By JESSICA NEU Beginning with a 2022 run at the New York Public Theater, SUFFS, like Six and Hamilton, features fictionalized versions of historical figures. However, instead of Henry VIII’s ex-wives or the Founding Fathers, Suffs takes us to early 1900s America to explore the political drama surrounding… Read More ›
A CHAT WITH “SUFFS” TONY-NOMINATED DIRECTOR LEIGH SILVERMAN
The graduate of Carnegie Mellon’s BFA Directing and MFA Playwriting programs, and an intern for Pittsburgh CLO in 1994 — “We did The Music Man with Gary Sandy, and just a variety of really amazing musicals that we mounted in seven days,” she recalled — is known for the dozens of new works she has directed on and off Broadway.
Six things to know about the “Suffs” National Tour, presented by Pittsburgh CLO as the Benedum Center July 21-26, 2026.
“Mean Girls” Marks the Beginning of the End after 80 years of Pittsburgh CLO Summer Seasons
Pittsburgh CLO next big hire could be an important next step in moving forward artistically and strategically. The job posting comes on the heels of the announcement of summer season No. 80: two co-productions and the first tour visit of Suffs, a six-time Tony Award nominee. “I’m proud to be part of this community, and we’re going to find our way,” Executive Producer Mark Fleischer said.
Summer of Musicals features ‘Beautiful: The Carole King Musical,’ ‘Mean Girls’ and ‘Suffs’ Pittsburgh CLO has announced its 2026 PNC Summer of Musicals, marking a milestone 80th Anniversary in honor of Carol Hefren Tillotson, a devoted supporter and advocate for the arts in our… Read More ›
