Pippin: Musical Info & Synopsis
Synopsis:
Pippin follows the journey of a young man longing to find his life’s purpose, narrated by the charismatic Leading Player. As Pippin explores different avenues for fulfillment, he encounters a range of experiences, from war and politics to love and family. Pippin is a coming-of-age tale that invites the audience to ponder themes of identity, ambition, and the cost of an extraordinary life.
Musical Information
Parental Warning: Adult Themes/Content
Musical Type: Pre-Contemporary (1972)
Cast Size: 15+
Genre: Dramedy
Setting: 700s, 800s / Europe
Creative Team
Music/Lyrics: Stephen Schwartz
Book: Roger O. Hirson
Cast Albums
Original Broadway Cast (1972)➝
Resources
Audition Songs: Theatre Trip
Licensing: Music Theatre International➝
Sheet Music: Amazon➝
Tags
1970s, Animals, Avant-Garde, Child Role, Classic, Family, Jazz, Narrator, One-Word, Original, Pop/Rock, Popular, Religion, Royalty, War
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