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Pippin is a musical which won five Tony Awards when it was on Broadway in the early 1970`s. It was written by Stephen Schwartz and Roger O. Hirson and is based upon the life of Pippin the Hunchback, the firstborn son of eighth century, Frankish king Charlemagne or Charles the Great. In reality, Pippin joined a rebellion against his father and was to become the "puppet king" of discontented nobles in the Holy Roman Empire. In the musical, which is loosely based upon this conspiracy, Pippin returns home from school and is lead by a mischievous leading player as he tries to find his place in life. His evil stepmother Queen Fastrada plots the death of both him and his father so that her arrogant son Lewis can become king. Pippin journeys out onto the battlefield, seeks advice from his youthful grandmother Berthe, and falls in love with a lonely widow named Catherine. In the end the leading player and the other members of Pippin`s life want him to ignite himself in a grand "Finale" after realizing there is nothing in life. The musical itself has slight violence a bit of sexual innuendo and much comedy, yet overall is meant to be at times unnerving and dark.
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Was Irene Ryan ever signed by Motown?
Mowtown did release a single with Irene Ryan in conjunction with the opening of "Pippin" the musical. Irene Ryan was an original cast member of Pippin and was nominated for a Tony award for her role. Motown made an investment in the musical "Pippin" and the single was to promote Ms. Ryan and the musical.
What age rating is pippin the musical?
It all depends. If its a high school edition then it should be ok for kids 8ish and up. You may want to contact the people who are putting on the musical and ask. I had a friend who was an extra and he said they cut out 4 sex scenes and swearing. However there were still some iffy scenes with boys without shirts, the song "With You" where Pippin experiments with sex (symbolically, of course), Fastrada and her relationship with her son, Lewis, songs about war where "body parts" come flying across the stage. Don't get me wrong, this musical is amazing!
In Lord of the Rings who played Pippin?
Billy Boyd played Pippin in The Lord Of The Rings.
What is Peregrin Took's nickname from Lord of the Rings?
Peregrin Took, commonly called 'Pippin' or occasionally 'Pip' by family and friends. He is called 'Ernil i Pherianath' (Prince of the Halflings) by the people of Minas Tirith. Pippin introduces himself to someone (can't remember who) as "Peregrin son of Paladin."
What does Merry give Pippin before he sets off with Gandalf?
In the movie, Merry gives Pippin the last of the Longbottom Leaf they salvaged from Isengard. This is contrary to the book because Merry actually gives the last of his to Saruman. In the book, there is no exchange.
