Alex Newell to star in 50th anniversary concert of PIPPIN at London Palladium

There’s magic to do in the 50th anniversary concert production of Pippin at London’s iconic Palladium on 1 & 2 April, starring Tony Award-winning Broadway star of Shucked, Grammy nominated Alex Newell as the Leading Player, plus a 25-piece orchestra and 50-strong choir.

With an infectiously unforgettable score from four-time Grammy winner, three-time Oscar winner and musical theatre giant, Stephen Schwartz, including the classic songs ‘Corner of the Sky’ and ‘Magic to Do’, Pippin is a soul-searching exploration of one man’s journey to find himself, his place and purpose in life.

Heir to the Frankish throne, the young prince Pippin is in search of the secret to true happiness and fulfilment. He seeks it in the glories of the battlefield, the temptations of the flesh and the intrigues of political power (after disposing of his father, King Charlemagne the Great). In the end, though, Pippin finds that happiness lies not in extraordinary endeavours, but rather in the unextraordinary moments that happen every day.

Stephen Schwartz said: “Although there have been some excellent recent productions of Pippin in the UK, the show never gets to be heard with a full live orchestra and choir. This concert, with a cast led by the astonishing Alex Newell and produced under the always first-rate auspices of Katy Lipson’s Aria Entertainment and Carter Dixon McGill, promises to be a once-in-a-blue-moon event. I for one cannot wait to experience it!”

The concert will be directed by Jonathan O’Boyle, with musical direction by Chris Ma, and casting by Jane Deitch.

Further casting is to be announced.

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