Kaufman will begin performances Nov. 4 for a limited engagement through Jan. 4, 2015. is currently set to perform the role on Broadway through Nov. 2.
, who was most recently seen in Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, will begin performances Sept. 19 as Broadway's newest Leading Player. played her final performance Sept. 14 at the Music Box Theatre, and in the interim, Bring it On and Motown actress Ariana DeBose starred.
Tony Award winner 's limited engagement as Berthe will end Sept. 21.
Pippin is directed by Tony Award winner and features choreography by Tony Award nominee in the style of and circus creation by of the Montreal-based circus company Les 7 doigts de la main (7 Fingers).
The Broadway cast is currently headed by Massey as Pippin, Tony Award nominee as Fastrada, John Dossett as Charles, as Catherine and Tony Award winner Martin as Berthe. Other members of the company include , Eli Tokash, , Mackenzie Bell, , Ariana DeBose, , , Lauren Joy Herley, Na毛l Jammal, Nicolas Jelmoni, Sam Lips, Richard Maguire, , Charlotte O鈥橲ullivan, Adam Roberts, Masha Terentieva, Kristen Beth Williams and Lara Seibert Young.
Pippin is the recipient of 2013 Tony Awards for Best Revival of a Musical, Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical (), Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical (Martin) and Best Direction of a Musical (Paulus).
With a book by Roger Hirson and music and lyrics by , Pippin features music supervision and arrangements by Nadia DiGiallonardo, orchestrations by Tony Award winner , scenic design by Tony Award winner , costume design by Tony Award nominee , lighting design by Tony Award winner , sound design by Tony Award nominees Jonathan Deans and Garth Helm.
Pippin, according to press notes, "tells the story of a young prince on a death-defying journey to find meaning in his existence. Will he choose a happy but simple life? Or will he risk everything for a singular flash of glory?"
The national tour of Pippin, starring Sasha Allen ("The Voice"), launched Sept. 6 in Denver at the Buell Theatre.
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