Alex Newell to star in Pippin anniversary concert at The London Palladium

Exclusive: A 50th anniversary concert of Pippin will run at The London Palladium this spring.

With music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz and a book by Roger O Hirson, the show includes classic songs such as “Corner of the Sky” and “Magic to Do.” It follows a young prince who is jettisoned into a world of war, royalty and treachery while on a quest for true happiness and fulfillment.

The concert features the Tony Award-winning star of Broadway’s Shucked, Alex Newell, as the Leading Player. Alongside Newell will be the London Musical Theatre Orchestra and a 50-strong choir.

The show will play on Monday 1 April and Tuesday 2 April, with tickets on sale below.

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 creative team includes director Jonathan O’Boyle, musical director Chris Ma, and casting director Jane Deitch. Further star cast details will be announced soon.

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