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PIPPIN to Play Four-Week San Francisco Run in 2014!
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 10, 2013


SHN's Founder and President Carole Shorenstein Hays announced that PIPPIN, last night's Tony Award- Winner for BEST MUSICAL REVIVAL, plus 3 more Tony Awards, will be the 5th and final production of SHN's 2013-2014 Season. PIPPIN will play a four-week engagement at the SHN Golden Gate Theatre September 24-October 19, 2014. Roger O. Hirson and Stephen Schwartz's beloved coming-of-age musical comedy PIPPIN is directed by Tony Award-Winner Diane Paulus, featuring choreography by Chet Walker in the style of Bob Fosse, and circus creation by Gypsy Snider of the Montreal-based circus company Les 7 doigts de la main(also known as 7 Fingers).

PIPPIN Wins Tony Award for Best Revival of a Musical
by Caryn Robbins - Jun 9, 2013


PIPPIN has won the 2013 Tony Award for Best Revival of a Musical. The production has received 4 Drama Desk Awards including Outstanding Revival of a Musical, Outstanding Director of a Musical (Diane Paulus),Outstanding Choreography (Chet Walker & Gypsy Snider) and Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical (Andrea Martin).

Photo Coverage: On the Red Carpet at the 2013 Theatre World Awards!
by Walter McBride - Jun 4, 2013


Theatre World Award Alumni Courtney B. Vance, Anika Noni Rose, Ben Vereen, Christine Lahti, Tony Sheldon, Lea Salonga, Isabel Keating, Phillip Boykin, Jessie Mueller, Jackie Hoffman, Wesley Taylor, Patricia Elliott, Meg Bussert, Crystal A. Dickinson, with special guest Nathan Lane, all took part in the 69th Annual Theatre World Awards Ceremony last night, June 3, 2013 at the Music Box Theatre (239 West 45th Street), home of the current Broadway revival of Pippin. BroadwayWorld was there for the celebration and you can check out photos from the arrivals below!

Cast of PIPPIN to Perform on ABC's THE VIEW Tomorrow
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 3, 2013


Tune-in to ABC's "The View" tomorrow, Tuesday, June 4th to watch a performance from the Tony-nominated new Broadway production of PIPPIN. "The View" airs 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. EST on ABC Channel 7 in New York City (check local listings). PIPPIN is now playing at the Music Box Theatre (239 West 45th Street).

PIPPIN Cast Set for WNYC's THE LEONARD LOPATE SHOW Tomorrow
by Tyler Peterson - May 30, 2013


On Friday, May 31st from 12:00-12:35PM Terrence Mann, Andrea Martin and Patina Miller will be interviewed live on WNYC's "The Leonard Lopate Show" on 93.9PM and AM820. PIPPIN is now playing at the Music Box Theatre (239 West 45th Street).

PIPPIN Digital Pre-Order Now Features Immediate 'Magic to Do' Download
by Tyler Peterson - May 29, 2013


Ghostlight Records will present the New Broadway Cast Recording for Roger O. Hirson and Stephen Schwartz's beloved coming-of-age musical comedy PIPPIN with a digital release on June 4 and the CD in stores on July 9. Customers that purchase the album on the exclusiveiTunes pre-order will receive an immediate download of the 'Magic To Do' opening number. The special new 'Magic To Do' video is now available onYouTube. For a special sneak preview of the cast recording, visit EW.com. The album is co-produced by composer Stephen Schwartz and Kurt Deutsch withHoward and Janet Kagan serving as executive producers. To pre-order physical CD copies and listen to samples from the album, please visit www.sh-k-boom.com/pippin.html.

PIPPIN Shatters Music Box Theatre House Records for Third Straight Week
by Tyler Peterson - May 28, 2013


The Tony-nominated new Broadway production of PIPPIN has broken the house record for the Music Box Theatre (239 West 45th Street) for the third week in a row, grossing $934,760 over eight performances for the week ending May 26, 2013.

Photo Coverage: Inside the 63rd Annual Outer Critics Awards Party!
by Walter McBride - May 24, 2013


Outer Critics Circle, the organization of writers and commentators for media covering New York theatre celebrated its award winners for the 2012-13 season in 24 categories. CLICK HERE for a full list of winners. BroadwayWorld was there for the full ceremony and you can check out complete photo coverage from the event below!

PIPPIN Will Perform on GMA Tomorrow
by Kelsey Denette - May 22, 2013


On Thursday, May 23rd watch the entire Broadway cast of PIPPIN perform live on ABC's 'Good Morning America' between 8:30AM-9:00AMon ABC (check local listings). PIPPIN is now playing at the Music Box Theatre (239 West 45th Street).

Photo Coverage: Drama Desk Nominees Take Shelter from the Rain!
by Walter McBride - May 20, 2013


The 58th Annual Drama Desk took place last night, May 19th at Town Hall (123 W. 43rd Street), and miserable rain didn't stop the festivities. Some of the stars skipped the red carpet to avoid the weather and took shelter under the marquee of Town Hall. BroadwayWorld brings you photos of the dry attendees below!

