As proud as I am of Playhouse on the Square for defying conventional wisdom and building an extraordinary new theater in the heart of Midtown I’ve got to make a confession. I’m no great fan of the show that’s been chosen to open the new space. I understand why Playhouse’s Executive Producer Jackie Nichols has described Pippin as “the right play at the right time.” Its themes mesh perfectly with the theater’s mission and the anti-war sentiments expressed in the first act are consistent with a company that has roots in the 1960’s and the balls to open Hair in the aftermath of 9/11. It’s also technically ideal, perfect for showing off the new theaters capabilities but minimal enough to give the technical staff some breathing room as they transition into the new space. So I’m not going to complain. Well, not much.
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