High-energy ‘Pippin’ to take flight at CCA

Experience the high-flying 2013 Tony Award-winning musical “Pippin” at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 9, at the Collins Center for the Arts at the University of Maine.

“Pippin” has been thrilling audiences for more than 40 years with a beloved score by Tony nominee Stephen Schwartz (“Wicked”). It’s the story of a young prince on a death-defying journey to find meaning in his existence. Will he choose a happy, simple life? Or will he risk everything for a singular flash of glory?

The New York Times calls the show “astonishing … dazzling and awe-inspiring.”

The most-nominated Broadway show of 2013 won four 2013 Tony Awards, including Best Revival of a Musical and Best Direction of a Musical (Diane Paulus).

“Pippin” features sizzling choreography by Tony Award-nominee Chet Walker in the style of Bob Fosse, as well as circus-inspired acrobatics by Gypsy Snider of the Montreal-based company Les 7 doigts de la main (7 Fingers).

“Pippin” is noted for the Broadway standards “Corner of the Sky,” “Magic To Do,” “Glory,” “No Time at All,” “Morning Glow,” and “Love Song.”

Housso Semon makes her national tour debut as the Leading Player. She played Deloris in “Sister Act,” Aida in “Aida,” Charlayne in “Ain’t Misbehavin’” and Brenda in “Smokey Joe’s Café.”

Naysh Fox also makes his national tour debut in the lead role of Pippin. His favorite roles include Riff in “West Side Story,” Warner in “Legally Blonde” and The Prince in “Once Upon a Time.”

Brendon Schaefer portrays King Charlemagne and Allison Nusbaum plays Pippin’s grandmother, Berthe. Erica Lee Cianciulli plays the cunning Fastrada, Savannah Sprinkle plays the role of Catherine, and Courtney Dease portrays Lewis.

To purchase tickets and for more information, visit the Collins Center website. Also, to purchase tickets or to request a disability accommodation, call 581.1755. The Bangor Daily News is the show sponsor.