By JESSICA NEU Music historians often reminisce about unique times throughout the 1900s that helped to shift, transform, or inspire the musical zeitgeist of the era. Stories are told of the jam sessions at musicians’ homes in 1960s Laurel Canyon,… Read More ›
Million Dollar Quartet
Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins, and Jerry Lee Lewis Unite in Pittsburgh’s West End for ‘Million Dollar Quartet’
Pittsburgh Musical Theater (PMT) presents the Tony Award-winning musical for a 4-week run at the Gargaro Theater. Based on the true story of a legendary impromptu recording session, Million Dollar Quartet brings to life the iconic moment when four of the greatest… Read More ›
Pittsburgh Musical Theater Unveils 2023-24 Season
Pittsburgh Musical Theater gets off to a “groovy” start and pulls in with a “million dollar” finish in the just-announced 2023-24 season. The return of Evil Dead the Musical kicks things off outdoors, under the West End Canopy, in September,… Read More ›
Million Dollar Quartet
There are two kinds of jukebox musicals in the world. In one type, the songs originally performed by an established musical act are incorporated into that person or group’s biography. Examples of these highly marketable, live docudramas include Jersey Boys… Read More ›
Pittsburgh’s Polished Musical Theatre Gem: The CLO
The Pittsburgh Civic Light Opera, as the CLO is officially known, has been around for a long time. Its first performances were outdoors at Pitt Stadium in June of 1946. Back then it was a summer stock theatre company that… Read More ›
