"His Life and Times"
A mysterious performance troupe led by a Leading Player tells the story of Pippin, a young prince on his search for meaning and significance. Taped at Hamilton Place in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.
Social & External
The people behind it
Ben Vereen
Leading Player
William Katt
Pippin
Chita Rivera
Fastrada
Martha Raye
Bertha
Leslie Denniston
Catherine
Benjamin Rayson
Charlemagne
Christopher Chadman
Lewis
Carmine Rizzo
Theo
Joanie P. Oneill
Player
Debra Phelan
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