Review: THE PERFECT MATE Is Fantastic, and Fantastical, at Pittsburgh CLO
by Greg Kerestan - Feb 14, 2024
CLO's Spark program has a large-sized hit with the latest small-scale musical it commissioned. As a musical writer, let me just say: it's TOUGH to launch a new musical. The best thing you can do is have a company commission a show from you based on your pitch, otherwise you're going to have a long, difficult but hopefully rewarding journey as an indie theatre creator. (Ask me how I know!)
THE PERFECT MATE Comes to Pittsburgh CLO in February
by Stephi Wild - Jan 19, 2024
Pittsburgh CLO’s Kara Cabaret Series presents a world premiere rom-com musical of the future; it’s 2063, and love is about to get an upgrade! David Rossmer & Dan Lipton’s THE PERFECT MATE brings love to life between February 2 - March 17 at the Greer Cabaret Theater.
Review: ELVIS-A MUSICAL REVIEW at Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre
by Rich Mehrenberg - Jun 1, 2023
Elvis-A Musical Revolution is not among the better musical theater bio-shows. Jersey Boys, Get on your Feet, and Buddy-the Buddy Holly Story are all significantly better. Ironically, it is not even the best Elvis bio-musical. Check out Million Dollar Quartet instead.
Casting Announced For Holiday Tour Of Ken Ludwig's TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS
by Stephi Wild - Nov 25, 2019
''Twas the night before Christmas when all through the house. Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse.a?? So begins the season's most cherished story which has inspired the enchanting children's farce, Ken Ludwig's 'Twas the Night Before Christmas. The show has announced casting for a 19-city holiday tour that launches November 26 in Newberry, SC and has tour stops in Denver, Albuquerque, Stamford, and Akron. Tickets and a full tour schedule are available at www.TwasTheNightTour.com.
Allie Trimm Joins The Cast Of THE IDES OF MARCH EXTRAVAGANZA
by Stephi Wild - Mar 4, 2019
The songwriting team of brothers David Rigano and Paul Rigano, known to the cabaret community as The Rigano Songbook, are thrilled to announce that Allie Trimm will be joining the cast for the 6th Annual Ides of March Extravaganza March 15 at Don't Tell Mama.
Casting Announced For The Rigano Songbook 6th Annual IDES OF MARCH Extravaganza
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 12, 2019
The songwriting team of brothers David Rigano and Paul Rigano have announced the cast for their upcoming Rigano Songbook 6th Annual Ides of March Extravaganza coming up on March 15 at 7pm at Don't Tell Mama. Returning to the Extravaganza will be Ian Brodsky (Begin Again with Mark Ruffalo and Keira Knightley, In Love with the Arrow Collar Man), Alexandra deSuze (New York City Center Encores! A Night of Broadway Stars), ESJAE (Hair European Tour, Committed Broadway Workshop), Josey Miller (Game On at Pittsburgh CLO, Oklahoma! at Black Hills Playhouse), and Amanda Nicholas (Wild Women of Planet Wongo, Bayside the Musical) who will be joined by new #FriendsOfRiganoSongbook Allison Frasca (Wicked Frozen Off-Broadway, creator/star of All Star: the Best Broadway Musical) and Randa Meierhenry (Great American Melodrama, Great Plains Theatre, Round Barn Theatre).
Photo Flash: GAME ON Comes to the Pittsburgh CLO Cabaret
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 17, 2018
Three contestants risk it all to win a record-setting $10 million jackpot. Inspired by primetime game shows that make every viewer feel like they're in the hot seat, GAME ON is a one-of-a-kind WORLD PREMIERE musical that will have your blood pumping with every twist and turn.
The Cast of GAME ON is Ready to Compete at Pittsburgh CLO!
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 12, 2018
Pittsburgh CLO is proud to announce the cast of the world premiere of GAME ON , November 9, 2018 - January 27, 2019 at the CLO Cabaret. GAME ON is the second musical to be given a world premiere from Pittsburgh CLO's inaugural SPARK festival, which showcased musicals designed to cultivate the next generation of small-cast shows that will thrive in small venues around the country. GAME ON is written by Pittsburgh CLO alums Marcus Stevens and David Dabbon. Tickets for this hilarious game show extravaganza are now available online at CLOCabaret.com, by phone at 412-456-6666 or in person at the Theater Square Box Office, and start at $31.25.
I LOVE YOU, YOU'RE PERFECT, NOW CHANGE Opens the 2017 Round Barn Theatre Season
by BWW News Desk - Apr 3, 2017
???????Love in all its glory will be celebrated in this witty musical comedy revue. I Love You, You're Perfect Now Change, is everything you've secretly thought about dating, romance, marriage, husbands, wives and in-laws, but were afraid to admit.
A CHRISTMAS STORY: THE MUSICAL to Take the Stage at The Round Barn Theatre
by BWW
News Desk - Nov 11, 2016
The Round Barn Theatre at Amish Acres wraps up the 2016 season with a bright, red bow as the holiday favorite A Christmas Story: The Musical takes stage and brings with it all the festive cheer audiences will need for the holiday season. A Christmas Story: The Musicalopens November 11 and runs through December 31.
A CHRISTMAS STORY: THE MUSICAL to Take the Stage at The Round Barn Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 8, 2016
The Round Barn Theatre at Amish Acres wraps up the 2016 season with a bright, red bow as the holiday favorite A Christmas Story: The Musical takes stage and brings with it all the festive cheer audiences will need for the holiday season. A Christmas Story: The Musicalopens November 11 and runs through December 31.