Questions about past performers from the show:
What's the best way to keep up with past performers from the show?
How do I get in touch with past performers from the show?
Will any of the past Pimpernel stars perform in the same roles again?
Questions about music from the show:
Is there a recording of the wedding version of "You Are My Home"?
Where can I find printed lyrics to songs from the show?
Where can I get sheet music for songs from the show?
Is sheet music available for the song "Prayer"?
Where can I find sheet music for "I'll Forget You"?
How do I find out of print songbooks?
Is a full score of the show available?
How do I get the rights to perform or record a song from the show?
When will Pimpernel be playing in my area?
The rights for Pimpernel are available worldwide, and new productions are planned and announced frequently. These are typically standalone productions that are presented by local or regional performing groups. Any stagings that are part of a tour will be clearly marked as such on this site. We post details for any productions that are known to us in the Productions section. Keep an eye on this site and your local theater listings for updates.
If you don't see a production listed for your area, it either means that none is
taking place or that it is not known to us. The best way to try and get a production
to happen near you is to contact your local theater groups and tell them that you'd
like to see the show. Many groups take surveys (online or at performances), of what
shows their audience may want to see in an upcoming season. If you know of a production that isn't
listed, please send us the details so that we can
add it to the site.
Will Pimpernel go on tour again?
Tours of Pimpernel are organized from time to time, in a
specific country or countries. When this happens, the details are posted
to this site and the production is clearly marked as a tour. If no tours
are listed, then none are taking place, or they are not known to us.
If a tour is playing in your country, the best way to suggest that it
come to your area is to contact your local theaters and express your
interest in the show. This website is not connected with the booking
process for any tour.
Will Pimpernel be returning to Broadway?
At this time there are no plans to launch a Broadway revival of Pimpernel.
Revivals typically happen many years after the initial production of a show. If any
Broadway or other major stagings of the show are planned, they will be announced on
this website.
How long is the show?
The show runs approximately two hours and forty minutes, including a fifteen
minute intermission. The running time can vary with different productions.
Is the show appropriate for children?
This is a family show, providing entertainment for all ages. The show has
tremendous educational value, and portrays virtues such as loyalty, trust, and
courage. As the show is set in the height of the French Revolution, we do see two
scenes with a guillotine "in action" on stage. There is also sparse use of mild
profanity. Assistant Webmaster Nancy contributes this comment:
Will there be a video or DVD release of the show?
At this time, there is no video or DVD available of the musical version of
Pimpernel. No recording has been made, and there are no plans to release one.
How do I get the performing rights to stage the show?
If you are part of a performing group, and want to put on your own staging of
Pimpernel, the rights are available from Tams-Witmark. Full details on this
have been provided on the Show Rights page.
How can I get an audition for the show? Can you help me with that?
This website isn't directly connected with any of the productions of
the show that take place. We aren't part of their casting process, and we
can't assist in getting you an audition. However, when we do know the
audition details for a production, we include them in the listings in the
Productions section. You can also
check the website of the performing group, or contact them directly for
more information and audition scheduling. Break a leg!
Is a script of the show available?
Scripts of some Broadway musicals are released on the market for purchase. This
is not the case with Pimpernel, and no script is available except in
connection with licensing and producing the show.
If you are still trying to decide if you want to put on a production, you can
contact Tams-Witmark and ask about a "perusal copy" of the script. If a script is
ever released on the market, we will post the news on this website.
Why does the songlist on the recording differ from that in the show? The show has gone through four separate incarnations. The first (SP1) is
reflected on the Original Broadway Cast Recording. Included in the changes from
SP1 to SP2 were several changes to the songlist. The "Encore!"
recording was released to match the new song order in SP2. The national tour
is considered SP4, and has a songlist similar to both the second and third
versions of the show.
What's the best way to keep up with past performers from the show?
Fans who support Pimpernel often follow the careers of the show
"alumni" - past cast members from the Broadway or other productions of the
show. We try to post all of the current and upcoming activities of the
Broadway and first national tour cast members in the
Alumni Updates section of this website.
For more on a specific performer, check for a website or fan club
dedicated to them, or a try web search. And enjoy!
How do I get in touch with past performers from the show?
If you want to get in touch with a past performer, the first step is to
check for a website or fan club devoted to that person. Some official (and
even unofficial) sites have a direct contact e-mail address you can use,
or a guestbook or message board where you can leave them a note.
To send "snail mail" to a performer, the most accepted and effective
practice is to send your letter in care of a show in which they are
appearing. It is best to find a current or upcoming show and send your
letter so it will arrive while they are there, and will be for several
more weeks (to allow for delivery time). Mail can be addressed in this
manner:
Performer's Name
Check the Alumni Updates section for
links to performer websites and information on their upcoming appearances.
Will any of the past Pimpernel stars perform in the same roles again?
Many fans of Pimpernel, both old and new, want to know about
opportunities to see previous stars who performed in the show. This
happens rarely, and is an exception rather than a rule. Usually, a
performer will appear in one production of a show and then move on to
other projects. When "alumni" do continue to work on new productions of the
same shows, it is usually mentioned prominently in the show announcements
(including in the Productions
section of this site, when we know about it). Also keep an eye on the
Alumni Updates section as well as theater
news sources and performers' websites for updates of this kind.
Is there a recording of the wedding version of "You Are My Home"?
The wedding version of "You Are My Home" (as sung by Percy and Marguerite) has
not been recorded and released.
Where can I find printed lyrics to songs from the show?
Lyrics for songs from Pimpernel can be found in the liner notes for
the albums on which they appear. This is true for all of the English-language
recordings of the show.
Where can I get sheet music for songs from the show?
There is currently one songbook available for the show, which you should be able
to locate at any local or online sheet music retailer. Further details and an
online purchasing link can be found on the Songbooks
page.
Is sheet music avaiable for the song "Prayer"?
Unfortunately, sheet music for Percy's "Prayer" has not been published.
Where can I find sheet music for "I'll Forget You"?
The song "I'll Forget You" has been printed in two songbooks, the one for the
Pimpernel concept album, and the one for Linda Eder's album "And So Much
More." Both of these are now out of print, and can be very difficult to find. For
suggestions on how to search for these, read the next answer.
How do I find out of print songbooks?
The songbook for the Concept Album is out of print, which means it can be rather
difficult to find. Your best chances are to watch online auctions or used sheet
music sources for it.
Is a full score of the show available?
The full score of Pimpernel has not been published and released on the
market. It is only available in connection with
licensing and producing the show. If a score does
become available, an update will be posted to this website.
How do I get the rights to perform or record a song from the show?
Rights for songs from the show are handled by Bronx Flash Music. Inquiries can
be directed to them by email at kw@bronxflash.com.
I don't really see anything negative in SP for kids, and consider
the message of it to far outweigh any minor little words here and there.
Considering what's on Broadway these days, it's extremely tame. I would bring any
kid who's old enough to not be freaked out by the guillotine.
(Or: Why were "Only Love", "Believe", and "Vivez" cut from the show?)
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