Two Lehigh Valley theater troupes are opening coming-of-age musicals.

There’s “magic to do” when Civic Theatre of Allentown opens “Pippin,” May 3 - 19, Nineteenth Street Theatre.

Star of the Day Event Productions presents “The Prom,” May 3 - 12, St. John’s United Church of Christ, Emmaus.

“Pippin” is by four-time Grammy winner and three-time Oscar winner Stephen Schwartz.

Prince Pippin (Patrick Mertz) is in search of the secret to happiness and fulfillment. The musical uses the premise of a mysterious performance troupe, led by the Leading Player (Mariel Letourneau), to tell the story and is known for breaking the “fourth wall” (whereby actors are in direct-address to audiences).

Pippin’s father King Charlemagne (Armand Reiser) wants his son to follow in his footsteps as a courageous, ruthless crusader. Pippin finds this nearly impossible and runs away, only to find the fair Catherine (Sam Levisay) who may be the answer to his prayers, or not.

Catherine has a precocious son, Theo (Cashton Morrow and Colton Pile in double-casting), who helps Pippin realize there are more important things in life than meaningless riches, glory and sex.

Helping Pippin find his way is his feisty grandmother Berthe (JoAnn Wilchek Basist), who gives him advice about music. Meanwhile, his stepmother Fastrada (Kimberly Mertz) and her son Lewis (John Capocasale) plot to remove Charlemagne as king to further their ambitions.

“Pippin,” premiering on Broadway in 1973, was nominated for 11 Tony Awards, winning nine Tonys. The Broadway revival in 2013 was nominated for 10 Tony Awards and won four Tonys.

Memorable songs include “Magic to Do,” “Corner of the Sky,” “No Time at All” and “Spread a Little Sunshine.”

The cast includes Jackie Appel, Shannon Cornish, Ashleigh Markin, Marcell McKenzie, Jaedon Muhl, Nate Rosario, Ali Santos, Jessica Schafer, Julie Burchfield, Olivia Emens, Justan Parker Fields, Jordan Frantz, Caitlin McDermott, Nina Metrick, Andrew Shephard, Marie Ann Sutera, Andy Van Antwerp and Alyssa Weber.

Civic’s “Pippin” is directed by Deena Lin, who is recreating Bob Fosse’s original choreography.

Rebecca Pieper is music director.

Michael McDonald, nominated for a Tony Award for his costume design for “Hair,” is costume designer.

The May 8 performance is pay-what-you-will.

“Pippin,” 7:30 p.m. May 3, 4, 8, 10, 11, 16, 17, 18; 2 p.m. May 5, 12, 19, Civic Theatre of Allentown, 527 N. 19th St., Allentown. 610-432-8943, https://civictheatre.com/

“Prom” season:

Star of the Day Event Productions presents “The Prom,” May 3 - 12, St. John’s United Church of Christ, Emmaus.

The musical is written by Chad Beguelin, Bob Martin and Matthew Sklar based on a concept by Jack Viertel.

The musical follows four Broadway actors (Mandi Kalbach, Matt Redline, Shannon Seip, Dylan Firestone), lamenting their days of fame, as they travel to the conservative town of Edgewater, Ind., to help Emma (Mary Bolan), a student who is banned from bringing her girlfriend Alyssa (Kyleigh Vicoso) to their high school prom.

Star of The Day’s “The Prom” is directed by Parker Ryan. Music director is Chris Hamm. Choreographer is Star of the Day founder Kirsten Almeida. Assistant director is Jillian Petrie. Stage design is by Mickey Brown.

Julisa Trinidad and Elisa Osorto, understudies for the roles of Emma and Alyssa, will perform May 10.

The cast includes Daniel VanArsdale, Richie Warmkessel, Christine Ebert, TJ Seislove, Jack Warnke, Courtney Bodnar, Kaela Frankenfield, Abby Roth, Abby Schechter, Sarah Danner, Oliver Thompson, Wyatt Steiner and Dominick Dinzey.

At the May 4 performance, donations will be accepted for Valley Youth House’s SILK program for LGBTQ+ youth.

“The Prom,” 7:30 p.m. May 3, 4, 10; 3 p.m. May 5, 12; 2, 7:30 p.m. May 11, Star of the Day, St. John’s United Church of Christ, 139 N. Fourth St., Emmaus. 484-809-9228, https://www.staroftheday.org/

“Curtain Rises” is a column about the theater, stage shows, the actors in them and the directors and artists who make them happen. To request coverage, email: Paul Willistein, Focus editor, pwillistein@tnonline.com.