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News Release
EVENT NEWS / February 19, 2009
Boise State University Theatre Arts Department Presents Tony
Award-Winning Musical 'Pippin'
The Boise State Department of Theatre Arts will bring the musical production
“Pippin” to the stage at 7:30 p.m. March 5-7, 10 a.m. March 6 and 2 p.m. March 8 in the
Morrison Center.
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Tickets are $18 general and $15 for non-Boise State students, alumni and
seniors. All tickets are $12 when purchased in groups of 10 or more. To
order tickets, call Select-a-Seat at 426-1494 or visit
http://idahotickets.com.
“Pippin” is one of the most popular Broadway musicals of the past 50 years;
the original production opened in 1972 and ran for 1,944 performances.
Featuring music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz, a book by Roger O. Hirson
and originally directed by noted choreographer Bob Fosse, “Pippin” is based
on the story of the son of Charlemagne (known in the production as
“Charles.”) Pippin tries to find his purpose in life through a series of
adventures guided by a character known as The Leading Player. Through war,
revolution, religion and love, Pippin searches for meaning — only to find
that his purpose may not be as grand as he thought.
Well-known Boise actors Richard Klautsch (who is also chair of the
Department of Theatre Arts) and Carol Whiteleather are guest artists in this
production, which is directed by professor Gordon Reinhart. A spare stage,
memorable songs, lighting by Idaho Dance Theatre’s Fred Hansen and
performances by students and alumni from the departments of Theatre Arts and
Music all add to the drama of this sweeping story. Marla Hansen, co-director
of Idaho Dance Theatre, directs the dancers, many of whom are involved in
IDT. The extensive ensemble cast is joined by the main characters, played by
Kaelen O’Shea as the Leading Player, Brian Roundy as Pippin, Klautsch as
Charles, Declan Kempe as Lewis, Misty Taylor as Fastrada, Whiteleather as
Berthe, Dominique Nelson as Catherine and Connor Schow as Theo.
For more information, call the Department of Theatre Arts at 426-3957 or
visit http://theatre.boisestate.edu.
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Media Contact: Julie Hahn, University Communications, (208) 426-5540,
juliehahn@boisestate.edu
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research agenda. Learn more at
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