Pippin at Wharton Center

1. View All Michigan Shows
 > 
2. Pippin

Join us for this magical, unforgettable production The New York Times declared Astonishing! A Pippin for the 21st Century.

Pippin is back on Broadway for the first time since it thrilled audiences 40 years ago. It won the Tony Award® for Best Musical Revival! With a beloved score by Tony® nominee Stephen Schwartz (Godspell, Wicked), Pippin tells the story of a young prince on a death-defying journey to find meaning in his existence. Will he choose a happy but simple life? Or will he risk everything for a singular flash of glory? This captivating new production is directed by Tony® winner Diane Paulus (Hair and The Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess). It features sizzling choreography in the style of Bob Fosse and breathtaking acrobatics by Les 7 Doigts De La Main, the creative force behind the nationwide sensation, Traces.

AGE RECOMMENDATION: Ages 10+; contains mature themes.

Authors

• Harry Beckett
• Michael Connolly
• Roger O. Hirson
• Stephen Schwartz

Tony Awards and Nominations for Pippin