The world premiere of Pittsburgh CLO’s The Perfect Mate has its cast. The futuristic rom-com musical, with book, music and lyrics by Dan Lipton and David Rossmer, was commissioned as part of PCLO’s SPARK Festival in 2018. Promising to “bring… Read More ›
By SHARON EBERSON Jimmy Nicholas is an “and” guy, not an “or” guy. That’s how the actor explains all of the “ands” after acting jobs, including the title role in Pittsburgh CLO’s upcoming premiere musical, The Perfect Mate. A 2014… Read More ›
By SHARON EBERSON My Facebook timeline has of late been lighting up with exciting free programming at the Lounge at the Greer Cabaret Theater, in addition to the Trust Cabaret Series, CLO Cabaret shows that are set to take place a… Read More ›
By SHARON EBERSON So much Pittsburgh theater, so little time is among my top picks for the subtitle of my theater-going life. A good overall title might be: “There’s No Business Like Covering Show Business.” Combine those two, and you… Read More ›
By SHARON EBERSON One of my favorite gags in Who’s Holiday!, the R-rated Christmas parody at the Greer Cabaret throughout December, occurred quite by accident at Saturday night’s performance. Audience member Dan was invited on stage to spend a little… Read More ›
By SHARON EBERSON Wanna find outWho’s naughty or niceAnd not have to askIf Santa checked twice?If you’re thinking it’s Scrooge,It could be, that’s true.But I’ll tell you right now:It’s Cindy Lou Who, that’s who!And who should be seen As the adult… Read More ›
The show opens the revamped Greer Cabaret theater; cast member Brady D. Patsy sideline with broken ankle, replaced by Billy Mason By SHARON EBERSON Martha Banta had stayed away from directing tick, tick … BOOM! until now. “I just thought… Read More ›
Pittsburgh CLO will open the newly renovated Greer Cabaret with Jonathan Larson’s autobiographical musical tick, tick … BOOM!, directed by the late RENT creator’s friend and colleague, Martha Banta. The show comes to the stage of the Greer, in a… Read More ›
Local favorites will bring some magic to the final show in Pittsburgh CLO’s Kara Cabaret Series, June 17-July 31 Casting has been announced for Pittsburgh CLO’s exclusive engagement of the wand-wielding Off-Broadway hit parody, Puffs — which The New York Times proclaims “a fast-paced… Read More ›
Puffs opening night. has been delayed one week due to a few of the cast members testing positive for COVID-19. Puffs will now open on June 17th and run through July 31, 2022. About Puffs – SEVEN INCREASINGLY EVENTFUL YEARS AT… Read More ›