By GEORGE HOOVER From the moment Stephanie J. Block stepped onto the Greer Cabaret stage dressed black and gold, it was apparent she was in the company of certified Broadway nerds and admirers, myself included. Joining her was her accompanist, Ben Cohen, an accomplished musician… Read More ›
By SHARON EBERSON On a celebratory night of songs and surprises, Front Porch Theatricals announced the company’s 2025 summer shows, both Tony Award rivals for best musical in 1984. They are: Baby, a seven-time Tony nominee, comes to the New… Read More ›
Pittsburgh CLO has announced the stage-and-screen stars who will lead the 2024 summer season of musicals, including Tony-nominee Beth Malone, who originated the role of Alison Bechdel in Fun Home on Broadway, and will don the Cat in the Hat’s… Read More ›
Pittsburgh CLO has revealed the cast and creative team of summer season opener Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar & Grill, with Gabrielle Lee as Billie “Lady Day” Holiday, directed by Tomé Cousin. The leading lady of the show in the… Read More ›
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 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 ›
All-Female ‘A … My Name is Still Alice’ and the Pittsburgh Premiere of ‘Bandstand’ Are on Tap for 2024 By SHARON EBERSON On a music-filled night representing Front Porch Theatricals’ past and future, the summertime company announced 2024’s two-show season:… Read More ›
