BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL and More Set for Pittsburgh CLO Summer 2026
The season will also include Mean Girls and Suffs.
Pittsburgh CLO has revealed its 2026 PNC Summer of Musicals, marking a milestone 80th Anniversary in honor of Carol Hefren Tillotson, a devoted supporter and advocate for the arts in our community. For eight decades, Pittsburgh CLO has proudly celebrated the magic of live musical theater - created by, for, and in partnership with Pittsburgh.
THE 2026 PNC SUMMER OF MUSICALS INCLUDES:
BEAUTIFUL: The Carole King Musical
June 23-28, 2026 | Benedum Center
Sponsored by Joan Clark Davis
Pittsburgh CLO brings you an all-new production of BEAUTIFUL: The Carole King Musical, the inspiring story of a girl from Brooklyn who became one of the most successful singer-songwriters in music history. With unforgettable hits like "It’s Too Late," "You’ve Got a Friend," "So Far Away," and "(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman," BEAUTIFUL is a moving, music-filled portrait of resilience, self-discovery, and the healing power of song.
MEAN GIRLS
July 7-12, 2026 | Benedum Center
MEAN GIRLS is a fiercely funny and witty musical that brings the iconic 2004 film to the stage. From book writer Tina Fey (30 Rock), this smash-hit musical features a contemporary and catchy score, including songs like "World Burn" and "I'd Rather Be Me." MEAN GIRLS delivers big laughs, non-stop fun, and a reminder of the importance of staying true to yourself.
SUFFS
July 21-26, 2026 | Benedum Center
Direct from Broadway, comes the acclaimed Tony Award®-winning musical SUFFS about the groundbreaking, passionate, and funny American women who fought tirelessly for the right to vote. Created by Shaina Taub, the first woman to ever independently win Tony Awards for Best Book and Best Score in the same season, this "thrilling, inspiring and dazzlingly entertaining" (Variety) new musical boldly explores the triumphs and failures of a struggle for equality that’s far from over. Winner of the Outer Critics’ Circle Award for Best New Musical
Videos
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Eddie Day and TNT headline Embers Terrace Grand Opening at Mohegan PA! On May 20, 2026 Embers Terrace (5/20-5/20) |
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Rainbow Kitten Surprise Stage AE (9/23-9/23) |
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Steel Magnolias The Andrew Carnegie Library & Music Hall (5/08-5/17) PHOTOS |
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Sixty Nine - Seventy City Theatre's Campus (5/14-5/24) |
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Mullett: 80's Hair Band Tribute The Lamp Theatre (6/20-6/20) |
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Brad Williams at Byham Theater Byham Theater (5/29-5/29) |
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Late For The Sky: A Tribute to Jackson Browne Featuring Jake Thistle of American Idol The Lamp Theatre (7/19-7/19) |
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Pet Sounds Live! The Music of The Beach Boys The Lamp Theatre (6/06-6/06) |
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MTV Unplugged Tribute Band at Sherman Showcase On July 11, 2026 Sherman Showcase (7/11-7/11) |
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Superunknown: The Premier Tribute to Chris Cornell presents 'The 35 Tour' The Lamp Theatre (7/10-7/10) |
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