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Follow on Google News | PIPPIN Soars in 3rd Episode of The Balancing Act’s “Broadway Balances America” SeriesViewers will get exclusive behind-the-scenes look of the production on October 29 at 7:30 am (ET/PT)
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BA_logo small (POMPANO BEACH, Fla. – LOG – October 23, 2014) The award-winning morning show The Balancing Act® airing on Lifetime® will turn the spotlight on the all-new Tony Award®-winning PIPPIN, presented by Broadway Across America, in a featured segment airing on Wednesday, October 29 at 7:30 a.m. (ET/PT). Viewers will have the chance to go behind-the-scenes of the production, as part of the “Broadway Balances America” series. This show will re-air on November 5, 2014 at 7:30 a.m. (ET/PT) on Lifetime. The six-part special series “Broadway Balances America” will provide interviews highlighting the shows that are featured on Broadway Across America’s 2014-2015 Broadway series nationwide - from Boston to Costa Mesa, from Houston to Minneapolis, and everywhere in between. This third episode of the six-part “Broadway Balances America” segment focuses on the strong women behind PIPPIN and how they balance their lives in the demanding theatre industry. Interviews with Tony Award-winning Director Diane Paulus and Circus Creator Gypsy Snider highlight the creative process of developing a fresh, new PIPPIN for modern audiences. Viewers will get an exclusive look on-stage with Snider working with the show’s Leading Player and various acrobats that make this PIPPIN truly extraordinary. About The Balancing Act® on Lifetime® Television Now in its 7th season, The Balancing Act continues to empower women in all aspects of their lives. The mission at The Balancing Act is simple - the show strives to help today’s modern woman balance it all by bringing them positive solutions to enrich and empower them. Entertaining, educational and trusted by women, viewers can tune in to America’s premier morning show The Balancing Act on weekday mornings Mon.-Wed. at 7:30 am (ET/PT) and Thursday and Friday at 7:00 am (ET/PT) airing on Lifetime television. For additional information or to view a segment visit: www.thebalancingact.com Join the Conversation! Like us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/ Follow us on Twitter at: http://twitter.com/ Watch us on YouTube at: http://www.youtube.com/ To learn more about the Broadway Balances America series, please visit: www.broadwaybalancesamerica.com PIPPIN, Broadway's high-flying, death-defying hit musical, is now playing in New York City at the Music Box Theatre and across the U.S. on national tour. With a beloved score by Tony nominee Stephen Schwartz (Wicked), PIPPIN tells the story of a young prince on a death-defying journey to find meaning in his existence. Will he choose a happy but simple life? Or will he risk everything for a singular flash of glory. This captivating new production is directed by Tony Award winner Diane Paulus (Hair and The Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess). It features sizzling choreography by Tony Award nominee Chet Walker in the style of Bob Fosse and circus creation of breathtaking acrobatics by Gypsy Snider of the Montreal-based circus company Les 7 doigts de la main (also known as 7 Fingers). PIPPIN is noted for many Broadway standards including “Corner of the Sky,” “Magic To Do,” “Glory,” “No Time at All,” “Morning Glow,” and “Love Song.” PIPPIN, the most nominated Broadway show of 2013, won four 2013 Tony Awards including Best Revival of a Musical, Best Direction of a Musical (Diane Paulus), Best Actress in a Musical (Patina Miller) and Best Featured Actress in a Musical (Andrea Martin). PIPPIN won four Drama Desk Awards including Outstanding Revival of a Musical, Outstanding Director of a Musical (Diane Paulus), Outstanding Choreography (Chet Walker and Gypsy Snider) and Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical (Andrea Martin). PIPPIN won seven Outer Critic Circle Awards including Outstanding Revival of a Musical, Outstanding Director of a Musical (Diane Paulus), Outstanding Choreographer (Chet Walker), Outstanding Lighting Design (Kenneth Posner), Outstanding Actress in a Musical (Patina Miller), Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical (Terrence Mann) and Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical (Andrea Martin). PIPPIN also won the Drama League Award for Outstanding Revival of a Musical. This thrilling production continues to dazzle audiences at the Music Box Theatre in New York City. BROADWAY ACROSS AMERICA ispart of the Key Brand Entertainmentfamily of companies, which includesBroadway.com and is operated by John Gore (Owner & CEO). BAA is the foremost presenter of first-class touring musicals and plays in North America, operating in 40 markets. As a leading Broadway producer, BAA is dedicated to thedevelopment and production of new and diversetheatre. Current/ BROADWAY ACROSS AMERICA CONTACT: Boneau/Bryan Brown, Chris Boneau (mailto:CBoneau@ BALANCING ACT CONTACT: O2 Media, Pam Steele-Unger (mailto:pamela@ End
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