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is an
2009
ILLINOIS THEATRE ASSOCIATION EXCELLENCE IN COMMUNITY THEATRE AWARD
2007
STATE
CHAMPION AACTFest
Illinois
2007
MIDWEST REGIONAL
2nd Runner Up
plus
individual awards for
Best Actor
Best Actress
Best Lighting Design
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August 28, 29, September 4, 5, 11, and 12, 2009 at 8:00 p.m.
August 30, September 6, and 13, 2009 at 3:00 p.m.
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Pippin
by the composer lyricist of "Wicked"
Book by Roger
O. Hirson
Music by Stephen
Schwartz
Lyrics by Stephen
Schwartz
Musical, Pop / Rock
Rated PG (some material may be unsuitable for children under 13)
SYNOPSIS
Once upon a time, the young prince Pippin longed to discover the secret
of true happiness and fulfillment. He sought it in the glories of the
battlefield, the temptations of the flesh and the intrigues of political
power (after disposing of his father King Charlemagne the Great). In the
end, he found it in the simple pleasures of home and family.
This hip, tongue-in-cheek, anachronistic fairy tale captivated Broadway
audiences and continues to appeal to the young at heart everywhere. The
energetic pop-influenced score by three-time Oscar®-winning
composer/lyricist Stephen Schwartz ("Wicked," “Godspell,”
“Children of Eden” and the animated films “Pocahontas,” “The
Hunchback Of Notre Dame” and “The Prince Of Egypt”) bursts with
one showstopping number after another, from soaring ballads to
infectious dance numbers.
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THE ORIGINAL PRODUCTION ran for nearly 2000 performances on Broadway and
started the careers of Ben Vereen (the Leading Player), Jill Clayburgh
(Catherine), John Rubinstein (Pippin), Leland Palmer, and Ann Reinking. During
the original run, Irene Ryan (Granny on "The Beverly Hillbillies")
collapsed and died after performing the big showstopper, "No Time At
All." Pippin cemented Stephen Schwartz as a major force in musical theatre.
Pippin was the first Broadway show to use commerical TV ads - it aired
tantalizing segments from the "Glory" soft-shoe section.
"Beguiling, highly original and...just plain wonderful!" - Boston
Globe
"Extraordinary music theatre!" - Daily News
"Splendiferous theatricality, the kick of a lighting bolt and a passionate
knack for being entertaining." -Time Magazine
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