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Claybourne Elder, John Hickok, Mary Testa Set for Pippin at Kansas City Rep

Kansas City Repertory Theatre has announced the cast for Pippin, to run September 14-October 7 at Spencer Theatre. Artistic director Eric Rosen will direct.Featuring music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz and a book by Roger O. Hirson, Pippin tells the story of a prince’s struggle to find meaning and significance in his life.

The cast will feature Claybourne Elder (Pippin), Nick Cordero (Leading Player), John Hickok (Charles), Mary Testa (Berthe), and Zach Villa (Lewis/Others) as well as Katie Gilchrist (Catherine, Ensemble), Katie Kalahurka (Fastrada, Ensemble), Jennie Greenberry (Female Ensemble), and Gil Perez-Abraham, Jr. (Male Ensemble).

As previously announced, the creative team will include Chase Brock (choreography), Curtis Moore (music direction and orchestration), Jack Magaw (set design), Alison Heryer (costume design), Jason Lyons (lighting design), and Zachary Williamson (sound design).

For more information and tickets to Pippin, click here.

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Closed: October 7, 2012