NEWS
By Mary Johnson, For The Baltimore Sun | May 22, 2013
From its start, Infinity Theatre Company has had a mission to bring New York City productions to Anne Arundel County. It was a goal fulfilled in the troupe's first full season in 2011 with the show "My Way," which played in Annapolis after previewing in Manhattan two months before. Now Infinity has come full circle, with the troupe serving as a co-producer of a Tony-nominated Broadway revival of "Pippin," and also with efforts underway to bring last season's Annapolis hit, "Dames at Sea," to Broadway by spring 2014.
NEWS
By Mary Johnson, Special to The Baltimore Sun | November 17, 2011
Although no longer revolutionary, Stephen Schwartz's dark 1972 episodic musical "Pippin" continues to surprise and intrigue. In a production by 2nd Star in Bowie, the spirit of the show's director/choreographer Bob Fosse again seduces us, the dancers' sharp moves synchronized to Schwartz's catchy folk-pop-rock score. "Pippin" is the story of a naïve young prince's search for meaning and fulfillment in life. Pippin's racy grandmother encourages him to savor a series of fleshly encounters, and the amoral Leading Player guides him to battlefield competitions, sensual pleasures and, ultimately, patricide — as Pippin briefly becomes king by killing his father, Charlemagne.
ENTERTAINMENT
By Tim Smith, The Baltimore Sun | May 13, 2011
Ben Vereen didn't miss his calling. He was born to be an actor, singer and dancer, and he has enjoyed considerable success in the entertainment business for at least 40 years. But it seems that he would have been just as well cut out for an entirely different career — motivational speaker. "A lot of my friends are not here, but I'm still here," Vereen said by phone from Los Angeles, the words coming in rapid-fire fashion. "I lost a daughter. I got hit by a car and was pronounced dead.
NEWS
March 13, 2008
On March 11, 2008 MAUD L. PIPPIN of Arbutus, MD. Beloved wife of 25 years to the late Palmer C. Pippin. She is survived by her daughter Maud Jester Colgain; her Grandchildren Samuel and his wife Helen Colgain and Joseph and his wife Karen Colgain. She is also survived by her great-grandchildren Connin, Jennifer, Samuel Chase and Katelynn Colgain and her great great-grandchildren Luke, Paris and Sebastian. She will be missed by many other family members and friends. Relatives and friends are invited to call at the GARY L. KAUFMAN FUNERAL HOME AT MEADOWRIDGE MEMORIAL PARK, INC. 7350 Washington Boulevard, Elkridge, MD, on Thursday from 6-8pm and to attend services at Wye Mills Methodist Church, 28684 Queen Anne Highway, Wye Mills, MD 21679, on Friday March 14, 2008 at 12:00pm with interment to follow at Easton Cemetery.
NEWS
November 4, 2007
Helen Green Borcherding of Delaware died Thursday November 1, 2007. Survived by husband Edward Borcherding. Services 1:00 p.m. November 5 at Pippin Funeral Home, Wyoming, DE, where friends may call after 10:00 a.m. Burial in Baltimore, MD.
NEWS
March 12, 2006
On March 9, 2006, HARRY F., beloved husband of the late Betty A. (nee Brundige) and devoted father of Harry M. Pippin and wife Gina and devoted brother of Eleanor Carr, devoted grandfather of Harry R. Pippin and Joshua K. Pippin. Funeral services will be held at the E.F. Lassahn Funeral Home, P.A., 11750 Belair Road, (Kingsville) on Monday at 11 A.M. Interment private. Friends may call on Sunday from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 P.M.