By SHARON EBERSON Amid a sea of 2024 A Christmas Carol adaptations on Pittsburgh area stages, for the comfort and joy of my own traditions, I chose a couple that began on Friday the 13th: First, Pittsburgh CLO’s A Musical… Read More ›
Christine Laitta
Meet the Dynamic Dancing Duo at the Helm of PMT’s ‘Grease’
Danny Herman and Rocker Verastique Bring Broadway, Ballet and ‘Fame’ to Their Work in Pittsburgh By SHARON EBERSON Catching up with Danny Herman and Rocker Verastique about their remarkable careers is bound to answer the question, “How many times can… Read More ›
Review: Pittsburgh CLO’s ‘A Musical Christmas Carol’ Gives the Gift of Everlasting Enchantment
By MARIA SCIULLO As holiday traditions go, Pittsburgh CLO’s A Musical Christmas Carol is a dandy. Who among us doesn’t know the Charles Dickens story of love, loss and redemption? There have been so many versions over the decades done… Read More ›
Pittsburgh CLO’s ‘A Musical Christmas Carol’ Rekindles a Holiday Tradition
Christine Laitta, Aaron Galligan-Stierle Join Michael Cerveris’ Scrooge and a Cast of Dozens at the Byham Theater By SHARON EBERSON Some performers we know for decades, some come and go; the set has had makeovers, the lobby’s aglow … and… Read More ›
Scrooged Again: Michael Cerveris Returns to Pittsburgh CLO’s ‘A Musical Christmas Carol’
Two-time Tony Award-winner Michael Cerveris will be home for the holidays for the second straight year, when he returns as Ebenezer Scrooge in Pittsburgh CLO’s 32nd annual production of A Musical Christmas Carol, December 15-23 at the Byham Theater. Joining… Read More ›
Christine Laitta on Directing this year’s ‘Off The Record’
OTR proceeds benefit to the Greater Pittsburg Community Food Bank By Jessica Neu I had the enormous privilege of speaking with Off the Record’s writer/director, Christine Laitta, and producer, Sharon Eberson, to discuss how this Pittsburgh tradition is making its in-person return… Read More ›
Everything’s Coming Up Roses at Pittsburgh CLO’s “Book of Merman”
One of Broadway’s most legendary performers comes face-to-face with two of Broadway’s most current residents in Pittsburgh CLO’s production of The Book of Merman. A hilarious heartfelt musical about being true to oneself, the show is a comedic romp… Read More ›
Up and Away
Over the years, Superman and Spider-Man have faced many foes. Usually for the sake of a happy ending, they always prevail. But there’s one enemy that they’ve both suffered humiliating, public defeats at the hands of. I’m of course referring… Read More ›