A bold new staging of the dark and existential musical you thought you knew. Pippin, on a death-defying journey to find his "corner of the sky," must choose between a life that's ordinary or a flash of singular glory.
Pippin
A.R.T. Season
December 5, 2012 to January 20, 2013
| Book | Roger O. Hirson |
| Music and Lyrics | Stephen Schwartz |
| Director | Diane Paulus |
| Circus Creation |
Gypsy Snider of Les 7 Doigts de la Main |
| Choreography |
Chet Walker in the style of Bob Fosse |
| Scenic Design | Scott Pask |
| Costume Design | Dominique Lemieux |
| Lighting Design | Kenneth Posner |
| Sound Design | Clive Goodwin |
| Orchestrations | Larry Hochman |
| Music Supervisor | Nadia DiGiallonardo |
| Music Director | Charlie Alterman |
| Associate Music Director | Sonny Paladino |
| Illusions | Paul Kieve |
| Casting |
Duncan Stewart and Co. |
| Associate Director/PSM | Nancy Harrington |
| Lewis | Erik Altemus |
| Theo | Andrew Cekala |
| Fastrada | Charlotte d'Amboise |
| Catherine | Rachel Bay Jones |
| King Charles | Terrence Mann |
| Berthe | Andrea Martin |
| Leading Player | Patina Miller |
| Pippin | Matthew James Thomas |
| Player | Gregory Arsenal, Lolita Costet, Colin Cunliffe, Andrew Fitch, Orion Griffiths, Viktoria Grimmy, Olga Karmansky, Bethany Moore, Stephanie Pope, Philip Rosenberg, Yannick Thomas, Molly Tynes, Anthony Wayne |
| Conductor/Keyboard 1 | Charlie Alterman |
| Keyboard 2 | Sonny Paladino |
| Violin/Viola | Emily Dahl |
| Cello | Kevin Crudder |
| Bass | Anthony D'Amico |
| Giotar | Scotty Johnson |
| Reed 1 | Mark Pinto |
| Reed 2 | Rod Ferland |
| Orchestra Contractor/Trumpet | Rick Hammett |
| Trombone | Walt Bostian |
| Percussion | Joe DeMarco |
| Drums/Percussion | Kenny Hadley |
| Music Preparation |
Donald Oliver and Paul Holderbaum/Chelsea Music, Inc. |
| Keyboards and Programming |
Randy Cohen, Cohen Keyboards |
| Assistant Stage Manager | Julie Baldauff, Stephen R. Gruse |
| Voice and Speech Coach | Nancy Houfek |
| Assistant Director | Mia Walker |
| Drama League Assistant Director | Christopher Windom |
| Assistant Choreographer/Dance Captain/Male Swing | Brad Musgrove |
| Assistant Circus Creation | Jeslyn Kelly |
| Assistant Equipment Engineer |
Alex LeMay |
| Circus Rigger |
Michael Cecchini |
| Assistant Rigger |
Evan Hyde |
| Assistant to Gypsy Snider |
Katie Naka |
| Associate Scenic Design | Jeff Hinchee |
| Assistant Scenic Design |
Warren Stiles |
| Assistant Costume Design |
Ameera Ali |
| Assistant Sound Designer |
Erik Skovgaard |
| Mic Tech |
Sam Sewells |
| Music Librarian |
Kevin Lin |
| Music Intern |
Haley Bennett |
| Production Assistant |
Sara Sahin |
| Dressers |
Brian Choinsky, Emily Damron |
| Additional Run Crew |
Benjamin Saint Louis |
| Acrobat Costumes by Costume Works |
Liz Perlman (Owner), Therese Beck (Head Draper), Lynn Jeffries, Rita Scavulnos, Erin Butcher, Kendra Bell, Gail Buckley, Heidi Hermiller, Martha Palaza, Susanne Miller |
| Draper |
Caroline Errington |
| Stitchers |
Susanna Brown, Lisa Dezmelyk, Sally Ravitz, April McCoy |
| Wig and Make Up Artisan |
Rachel Padula Shufelt |
| Assistant Wig and Make Up Artisan |
Jason Allen |
| Crafts |
Fabian Aguilar, Jen Bennet, Jill Thibault |
| Props Craftspersons |
Rebecca K. David, Bill Hawkins |
| Props Painter |
Julie Talty |
| Props Intern |
Irene Yee |
| Scenic Shop Buyer |
Ryan Anderson |
| Carpenters |
Sam Cournyn, Evan DelGaudio, Megan Doughty, Tim Jones, George Kane, Keelia Liptak, Dan Lincoln, Adam Medlyn, Matthew Meeds, Kyle Moore, Ray Reyes, Jon Seiler, Nick Shelton |
| Carpenter Intern |
Vinca Merriman |
| Scenic Painters |
Brian Crete, Elizabeth Johnson, Heather Morris |
| Scenic Paint Intern |
Richard Oullette |
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CASTING |
Harvard 2012 Summer Interns with support from the Office of the President and Provost and in partnership with the Office of Career Services: Madeleine Bersin, Rachel Gibian, Heather Mauldin, Civry Melvin, Anise Molina, Benjamin Moss, Ryan Smillie, Susanna Wolk |
Original choreography for “Manson Trio” by Bob Fosse
“Spread a Little Sunshine” dance arrangement by Zane Mark
SPECIAL THANKS
Barry and Fran Weissler, Howard and Janet Kagan
Jill Johnson, Christine Bennett, Marin Orlosky, Harvard Dance Center;
