Do you feel a hint of autumn in the air? It may be hot as Hadestown outside, but back to school shopping is in high gear, and in the Pittsburgh Cultural District, it’s nearly time to Greer up, too. Pittsburgh… Read More ›
A Musical Christmas Carol
Review: It’s a Jolly Holiday with CLO’s ‘Musical Christmas Carol’
Michael Cerveris provides star power as Scrooge in 31st year of a Pittsburgh tradition By Sharon Eberson It’s that time of year when Nutcrackers and Christmas Carols abound, and in the Pittsburgh Cultural District, that means the G.O.A.T. of all… Read More ›
Pittsburgh CLO announces cast of ‘A Musical Christmas Carol’
A mostly veteran cast is back for Pittsburgh CLO’s A Musical Christmas Carol, complementing first-time Ebenezer Scrooge Michael Cerveris in the 31st edition of the holiday tradition. Two-time Tony-winner Cerveris headlines a holiday tradition that includes the towering presence of… Read More ›
Michael Cerveris Looks Forward to Happy Ending as Scrooge for Pittsburgh CLO
By Sharon Eberson It was touch and go for a while, Michael Cerveris coming home for the holidays. But filming on HBO’s The Gilded Age came to an end in the nick of time, and Pittsburgh CLO could finally announce… Read More ›
Pittsburgh CLO Enlists Tony Award-Winner Michael Cerveris as Scrooge
The stage & screen star comes home for the holidays to headline annual A Musical Christmas Carol By Sharon Eberson Two-time Tony Award-winner Michael Cerveris will become part of a three-decade holiday tradition when he takes on the role of… Read More ›
Review: CLO’s A Musical Christmas Carol
Reviewed by Jessica Neu After the theater went dark for over a year due to the perils of the Covid-19 pandemic, the spirit and message of Charles Dicken’s classic, A Christmas Carol, felt especially poignant. Ebenezer Scrooge, his colleagues, the… Read More ›
CLO’s Bob Cratchit is one for the books
Jerreme Rodriguez takes over the role played for 25 years by Jeff Howell By Sharon Eberson If you have attended Pittsburgh CLO’s annual A Musical Christmas Carol in the past 25 years or so, as so many of us have,… Read More ›
A Musical Christmas Carol
When I walked into the Byham Theater to see Pittsburgh CLO’s A Musical Christmas Carol for the very first time, I let out an involuntary “Wow!”. The impact of D Martyn Bookwalter’s set is nothing short of breathtaking. Antique artifacts… Read More ›
A Musical Christmas Carol
Holiday spirit abounds at the Byham Theater! Pittsburghers greet the season with a classical tale starring a cast of captivating characters and tremendous singing. A Musical Christmas Carol is a gateway to all things Christmas. The CLO kicked off their… Read More ›