Photo Coverage: The Drama League Awards - The Men!
by Walter McBride - May 18, 2013


BroadwayWorld brings you coverage of the men from the Drama League red carpet arrivals below, including: Tom Sturridge, Constantine Maroulis, Billy Porter, Anthony Warlow, Bryan Terrell Clark, Paul Rudd, Jerry Mitchell, Brandon J. Dirden, Bertie Carvel, Stark Sands, Rob McClure, Courtney B. Vance, Stephen Tyrone Williams, David Hyde Pierce, Jason Tam, Bobby Cannavale, Brandon Victor Dixon, Dave Malloy, Harvey Fierstein, Nathan Lane, Danny Burstein, Alan Cumming, Tommy Tune, Ryan Silverman, Bill Irwin, Berry Gordy, Dale Badway, Charl Brown, Michael A. Alden and more!

KINKY BOOTS, PIPPIN, VANYA AND SONIA, Nathan Lane & VIRGINIA WOOLF? Win Big at Drama League Awards
by Robert Diamond - May 17, 2013


The Drama League (Executive Director, Gabriel Shanks) announced today the winners for the 79th Annual Drama League Awards: Distinguished Production of a Musical, Kinky Boots; presented by Diane Paulus; Distinguished Play,Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike, presented by Pam MacKinnon; Distinguished Revival of a Musical, Pippin, presented by Alex Timbers; Distinguished Revival of a Play,Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf, presented by Rachel Chavkin; Distinguished Performance, Nathan Lane, presented by Debra Messing at a star-studded luncheon ceremony hosted by Ms. Messing and David Hyde Pierce at the Marriott Marquis Times Square (1535 Broadway).

PIPPIN Cast to Perform on LATE SHOW Tomorrow, 5/14
by Nicole Rosky - May 13, 2013


On Tuesday, May 14th watch "The Late Show with David Letterman" to see a cast performance between 11:35PM-12:35AM on CBS (check local listings). PIPPIN leads the winners of the 2013 Outer Critics Circle Awards with 7 wins including Outstanding Revival of a Musical, Outstanding Director of a Musical (Diane Paulus), Outstanding Choreographer (Chet Walker), Outstanding Lighting Design (Kenneth Posner), Outstanding Actress in a Musical (Patina Miller), Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical (Terrence Mann), Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical (Andrea Martin).

Photo Coverage: 2013 Drama Desk Reception Arrivals - The Men!
by Walter McBride - May 9, 2013


The 58th Annual Drama Desk Awards will take place on Sunday, May 19, 2013 at 8:00 PM at The Town Hall (123 W. 43rd Street). The Awards show is written by Bill Rosenfield and directed by Jack Cummings III (co-founder and artistic director of Transport Group).

PIPPIN Offers Fans a Chance to Record 'No Time at All' With Andrea Martin
by Kelsey Denette - May 2, 2013


The acclaimed Broadway production of PIPPIN and Ghostlight Records invites fans to sing on the brand new Broadway cast recording. On Tuesday, May 7 at 12:30 PM, PIPPIN fans will gather to sing along with Andrea Martin for one of the show's highlights, 'No Time At All.' Space is strictly limited to sign up now at www.PippinTheMusical.com/singalong.php. Pippin has been nominated for ten Tony Awards including Best Musical Revival.

Sutton Foster, Jesse Tyler Ferguson Announce 2013 TONY AWARD Nominations
by Caryn Robbins - Apr 30, 2013


Nominations in 26 competitive categories for THE 67th ANNUAL TONY AWARDS were announced today by stage and screen actor Jesse Tyler Ferguson and Tony Award-winning actress Sutton Foster at the Tony Award Nominations Announcement.

2013 Tony Awards - The Producers!
by Robert Diamond - Apr 30, 2013


Here's the nominated producers!

Photo Coverage: From Ben Vereen to Ricky Martin, It's the Opening Night Red Carpet for PIPPIN!
by Walter McBride - Apr 26, 2013


Roger O. Hirson and Stephen Schwartz's beloved coming-of-age musical comedy Pippin opened last night, April 25, 2013, at Broadway's Music Box Theatre (239 West 45th Street). The stars came out, and so did BroadwayWorld.com!

2013 Drama League Nominations Announced -- KINKY BOOTS, PIPPIN & More Lead with 3!
by BWW Special Coverage - Apr 23, 2013


The Drama League (Executive Director, Gabriel Shanks) has announced the 2013 Drama League Awards Nominees for Distinguished Play, Distinguished Revival of a Play, Distinguished Musical, Distinguished Revival of a Musical, and Distinguished Performance Award. The nominations were announced at a ceremony hosted by Patina Miller and Michael Urie this morning at Sardi's Restaurant which were streamed live online at www.BroadwayWorld.com.

Photo Coverage: JEKYLL & HYDE Back on Broadway - Opening Night Red Carpet
by Jennifer Broski - Apr 19, 2013


BroadwayWorld.com was there to capture the entire night. Check out photos from the opening night guests on the red carpet below.

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