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Pippin (1981)

Directed by David Sheehan

Overview

The musical uses the premise of a mysterious performance troupe, led by a Leading Player, to tell the story of Pippin, a young prince on his search for meaning and significance. In 1981, a stage production of Pippin was videotaped for Canadian television. Bob Fosse’s original choreography and direction was recreated by Kathryn Doby, the dance captain for the original Broadway production, and David Sheehan directed the video adaptation, with Roger O. Hirson in charge of the music. Ben Vereen returned for the role of Leading Player, while William Katt played the role of Pippin. However, this version was a truncated adaptation and several sections of the play were cut. An extended version running 135 minutes is also available.

Rated NR | Length 112 minutes

Actors

Ben Vereen | William Katt | Chita Rivera | Martha Raye | Leslie Denniston | Benjamin Rayson | Christopher Chadman | Carmine Rizzo | Joanie P. Oneill | Debra Phelan | Linda Haberman | Kate Wright | Allison Williams | John Mineo | Charles Lee Ward | Lee Mathis | Frank Mastrocola