Lucie Arnaz, daughter of famed television parents Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz, has been cast in the role of Berthe, the trapeze-flying grandmother, in the U.S. national tour of “Pippin,” launching in Denver on Sept. 6 at The Buell Theatre.
This all-new production of Roger O. Hirson and Stephen Schwartz’s “Pippin” is directed by Tony Award winner Diane Paulus with choreography by Tony Award nominee Chet Walker in the style of Bob Fosse and circus creation by Gypsy Snider of the Montreal-based circus company Les 7 doigts de la main (also known as 7 Fingers).
“Pippin” plays The Buell Theatre Sept. 6 through 20. Tickets are on sale now at www.denvercenter.org or by calling 303-893-4100.
In addition to Arnaz as Berthe, the national tour features Sasha Allen (a finalist on the fourth season of NBC’s “The Voice”) as the leading player, Kyle Selig (“The Book of Mormon” on tour) as Pippin, Tony Award winner John Rubinstein (created the role of “Pippin” in the 1972 original Broadway production) as Charles, Sabrina Harper (“Pippin”, original Broadway Revival cast) as Fastrada and Kristine Reese (“Wicked” on tour) as Catherine.
“Pippin” tells the story of a young prince on a death-defying journey to find meaning in his existence. Will he choose a happy but simple life? Or will he risk everything for a singular flash of glory? The show is noted for many Broadway standards including “Magic To Do,” “Corner of the Sky,” “Glory,” “No Time at All,” “Morning Glow” and “Love Song”.
The original production of “Pippin”, directed by Fosse, premiered on Broadway in 1972. It won five Tony Awards and five Drama Desk Awards, and ran for close to 2,000 performances before closing in 1977.
Single tickets for “Pippin” start at $25. To charge by phone, call Denver Center Ticketing Services at 303-893-4100 (TTY: 303.893.9582). Groups of 10 or more: 303-446-4829. Purchase in person at The Denver Center Ticket Office at the Helen Bonfils Theatre Complex lobby.
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