Cast: Joshua Park (Pippin), Andre Ward (Leading Player)
For complete information, see the Broadway World.com Pippin site.
Unfortunately, I had to leave the show a bit before the intermission, due to a fever. I can only completely comment on the first several numbers, since my fever came on very suddenly at that time, and I couldn't concentrate on the show as I would have liked.
I had never seen a professional version of Pippin before and I was very excited about seeing this production. The sound at the OCPAC was problematic (especially in the first number, Magic to Do). I'm sure that if I did not know all the lyrics of Magic to Do that I would not have gotten half of the Leading Player's lyrics and we were in the 5th row. Those farther back had even less chance of hearing that number.
Andre Ward was very good as the Leading Player, though not always loud enough (which the correct mic levels would have corrected).
Joshua Park was a good Pippin for the most part, though I was not impressed with his performance of his first number (and my favorite Pippin song), Corner of the Sky. He seemed to be more comfortable later in the performance.
The rest of the cast, the sets, the costumes, lighting, ... were all very good. I definitely recommend catching this production while it lasts (which isn't long). I'm very sorry that I missed the second act and was sick for most of the first act.
Grade: B+
Labels: 2007, comedy, drama, musical, Stephen Schwartz, tour
Reviewed by Kat at the 7:30 PM show | 1 screams
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June 19, 2011 9:47 PM