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Pippin was written in 1972, with lyrics by Stephen Schwartz. The concept was a book written by Roger O. Hirson by the same name.
SYNOPSIS: The young son of the medieval French ruler Charlemagne is encouraged by a flashy troupe of strolling players to try his hand at war, love, and other joys before settling down.
*From Playbill.com
CREDITS:
BOOK by Roger O. Hirson
MUSIC & LYRICS by Stephen Schwartz
Originally produced on the Broadway stage by Stuart Ostrow
Originally directed on the Broadway stage by Bob Fosse
2013 Broadway revival directed by Diane Paulus
"Theo" Ending Originally conceived in 1988 by Mitch Sebastian
SYNOPSIS
Act 1
Scene 1: The Opening
Introduction to the players
Scene 2: Home
Welcome back home, with a request
Scene 3: War
Battle against the Visigoths
Scene 4: The Flesh
Rebellion against Pippin's father
Scene 5: Revolution
Bringing death upon evil
Act 2
Scene 1: Politics
Pippin finally sees the dilemmas of ruling
Scene 2: Encouragement
What should Pippin do when the budget cuts hurt his interests?
Scene 3: The Hearth
Love and family...is it enough?
Scene 4: The Finale
What you've all been waiting for!
Act 1 Musical Numbers
Act 1 Musical Numbers
"Magic to Do" – Leading Player and Ensemble
"Corner of the Sky" – Pippin
"Welcome Home" – Charlemagne and Pippin
"War Is a Science" – Charlemagne, Pippin, and Soldiers
"Glory" – Leading Player and Soldiers
"Simple Joys" – Leading Player
"No Time at All" – Berthe and Ensemble
"With You" – Pippin
"Spread a Little Sunshine" – Fastrada
"Morning Glow" – Pippin, Leading Player and Ensemble
"Act I Finale" – Pippin, Leading Player, and Ensemble
Act 2 Musical Numbers
Act 2 Musical Numbers
"On the Right Track" – Leading Player and Pippin
"There He Was" – Catherine
"Kind of Woman" – Catherine and Ensemble
"Extraordinary" – Pippin
"Prayer for a Duck" – Pippin, Theo, and Catherine
"Love Song" – Pippin and Catherine
"I Guess I'll Miss the Man" – Catherine
"Finale/Magic Shows and Miracles" – Leading Player, Lewis, Pippin, and Ensemble
"Corner of the Sky (Reprise)" – Theo
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