PIPPIN Plays The Wilton, 11/6 - 11/21

The Wilton Playshop opens its 73rd season with Stephen Schwartz' award winning musical PIPPIN with book by Roger O.Hirson, on Friday, November 6th and running through Saturday, November 21.

Directed by Ginny Ruggieri, choreographed by Jorie Janeway with Musical Direction from Anna DiMasi, Pippin features a cast from across Fairfield County with leading players from Wilton, Norwalk, Westport and Fairfield.

Pippin is the lively coming of age story of King Charlemagne's oldest son. Featuring music from the award-winning composer of Wicked and Godspell, this dazzlingly colorful and imaginative tale first captivated audiences on Broadway and continues to appeal to the young-at-heart everywhere. Pippin is the story of Prince Pippin's quest to find personal significance. The Leading Player, (originally played on Broadway by Ben Vereen) guides Pippin through the trials of war, love, and politics - away from the wealth and privilege of royal life. Falling in love with a good widow, Catherine, Pippin must resist the advice of the Leading Player who tries to convince him that life is not worth living.

Pippin will have performances on Friday, November 6 at 8:00 pm , Saturday, November 7 at 2:00 pm, Sunday, November 8 at 4:00 pm, Friday, November 13 at 8:00 pm, Saturday November 14 at 8:00 pm, Sunday, November 15 at 2:00 pm, Friday, November 20 at 8:00 pm and Saturday, November 21 at 8:00 pm.

A special Q&A with Ridgefield writer Carol de Giere, author of Defying Gravity, a biography of Stephen Schwartz ‘career from Godspell to Wicked, will be held on Sunday, November 8th following the matinee.

For ticket information contact the Wilton Playshop at www.tickets@wiltonplayshop.org and 203-762-7629.  For more information, visit www.wiltonplayshop.org.

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