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"Pippin" uses a mysterious troupe of performers, led by a character called the Leading Player, to tell the story of a young man's search for meaning. In the original 1972 Broadway production, the Leading Player was portrayed by Ben Vereen, who won a TOny Award for the role. In the 2013 revival, Patina Miller took on the part, and also won a Tony for her efforts, making this the first time that two actors of different sexes won a TOny for the same role.
3 Pippin quizzes and 40 Pippin trivia questions.
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  Multiple Choice Quiz about Pippin    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
Quiz about the 1972 Broadway musical "Pippin".
Average, 15 Qns, susanlyn, Jun 24 17
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  Magic to Do: The "Pippin" Quiz    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A quiz on one of Stephen Schwartz's famous musicals. Try it if you think you know it well.
Average, 10 Qns, janephob, Aug 06 07
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  Pippin Quiz for Experts    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
Basically, I give you a question and you tell me the correct answer. Sounds easy, doesn't it?
Average, 15 Qns, at34712, Aug 06 07
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trivia question Quick Question
What attracts Catherine to Pippin?

From Quiz "Pippin"





Pippin Trivia Questions
1. Who is Pippin's father?

From Quiz Pippin

Answer: Charlemagne

Pippin is the son of Charlemagne and step-son of Fastrada.

2. What is the first thing that the Leading Player sings?

From Quiz Pippin

Answer: Join us

The role of the Leading Player was first played by Ben Vereen.

3. The Leading Player is the first character to have a solo line in the musical. What are his first two words?

From Quiz Magic to Do: The "Pippin" Quiz

Answer: Join us

The first song in the musical is "Magic to Do" which is sung by the Leading Player and his troupe. The first line of the musical is "Join us, leave your fields to flower." At the end of the song, they promise to present the finale never before seen on a public stage. "Prepare ye" are the first two words of another Stephen Schwartz musical called "Godspell".

4. According to Pippin, where do children fit in?

From Quiz Pippin

Answer: the snow

The part of Pippin was originally performed by John Rubenstein.

5. "Rivers belong where they can ramble. Eagles belong where they can fly. I've got to be where _______________________." What're the missing lyrics?

From Quiz Magic to Do: The "Pippin" Quiz

Answer: my spirits can run free

This is from "Corner of the Sky". Pippin sings to us about his search for a deeper meaning of life, something completely fulfilling. The song is a real hit and has been performed by many famous singers like The Jackson 5, David Essex and Peter Cousens.

6. Finish this lyric: "For though I cannot write my name, the men whose pens have brought them fame write endless _________ explaining my campaign."

From Quiz Pippin

Answer: paragraphs

"A simple rule that every great man knows by heart: it's smarter to be lucky than it's lucky to be smart."

7. What is the opening song of "Pippin"?

From Quiz Pippin

Answer: Magic to Do

"Magic To Do" is the full-cast opening number that sets the stage and introduces Pippin to the audience.

8. What is described as 'warmer than wine'?

From Quiz Pippin

Answer: blood

"Blood. Blood is red as sunset. Blood is warmer than wine. It's warmer than wine. The taste of salty summer brine!"

9. Who was the original Pippin and featured on the original cast album?

From Quiz Magic to Do: The "Pippin" Quiz

Answer: John Rubinstein

Yes, it was John Rubinstein who was the original Pippin. Eric Berry is the original Charlemagne. Christopher Chadman is the original Lewis. William Katt is Pippin on DVD.

10. What attracts Catherine to Pippin?

From Quiz Pippin

Answer: His arched foot

Catherine is drawn to the beautiful arch of Pippin's foot.

11. What is supposed to be the finale of Pippin's life?

From Quiz Pippin

Answer: Burning himself

The Leading Player and members of the chorus urge Pippin to enter a box of fire and burn himself until he dies out of disgust from never finding the true meaning of life.

12. What comes next: "But what can make ya feel more ________ than being noted for your morals"?

From Quiz Pippin

Answer: obsolete

"Here is a secret I never have told. Maybe you'll understand why. I believe if I refuse to grow old, I can stay young till I die!"

