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Video: Join Them! Cast of PIPPIN Performs 'Magic to Do' & 'Corner of the Sky' on GOOD MORNING AMERICA
by Tyler Peterson - May 23, 2013

The Broadway cast of Pippin traded the Music Box Theater's stage today for Good Morning America's studio - check out their appearance below, featuring Matthew James Thomas singing 'Corner of the Sky,' and The Leading Player herself, Patina Miller, performing 'Magic To Do!'

TV Exclusive: Meet the 2013 Tony Nominees- Diane Paulus on Fulfilling Her Dream of Directing PIPPIN on Broadway!
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 8, 2013

BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge was thrilled to sit down and speak with nearly all of this year's Tony Award nominees at the official Tonys Meet & Greet on May 1, 2013, and we will be bringing you special coverage on all of them throughout the awards season. Today we bring you Diane Paulus, a nominee for Best Direction of a Musical for Pippin. Check out what she had to say below!

TV Exclusive: Meet the 2013 Tony Nominees- Patina Miller on the Thrill of Reinventing PIPPIN's Leading Player!
by Nicole Rosky - May 28, 2013

BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge was thrilled to sit down and speak with nearly all of this year's Tony Award nominees at the official Tonys Meet & Greet on May 1, 2013, and we will be bringing you special coverage on all of them throughout the awards season. Today we bring you Patina Miller, a nominee for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role Musical for Pippin. Check out what she had to say below!

STAGE TUBE: Join Them! Watch the PIPPIN Cast Heat Up Letterman!
by Robert Diamond - May 15, 2013

On Tuesday, May 14th 'The Late Show with David Letterman' featured a cast performance from PIPPIN and we've got the fab footage! Check it out below...

TV Exclusive: Meet the 2013 Tony Nominees- PIPPIN's Terrence Mann on Playing in the Broadway Sandbox!
by Nicole Rosky - May 1, 2013

BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge was thrilled to sit down and speak with nearly all of this year's Tony Award nominees at the official Tonys Meet & Greet earlier today, May 1, 2013, and we will be bringing you special coverage on all of them throughout the awards season. Today we bring you Terrence Mann, a nominee for Best Featured Actor in a Musical for Pippin. Check out what he had to say below!

TV: The 'Extraordinary' Cast of PIPPIN Celebrates Opening Night- Patina Miller, Matthew James Thomas, Andrea Martin & More
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 26, 2013

Roger O. Hirson and Stephen Schwartz's beloved coming-of-age musical comedy Pippin opened last night, April 25, 2013, at Broadway's Music Box Theatre (239 West 45th Street). This all-new production is directed by Diane Paulus featuring choreography by Chet Walker in the style of Bob Fosse and circus creation by Gypsy Snider of the Montreal-based circus company Les 7 doigts de la main (also known as 7 Fingers). BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge was there to chat with the 'Extraordinary' cast on their big opening night, plus Andrea Martin gets a special surprise from Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman. Check out what the whole gang had to say below!

TV: Watch Full Highlights from PIPPIN on Broadway- Opens Tonight at the Music Box Theatre!
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 25, 2013

Roger O. Hirson and Stephen Schwartz's beloved coming-of-age musical comedy Pippin opens tonight at the Music Box Theatre (239 West 45th Street). This all new production is directed by Diane Paulus featuring choreography by Chet Walker in the style of Bob Fosse and circus creation by Gypsy Snider of the Montreal-based circus company Les 7 doigts de la main (also known as 7 Fingers). BroadwayWorld brings you full highlights from the musical below!

PIPPIN Opens on Broadway Tonight; Check Out Highlights!
by Stage Tube - Apr 25, 2013

Roger O. Hirson and Stephen Schwartz's beloved coming-of-age musical comedy Pippin opens tonight. This all new production is directed by Diane Paulus featuring choreography by Chet Walker in the style of Bob Fosse and circus creation by Gypsy Snider of the Montreal-based circus company Les 7 doigts de la main (also known as 7 Fingers).

TV Exclusive: BACKSTAGE WITH RICHARD RIDGE- PIPPIN's Mann & d'Amboise on Bringing the Classic Back to Broadway, Married Life, & More!
by Nicole Rosky - May 23, 2013

In the special interview below, husband and wife team Terrence Mann and Charlotte d'Amboise chatted about the show's journey to Broadway, Diane Paulus' new take on the musical, married life, and so much more. Click below to check it out!

STAGE TUBE: First Look at Highlights from PIPPIN on Broadway!
by Stage Tube - Apr 20, 2013

Roger O. Hirson and Stephen Schwartz's beloved coming-of-age musical comedy Pippin is currently in previews at the Music Box Theatre (239 West 45th Street). This all new production is directed by Diane Paulus featuring choreography by Chet Walker in the style of Bob Fosse and circus creation by Gypsy Snider of the Montreal-based circus company Les 7 doigts de la main (also known as 7 Fingers). Below, BroadwayWorld brings you a first look at highlights from the show!

STAGE TUBE: Behind the Scenes of PIPPIN'S First Preview!
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 27, 2013

Roger O. Hirson and Stephen Schwartz's beloved coming-of-age musical comedy Pippin began performances on Saturday, March 23 at the Music Box Theatre (239 West 45th Street). This all new production is directed by Diane Paulus featuring choreography by Chet Walker in the style of Bob Fosse and circus creation by Gypsy Snider of the Montreal-based circus company Les 7 doigts de la main (also known as 7 Fingers). In the video below, the cast takes you behind the scenes of the first preview at the Music Box Theatre. Check it out below!

