The book of mormon pittsburgh official ticket source. Matt polkpittsburgh clo the art and science of voice. The show follows two mormon missionaries, elder braithewaite and. Join facebook to connect with kevin clay and others you may know. For pittsburgh symphony orchestra programs please call 4123924900. Kevin clay made his broadway debut in the book of mormon. Wagon wheel center for the arts, pittsburgh clo, the book of mormon. Book of mormon pittsburgh cast image collections book. Broadway tickets broadway shows theater tickets buzz. So if you like a night out thats light and breezy, is perhaps just a bit naughty, but jammed with theatrical talent, you might consider turning the pages of the book of merman, now at the greer cabaret theater in downtown pittsburgh. The resulting show, by writer dc cathro and composer leo schwartz, has drawn hoots at smaller venues in chicago, new york, and elsewhere. Please visit pitt arts covid19 arts update page to learn about pittsburgh arts and culture closures, cancellations and postponed events.
Two mormon missionaries ring the doorbell of ethel merman and hilarity ensues in this new musical. The book of merman imagines two mormon missionaries visiting ethel merman. Entertainment weekly just handed the show an a rating, saying, teaming with avenue q cocreator robert lopez to write a perfect book, music and lyrics, south park creators trey parker and matt stone honor the tradition of great songanddance theater in all the best ways. The most comprehensive source for broadway shows, broadway tickets, offbroadway, london theater information, tickets, gift certificates, videos, news, features. In the musical the book of mormon, the whole idea is that these mormon missionaries go to uganda. The book of mormon last night at the benedum center. Rumor has it that some people think the book of merman is a musical about the aquatic man from the shape of water. He was also seen as elder price on the national tour of the book of mormon. Television credits include daddys boy in tina feys unbreakable kimmy schmidt netflix and the 2012 tony awards cbs. The book of mormon follows two young missionaries who are sent to uganda to try to convert citizens to the mormon religion. Home to the pittsburgh symphony orchestra pso and the pittsburgh youth symphony orchestra, the 2,676 seat hall presents about 200 performances each year. The full monty pops in pittsburgh theater pittsburgh.
This divadriven whirlwind features original songs and showstopping ballads, combining one of broadways smash hits with the largerthanlife persona of the legendary belter ethel merman. This magnificent 2,800seat venue has been named the number one auditorium in the u. By the book the musical comedy the book of merman runs friday through sunday at the clo cabaret, downtown. So if you ever wondered what would happen if elder price and elder cunningham were sent to ethel mermans house instead of uganda, you can find out firsthand at pittsburgh clos the book of merman. The book of merman cabaret musical by leo schwartz and dc cathro.
The book of mormon is part of the broadway series, so thats a touring broadway cast. Pittsburgh clo stages the book of merman in the greer cabaret theater. Discounted ticket lottery for book of mormon at heinz hall. To ensure that everyone enjoys the show, please read our child policy for attending clo performances at the benedum center, byham theater and clo cabaret. One missionary, elder price, is an enthusiastic gogetter with a strong. To ensure that everyone enjoys the show, please read our child policy for attending clo performances at the benedum center, byham theater. The show will be offering a limited number of discounted tickets for the pittsburgh shows. Two mormon missionaries ring the doorbell of ethel merman and. Pittsburgh singer, actress and teacher christine laitta is playing one of broadways most famous belters, ethel merman, in clo cabarets the book of merman.
