Past Musical:
Kentwood Players presents
Pippin

Pippin
Music and Lyrics by Stephen Schwartz
Book by Roger O. Hirson
Directed by Alison Boole
Musical Direction by Catherine Rahm

Choreographed by Alison Boole

Produced by Jeremy Palmer and Lyndsay Palmer
May 17 – June 22, 2019

The award winning musical Pippin, tells the story of a young prince who longs to find passion and adventure in his life. Pippin originally debuted on Broadway 1972 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. This beautiful and thought-provoking musical uses the premise of a magical and mysterious performance troupe, led by a Leading Player. Ben Vereen and Patina Miller won Tony Awards for their portrayals of the Leading Player in the original Broadway production and the 2013 revival, respectively, making them the first two actors of different sexes to win a Tony for the same role.

Character

CAST

Played by
Leading Player ············ Samantha Barrios
Pippin ············ Kyle Ray
Charlemagne ············ Jon Sparks
Lewis ············ Sam Gianfala
Fastrada ············ Lyndsay Palmer
Berthe ············ Joanna Churgin
Catherine ············ Megan Duquette
Theo ············ Shawn Elliott Plunkett
Ensemble ············ Courtney Chu
Martin Feldman
Samuel Goldman
Lynn Gutstadt
Victoria Miller
Glory Bamubile Mukanya
Fiona Okida
Roy T. Okida
Dorian Perez
Katie Rose

CAST PICTURES

Lewis shows Pippin his special talents
Pippin and his grandmother Berthe share a special moment
Leading Player convinces Pippin that he needs to do something spectacular
Pippin tries to persuade Charlemagne that he can be a warrior
Lewis and his mother Fastrada plot their next move
Fastrada uses her charms on Charlemagne as well as her stepson Pippin
Pippin considers an offer from Catherine and Theo to share their life on her estate
Leading Player is concerned that Catherine is not doing her job
Pippin at Kentwood Players featuring Theo, Catherine, Fastrada, Leading Player, Pippin, Lewis, Berthe, and Charlemagne
Photos by Gloria Plunkett

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