Pippin is one of the great fun musicals, the work of the magnificent Stephen Schwartz (“Wicked,” “Godspell”) and now a new production presented by MadKap Productions at the Skokie Theatre, a nicely rehabbed venue perfect for intimate musical productions.

Joining in the conversation is Pippin himself (played by Connor Hensley Schroeder) and an interesting twist on the role of Lead Player (made famous by Ben Vereen on Broadway) here split between two fine actors: Andrew Buel and Hannah Mary Simpson whose interpersonal dynamics add great unexpected fun. And the heartwarming role of Berthe (Granny to some) is played by a Chicago treasure: Judy Rossignuolo-Rice; and the Director and set/lighting designer Pat Henderson explains her vision of this production.

If you’ve seen Pippin, it’s time to see the unexpected and reimagined version playing now at the Skokie Theatre.

Tickets can be purchased at: www.SkokieTheatre.org

Here’s Paul Lisnek with the cast!