Pippin

“Pippin” follows the young prince of the same name as he searches for a life of meaning and fulfilment. Guided—sometimes manipulated—by the enigmatic Leading Player and a troupe of performers, Pippin explores war, politics, pleasure, and glory, hoping to discover his true purpose. Each experience leaves him disillusioned, pushing him toward the promise of an extraordinary destiny. But when he meets the widowed Catherine and her son, Pippin begins to question whether an ordinary, grounded life might offer the fulfilment he seeks. Blending spectacle, satire, and heart, the musical examines ambition, identity, and the courage to choose one’s own path.

Pippin (1972)

• Music & Lyrics: Stephen Schwartz
• Book: Roger O. Hirson

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Host or Publisher Laine Theatre Arts