Pippin 42 years old
His Life and Times
The musical uses the premise of a mysterious performance troupe, led by a Leading Player, to tell the story of Pippin, a young prince on his search for meaning and significance. In 1981, a stage production of Pippin was videotaped for Canadian television. The stage production was directed by Kathryn Doby, Bob Fosse's dance captain for the original Broadway production, and David Sheehan directed the video adaptation, with Roger O. Hirson in charge of the music. Ben Vereen returned for the role of Leading Player, while William Katt played the role of Pippin. However, this version was a truncated adaptation and several sections of the play were cut. An extended version running 135 minutes is also available.
Credits
Pippin Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|---|
| William Katt He was 29, now 73 years old | as Pippin |
| Chita Rivera She was 47, now 91 years old | as Fastrada |
| Martha Raye She was 64, 78 years old when she died | as Bertha |
| Ben Vereen He was 34, now 78 years old | as Leading Player |
| Lesley denniston | as Catherine |
| Christopher Chadman He was 33, 47 years old when he died | as Lewis |
| Benjamin Rayson | as Charlemagne |
Pippin Crew
| Name | Department |
|---|---|
| Stephen Schwartz as Songs. He was 32 (now 76) years old | Sound |
| Stephen Schwartz as Writer. He was 32 (now 76) years old | Writing |
| Stephen Schwartz as Musical. He was 32 (now 76) years old | Writing |
| Roger O. Hirson as Writer. He was 54 (93) years old when He died | Writing |
| Roger O. Hirson as Musical. He was 54 (93) years old when He died | Writing |
| Bob Fosse as Choreographer. He was 53 (60) years old when He died | Crew |
| David Sheehan as Director. He was 42 (now 86) years old | Directing |
| Patricia Zipprodt as Costume Design. She was 55 (74) years old when She died | Costume & Make-Up |
| Kathryn Doby as Director. | Directing |
| Kathryn Doby as Choreographer. | Crew |
Pippin (42 years)
His Life and Times
- Release day: Friday, January 01, 1982
- Runtime: 112 minutes