Pippin

Diane Paulus Unlocks a Joyful Innocence in Her Heaven-Sent ‘Pippin’

Diane Paulus’ circus-inspired, beautifully buoyant, intoxicatingly sensual revival of Stephen Schwartz and Roger O. Hirson’s “Pippin” ends the Broadway season on a grand high.

Best of the Week Ahead: April 25–May 1

Opening night of “Pippin” on Broadway; the annual TCM Classic Film Festival; the New York Pops’ 30th Birthday Gala; the Fourth Annual East Side Stories Festival; and “Fela!” at the Center Theatre Group in Los Angeles, starring Michelle Williams, are some of the things we’re looking forward to this ...

‘Pippin’ Director Diane Paulus Looks for Collaborative Actors

Diane Paulus, the artistic director of the American Repertory Theater and director of the Broadway revival of “Pippin,” shares what she looks for in actors.

6 Acting Lessons From 'Pippin's' Matthew James Thomas

Thomas is thrilled to star in "Pippin," which is currently in previews on Broadway and officially opens April 25 at the Music Box Theater.

Broadway’s Next Big Things Break Out This Spring

Broadway up-and-comers Jay Armstrong Johnson (“Hands on a Hardbody”), Valisia LeKae (“Motown: the Musical”), Matthew James Thomas (“Pippin”), and Betsy Wolfe (“The Last Five Years”) share their stories.

American Repertory Theater Is An Artistic Incubator For Top Talent

The American Repertory Theater makes stars by taking risks.

Broadway’s ‘Pippin’ Matthew James Thomas on Tackling a Musical Theater Icon

Matthew James Thomas, who will play Pippin on Broadway, talks about landing the role, preparing to take on a musical theater icon, and how he trained his dog to act.

The Pros and Cons For Actors Moving With a Show

What happens for actors when they transfer with a show to or from Broadway? Could there be salary raises or cuts? Could they be replaced by a “star”? Are they considered differently during awards season? The answer is yes.