Ciara Renée and the cast of Pippin
Pippin
Music Box Theatre
Reviewed on Sunday 6th April 2014
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| Ciara Renée and Kyle Dean Massey |
Pippin is a show like no other - I can't think of anything else vaguely similar. It's a musical about self-discovery centring around Pippin, a young prince who longs to find passion and adventure in his life. The Leading Player takes Pippin on a journey, guiding him down various paths before he ultimately has to decide whether to settle down and live a peaceful life or continue to make magic with the dazzling troupe of performers.
In many ways the story is irrelevant as you don't have to 'get' Pippin to have a mind-blowingly brilliant theatrical experience. Diane Paulus’ new, circus-themed production is an impressive spectacle. The ensemble are beyond talented; not only are they triple threats, but they show off some of the most astonishing tricks and skills I have ever seen on stage.
Stephen Schwartz's score is heavenly. It works so superbly because if you listened to it out of context you would expect Pippin to be a more traditional musical, but you couldn't be more wrong! 'Magic to Do', 'Corner of the Sky', 'Glory', 'Simple Joys' and 'Morning Glow' (to name a few) are tremendous songs which you will come away humming and wanting to download immediately.
