This fall our five picks are three community theatre productions, and two university productions. Guys and Dolls along with Cabaret consistently make the top ten lists of terrific Broadway musicals. Throw in a little Sondheim with Sweeney Todd and the… Read More ›
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Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
The musical version of Dirty Rotten Scoundrels first premiered on stage in 2004, an offshoot of the movie by the same name. The story revolves around two con artists. Lawrence Jameson lives a lavish lifestyle on the French Rivera, made… Read More ›
Dogfight
Stage 62’s production of Dogfight is emotionally engrossing and full of wonder. Replete with reminiscence, both charming and heavyhearted this Pittsburgh premiere is certain to become the most talked about musical performance this spring. If Stage 62 has been on… Read More ›
Step into 1963 with Stage 62’s Dogfight
Stage 62’s upcoming production, Dogfight is raising a lot of questions. I needed to know what the musical is really about and why anyone invested in local theater arts should not miss it. I spent an evening with Dogfight producer,… Read More ›
5 Musicals You Don’t Want to Miss This Spring: 2018
You can feel spring is just around the corner and the spring crop of musicals is about ready to bloom at our area theater companies. Our featured five, listed in order of opening dates, includes the classic Broadway dance and… Read More ›
Madagascar
Stage 62 presents Madagascar A Musical Adventure. For the next two weekends, your favorite DreamWorks characters are live on stage, singing, dancing and cheering up and down the aisles of the theater and across the stage. The show opens at… Read More ›
5 Musicals You Don’t Want to Miss This Winter 2017
Welcome to our annual pick of five of must-see musicals this winter. We have a diverse mix that includes two community theatre productions; Annie at Comtra and The Last Five Years by Split Stages at the Theatre Factory. From the… Read More ›
Annie
I had high expectations for Stage 62’s production of Annie. Sitting in the audience at the Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, I listened dreamily as the orchestra introduced the show with a lively preface to one of the… Read More ›
5 Musicals You Don’t Want to Miss This Fall: 2017 Edition
The dog days of summer are behind us and it’s time to look forward to a fall full of refreshing musicals. Our 2017 Top Five Fall Musical Theatre Preview shows feature two Tony Award winning “big” musicals Kiss Me Kate… Read More ›
Spamalot
I love musicals for the interlude of melodrama and escape they provide from my tragically mundane life. The singing and dancing, costumes, and live orchestra swelling between me and the stage make my heart happy. Opening night of Stage 62’s… Read More ›