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 ›
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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 Welcomes Maya Santiago and Davis Wayne to ‘Grease’ Cast
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 ›
PMT’s Production of ‘Evil Dead the Musical’ Returns to the West End for a 4-week Run this Month
Performances run September 28th – October 22nd at the West End Canopy Back by popular demand, Pittsburgh Musical Theater (PMT) will present the cult classic Evil Dead The Musical at the West End Canopy located at PMT, 327 S Main Street. The cast includes Brett… 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 ›
“Oh What A Show!” Classic Music and Raw Talent Highlight PMT’s Production of Jersey Boys
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 ›
For ‘Once,’ David Toole Brings Guy Home to PMT
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 ›
Casts Announced for PMT’s ‘Once,’ & Front Porch’s 2023 Season
Here’s musical theater casting news to look forward to, from Pittsburgh Musical Theater and Front Porch Theatricals: ‘Once,’ Pittsburgh Musical Theater Husband and wife David Toole and Kate Queen, who met in 2008 while portraying Tony and Maria in Gargaro… Read More ›
PMT’s ‘A Lyrical Christmas Carol’ returns with Richard McBride as Scrooge
Pittsburgh Musical Theater will present the 31st annual edition of Ken Gargaro’s A Lyrical Christmas Carol, with young artists joining professional guest artists Rob Jessup as the Narrator and Richard McBride as Ebenezer Scrooge. Among his credits, McBride has appeared… Read More ›
Review: PMT’s ‘Broadway at the Overlook’
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 ›