Producers said Monday the show is now earning a
profit less than eight months after it opened.
A whimsical coming-of-age story about the son of the first Holy
Roman Emperor, "Pippin" boasts pop-rock music and lyrics by
Stephen Schwartz and a book by Roger O. Hirson. The revival is
led by director Diane Paulus and won the best revival Tony.
"Pippin" opened in 1972 under the direction of Bob Fosse and ran
for five years, winning five Tonys. It became a favorite with
schools, summer stocks and community theaters across the
country.
A national tour of the revival kicks off in September 2014 in
Denver.
[Associated
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