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Article By: The Press

“Pippin,” a musical with a touch of history which features the young son of the Medieval Age’s French ruler Charlemagne who is encouraged by a flashy troupe of companions to try war, love and other joys in his early manhood, will be staged at 7 p.m. April 21, 22 and 23 in the auditorium of Liberty High School, 1115 Linden St., Bethlehem.

Director Mark McKenna overseas a cast of 65 students. “It’s a coming of age play and we’ve got a cast big enough to handle it,” says McKenna.

Choreographer is Camille Armstrong. Music and Vocal Director is Gayle Justice. Orchestra Conductor is Allen Frank. Lighting Designer is Zacharry Heffner. Costume Designers are Ree Harrington and Laura Papera.

Music and lyrics are by Stephen Schwartz. The book is by Roger O. Hirson. The show was originally produced on Broadway and directed by Bob Fosse. The 2013 Broadway production won a Tony Award for Best Musical Revival.

Songs include “Magic To Do,” “Corner of the Sky,” “With You” and “Morning Glow.”

Tickets: 610-865-0615

Liberty High School “Pippin” cast, from left: Kori Lotito (Fastrada), Stephen Wisser (Charles), Ben Sanchez (Pippin), Justina Uliana (Catherine), Brielle Rivera (Leading Player), Elizabeth Escott (Berthe) and Robbie Papera (Lewis).