The 2019 Season

pippin

2019 Season

Pippin

Music and Lyrics by Stephen Schwartz
Book by Roger O. Hirson

  • July 5, 2019 – July 28, 2019
  • New Canaan, CT

Overview

pippinEmbark on an extraordinary journey through the dazzling world of Pippin, where magic, mystery, and the quest for meaning collide! Follow the young prince Pippin as he seeks his own path to greatness. With a mesmerizing score by Stephen Schwartz, this Tony Award-winning musical captivates audiences with its spellbinding tale of self-discovery. Join the Summer Theatre of New Canaan as we welcome you into the enchanting labyrinth of Pippin and discover the extraordinary within ourselves.

 

Reviews

A Superb way to spend a summer’s evening…Fresh and entrancing… Superb cast.”
— Geary Danihy (Brooks Community Newspapers, CT Critics Circle)

There’s magic under the big tent in the Summer Theatre of New Canaan’s production of Pippin, thanks to an extraordinary cast and… skillful direction!”
— Sherry Shameer Cohen (Broadway World)

An extremely entertaining production… Thanks to a grand company of versatile actors and a fine co-directing job … This Pippin works terrifically.”
— Zander Opper (Talking Broadway, CT Critics Circle)

Bright, Bold, Hilarious… A fabulous mixture of riotous fun and deep introspection.”
— Olivia Oldham (NewCanaanite.com)

This production is over-the-top wonderful… A Razzle Dazzle menagerie of fantastic figures.”
— Bonnie Goldberg (Middletown Press, CT Critics Circle)

Media

Cast

Melissa Victor*
Leading Player

Zach Schanne*
Pippin

Frank Mastrone*
Charlemagne

Jodi Stevens*
Fastrada

Omen Sade*
Lewis

Janelle Robinson*
Berthe

Ella Raymont*
Catherine

Julia Desai
Theo

Josh Rosenberry
Theo

 

Anna Backer
Ensemble

Matthew Aaron Liotine*
Ensemble / Dance Captain

Kelcey Matheny
Ensemble / Asst. Choreographer

Donovan Mendelovitz
EnsembleRe

Graham Mortier
Ensemble

Erica Perez-Barton
Ensemble

Samantha Sayah*
Ensemble

*Member of Actors’ Equity Association

Creative

Allegra Libonati
Director

Christian Libonati
Director

Doug Shankman
Choreographer

Kenneth Gartman
Music Director

Brad Caleb Lee
Scenic Design

Colleen Doherty
Lighting Design

Orli Nativ
Costume Design

Ian Loftis
Sound Design

Daniel Shultz
Production Stage Manager

Bill Mensching Jr.
Technical Director/Scenic Fabrication

Dan Renkin
Fight Director

Chris Hanretty
Venue Manager / Assistant Technical Director

*Member of Actors’ Equity Association