Pippin (DVD, 2000, Special Edition)

This is a video recording of a stage play. The sound quality of the DVD reflects this fact and with this in mind, it's a reasonably good quality "live" DVD. I saw Pippin on Broadway decades ago (with John Rubenstein in the lead role.) I loved the play back then and this DVD brought back many fond memories. William Katt is excellent as Pippin. Ben Vereen is in a role tailor-made for his talents. The role really captures his charisma. The other actors are also very, very good in their respective parts--especially Ben Rayson as Charlemagne. The choreography is classic Fosse. I'd rather see Pippin again live on stage BUT this DVD is a nice substitute (and much less expensive than theater tickets.)

A thouroughly enjoyable musical comedy done in a not-so-ordinary way. Extraordinary costuming and choreography. It was nice to see William Katt in something other than Greatest American Hero. His performance was strong and believable as Pippin. And to top it all off, in a story-telling role, the great Ben Vereen with his thrilling performance, and always exciting dance routines.
Highly recommended.

Pippin: For the purest the DVD will be a disapointment. If you saw the musical back in 1972, you will miss some of the original cast. This version was filmed while the show was on tour in Canada some nine years later. Ben Vereen still steals the show. What talent!
Martha Ray mugs her part; it's over the top and doesn't do justice to the role that Irene Ryan played to perfection.
Pippin (William Katt)is fine, but John Rubinstein was better. And how I missed Jill Clayburgh's version of "I Guess I'll Miss The Man."
With all these reservations aside, the DVD will still make a contribution to anyone who collects Broadway Shows. Like the opening number, there is "Magic To Do." Wow, what a way to start a show. Broadway today....take a look at this!

One of Stephan 'Godspell' Schwartz's best Broadway Musicals. Clever sets, beautiful music, and a great plot, with wonderfully unusual choreography in Bob Fosse's best style.

This DVD is a fantastic retelling of the origional play. The cast is Amazing. VERY WELL DONE!!! Most of the songs are missing, but sadly the "Prayer For A Duck" has been cut. For Broadway fans, this is a Must!

I bought this as a gift for a friend who's daughter will have a part in this musical. I watched it many years ago and thought it was a "strange" musical. Perhaps I would feel different if I watched it again.

Just what I wanted. Perfect shape. It was just as described and added to my collection of musicals. I really liked it. It was the right price and I received the DVD in when I expected it.

I've been looking for this item for the longest time on DVD. When I found it on e-bay, I bought it right away (didn't want to bid for it, as the price was reasonable!). I received it within 5 business days! Thanks!

I don't really know. I am in the process of disputing the purchase since I never received it. If I had, then I might have liked the dvd.

I decided to buy it for my roommate who absolutely loves musicals and operas. Unfortunately she didn't receive it for Christmas and I am truly disappointed.