of characters, including a seductive Leading Player who acts as a guide and manipulator, a flamboyant troupe of performers, and various eccentric figures who represent different paths in life. The musical is filled with Fosse's signature choreography – sharp angles, fedoras, and a touch of vaudeville – adding a layer of theatricality to Pippin's exploration.
Despite its comedic moments and outlandish scenarios, Pippin grapples with deeper existential questions. Is there meaning to life? What does it mean to be truly happy? The ending is unconventional, leaving the audience to ponder Pippin's ultimate choice and the never-ending quest for fulfillment.
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The Darktown Strutters' Ball
Theatre Orangeville (4/25 - 5/12) NEW MUSICAL | |
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The Rear Window
Hart House Theatre (5/15 - 5/31) | |
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A Public Reading of an Unproduced Screenplay About the Death of Walt Disney
Outside the March (4/13 - 5/12) | |
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Iggy Beamish
Factory Theatre (5/23 - 5/24) | |
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New Beginnings – The Upper Canada Choristers celebrate their 30th anniversary
Grace Church on-the-Hill (5/10 - 5/10) | |
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Nightwood Theatre's 2024 Lawyer Show: The Sound of Music
The St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts (6/13 - 6/15) | |
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Leisa Way: With a Song in My Heart presented by Theatre Collingwood
The John Saunders Centre (5/7 - 5/10) | |
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FREEDOM! A Tribute to Aretha Franklin
Toronto Symphony Orchestra (5/21 - 5/22) | |
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The Second City 89th Mainstage Revue
The Second City (4/10 - 6/5) | |
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The Glory of Living: A play by Rebecca Gilman
The King Black Box (5/16 - 5/31) | |
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