Pippin will shortly no longer have its magic to do on Broadway. The Tony-winning revival of Stephen Schwartz and Roger O. Hirson’s hit musical is set to shutter on January 4, 2015 at the Music Box Theatre. The re-imagined production, directed by Diane Paulus, officially opened on April 25, 2013. At time of closing the show will have played 37 previews and 709 regular performances.
The tuner tells the story of a young prince as he is guided on a journey by a mysterious group of performers, led by the Leading Player. Pippin features a score of memorable songs including “Magic to Do,” “Glory” and “Corner of the Sky.”
The cast currently includes Josh Kaufman as Pippin, Carly Hughes as Leading Player, John Dossett as Charles, Charlotte d’Amboise as Fastrada, Rachel Bay Jones as Catherine and Lucie Arnaz as Berthe.