The winner of four 2013 Tony® Awards, including Best Revival of a Musical, PIPPIN is truly magical and extraordinary! Boston Children’s Theatre (BCT) is proud to present this thrilling musical to showcase the talents of 12-year old Sophia Baum and 10-year old Penelope Walker of Marblehead. PIPPIN will be performed July 18, 19, 20, and 21 at The Governor’s Academy in Byfield, MA.
Both girls have been cast in the ensemble as a ‘Player.’ In addition to performing with BCT, Penelope has been seen in numerous productions at Marblehead Theater and Marblehead Little Theatre, including Alice in Wonderland as ‘Alice,’ Oliver, Monster in my Closet, A Christmas Carol, The Big Bad Wolf, and The Pixels. Penelope is currently a student at the Tower School and Sophia is a student at the Brookwood School.
With a score by Stephen Schwartz, composer of Godspell and Wicked, and book by Roger O. Hirson, PIPPIN follows a young man on his journey to find meaning in his life. Will he choose a happy, simple existence or risk everything for a moment of glory? Featuring such songs as “Corner of the Sky,” “Magic to Do,” “Glory,” and “Morning Glow,” PIPPIN is directed by Lisa Yuen, director of BCT’s 2012 Studio 3 production of Legally Blonde, with choreography by Blair Beasley and Brianna Fallon, and music direction by Jaime Castellanos.
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PIPPIN will be performed with 2 casts totaling 58 students between the ages of 9 and 14 at The Governor’s Academy, 1 Elm Street, Byfield, MA. Sophia Baum will be performing on Thursday, July 18 at 7:30 pm, Saturday, July 20 at 7:30 pm and Sunday, July 21 at 2:00 pm. Penelope Walker will be performing on Friday, July 19 at 7:30 pm, Saturday, July 20 at 2:00 pm, and Sunday, July 21 at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $20 and $15 for adults and $15 and $10 for students. For tickets and information, visit www.bostonchildrenstheatre.org or call 617-424-6634, x222.
