Owen Sherrin of Sudbury in PIPPIN July 18 - 21

The winner of four 2013 Tony® Awards, including Best Revival of a Musical, PIPPIN is truly magical and extraordinary!  Boston Children’s Theatre (BCT) is proud to present this thrilling musical to showcase the talents of 12-year old Owen Sherrin of Sudbury.  PIPPIN will be performed July 18 - 21 at The Governor’s Academy in Byfield, MA.

Playing the role of Pippin’s father ‘Charles,’ Owen is no stranger to the stage.  He has worked extensively with Ogunquit Playhouse Children’s Theatre and Junior Players in such productions as The Berenstain Bears, The Little Mermaid, Willy Wonka, Jungle Book, Fairy Houses, Jack and the Bean Stalk and Aladdin.   A student at Ephraim Curtis Middle School, he has also appeared in his school productions of Willy Wonka and Honk. 

With a score by Stephen Schwartz, composer of Godspell and Wicked, and book by Roger O. Hirson, PIPPIN follows a young man on his journey to find meaning in his life. Will he choose a happy, simple existence or risk everything for a moment of glory?  Featuring such songs as “Corner of the Sky,” “Magic to Do,” “Glory,” and “Morning Glow,” PIPPIN is directed by Lisa Yuen, director of BCT’s 2012 Studio 3 production of Legally Blonde, with choreography by Blair Beasley and Brianna Fallon, and music direction by Jaime Castellanos.

PIPPIN will be performed with 2 casts totaling 58 students between the ages of 9 and 14 at The Governor’s Academy, 1 Elm Street, Byfield, MA.  Owen will be performing Thursday, July 18 at 7:30 pm, Saturday, July 20 at 7:30 pm and Sunday, July 21 at 2:00 pm.  Tickets are $20 and $15 for adults and $15 and $10 for students.  For tickets and information, visit www.bostonchildrenstheatre.org or call 617-424-6634, x222.