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Pippin at Benedum Center for the Performing Arts

Dates: (1/20/2015 - 1/25/2015 )

Theatre:

Benedum Center for the Performing Arts


Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh,PA PA 15222

Phone: (855) 289-2862

Running Time: 2 hours and 35 minutes including a 15-minute intermission

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With a beloved score by Tony Award nominee STEPHEN SCHWARTZ (GODSPELL, WICKED) that includes the favorites Magic to Do, Glory and Corner of the Sky, PIPPIN tells the story of a young prince on a death-defying journey to find meaning in his life. Will he choose a happy but simple life? Or will he risk everything for just one flash of glory?
Direct from an acclaimed run on Broadway Pippin is directed by Diane Paulus, director of the 2009 and 2012 Tony Award winners for Best Musical Revival (Hair and The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess). This captivating production 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.



This acclaimed musical received an impressive TEN 2013 Tony Award nominations of which it won four, including Best Revival of a Musical and Best Direction of a Musical.

Ages: This show may be inappropriate for children 8 and under

Cast and Creative team for Pippin at Benedum Center for the Performing Arts

Lyrics by: Stephen Schwartz
Music by: Stephen Schwartz
Book by: Roger O. Hirson
Diane Paulus (Direction)
Chet Walker (Choreography)
Gypsy Snider (Circus Creation)
Scott Pask (Scenic Design)
Dominique Lemieux (Costume Design)
Kenneth Posner (Lighting Design)
Jonathan Deans and Garth Helm (Sound Design)
Larry Hochman (Orchestrations)
Nadia Di Giallonardo (Music Supervision)
Charlie Alterman (Music Direction)


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