Photo Flash: Elton John & Tim Rice's AIDA at Pittsburgh CLO
by Rebecca Russo - Jul 26, 2016
A gripping tragedy of love that transcends all, Elton John and Tim Rice's AIDA follows a courageous Nubian princess as she is forced to choose between passion and allegiance. This poignant musical features HAMILTON's own Emmy Raver-Lampman as Aida and Broadway's Mark Evans as Radames.
SOUTH PACIFIC Opens August 5 at Pittsburgh CLO
by Rebecca Russo - Jul 26, 2016
Travel to Bali Ha'i with Billis and his crew in Rodgers & Hammerstein's SOUTH PACIFIC, starring Broadway's Ben Davis, James Snyder and Erika Henningsen August 5-14 at the Benedum Center. Tickets are now available and can be purchasedonline, by visiting the Theater Square Box Office or calling 412-456-6666.
Pittsburgh CLO Welcomes the Rodman Street Missionary Baptist Church Choir to AIDA
by Rebecca Russo - Jul 21, 2016
Pittsburgh CLO is proud to announce the Pittsburgh CLO debut of the Rodman Street Missionary Baptist Church choir throughout the run of Elton John & Tim Rice's AIDA,July 26-31 at the Benedum Center. Director of Worship & Arts, Alton Mitchell, will lead 19 members of the choir as they perform "Gods Love Nubia" with the cast under the direction of Pittsburgh CLO Music Director Tom Helm.
AIDA Sets Pittsburgh CLO Debut at the Benedum Center
by Nora Dominick - Jul 15, 2016
A gripping tragedy of love that transcends all, Elton John and Tim Rice's AIDA follows a courageous Nubian princess as she is forced to choose between passion and allegiance. This poignant musical features HAMILTON's own Emmy Raver-Lampman as Aida and Broadway's Mark Evans as Radames.
Pittsburgh CLO Announces Cast for THE TOXIC AVENGER!
by Nora Dominick - Jul 13, 2016
Are you ready to ROCK, Pittsburgh? Pittsburgh CLO is proud to announce casting for the Pittsburgh premiere of THE TOXIC AVENGER, September 22 - December 18 at the CLO Cabaret. This cult film-turned musical smash is a toxic love story with an environmental twist you won't want to miss! Featuring a rock score with instant hits such as: "Who Will Save New Jersey," "Thank God She's Blind," "My Big French Boyfriend" and "Evil is Hot," THE TOXIC AVENGER is sure to satisfy musical theater and movie lovers from the 'Burgh and beyond.
Pittsburgh CLO Extends THE 39 STEPS
by Tyler Peterson - Jul 7, 2016
Due to popular demand, THE 39 STEPS has been extended at the CLO Cabaret through August 28. The show was previously scheduled to close on August 14. Tickets for all remaining performances are now on sale at CLOCabaret.com, by calling 412-456-6666 or visiting the Box Office at Theater Square.
Photo Flash: First Look at John Bolton, Ryan Cavanaugh and More in DAMN YANKEES at Pittsburgh CLO
by Christina Mancuso - Jul 5, 2016
Batter up! Just in time for the thick of baseball season comes the muscular musical about baseball super-fan Joe Boyd. Joe is transformed into a star slugger after he makes a deal with the devil and his sexy associate, Lola, for a chance to lead his home team to victory in the pennant race against the New York Yankees. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!
BWW Review: CLO Kicks Off Season with MATILDA
by Dylan Shaffer - Jun 3, 2016
A British encounter of a younger kind is sweeping the stage on 7th Street in downtown Pittsburgh. Matilda, the Broadway and West End hit musical about a superlative young girl with extraordinary knowledge and wit, opens the Pittsburgh CLO's summer season at the Benedum Center.
2016-17 CLO Cabaret Series Set!
by Tyler Peterson - May 25, 2016
Pittsburgh CLO is pleased to announce the 2016-2017 CLO Cabaret Series featuring the Pittsburgh premieres of the cult film-turned Off-Broadway sensation, THE TOXIC AVENGER, all-American feel-good Broadway hit PUMP BOYS & DINETTES and the show with the best advice known to woman, MISS ABIGAIL'S GUIDE TO DATING, MATING & MARRIAGE! CLO Cabaret Series packages are now on sale and can be purchased by calling our Season Ticket hotline at 412-281-2822. Groups of 10 or more may purchase tickets by calling 412-325-1582 or emailing Groups@pittsburghCLO.org.
Pittsburgh CLO Announces 2016 Gene Kelly Awards Nominations!
by Tyler Peterson - May 5, 2016
Pittsburgh CLO has announced the nominees for the 26th Annual Gene Kelly Awards for Excellence in High School Musical Theater. The awards show will take place on Saturday, May 28 at 7:30 p.m. at the Benedum Center in downtown Pittsburgh.