STAGE TUBE: PIPPIN Cast Helps Select Music Box Seats!
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 26, 2013

Roger O. Hirson and Stephen Schwartz's beloved coming-of-age musical comedy Pippin began performances on Saturday, March 23 at the Music Box Theatre (239 West 45th Street). This all new production is directed by Diane Paulus featuring choreography by Chet Walker in the style of Bob Fosse and circus creation by Gypsy Snider of the Montreal-based circus company Les 7 doigts de la main (also known as 7 Fingers). In the video below, the cast helps fans pick the perfect seat at the Music Box Theatre. Check it out below!

TV: PIPPIN Meets the Press - Sneak Peek at Patina Miller, Matthew James Thomas and More in Action!
by BroadwayWorld TV - Mar 8, 2013

The Music Box Theatre will soon be home to the American Repertory Theatre production of Roger O. Hirson and Stephen Schwartz's Pippin, directed by Diane Paulus. The cast met the press earlier today and gave a sneak peek of the show. BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge was on hand to interview Paulus, choreographer Chet Walker, circus creator Gypsy Snider, and cast members Patina Miller, Charlotte d'Amboise, Terrence Mann, Andrea Martin, Rachel Bay Jones and Matthew James Thomas. Watch below!

STAGE TUBE: Sneak Peek at Patina Miller and More in PIPPIN
by Stage Tube - Feb 25, 2013

Producers Barry & Fran Weissler and Howard & Janet Kagan present Roger O. Hirson and Stephen Schwartz's Pippin, directed by Diane Paulus. Pippin will begin preview performances on Broadway Saturday, March 23, 2013 and officially open Thursday, April 25, 2013 at the Music Box Theatre. Tickets are available through www.telecharge.com/pippin, by calling 212-239-6200, and in person beginning Saturday, March 2nd at the Music Box Theatre box office (239 West 45th Street). Check out a sneak peek of the show below!

STAGE TUBE: Director Diane Paulus Talks PIPPIN
by Stage Tube - Nov 20, 2012

The American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.) presents Pippin, with music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz, book by Roger O. Hirson, directed by A.R.T. Artistic Director Diane Paulus, with circus choreography by Gypsy Snider of the Montreal-based circus company Les 7 doigts de la main (also known as 7 Fingers) and choreography by Chet Walker in the style of Bob Fosse. Set design is by Tony Award-winning designer Scott Pask, costume design by Dominique Lemieux, lighting design by Tony Award-winning designer Kenneth Posner, and sound design by Tony winner and A.R.T. Resident Sound Designer Clive Goodwin. Orchestration is by Tony Award-winner Larry Hochman, Music Supervision by Nadia Di Giallonardo, and the Music Director is Charlie Alterman.

STAGE TUBE: On This Day 10/23- PIPPIN
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 23, 2012

Today in 1972, Pippin opened at the Imperial Theatre, where it ran for 1944 performances. Pippin is a musical with music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz and a book by Roger O. Hirson. Bob Fosse, who directed the original Broadway production, also contributed to the libretto. The musical uses the premise of a mysterious acting troupe, led by a Leading Player, to tell the story of Pippin, a young prince on his search for meaning and significance. The original cast included: Eric Berry, Jill Clayburgh, Leland Palmer, Irene Ryan, Ben Vereen, and John Rubinstein.

STAGE TUBE: Sneak Peek of Claybourne Elder, Mary Testa, Wallace Smith in KC Rep's PIPPIN!
by Stage Tube - Sep 18, 2012

Kansas City Repertory Theatre opens its 48th season with the Tony Award-nominated musical Pippin, which features a score by Grammy-winner Stephen Schwartz and book by Roger O. Hirson. The Rep's artistic director Eric Rosenwill direct the musical, which runs September 14-October 7 in Spencer Theatre. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the show below!

STAGE TUBE: First Look at Rehearsals for KC Rep's PIPPIN
by Stage Tube - Sep 10, 2012

Kansas City Repertory Theatre opens its 48th season with the Tony Award-nominated musical Pippin, which features a score by Grammy-winner Stephen Schwartz and book by Roger O. Hirson. The Rep's artistic director Eric Rosen will direct the musical, which runs September 14-October 7 in Spencer Theatre. BroadwayWorld has a preview of the rehearsal footage below.

STAGE TUBE: On This Day 6/12- PIPPIN
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 12, 2012

Today in 1977, Pippin closed at the Minskoff Theatre, after having played 1944 performances. Pippin is a musical with music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz and a book by Roger O. Hirson. Bob Fosse, who directed the original Broadway production, also contributed to the libretto. The musical uses the premise of a mysterious acting troupe, led by a Leading Player, to tell the story of Pippin, a young prince on his search for meaning and significance. The original cast included: Eric Berry, Jill Clayburgh, Leland Palmer, Irene Ryan, Ben Vereen, and John Rubinstein.

TV: 'FLIPPIN' With CTG & Deaf West's PIPPIN: Part Two
by Eddie Varley - Feb 12, 2009

BroadwayWorld gave the cast of Center Theatre Group and Deaf West Theatre's production of 'Pippin' a FLIP video camera and then set them free backstage during rehearsals as they prepared for opening night on January 25th and beyond!

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