Carly Comparato of S. Hamilton and Emme Morales of Wenham in Boston Children's Theatre's PIPPIN July 19 - 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 13-year old Carly Comparato of South Hamilton and 12-year old Emme Morales of Wenham. PIPPIN will be performed July 19, 20, and 21 at The Governor’s Academy in Byfield, MA.

Cast in the ensemble in the role of a ‘Player,’ Carly is no stranger to the stage.  She has appeared with Moonlight Productions in Les Miserables as ‘Young Cosette,’ Aladdin, Children of Eden, and Titanic.  She has also performed with Cape Ann Community Theatre in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat and with Neverland Theatre in Les Miserables and Seussical.  Carly attends the Waring School.

Also playing a ‘Player’ in the ensemble, Emme is returning to the BCT Summer Studios this year.  She has performed in the Fantastic Santa Christmas Showcase and in Sherlock Holmes Goes to Hollywood and The Odyssey with The Open Road Theater.  She is currently a student at the Miles River Middle School. 

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 to 14 at The Governor’s Academy, 1 Elm Street, Byfield, MA.  Carly Comparato and Emme Morales will be performing Friday, July 19 at 7:30 pm, Saturday, July 20 at 2:00 pm and Sunday, July 21 at 7:30 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.