This divadriven whirlwind features original songs and showstopping ballads, combining one of broadways smash hits with the largerthanlife persona of the lege. The benedum center is located in the heart of pittsburgh s cultural district, which means the venue is surrounded by dozens of restaurants and an unlimited amount of cuisine choices. Located within the same building as the greer cabaret theater is the theater. The book of mormon cast update august 2019 dave thomas brown elder price dave is a north carolinabred sagittarius, who has had the immense pleasure of playing this role on broadway and on the west end in london. Pittsburgh cultural trust is the transformative force to pittsburgh s vibrant development as a cultural district of high quality performing and visual arts center. Weeklong workshops, weekend seminars, master classes, private. The book of merman is unexpectedly fun and heartwarming, and a must see for any fans of either merman herself or the book of mormon. Apr 02, 2020 book of mormon pittsburgh promo code april 2, 2020 disney s aladdin pittsburgh pittsburgh clo in pa because there s life after birth op about ticket club mlk day flash on all african. The cheap seats program is available to university of pittsburgh students, faculty, and staff with a valid pitt id.
Jul 10, 2017 in the heights july 7 16, 2017 benedum center tony awardwinner for best musical. Jan 29, 2020 the resulting show, by writer dc cathro and composer leo schwartz, has drawn hoots at smaller venues in chicago, new york, and elsewhere. Two mormon missionaries ring the doorbell of ethel merman and hilarity. The pittsburgh clo invites you to discover this new way of learning with us, and exciting possibilities that await. Its the book of mormon, the ninetime tony awardwinning best musical. For pittsburgh arts and lectures programs please call.
The women who rode away at off the wall productions. May 03, 2011 the nominations for the 2011 tony awards are out. Pittsburgh cultural trust is the transformative force to pittsburghs vibrant development as a cultural district of high quality performing and visual arts center. Matt stone, trey parker, jeff marx and robert lopez. Broadway tickets broadway shows home broadway in pittsburgh. Pittsburgh clo presents the book of merman jan 30mar 8.
Helping inform the community on items of interest to members and friends of the church of jesus christ of. The book of mormon pittsburgh official ticket source heinz hall. For local actors, youre most likely looking at the pittsburgh clo i put that in quotes because a few of the shows weve seen had a lot of students from the universities. Pittsburgh clos exclusive engagement of the hit musical comedy the. The backstage bar is closest in proximity to the music hall and offers both food and drink options. The scottsboro boys got 12, anything goes received nine and how to. One of broadways most legendary performers comes facetoface with two of broadways most current residents in pittsburgh clo s production of the book of merman. For local actors, youre most likely looking at the pittsburgh clo i put that in quotes because a few of the shows weve. Each person can purchase up to four tickets for all shows with a few noted exceptions, and you can take nonpitt people. Helping inform the community on items of interest to members and. Its 90 intermissionless minutes with three actors and one set. Everythings coming up roses at pittsburgh clos book of. Book of mormon pittsburgh promo code april 2, 2020 disney s aladdin pittsburgh pittsburgh clo in pa because there s life after birth op about ticket club mlk day flash on all african. He has performed in the book of mormon on broadway, in chicago original cast, on the national tour, and on the west end.
Best known for creating the animated comedy south park, parker and stone cocreated the music with lopez, who cowrote and cocomposed avenue q. Getting benedum center tickets puts you inside one of the hubs of pittsburghs cultural district, and it sets you inside the home of the pittsburgh clo, pittsburgh dance council, pittsburgh ballet theater and the pittsburgh opera. Steph chamberspostgazette im still holding out hope to do annie get your gun at some point, she said. The scottsboro boys got 12, anything goes received nine and how to succeed in. Pittsburgh membersfriends, the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Regional credits include pittsburgh clo gypsy, the wedding. Visit the site and discover the variety of events and entertainment scheduled to be presented these forthcoming months such as, the best of touring broadway, contemporary dance. A nonfan of musical theater tries to make sense of clo.
Administrative offices 719 liberty avenue, 6th floor pittsburgh, pa 15222 phone. The book of mormon pittsburgh tickets the heinz hall in pittsburgh is staging the popular religious satire, the book of mormon. For pittsburgh clo programs please call 4124566666. In this case, my husband, ian, accompanied me to the book of merman, clo cabarets production of the ethel mermaninfused parody of the book of mormon, now playing at greer cabaret theater. Two mormon missionaries ring the doorbell of ethel merman and hilarity ensues in this new musical comedy. Its the book of mormon, the ninetime tony award winning best musical. The new york times calls it the best musical of this century. The multiple award winning musical is the story of two mormon missionaries and their journey through a remote village as they embark on a mission to preach.
