Pippin

July 26 – August 12
14 performances
Theatre at St. George

Loosely based on the eldest son of Holy Roman Emperor Charlemagne, the musical centers around a mysterious acting troupe, led by a Leading Player and tells the story of Pippin, a young prince searching for the meaning and significance of his life. Accompanying him on his journey are his doting grandmother, Berthe, devious but charming stepmother, Fastrada, and the woman he loves, Catherine. This classic piece of Broadway history from the creator of Wicked and Godspell will have all of the flavors of a high energy ReVision production.

Stephen Schwartz, the composer of Pippin, is currently represented on Broadway with Wicked. Pippin opened on Broadway in 1972 and ran for 1,944 performances. It garnered 11 Tony nominations and had five wins including Tony Awards for Ben Vereen, Tony Walton, Jules Fisher and Bob Fosse(2). In addition to Ben Vereen, the original cast included Broadway veteran John Rubinstein, recently seen on TV in recurring roles on “Desperate Housewives” and “Harry’s Law”, the award-winning actress Jill Clayburgh, and Irene Ryan, the iconic Granny Clampett on “The Beverly Hillbillies.” Pippin was Stephen Schwartz’ first Broadway musical, and prior to that he had written the song “Butterflies are Free” for the award-winning comedy, Butterflies are Free. There is currently buzz in the press about a possible Broadway revival in late 2012.

Music and Lyrics by: Stephen Schwartz
Book by: Roger O. Hirson & Bob Fosse (uncredited)

Directed by: Bob Angelini
Choreography by: Mark Moreau
Musical Direction by: Andrew Hertz

Casting by: Erin Brautigan

Production Concept by: Clifton Chadick
Set and Costume Design by: Susan Garyantes
Lighting Design by: Dan Jobbins

Cast:
Lucas Angelo – Theo
Brett Colby – Charles
Bernard Dotson – Leading Player
Spiro Galiatsatos – Lewis
Spencer Kiely – Pippin
Jeanne Montano – Fastrada
Katherine Pecevich – Berthe
Hannah Shankman – Catherine

Ensemble: Joey Ama Dio, Corrine Cranmer, Brooke Dairman, Wesley Edwards, Caitrin Kelly, Anthony Marone and Andrew Winans

Production Stage Manager: Steve Fareri
Assistant Stage Manager: Jackie Robinson
Production Manager: Kevin Kern
Production Assistant: Katie Mannion and Kimberly Ward
Technical Intern: Susan Garyantes
Media Producer: John Kaplow