University of Southern Indiana Theatre concludes its 2024-25 season with Pippin: The Musical. Directed by Joshua Robinson and choreographed by Jaddyn Sage, this Broadway powerhouse has been reimagined with a new feel and ending. Performances will run from Thursday, April 10 through Sunday, April 13 in the USI Performance Center.
With an infectiously unforgettable score from Stephen Schwartz, four-time Grammy winner, three-time Oscar winner and musical theatre giant, Pippin is the story of one young man’s journey to be extraordinary. Winner of four Tony Awards, including Best Musical Revival, this updated circus-inspired version of Pippin continues to captivate and appeal to the young at heart throughout the world.
Based on the book by Roger O. Hirson, heir to the Frankish throne, the young prince Pippin is in search of the secret to true happiness and fulfillment. He seeks it in the glories of the battlefield, the temptations of the flesh and the intrigues of political power (after disposing of his father, King Charlemagne the Great). In the end, though, Pippin finds that happiness lies not in extraordinary endeavors, but rather in the unextraordinary moments that happen every day.
Featured cast members include Rayn Miller as the Leading Player; Ethan Hoover as Pippin; Chloe Kummer as Catherine; Will Monroe as Charlemagne; Madalyn Cottrell as Fastrada; Hamonee Baltzell as Berthe; Cooper Craig as Lewis; and Eric Meyer as Theo. Rounding out the cast as The Players are Jaden Crouch, Car Downs, Jade Griffy, Audrey Mereday, Simon Peters and Abby Scheller.
USI Theatre will be using reserved seating, and ticket buyers can choose their own seats when purchasing online at https://usitheatre.universitytickets.com/ or by calling the box office at 812-465-7110.
Tickets are $2 for USI students, $10 for USI employees, $4 for non-USI students (student ID required), $10 seniors (60+) and $12 for adults. Tickets are free to USI students with ID one hour before each performance begins based on availability. Shows begin at 7 p.m., Thursday through Saturday and 2 p.m. for the Sunday matinee.
