Tag Musical

Reading Time: 4 minutesPippin is a hit musical that originally opened on broadway on 23rd October 1972. A show within a show, the story follows a cast of circus performers who are trying to find the perfect ending for their production of “Pippin”. Their story of Pippin follows the life of a young prince who ventures into the world on a personal quest for passion and adventure, whist also seeking the true meaning life, searching for his place in the world. This eclectic group of circus performers are desperate to entertain and bring the true magic to us all in our red velvet seats. With this multifaceted approach, the fourth wall is regularly broken as we are often spoken to directly by the Leading Player (Alex Newell) and are also playing the audience for their musical within the musical. Alex Newell, in her role as the Leading Player, was phenomenal. From her powerhouse vocals to her impeccable comedic timing, this woman held the audience in the palm of her hand. She brought so much comedy and fun to the entire evening with regular whimsical quips to the audience and her forceful nature towards the cast, especially poor Catherine.