'Pippin' 50th Anniversary Concert to Stream on BroadwayHD, Featuring Star-Studded Cast

February 21, 2025
'Pippin' 50th Anniversary Concert to Stream on BroadwayHD, Featuring Star-Studded Cast
  • The highly anticipated 50th anniversary concert production of 'Pippin' is set to stream on BroadwayHD starting March 13, 2025, following a live performance at Theatre Royal Drury Lane in London on April 29-30, 2024.

  • The original production, directed and choreographed by Bob Fosse, won five Tony Awards, including Best Actor in a Musical for Ben Vereen.

  • Directed by Jonathan O'Boyle, the concert showcases the London Musical Theatre Orchestra accompanied by a 50-member choir, with musical direction by Chris Ma.

  • 'Pippin' is celebrated for its exploration of self-discovery and includes iconic songs such as 'Corner of the Sky' and 'Magic to Do'.

  • The musical received critical acclaim, with the 2013 Broadway revival winning four Tony Awards, including Best Revival of a Musical.

  • The concert features a 25-piece orchestra and a 50-person choir, significantly enhancing the musical experience.

  • BroadwayHD co-founders Bonnie Comley and Stewart F. Lane emphasized the platform's mission to make exclusive performances like this concert accessible to a wider audience.

  • This star-studded concert features notable performances from a talented cast, including Tony Award winner Alex Newell as the Leading Player and Jac Yarrow in the title role.

  • Additional cast members include Patricia Hodge as Berthe, Lucie Jones as Catherine, Cedric Neal as Charlemagne, Zizi Strallen as Fastrada, Ryan Heenan as Theo, and Idriss Kargbo as Lewis.

  • The concert was produced by Katy Lipson for Aria Entertainment and Carter Dixon McGill Productions.

  • Choreography for the concert was crafted by Joanna Goodwin, while set and costume design were handled by Polly Sullivan, with lighting design by Jamie Platt.

  • Originally opening on Broadway in 1972 and in London in 1973, 'Pippin' features music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz and a book by Roger O. Hirson.

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