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High School Presents Pippin |
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Shaker Heights High School will present Pippin, the Tony-winning musical about the son of Charlemagne, in December. Produced by Erik Johnson and Christine McBurney and directed by James Thornton with musical direction by Robert Schneider, the show opens with an invitational preview December 1 and public performances at 8 p.m. December 2, 3, and 4. The musical, with a book by Robert O. Hirson and music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz, opened on Broadway in 1972. It ran for 1,944 performances and has become a staple of high school and college theatre programs, with its tongue-in-cheek humor, rock-influenced score, and elements of circus, ballet, and magic show. The Leading Player tells us the tongue-in-cheek story of Pippin, son of the 8th-Century King Charlemagne, who is on a quest to find his true calling in life. He experiences war, love, politics and other pursuits before settling down with the widow Catherine and her son. Pippin is best suited for mature audiences. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students and senior adults. Download an order form or call the box office at 295-4287.
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