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 ›
Joe Jackson
‘Bandstand’ Swings Into Action While Honoring WWII Vets
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 ›
Front Porch Theatricals Reveals Casts of 2024 Shows ‘A … My Name is Still Alice’ and ‘Bandstand’
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 ›
“Fun Home” Reveals More than Family Secrets at Front Porch
Clever and cathartic, Fun Home at Front Porch Theatricals stirs the heart and memories of growing up despite the foibles of the grown-ups around us. Full of longing and never short on irony, Fun Home delivers the laughter, regret, and… Read More ›