Dana Knox, Andrew Gitchel, Farkas Hall;
Jack Megan, Eric Engel, and the entire Office for the Arts at Harvard University
Bobby Hedglin-Taylor, Director of Espana Streb Trapeze Academy at the STREB lab for Action Mechanics. www.BobbyHedglinTaylor.com
Liz Perlman, Costume Works; Larry Lelli, Shannon Ford, Rehearsal Drummers; Stephen Gabis, NYC Dialect Coach; Johnathan Carr, Flame Video; Margaret Cotter, Union Square Theater; Jit Seneviratne, Gibney Dance; Steve Routh, Pearl Studios; Circus Warehouse, Event Illuminations and Cat Entertainment Services; Christi Tisdale, Stephanie Sine, and Polly Solomon, Assistants to Mr. Hedglin-Taylor; Bonnie Baggesen, Emerson College; Tony Robillard, BU Track and Tennis Center; Alecia Parker; B.J. Holt; Clint Bond; Mhari Sandoval; Triney Sandoval; Bryce Gilifillian; Megan Jones.
First performance at the Loeb Drama Center on December 5, 2012
Originally produced on the Broadway stage by Stuart Ostrow
Directed on the Broadway stage by Bob Fosse
PIPPIN Is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI), New York, NY. www.MTIShows.com
Matthew James Thomas, Gregory Arsenal, Lolita Costet, Orion Griffiths, and Yannick Thomas are appearing with the permission of Actors’ Equity Association. The A.R.T. gratefully acknowledges Actors’ Equity Association for its assistance on this production.
“The main purpose [of 'Pippin'] is to thrill, to re-establish a sense of mystery in the world. This show hits home with every single person,” he said. More
Staying atop what’s called a “rolling globe” also offers a handy metaphor for the balancing act that ART artistic director Paulus is attempting with “Pippin,” much as she did with her Tony Award-winning revivals, “Hair” and “The Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess.” She has to honor the 1972 Broadway hit, with its iconic songs by Stephen Schwartz and its Tony Award-winning choreography and direction by Bob Fosse, while at the same time appealing to a new generation of theatergoers. More
Life is a circus, not only for the characters in “Pippin,” the musical revival that opens Dec. 5 at American Repertory Theater, but also for the actors preparing the show. More
Michael Jackson didn't invent the moonwalk. Bob Fosse did. More
Press Releases
For Immediate Release: May 13, 2013
Contact: Kati Mitchell 617-495-2668
kati_mitchell@harvard.edu
A.R.T.’s PIPPIN
Receives 7 Outer Critics Circle Awards
including Best Revival of a Musical
... More
For Immediate Release: May 13, 2013
Contact: Kati Mitchell 617-495-2668
kati_mitchell@harvard.edu
A.R.T.’s PIPPIN
Receives 7 Outer Critics Circle Awards
including Best Revival of a Musical
... More
For Immediate Release: May 13, 2013
Contact: Kati Mitchell 617-495-2668
kati_mitchell@harvard.edu
A.R.T.’s PIPPIN
Receives 7 Outer Critics Circle Awards
including Best Revival of a Musical
... More
For Immediate Release: May 1, 2013
Contact: Kati Mitchell 617-495-2668
kati_mitchell@harvard.edu
A.R.T.’s PIPPINReceives Numerous Nominations IncludingTen Tony Award Nominations
Cambridge, Mass —... More
Tickets for Pippin on Broadway are on sale now!: CLICK HERE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 4, 2013
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For Immediate Release: December 19, 2012
Contact: Kati Mitchell 617-496-2000x8841
kati_mitchell@harvard.edu
ASL Interpreted and Audio Described Performances
Scheduled for Pippin
Plus ASL... More
For Immediate Release: October 10, 2012
Revised November 7, 2012
Contact: Kati Mitchell 617-495-2668
kati_mitchell@harvard.edu
Casting Announced for A.R.T.’s
Pippin
Directed by Diane Paulus
... More
Run time
2 1/2 hours with one intermission
Venue
64 Brattle St.
Cambridge, MA 02138
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Need to know
We recommend Pippin for grades 6 and up as it contains mature themes, sexually provocative scenes, and some cursing, but a really fun score. Parental discretion is advised.
ASL Dates:
January 8, 7:30PM
January 13, 2:00PM
Audio Described Dates:
January 9, 7:30PM*
January 12, 2:00PM*
*Touch tour 1 hour prior
Access
Accessibilty
Assistive Listening Devices
Large Print Programs
Performance sponsors:
Alison and Bob Murchison
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