PIPPIN at ACTING OUT THEATRE COMPANY
Dates: (11/30/2018 - 12/1/2018 )
ACTING OUT THEATRE COMPANY |
LAWRENCE,MA 01840
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Pippin, the energetic and sometimes bizarre brainchild of director Bob Fosse, takes you on a wild journey of self-discovery. Pippin, a young prince seemingly bored with his royal life, longs to find his "purpose," his "Corner of the Sky." He embarks on a series of extravagant adventures, testing the waters of love, war, politics, and even the simple life.
Nothing seems to fulfill him completely, leaving him feeling lost and disillusioned. Throughout his quest, Pippin encounters a wacky cast of characters, including a seductive Leading Player who acts as a guide and manipulator, a flamboyant troupe of performers, and various eccentric figures who represent different paths in life. The musical is filled with Fosse's signature choreography – sharp angles, fedoras, and a touch of vaudeville – adding a layer of theatricality to Pippin's exploration.
Despite its comedic moments and outlandish scenarios, Pippin grapples with deeper existential questions. Is there meaning to life? What does it mean to be truly happy? The ending is unconventional, leaving the audience to ponder Pippin's ultimate choice and the never-ending quest for fulfillment.
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The Full Monty
The Umbrella Arts Center (4/26 - 5/19) | |
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The Stands
Firehouse Center for the Arts (5/3 - 5/5) | |
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THT Rep presents Twelfth Night by William Shakespeare
The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts (4/18 - 5/12) | |
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Mystic Chorale Spring Concert, 5/21!
Cary Hall (5/21 - 5/21) | |
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Zucchero
Emerson Colonial Theatre (5/11 - 5/11) | |
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The Queen of Versailles
Emerson Colonial Theatre (7/16 - 8/18) | |
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C.S. Lewis On Stage: Further Up & Further In
Robert J. Orchard Stage at The Paramount Center (6/14 - 6/15) | |
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The Life and Music of George Michael
Emerson Colonial Theatre (9/20 - 9/20) | |
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MJ
Boston Opera House (6/18 - 7/7) | |
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