Pippin Tour?- Page 10

[icecreambenjamin]

Posted: 11/15/14 at 11:16pm

Can someone tell me the current cast of the Pippin national tour?

[lisaleela]

Posted: 11/16/14 at 1:41am

I was and remain absolutely gaga over Lisa as LP. :)

[lisaleela]

Posted: 11/16/14 at 1:45am

Sasha Allen as LP, Kyle Dean Massey as Pippin, Sabrina Harper as Fastrada, John Rubinstein as Charles, Kristine Reese as Catherine, Lucie Arnaz as Berthe.

"It's Lucie".

Duly noted and edited for correction.
Updated On: 11/16/14 at 01:45 AM

[DAME]

Posted: 11/16/14 at 2:02am

It's Lucie. Lucy was her mother.

[lisaleela]

Posted: 11/16/14 at 7:45pm

Thank you, v-sawyer! What night did you go, and how was the show?

[theatrecr8zy]

Posted: 11/16/14 at 8:52pm

So apparently Kyle Dean Massey is with the tour through DC. Any word on whole will be taking over the role once he departs?

Also, what ever happened to Kyle Selig, who was the Pippin originally announced for the tour?

[lovebwy]

Posted: 11/16/14 at 8:56pm

He was "ordered on vocal rest by his doctor for the remainder of the tour".

[ethan231h]

Posted: 11/16/14 at 9:02pm

He was fired.

[theatrecr8zy]

Posted: 11/16/14 at 9:07pm

Ordered on vocal rest for the rest of the tour. Got it. Definitely fired.

[v_sawyer]

Posted: 11/16/14 at 9:49pm

@lisaleela - No problem. :)

They came out pretty quickly after the show as well and I actually went this past week, the venue is huge but extremely easy to find your way around.

The show was fantastic, hopefully I'll be able to see it again if not next year.

[lovebwy]

Posted: 11/17/14 at 12:59pm

I always thought the wording of that was strange. "For the rest of the tour". Um, he didn't even play one performance!!

[lisaleela]

Posted: 11/17/14 at 10:03pm

V sawyer: I hope they don't come out TOO quickly, as it sounds like it might take awhile to get to the stage door.

[lisaleela]

Posted: 11/17/14 at 10:15pm

Lovebwy: have fun tomorrow night! :)

[lovebwy]

Posted: 11/19/14 at 3:59am

Just got back from Pippin in Orange County.

I'm quite sad because I know it will be the last time I see this incarnation of the show.

Once again I had a great time. The audience was not nearly as responsive as the Pantages audience, but that was to be expected.

KDM seemed more comfortable in the role, and therefore I better. I think. It might have been me, or my mood, or where I was sitting but I enjoyed him much more this time.

Lucie Arnaz was very good. Though she made me appreciate Andrea Martin's impeccable timing and delivery even more.

The fun part for me was I brought an actor friend. Kind of a serious guy, not the type who really goes to musicals. He enjoyed the first act but was blown away by the second act. He couldn't stop talking about it (and what it meant) on the ride home. Act 3 truly took place in the car on the way back to LA for us.

[lisaleela]

Posted: 11/19/14 at 8:21am

May I ask.. How long did it take you to drive there? I'll be coming from San fernando valley, and I'm freaking out over how bad traffic might be. I'll be going on Saturday, leaving at 3pm, even though show isn't until 7:30. Lol!

I'm glad you had such a good time. :) I hear ya .. I'm going to be very sad too when it's over. I do plan on possibly seeing it in San Diego, but that is a long way off and maybe not the same cast.

Was Sasha the Leading Player? How was she this time?

[lovebwy]

Posted: 11/19/14 at 9:52am

We left at 3:30 and arrived at 5:30. Pretty crazy traffic! Not sure what it will be like on Saturday. Going back to LA took a little less than an hour.

Sasha has vocal chops for days and sings her ass off. I've seen her three times and she is remarkably consistent.

I can't believe I forgot to mention John Rubinsten! As far as I'm concerned he was the MVP last night. Very funny, and he has a command of the stage that I hadn't noticed before. They're lucky to have him.

