'Pippin' 50th Anniversary Concert to Stream on BroadwayHD, Featuring Star-Studded Cast
February 21, 2025
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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BroadwayWorld.com • Feb 20, 2025
PIPPIN 50th ANNIVERSARY CONCERT To Begin Streaming On BroadwayHD This March