By SHARON EBERSON By the numbers, the Pittsburgh premiere of Bandstand: A New American Musical is the largest show ever mounted by Front Porch Theatricals. By the emotional breadth of the show about returning World War II veterans, it also… Read More ›
Deana Muro and Joe Jackson accept the challenge of staging a beast of a musical for Front Porch By SHARON EBERSON Music director Deana Muro called the prospect of Bandstand terrifying. So she had to do it. Director-choreographer Joe Jackson,… Read More ›
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 ›
Updated with corrections. Grease is the word for Pittsburgh Musical Theater March 7-17 at the Byham Theater, with Maya Santiago and Davis Wayne as the couple of destiny at Rydell High. Maya Santiago (the national tour of On Your Feet!)… Read More ›
Front Porch Theatricals has announced casting for its 2024 summer musicals – A … My Name is Still Alice and Bandstand – with familiar faces taking the lead in shows making their local debuts. The musical sketch revue A …… Read More ›
By JESSICA NEU “Oh What A Show!” Classic Music and Raw Talent Highlight PMT’s Production of Jersey Boys I have had the pleasure of attending several of Pittsburgh Musical Theater’s (PMT) shows this season. Besides incredible talent, all the shows have… Read More ›
By JESSICA NEU I would have loved to have been at the first table reading for Once. As I imagine it, the cast and crew are gathered around and read the description of the first scene: “Strike the traditional Irish band complete… Read More ›
By SHARON EBERSON Once has a special place in David Toole’s career, and his heart. For an actor-singer-musician, it combines all those things in an unconventional romantic story. “And I’m an Irish boy, so anything about Ireland I find very… Read More ›
By Jessica Neu Oh, what a night it was as some of Pittsburgh Musical Theater’s brightest stars took the stage to present Oh What a Season! PMT’s Broadway at the Overlook. Running through September 11, the delightful show gives audience… Read More ›
“The truth is rarely pure and never simple.” Oscar Wilde By MAC Hoover The Celtic cross is a Christian symbol of a traditional cross with a nimbus or ring featured. The symbolism of a circle features predominantly in the season’s… Read More ›
