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Pippin And Marti’s New River Bistro
I am as excited as a kid going to the circus this evening but
instead of a circus I am going to the opening night of the touring
company of “Pippin” at the Broward Performing Arts Center. Okay the
original Broadway production in 1972 was more of a vaudeville while this
award winning successful revival takes place, yes, in a circus!
Though the show is based on the real characters of Pippin and his
father Charlemagne there is very little accuracy in the musical book by
Roger O. Hirson but with the music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz, who
wrote the prize winning score of “Wicked”, combined with the book,
“Pippin” turns it into a high flying, death defying musical. The revival
is referred to as ‘an eye popping jaw dropping extravaganza’ different
than anything seen on the musical stage. The story of Pippin searching
for fulfillment and the meaning of life is told in breathtaking music,
acrobats and dance.
Sam Pins, plays the role of Pippin and the award winning actress
Adrienne Barbeau who originated the role of Rizzo in “Grease” and as
Carol, Bea Arthur’s daughter in “Maude”, is playing “Berthe” along with
many veteran performers.
A musical I haven’t seen before, a circus and, oh yes, we are trying
the new restaurant at the Performing Arts Center overlooking the new
river called Marti’s which, of course, I will tell you about, tonight
should be an exciting one. Keep an eye out for my reviews!
A trailer of the Broadway cast
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9U2Ji5-MebA
Sam Pins and touring company montage
https://youtu.be/YGqkA0dh840