[Replacement Cast]

Posted: 11/19/14 at 9:53am

lisaleela: It might just take an hour but probably no more than two on a Saturday. The theatre is right off the 405. Leave early anyway! South Coast Plaza is nearby and worth spending extra time there and then walking over to the theatre.

[lovebwy]

Posted: 11/19/14 at 11:23am

Right. Park in front of Sears, and walk over. That way you don't have to pay for parking.

[SmokeyLady]

Posted: 11/19/14 at 2:15pm

Traffic is so unpredictable when going there. Leave really early and just plan for a leisure lunch and some shopping across the street at SCP. We always used to park at Sears as well.

[v_sawyer]

Posted: 11/19/14 at 5:23pm

I agree with everyone as well, I live about say an hour away and the traffic was horrific so if you're able to -- get there early. :)

Have fun seeing the show!

[lisaleela]

Posted: 11/19/14 at 10:54pm

So if I leave at 3pm, on Saturday, I should be okay to get there in time for a bite to eat and the 7:30 show. I'm probably going to try the 5/605 to the 405, rather than the 405 all the way.

This is starting to sound a bit "The Californians". (SNL reference).

Thanks everyone! :) Driving freaks me out. I must REALLY love this show, to do this. Lol!

To non-Angelenos on this board... I know allowing 4-5 hours is a bit nuts but seriously the traffic here is ridiculous! Don't move here! ;p





Updated On: 11/19/14 at 10:54 PM

Posted: 11/20/14 at 8:20am

FYI, Newsies just began selling a brand new souvenir program with tour cast photos last night in Louisville.

[lisaleela]

Posted: 11/23/14 at 5:27am

Arrived back home a couple of hours ago from my 3rd and last Pippin show, at least until possibly San Diego. Boo I'm sad. (

Sasha had more energy. Maybe she's feeling better. She had a number of sick days earlier in Los Angeles, which accounts for several Lisa Karlin stand-in LP appearances. I don't think Lisa has had a chance at all, since L.A. So I guess Sasha Is feeling a lot better, and it shows. Her dancing was way better tonight. Her singing, as always, phenomenol. But she still just doesn't have that spark or menacing quality that Patina had and Lisa as well (IMO). I suppose your mileage may vary. I look forward to reading future reviews from others who get to see this tour.

I never wrote about Kristine, so I will here. She is so cute, a wonderful actress, and amazing singer! I love her as Catherine! :)

I also fell in love with Cooper. What a handsome fellow! After the show, at the stage door, Cooper came out, and I got to say hi to him and pet him. I don't normally make it a habit to pet the performers. But I couldn't help myself. And Cooper didn't mind, because he's a dog.

Was great seeing Lucie Arnaz! But she didn't bring the house to their feet like Andrea Martin did. And she wasn't as graceful either. She seemed kinda nervous during parts of her act. But kudos to her anyway, for all she did! :) Certainly is NOT easy to learn. I enjoyed her as Berthe. Oh... and not very many people in the audience sang along! O.C is dead. ;p

I had a great time, and now I need to come off my Pippin high until next summer. They definitely inspire me to work out! :)









Updated On: 11/23/14 at 05:27 AM

[lovebwy]

Posted: 11/23/14 at 11:43am

Lisa- When I went to see it in OC it seemed like I was the only one singing along for No Time at All. The elderly OC Republicans seemed annoyed with me!!

I agree that Lucie seemed nervous during her tricks. But I was glad I got to see her. And also, she made me love Andrea all the more. Andrea was expert at wringing the part for all it was worth and made it look so very effortless.

I loved it all three times I saw it, but the most special night was the first preview at the Pantages. I have never been in another audience that was as enthusiastic or appreciative.

Thanks for the memories, Pippin!

[lisaleela]

Posted: 11/26/14 at 1:31am

Yes thank you Pippin for the memories! :)

So has anyone seen this tonight (their 1st night in Las Vegas) or planning to go while there?