Lara Hayhurst

Baldwin & Lazar-Led THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY to Open at Axelrod PAC Next Month

The Axelrod Performing Arts Center will present The Bridges of Madison County, The Musical, starring Kate Baldwin (Hello, Dolly!, Finian’s Rainbow) and Aaron Lazar (A Little Night Music, The Light in the Piazza).

BWW Review: AN UNTITLED NEW PLAY BY JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE at City Theatre and THE THANKSGIVING PLAY at Arcade Comedy Theater Sing the Praises of the Dramaturge

Pop culture is full of paeans to the composer or the playwright; just this past fall, Andrew Garfield starred in Tick Tick... Boom! on Netflix as the young Jonathan Larson. But outside of insider tell-alls, there's not a lot of focus on the behind the scenes creatives of the theatrical world, especially the dramaturge. As a sometimes dramaturge myself, I know the position is misunderstood if it's understood at all: the shepherd of a new work, the dramaturge assists in the creative development of a piece by advising the author and the creative staff, doing research and providing insight and input on structure, tone and other aspects of the work in progress. You can imagine my surprise when I discovered that, one particular weekend, Pittsburgh was showing not one but TWO new plays about the role of the dramaturge in the theatrical process.

City Theatre & Pittsburgh CLO Present AN UNTITLED NEW PLAY FROM JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE

City Theatre has announced the second show of its 2021/2022 subscription season, An Untitled New Play by Justin Timberlake by Matt Schatz (The Burdens, City Theatre 2019) in a co-production with Pittsburgh CLO. 

COCKROACHES & COLOGNE Now Available to Stream

Streaming Musicals has announced the virtual world premiere of Cockroaches & Cologne, a new 14-minute musical short film from the critically acclaimed writing team behind Marry Harry (staged Off-Broadway at the York Theatre Company in 2017 and filmed and released in 2020 by Streaming Musicals)

New Musical MIDGIE & THE RHYTHM ROCKETS Set to Premiere This Fall

The success of “Raunchy Little Musical: Belle Barth is Back” prompted noted book writer Joanne Koch, award winning producer/director Jimmy Ferraro and Broadway musical theater actress Dee Etta Rowe Ferraro to come up with their new musical,“Midgie & the Rhythm Rockets”.

Richard Skipper and Brian Michael Hoffman Celebrate Bill and Dorothy Berloni Featuring Orfeh and Andy Karl, Laura Bell Bundy, Debra Monk, and More!

Friday Night, May 29th at 8PM ET, Richard Skipper and Brian Michael Hoffman will be celebrating Bill and Dorothy Berloni for the Theatrical Animals Fund! 

Photo Flash: THE SOUND OF MUSIC Comes Alive At The Byham Theater

Pittsburgh Musical Theater presents The Sound of Music, now playing through March 15 at the Byham Theater.

Meet The Cast & Creative Team Of UNTITLED

Casting has been announced for Pittsburgh CLO's World Premiere of the award-winning musical comedy UNTITLED: A New Musical Comedy About Serious Drama at the Greer Cabaret Theater April 3 - May 3, 2020. Originally developed during Pittsburgh CLO's SPARK Festival, UNTITLED has since gained wide acclaim, including earning writer Matt Schatz the ASCAP Foundation Harold Arlen Award. Don't miss this edgy new musical satire about showbiz, stardom and self-reflection.

Pittsburgh Musical Theater Will Present Beloved Musical THE SOUND OF MUSIC

The Byham Theater will be alive with The Sound of Music next month. The final collaboration between Rodgers & Hammerstein will star Pittsburgh favorite Lara Hayhurst as Maria. The spirited, romantic and beloved musical story of Maria and the von Trapp Family will thrill audiences with its award-winning score, including 'My Favorite Things,' 'Do-Re-Mi,' 'Climb Ev'ry Mountain,' 'Edelweiss' and the title song. The motion picture version also remains the most popular movie musical of all time.

Pittsburgh CLO Announces Cast for 28th Annual Production of A MUSICAL CHRISTMAS CAROL

Pittsburgh CLO is announced casting for the 28th annual production of A MUSICAL CHRISTMAS CAROL, December 6-22 at the Byham Theater. This year's production will feature lavish costumes, thrilling effects and a talented ensemble of both new and returning performers. Broadway star Mark Jacoby returns to Pittsburgh CLO to lead the cast as Ebenezer Scrooge. Tickets are now available by calling 412-456-6666, online at pittsburghCLO.org or at the Theater Square Box Office.

VIDEO: See The Cast of XANADU In Rehearsals At Pittsburgh CLO!

XANADU runs at Pittsburgh CLO through December 7! See the cast in rehearsals!

Leapin' lizards! For the very first time, America's favorite red headed orphan will be gracing the stage at Flat Rock Playhouse in the Broadway hit sensation, Annie. Do not miss what is considered one of the best family musicals ever written, running June 9th through July 2nd on the Flat Rock Playhouse Mainstage located in the Village of Flat Rock.

With a cast featuring Broadway veterans and Music Circus audience favorites, the musical comedy Legally Blonde makes its Music Circus premiere to kick off the 66th season. Performances are Tuesday, June 14 through Sunday, June 19 at the Wells Fargo Pavilion. BroadwayWorld brings you a first look at the cast in action below!

With a cast featuring Broadway veterans and Music Circus audience favorites, the musical comedy Legally Blonde makes its Music Circus premiere to kick off the 66th season. Performances are Tuesday, June 14 through Sunday, June 19 at the Wells Fargo Pavilion.  Check out a sneak peek below!