"Magic to Do documents the creation and enduring legacy of Pippin, the musical that brought very different talents and personalities together-seldom harmoniously, but with thrilling results. Arriving at a time of tension and change in theater, culture, and politics, Pippin remains widely loved by theater fans, and Elyse Gardner examines its evolution and enduring influence, as well as the many vivid characters and storied conflicts that shaped the original production"--