Pippin (1972)

Music by Stephen Schwartz
Directed by Bob Fosse
Cast: Eric Berry, Jill Clayburgh, Leland Palmer, John Rubinstein, Irene Ryan, Ben Vereen, Candy Brown, Christopher Chadman

This musical begins with the Leading Player of a traveling performance troupe and the accompanying Players inviting the audience to witness their show, breaking the fourth wall ("Magic to Do"). They begin telling the story of Pippin (who they say is being portrayed by a new actor making his stage debut), the first son of King Charlemagne.

Theater

Imperial Theatre · Broadway

Closed

June 12, 1977