Pippin at The Bowie Playhouse

Music and Lyrics by Stephen Schwartz • Book by Roger O. Hirson

With an infectiously unforgettable score from four-time Grammy winner, three-time Oscar winner and musical theatre giant, Stephen Schwartz, Pippin is the story of one young man's journey to be extraordinary. Winner of four 2013 Tony Awards including Best Musical Revival, this updated circus-inspired version of Pippin continues to captivate and appeal to the young at heart throughout the world.

Heir to the Frankish throne, the young prince Pippinis in search of the secret to true happiness and fulfillment. He seeks it in the glories of the battlefield, the temptations of the flesh and the intrigues of political power (after disposing of his father, King Charlemagne the Great). In the end, though, Pippin finds that happiness lies not in extraordinary endeavors, but rather in the unextraordinary moments that happen every day.

Directed by Rooster Sultan

Produced by Teri Cooney & Diane Schwartz

Choreography by Lisa Pellittiere

Music Directed by LeVar Betts & Linda Christensen

Stage Managed by Linda Sellner

Assistant Choreography by Bekka Meyer

Dates & Times: September 18 - October 3, 2026, Fridays (and Saturdays 9/19, 9/26 & Thursday 10/1): 7:30pm, Sundays (and closing Saturday 10/3): 2:00pm.

Special Offer: All tickets $19 for Thursday, October 1 at 7:30pm (No code needed!)

ASL-interpreted performance available Saturday, September 26 at 7:30pm

Running Time: Approximately 2 hours and 20 minutes (including one 15 minute intermission.)

Location: The Bowie Playhouse, 16500 Whitemarsh Park Drive, Bowie MD 20715

Tickets and more information at www.2ndStarProductions.org