Pippin (1981)
January 1, 1981Release Date
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Cast & Crew.
Ben Vereen
The Leading Player
William Katt
Pippin
Leslie Denniston
Catherine
Martha Raye
Berthe
Benjamin Rayson
Charlemagne
Chita Rivera
Fastrada
Christopher Chadman
Lewis
Carmine Rizzo
Theo
Joanie P. Oneill
Player
Debra Phelan
Player
Linda Haberman
Player
Kate Wright
Player
David Sheehan
Director
Roger O. Hirson
Writer
Allison Williams
Player
John Mineo
Player
Charles Lee Ward
Player
Stephen Schwartz
Composer
Lee Mathis
Player
Raymond M. Bush
Editor
Frank Mastrocola
Player
Arden Rynew
Editor
Julie Hughes
CastingDirector
Kathryn Doby
Choreographer / Stage Director
Barry Moss
CastingDirector
Tony Walton
ProductionDesigner
Bob Fosse
Choreographer / Stage Director
John Glaser
Assistant Costume Designer
Hillard Elkins
Executive Producer
Susan Haymer
Executive Producer
Michael Pataki
Associate Producer
Patricia Zipprodt
Costume Design
Patrick Moreton
Makeup & Hair
Media.
Details.
Release DateJanuary 1, 1981
StatusReleased
Running Time1h 52m
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Wiki.
Pippin is a 1972 musical with music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz and book by Roger O. Hirson. Bob Fosse, who directed the original Broadway production, also contributed to the libretto. The musical uses the premise of a mysterious performance troupe, led by the Leading Player, to tell the story of Pippin, a young prince on his search for meaning and significance. The 'fourth wall' is broken numerous times during most traditional productions.
The protagonist, Pippin, and his father, Charlemagne, are characters derived from two historical figures of the early Middle Ages, though the plot is fictional and presents no historical accuracy regarding either. The show was partially financed by Motown Records. As of April 2019, the original run of Pippin is the 36th longest-running Broadway show.
Ben Vereen and Patina Miller won Tony Awards for their portrayals of the Leading Player in the original Broadway production and the 2013 revival, respectively, making them the first actors to win Tonys for Best Leading Actor and Best Leading Actress in a Musical, for the same role.