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Review: FRONT PORCH CABARET Announces its Biggest Get Yet at Front Porch Theatricals

by Greg Kerestan — December 3, 2025

The only constant is change, as anyone will tell you, and Front Porch Theatricals has always epitomized that.

Review: BABY Gives Birth to Dramedy at Front Porch Theatricals

by Greg Kerestan — May 20, 2025

Pittsburgh's most reliable indie company scores again with a little-seen concept musical.

Casting Set for BABY and SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE at Front Porch Theatricals

by Blair Ingenthron — February 8, 2025

Front Porch Theatricals has announced casting for their 2025 season, featuring Baby and Sunday in the Park With George.

Review: WEST SIDE STORY Makes a Classic Feel Fresh at Pittsburgh CLO

by Greg Kerestan — June 13, 2024

There is no greater musical theatre staging preservationist than Baayork Lee, who has devoted much of her career to preserving and restaging the original direction and choreography to A Chorus Line.

Pittsburgh CLO Announces WEST SIDE STORY Cast

by A.A. Cristi — May 30, 2024

Discover the talented cast of WEST SIDE STORY at Pittsburgh CLO, featuring a dynamic ensemble ready to bring this classic musical to life.

Review: FIDDLER ON THE ROOF IN CONCERT Breathes Life into an Old Favorite at Heinz Hall

by Greg Kerestan — February 26, 2024

The rediscovered orchestrations of John Williams make a beloved musical just that much better.

Review: CATCH ME IF YOU CAN Sings and Swings at Lincoln Park Performing Arts Center

by Greg Kerestan — October 11, 2023

Director Justin Fortunato and cast keep the midcentury sheen nice and glossy on this Shaiman/Wittman musical.

Review: GUYS AND DOLLS Resurrects the Golden Age at Benedum Center

by Greg Kerestan — August 15, 2023

The time period may be ambiguous in the classic Damon Runyon musical, but the laughs are undeniable.

Video: First Look at Nikki Renée Daniels, John Treacy Egan & More in GUYS & DOLLS at Pittsburgh CLO

by Chloe Rabinowitz — August 8, 2023

Get a first look at GUYS & DOLLS at Pittsburgh CLO with this exclusive video.

Video: Get a First Look at THE SOUND OF MUSIC at Pittsburgh CLO

by Chloe Rabinowitz — July 13, 2023

Get a first look at THE SOUND OF MUSIC at Pittsburgh CLO! Experience the magic of this beloved Rodgers and Hammerstein classic as it comes to life on stage.

Review: Pittsburgh CLO Sets Sail with ANYTHING GOES at Benedum Center

by Greg Kerestan — June 15, 2023

Almost every time you see a major production of Anything Goes, it'll vary in some way from the last one you saw.

Video: First Look at Rashidra Scott, A.J. Shively & More in ANYTHING GOES at Pittsburgh CLO

by Chloe Rabinowitz — June 13, 2023

Get a first look at footage of Anything Goes at Pittsburgh CLO!

Carolee Carmello, Patti Murin, Frenchie Davis & More to Star in Pittsburgh CLO's 2023 Summer of Musicals

by Chloe Rabinowitz — June 5, 2023

As the curtain is about to rise on Pittsburgh CLO's 2023 Summer of Musicals at the Benedum Center between June 13 - August 27, 2023, now is your chance to meet the cast and creative teams!

Review: FRONT PORCH CABARET Reunites Old Friends at Front Porch Theatricals

by Greg Kerestan — November 30, 2022

Front Porch announces a season of Finn and Sondheim, in an evening of song and stories.

Pittsburgh CLO Announces the Cast Of A MUSICAL CHRISTMAS CAROL, Starring Michael Cerveris

by Stephi Wild — November 18, 2022

Pittsburgh CLO has announced casting for the 31st annual production of A MUSICAL CHRISTMAS CAROL, December 9-23 at the historic Byham Theater.

ROBIN HOOD And His Merry Men Come To Pittsburgh

by A.A. Cristi — June 21, 2022

Merry mayhem takes over three of Allegheny County's favorite parks as Pittsburgh Public Theater performs Robin Hood by Greg Banks, produced in special arrangement with Plays for New Audiences, in South Park, Boyce Park, and Hartwood Acres, June 26 - July 9, 2022.