Nominated in 1972 for 11 Tony Awards, including Best Musical, and winning five of those coveted Awards, this hip, tongue-in-cheek, anachronistic fairy tale is based upon the life of Prince Pippin the Hunchback, the firstborn son of eighth century, Frankish king Charlemagne or Charles the Great, and invites audiences more...
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Betty Buckley, known for her extensive and acclaimed career in musical theatre, graced the Broadway stage in Pippin, showcasing her versatile talent among her many other notable performances. more...
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Antonia Ellis, who once had to be smuggled out of Beirut by a Japanese dance company, continued her illustrious career in London, eventually joining the cast of "Pippin." more...
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Priscilla Lopez, a Tony, Obie, and Drama Desk winner, showcased her talents in the Broadway production of "Pippin," among other notable performances throughout her illustrious career. more...
Dean Pitchford, a multi-talented artist known for his work as a writer, lyricist, and director, once graced the stage in "Pippin," showcasing his versatility before he went on to achieve Broadway success with musicals like "Fame" and "Footloose." more...
Chet Walker, a multi-award-winning director and choreographer, was notably nominated for the 2013 Tony Award for Best Choreography for his exceptional work on the Broadway revival of PIPPIN, a production that also won the Tony Award for Best Musical. more...
Samuel E. Wright, best known for voicing Sebastian in Disney's The Little Mermaid, brought his talents to the stage as Mufasa in the original Broadway cast of The Lion King. more...
Awards and Nominations
1973 Tony Awards
Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical: Ben Vereen won.
Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical: Irene Ryan was nominated but did not win.
Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical: Leland Palmer was nominated but did not win.
Production Team
Ernest Adler Hair Designer
Ralph Burns Orchestrator
Jules Fisher Lighting Designer
Bob Fosse Choreographer
Director/Choreographer
Director
Abe Jacob Sound Designer
Stanley Lebowsky Musical Director
Tony Walton Scenic Designer
Patricia Zipprodt Costume Designer
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