Pittsburgh CLO Announces The Next Generation Campaign
by BWW News Desk - May 3, 2016
PITTSBURGH CLO announced today before an enthusiastic crowd of Board Members, donors and friends at its Cabaret Theater in the Cultural District of downtown Pittsburgh that it has embarked on a $10 million fundraising effort called THE NEXT GENERATION CAMPAIGN, marking only the second capital campaign in the organization's 70-year history.
Michael Cerveris & Seth Rudetsky Coming to CLO Cabaret This May
by BWW News Desk - Apr 19, 2016
Pittsburgh CLO will host an exclusive evening with Tony Award-winner Michael Cerveris (Fun Home) and co-creator/star of DISASTER! Seth Rudetsky at the CLO Cabaret on May 23. This exciting fundraiser will support Pittsburgh CLO's continuing commitment to the fostering of new musicals for Pittsburgh and beyond.
Pittsburgh CLO Summer 2016 Season Creative Teams
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 18, 2016
Pittsburgh CLO is pleased to announce the creative team for the 2016 Summer Season at the Benedum Center. This talented and highly sought-after group of creative specialists will bring Broadway's best to life at the Benedum Center all summer long! Season tickets are on sale now. Further information is available below as well as at pittsburghCLO.org.
Pittsburgh CLO Announces THE 39 STEPS Cast, Creative Team
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 11, 2016
Pittsburgh CLO is proud to announce the cast and creative team of THE 39 STEPS, May 19-August 14 at the CLO Cabaret. Mix a Hitchcock masterpiece with a juicy spy novel, add a dash of Monty Python and you have THE 39 STEPS, a fast-paced whodunit with a riotous blend of virtuoso performances by an incredible cast and wildly inventive stagecraft, including an on-stage plane crash!
Pittsburgh CLO Extends FIRST DATE
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 9, 2016
Due to popular demand, FIRST DATE has been extended at the CLO Cabaret through May 8. The show was previously scheduled to close on April 24. Sunday evening performances have also been added including dates in April and May. Tickets for all remaining performances are now on sale at CLOCabaret.com, by calling 412-456-6666 or visiting the Box Office at Theater Square.
Pittsburgh CLO Academy Announces Cast of THE LITTLE MERMAID, JR.
by Marissa Sblendorio - Feb 29, 2016
Pittsburgh CLO Academy is proud to announce the cast of The Little Mermaid, Jr. at The CAPA Theater on March 19 at 3:30pm & 6:00pm. This production is just one of the many ways that Pittsburgh CLO Academy provides real-world performance opportunities for its students.
Pittsburgh CLO Now Accepting Summer Internship Applications
by Tyler Peterson - Feb 19, 2016
Applications are now being accepted for the 2016 Pittsburgh CLO Summer Internship Program. The Summer Internship Program runs approximately 10-13 weeks beginning in May through mid-August, depending upon the internship being applied for, and affords students 18 years of age and older the opportunity to work one-on-one with musical theater industry professionals.
Pittsburgh CLO Welcomes New Board Members
by Tyler Peterson - Feb 1, 2016
The Pittsburgh CLO Membership elected five new directors during its Annual Meeting on January 28, 2016 at the Duquesne Club, Downtown. This diverse group of individuals includes some of Pittsburgh's finest working professionals and community-oriented individuals.
Pittsburgh CLO Announces Cast of FIRST DATE
by Tyler Peterson - Dec 10, 2015
Pittsburgh CLO is proud to announce the cast of the Pittsburgh premiere of FIRST DATE, February 4 - April 24, 2016 at the CLO Cabaret. This inventive new version of the Broadway musical comedy was created just for Pittsburgh CLO by the original writers, Austin Winsberg, Alan Zachary and Michael Weiner. Our cast of five will shine a hopeful spotlight on the chances we all take to fall in love through a flirtatious, funny and unexpected tale of two strangers meeting for the first time. Audiences will [literally] surround these two would-be lovers and their band of quirky friends with brand-new and imaginative staging set to transform the CLO Cabaret into the "First Date" of your dreams. Tickets start at $36.75 and are now available at CLOCabaret.com or by calling 412-281-2822
ALTAR BOYZ Extends Into January at CLO Cabaret
by Tyler Peterson - Oct 29, 2015
Due to popular demand, ALTAR BOYZ has been extended at the CLO Cabaret through January 10. The show was previously scheduled to close on December 20. Tickets for all remaining performances are now on sale.
Photo Flash: First Look at ALTAR BOYZ, Opening Tonight at Pittsburgh CLO
by BWW News Desk - Sep 24, 2015
Pittsburgh CLO presents the CLO Cabaret premiere of ALTAR BOYZ, tonight, September 24, through December 20. This heavenly cast includes Pittsburgh CLO alumni Mike Greer as Luke and Mason Alexander Park as Mark, as well as exciting newcomers Michael Brown, Carter Ellis and Javier Manente. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the stars in action below!