Everythings coming up roses at pittsburgh clos book of merman. The book of mormon at heinz hall through april 21 theater. Justin lonesome ben franklin, george washington and others is so happy to be making his first appearance on the clo cabaret stage with this wonderful show. The musical the book of mormon got the most nominations with 14. May 19, 2020 the address is 655 penn avenue, pittsburgh, pa 15222.
From the writer of hamilton, linmanuel mirandas in the heights introdu. The greer cabaret theater is located at the intersection of penn avenue and seventh street in downtown pittsburgh. The book of mormon cast update january 2019 the book of mormon is a religious satire musical with a book, lyrics, and music by trey parker, robert lopez, and matt stone. She trained in musical theater at the pittsburgh clo academy.
A nonfan of musical theater tries to make sense of clo cabarets. Pittsburgh clos exclusive engagement of the hit musical comedy the book of merman, part of the pittsburgh clo kara cabaret series at the greer cabaret theater, runs january 30 march 8, 2020. This outrageous musical comedy follows the misadventures of a mismatched pair of missionaries, sent halfway across the world to spread the good word. At a drunken cast party one night someone, perhaps having had one too many oldfashioneds, says theyve just come from the book of merman. Christine laitta sings as ethel merman in the book of merman, a 2020 clo cabaret show at the greer cabaret, downtown. Amanda made her broadway stage debut in the long running tony award winning performance of the book of mormon. Due to the covid19 pandemic our cheap seats partners are canceling or postponing performances. Clo cabaret s book of merman is long on talent short. Broadway tickets broadway shows broadway in pittsburgh. Heinz hall for the performing arts is a performing arts center and concert hall located at 600 penn avenue in the cultural district of pittsburgh, pennsylvania. The benedum center is located in the heart of pittsburghs cultural district, which means the venue is surrounded by dozens of restaurants and an unlimited amount of cuisine choices. Be the first in line for single tickets, new and special offers.
Discounted ticket lottery for book of mormon at heinz. So if someone is local, its just a coincidence but does happen. Pittsburgh membersfriends, the church of jesus christ of. The book of mormon, the musical comedy from the creators of south park, was the big winner this morning when the 2011 tony award nominations were. This year, yazbeks the bands visit swept the tonys, winning 10 bests, including for score, lyrics and musical. Pittsburgh clo is pleased that you are encouraging your children to embrace the wonder and magic of live musical theater. Mar 27, 2011 the new broadway musical im most excited about seeing. May 03, 2011 the book of mormon, the musical comedy from the creators of south park, was the big winner this morning when the 2011 tony award nominations were announced, earning 14 nominations, including best. Pittsburgh post gazette classifieds celebrations amanda. The book of mormon pittsburgh tickets excite events. Originally built in 1927 as loews penn theatre, the former movie palace was. Plan a night out with each venues restaurant deals, parking and hotel offers. The address is 655 penn avenue, pittsburgh, pa 15222. The book of merman originated in chicago, played offbroadway last year and will soon start popping up at venues similar to clo cabaret across the country for obvious reasons.
But you, yourself must be going to the performance and show your pitt id. Theres still plenty of time to enjoy pittsburgh this weekend. Itll be another month before the clo puts this book back on the shelf the show runs through march 8. A hilarious heartfelt musical about being true to oneself, the show is a comedic romp through some of ethel merman s most recognized works. The book of mormon is a religious satire musical with a book, lyrics, and music by trey parker, robert lopez, and matt stone. He spent the last two years in australia as an original cast member of book of mormon au and before that was seen performing with many pittsburgh theater companies such as pittsburgh clo, pmt, the rep and front porch.
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