Little Theatre. Big Musical.
Book by
ROGER O. HIRSCH
Music & Lyrics by
STEPHEN SCHWARTZ
Originally produced on the Broadway stage by Stuart Ostrow
Originally directed on the Broadway stage by Bob Fosse
2013 Broadway revival directed by Diane Paulus
Theo Ending Originally Conceived In 1998 by Mitch Sebastian
Directed by Rami Finkelshtein & Nadia Novikova
Auditions: October 6–8, 2024
Performances: February 20–March 2, 2025 at the Registry Theatre
Embark on a musical journey with Pippin, where a young man’s quest for fulfillment unfolds to the infectious melodies of four-time Grammy winner and three-time Oscar winner Stephen Schwartz. In this coming-of-age tale, Pippin encounters battles, temptations, and political intrigue set against the backdrop of KWLT’s history. Join us for a 90th anniversary musical that steals the spotlight and shows that life’s a stage!
Contact the directors: pippin@kwlt.org
Tickets are now on sale!
Tickets are now available for all performances of KWLT’s Pippin:
- Shows are February 20–23 and February 26–March 2
- Sunday shows are 2pm matinees; all other shows have an 8pm curtain
- The Wednesday, February 26 show is COVID cautious with extra precautions. Patrons will be required to wear a mask at all times while in the theatre, and asked to consume concessions outside. There is also a lower audience capacity for this performance to allow for distancing.
- The Sunday, February 23 show is a Relaxed Performance with adjustments to enhance accessibility. House lights will remain dimmed, but not fully dark, and sound levels will be moderated throughout the show. Patrons are welcome to move, make noise, or take breaks in a designated quiet area as needed. This performance is designed to create a welcoming environment for neurodivergent audience members and anyone who would benefit from a more relaxed theatrical experience.
Cast list
Principals
- Pippin: Ryan Dunham (understudy: Christina Hanes)
- Leading Player: Myelz R. Strange
- Catherine: Lindsay Hussey (understudy: Mariah Martin Shein)
- Berthe: Zivy Hardy
- Theo: Harvey Blossom Ignacio
- Charles: Matthias Schonlau
- Fastrada: Liisa Steinwedel
- Lewis: Rachel Lewis
- Featured aerialist: Emily Wright
The Ensembles
- The Lovers: Min Ling, Jenson David G. Tieng, Katherine Schill, Mariah Martin Shein, Angelina Malott, Sarah Thompson, Jake Strang
- The Fighters: Gabe Namtu, Andrea Fischer, Victoria Robertson (the arsonist), Kim Wall-Stone, James Leigh, Christina Hanes, Maria Deciccio, Michael L. Davenport (Clark)
PIPPIN
Is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).
All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.
www.mtishows.com
KWLT’s production of Pippin is supported by the Arts Grant Fund, the Fred and Dora Mae Blayney Fund, and the Marion Woeller Community Arts Fund, all held at Waterloo Region Community Foundation.