Pippin
Book by Roger O. Hirson
Music and Lyrics by Stephen Schwartz
Originally Produced on the Broadway stage by Stiart Ostrox
Directed on the Broadway stage by Bob Fosse
2013 Broadway revival directed by Diane Paulus
Theo Ending Originally Conceived in 1998 by Mitch Sebastian
A Ritz Players Production
September 23, 30, 2023 – 7:30 PM
September 24, October 1, 2023 – 2:00 PM
With an infectiously unforgettable score from four-time Grammy winner, three-time Oscar winner and musical theatre giant, Stephen Schwartz, Pippin is the story of one young man’s journey to be extraordinary. Winner of four 2013 Tony Awards including Best Musical Revival, this updated circus-inspired version of Pippin continues to captivate and appeal to the young at heart throughout the world. Heir to the Frankish throne, the young prince Pippin is in search of the secret to true happiness and fulfillment.
Pippin is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International.
Adults $20, Students $15 – EV, MS, RP
Sponsored by Reineke Family Dealerships
CAST – (from Tiffin, unless otherwise noted)
Leading Player………………………………………………………………………………………..…………………Wyatt Price
Pippin………………………………………………………….……….……Benjamin Blankenship (UPPER SANDUSKY)
Charles……………………………………………………………….…………………..…………………………Troy “TJ” McKee
Fastrada……………………………………………………………………………………………………………Cheyane Thacker
Lewis……..………………………………………………………………….…………………..………………………Owen Brewer
Berthe………………………………………………………………………….…………………..………………………Teresa Bock
Catherine………………………………………………………………………………………………..………Sydney Lommerse
Theo……………………………………………………………………………………………….………………….Michael Thacker
Dancers……………………………………………………………………………………………………..Aden Baines-O’Hagan
Madison Dority (CLYDE)
Raphael Confesor
Gabrielle Holben (ROSSFORD)
Cory Lachner
Isabelle Milton
Tristan Schryer (SYCAMORE)
Elizabeth Schryer (SYCAMORE)
Torch Bearer…………………………………………………………………………………..…Alycia Lenke (BETTSVILLE)
Courtier………………………………………………………………………………………….…Anna Wank (NEW RIEGEL)
Courtier………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…..………Seth Sholl
Noble………………………………………………………………………………………..……….Kristie Drown (REPUBLIC)
Noble……………………………………………………………………………………………..…Cyndi Hineline (FREMONT)
Noble…………………………………………………………………………………….…………….…Simon Fletcher (CAREY)
Minstrel…………………………….…………………………………………………………………………………….……Jim Cook
Strongman……………………………………………………………………………………………………………..Scott Cook, Jr.
Acrobat……………………………………………………………………………………………………Lance Laughlin (CLYDE)
PRODUCTION STAFF
Director………………………………………………………………….……………………………………………..Michael Steyer
Musical Director…………………………………………….…………………………………………………………….Cory Ridge
Assistant Director………………………………..………………………………………..……………………….Joan Ledwedge
Choreographer……………………….…………………………………………………….….……………………….Lindsey Stine
Choreographer…………..…………………………………………………………………………………………….Laura Warren
Accompanist………………..……………………………………………………….…………………………………Rachel Hopple
Stage Manager……………………………………………………………………………………………….………….Amy LeGrant
Costumer………………………………………………………………………………………….…Candy Wingert (FOSTORIA)
Set…………………………………………………………………………..…………………………………Jim Cook (SYCAMORE)
Production Manager…………………………………………………………………………………………..…………Ray Gifford