13. What is the name of Catherine's son?

From Quiz Magic to Do: The "Pippin" Quiz

Answer: Theo

The original Theo was played by Shane Nickerson. Theo also has a pet duck named Otto.

14. "And if we all could spread a little sunshine, all could light a little fire. We all would be a little closer to..." What comes next?

From Quiz Pippin

Answer: our heart's desire

From "Spread a Little Sunshine".

15. "And if we all could spread a little sunshine, all could _______ a little fire." What's the missing word?

From Quiz Magic to Do: The "Pippin" Quiz

Answer: light

This is from "Spread a Little Sunshine" sung by Fastrada at the beginning of act two. After she sees that Pippin is trying to go against his father, she tries to make an advantage out of the situation.

16. What kind of pet does Theo have?

From Quiz Pippin

Answer: Duck

Theo is Catherine's son. He has a pet duck that gets very sick during Pippin's stay with him and Catherine.

17. Pippin opened in London in 1973 at which theatre?

From Quiz Magic to Do: The "Pippin" Quiz

Answer: Her Majesty's Theatre

"Pippin" opened on Broadway on October 23, 1972 at the Imperial Theatre and closed on June 12, 1977. In London, the production opened on October 30, 1973 at Her Majesty's Theatre and ran for only 85 performances.

18. What does Pippin do to venture into the realm of politics?

From Quiz Pippin

Answer: Murder Charlemagne

He kills Charlemagne in the church while Charlemagne is praying for a safe battle. Pippin then is crowned king during the song "Morning Glow." Pippin cannot accept all of the responsiblities associated with being king and wishes to once again be only a prince. Leading Player grants this wish by bringing Charlemagne back to life.

19. Complete the verse: "And the phantoms of the night will fade into the past. Morning glow is..."

From Quiz Pippin

Answer: here, at last!

From the Act 1 finale "Morning Glow".

20. What song does Pippin steal lines from in the "Finale" to show his change of heart and his realization that his life doesn't have to be perfect and that love can be fulfilling?

From Quiz Pippin

Answer: Corner of the Sky

"I'm not a river or a giant bird That soars to the sea And if I'm never tied to anything I'll never be free"

21. What song (in the original production)is the following verse from? "That's the reason I'll never be The kind of man who dwells On how moths got into the tapestry Or why the dungeon smells"

From Quiz Pippin

Answer: Extraordinary

Pippin sings this while staying with Catherine and Theo. Soon after the song finishes, he leaves then to find a more fulfilling life.

22. What kind of woman is Catherine?

From Quiz Pippin

Answer: Ordinary

She sings that she is just an ordinary woman in "Kind of Woman".

23. Why does Pippin not like being at Catherine's?

From Quiz Pippin

Answer: He's extraordinary

"Patching the roof, and pitching the hay is not my idea of a perfect day. When you're extraordinary, you gotta do extraordinary things!"

24. Who played the role of the Leading Player in the 1981 film version of "Pippin"?

From Quiz Pippin

Answer: Ben Vereen

Ben Vereen was also Leading Player in the original Broadway cast. William Katt played Pippin in the film version and Benjamin Rayson played Charlemagne. John Rubenstein was Pippin in the original Broadway cast.

25. How does Catherine feel when Pippin leaves?

From Quiz Pippin

Answer: she guesses she'll miss him

"I guess I'll miss the man. Explain it, if you can. His face was far from fine. But still I'll miss his face and wonder if he's missing mine."

26. What was Pippin's brother's name?

From Quiz Pippin

Answer: Lewis

Lewis went to war with Pippin and is the love child of Charlemagne and Fastrada.

27. What does the ensemble begin to describe to Pippin?

From Quiz Pippin

Answer: the sun

"Think about the sun, Pippin. Think about her golden glance. How she lights the world up, well, now it's your chance."

28. What is the name of the show within the musical "Pippin"?

From Quiz Pippin

Answer: Pippin: His Life and Times

This title is said during the opening scene in introducing the play.

29. What happens in the end?

From Quiz Pippin

Answer: Pippin goes with Catherine

He decides that life at Catherine's is better than nothing.

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