Pippin is a 1972 musical with music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz and book by Roger O. Hirson. Bob Fosse, who directed the original Broadway production, also contributed to the libretto.

Pippin plot summary, character breakdowns, context and analysis, and performance video clips.

Stephen Schwartz’s (Godspell, Wicked) musical masterpiece of purpose, ambition, lust and glory sizzles for summer, thrillingly staged as only Matthew Gardiner can do. Medieval traveling performers bring …

Oct 24, 2025 · *Talk-back immediately following the OCT 26 performance. Pippin (Steven Pisano, photographer)

Winner of four 2013 Tony Awards including Best Musical Revival, this updated circus-inspired version of Pippin continues to captivate and appeal to the young at heart throughout the world.

Bob Fosse, who directed the original Broadway production, also contributed to the libretto. The musical uses the premise of a mysterious performance troupe, led by a Leading Player, to tell the story of …

With a beloved score by Tony nominee STEPHEN SCHWARTZ (GODSPELL, WICKED), PIPPIN tells the story of a young prince on a death-defying journey to find meaning in his existence.

In Pippin, the prince is convinced by others to murder his father, an act founded in historical fact. Permitted to remain at court, the hunchback became a target for those who tried to hold sway with …

Information about Stephen Schwartz's Broadway musical, Pippin, including news and gossip, production information, synopsis, musical numbers, sheetmusic, cds, videos, books, sound and video clips, …

Jan 4, 2015 · The ensemble cast tells the story of Pippin, a young prince who longs to find passion and adventure in his life. To prove his loyalty to his distracted father, King Charles, Pippin goes to war.