This is a rare promotional pinback from the
Original
Broadway production of the STEPHEN SCHWARTZ and ROGER O. HIRSON musical
hit “PIPPIN” at the Imperial Theatre in New York City. (The production
opened October 23rd, 1972 and ran for 1944 performances.) …..
The musical starred ERIC BERRY, JILL CLAYBURGH, LELAND PALMER, IRENE
RYAN, BEN VEREEN (Tony Award winner) and JOHN RUBINSTEIN and the cast
included ANN REINKING, CANDY BROWN, CHRISTOPHER CHADMAN, KATHRYN
DOBY, GENE FOOTE, ROGER HAMILTON, RICHARD KORTHAZE, JOHN MINEO, JENNIFER
NAIRN-SMITH, SHANE NICKERSON, PAUL SOLEN and PAMELA SOUSA …..
CREDITS: Music and Lyrics by STEPHEN SCHWARTZ (“The Magic Show”,
“Godspell”, “Pippin”, “The Baker’s Wife”, “Working”, “Rags”, “Children
of Eden”, “Wicked”); Book by ROGER O. HIRSON; Sets designed by TONY
WALTON (Tony Award winner); Costumes designed by PATRICIA ZIPPRODT;
Directed and Choreographed by BOB FOSSE (Tony Award winner); Produced
by STUART OSTROW
….. DETAILS: This rare pinback measures 2 1/8″ inches in diameter ….. CONDITION: With the exception of light marks on the backside, this rare pinback is in excellent condition and will make a wonderful addition to the collection of any musical theatre aficionado or historian. This item will be carefully packaged in a protective, carded sleeve and backed by stiff cardboard.