Apples2for10
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"Pippin" revival?Technically, there's already an existing thread on this topic, but it only had one reply (not to mention it was started over a year ago!), so consider this an updated version  . I would love to see a Pippin revival! I love the soundtrack; plus, I haven't seen the show since I was eight years old (it was a high school production; my cousin played Katherine). Also, it kinda baffles me that there's never been a revival to this beloved play (for all I know, there may have been one, but if there was, I don't know). So, are there plans for an upcoming revival?
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MsDivaKate
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I agree that I'd also like to see a Pippin revival.
Its kind of funny that I'm saying that, especially because I didn't care much for the show until my university did it, and then I fell in love with it.
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Salome
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I'd love ot see it revivaed.
Jesse Martin would be an amazing Lead Player. I'd love to see Ruthie Henshall as Fastrada and Gary Beach as King Charles.
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Brother Marvin Hinten, S.
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I don't know if he'd have to carry a tune or not, but George Carlin would also be a good King Charles, IMO.
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MsDivaKate
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Ooo I agree with you on that casting Salome.
That would be fantastic. Unfortunately I really don't see a revival coming anytime soon. 
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what_the_heck013
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I bet the Roundabout Theatre Company (they're the ones that did Cabaret, Threepenny, and Apple Tree) would put on an excellent Pippin revival.
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Apples2for10
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| Salome wrote: | | Jesse Martin would be an amazing Lead Player. I'd love to see Ruthie Henshall as Fastrada and Gary Beach as King Charles. |
I agree on the King Charles casting, but I'm thinking that Martin's voice wouldn't be quite right for LP.
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Salome
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| Apples2for10 wrote: | | Salome wrote: | | Jesse Martin would be an amazing Lead Player. I'd love to see Ruthie Henshall as Fastrada and Gary Beach as King Charles. |
I agree on the King Charles casting, but I'm thinking that Martin's voice wouldn't be quite right for LP. |
it ceertainly would. if you heard him in Threepenny Opera you'd see. his voice is very Ben Vereen like.
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Apples2for10
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| Salome wrote: | | if you heard him in Threepenny Opera you'd see. his voice is very Ben Vereen like. |
I have not heard him in that particular show, but I have heard him in "RENT", which totally contradicts your statement. Judging by his performance in "RENT", I would say that Martin does not sound a thing like Ben Vereen.
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Monsieur D'Arque
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I personally wouldn't go for anyone who sounds anything like Ben Vereen. With a revival of Pippin, trying to go for the Smokey Robinson "smooth-n-lite" sound would not work for this day and age.
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Salome
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| Apples2for10 wrote: | | Salome wrote: | | if you heard him in Threepenny Opera you'd see. his voice is very Ben Vereen like. |
I have not heard him in that particular show, but I have heard him in "RENT", which totally contradicts your statement. Judging by his performance in "RENT", I would say that Martin does not sound a thing like Ben Vereen. |
totally different style of singing. 
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Apples2for10
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| Salome wrote: | | Apples2for10 wrote: | | Salome wrote: | | if you heard him in Threepenny Opera you'd see. his voice is very Ben Vereen like. |
I have not heard him in that particular show, but I have heard him in "RENT", which totally contradicts your statement. Judging by his performance in "RENT", I would say that Martin does not sound a thing like Ben Vereen. |
totally different style of singing. |
Not entirely. "On The Right Track" and "Santa Fe" are similar in many ways.
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Gazelle
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I really get the feeling that if Pippin were to revive in the near future it would do very well, considering it's done rightly so to do very well.
Personally I don't think Jesse is the right kind of dancer for it. And even if you want a Pippin who isn't quite as choreographed as the ensemble, I think The Player would still need that kind of upstanding and that stance in all his scenes. Very Cat In The Hat like. I know it's a crazy comparision, but surely you understand.
As sad as it is to say this, I think the cast would need someone younger.
I do think Gary Beach would make a great King though, all the way.
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