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Nick Lenz, Education & Engagement Manager for Westmoreland Cultural Trust Introduces The Academy at WCT!

Lenz ’17 Directs, Choreographs and Teaches at Stagedoor ManorNick Lenz ’17 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre) will direct, choreograph and teach at the internationally acclaimed Stagedoor Manor for nine

Meet the Winners of the 2023 Gene Kelly Awards | Pittsburgh MagazinePresented by Pittsburgh CLO, the Kellys also are an opportunity for high school students to be awarded thousands of dollars in scholarships.

BRINGING ALL THAT JAZZ TO PITTSBURGH: Renowned Pianist Matthew Whitaker Debuts as a Musical Director in Public’s Premiere of ‘Billy Strayhorn: Something to Live For’The Blind Musician Stopped by Westinghouse Arts Academy and Won Over a New Group of Fans By SHARON EBERSON The students flowing into the auditorium knew they were in the presence of someone extraor…

Pittsburgh CLO announces the 2023 Gene Kelly Award nomineesUnveiling the 2023 Gene Kelly Award nominees.

Pittsburgh CLO's Gene Kelly Awards recognize top high school musicalsAspiring stars of tomorrow were recognized for their talents at the 31st Annual Pittsburgh CLO Gene Kelly Awards for Excellence in High School Musical Theater on May 28 in Pittsburgh’s Benedum Center. Named for the legendary song-and-dance man and Pittsburgh native, the awards recognize excellence in high school musical theater

2022 Gene Kelly Award Winners AnnouncedA near sold-out crowd gathered at the Benedum Center as Pittsburgh CLO and The Michael J. Kara Family honored Allegheny County’s finest high school performers at the 31st Annual Pittsburgh CLO Gene Kelly Awards for Excellence in High School Musical Theater on Saturday, May 28, 2022. View the full list of winners

Monessen to stage spring musical, ‘Ranked’ - The Mon Valley IndependentFacebookTweet By TAYLOR BROWN Monessen will be the first school in Pennsylvania to perform an up-and-coming musical, “Ranked,” this weekend – and members of the public are invited to attend. The show, by Kyle Holmes [...]

'Jagged Little Pill' crafts Alanis Morissette songs into jukebox musicalJan. 15—Alanis Morissette's 1995 album, "Jagged Little Pill," marked an alt-rock, grunge swerve from the Canadian singer-songwriter's two previous dance-pop albums. Songs like "You Oughta Know" explored hot-button themes like sexuality, sexual harassment, self-help and societal apathy. The songs and themes are incorporated in "Jagged Little Pill," a jukebox musical that debuted on Broadway in ...

As it happens: Stage Right! goes for Guinness World Record in GreensburgHere in Greensburg, we’re following along as the theater company has 14 1/2 hour to put on “Children of Eden” from scratch.

Guinness makes it official: Stage Right! earns world record for fastest theatrical productionThe Greensburg company set the record by taking 14 hours, 30 minutes to prepare a presentation of the musical “Children of Eden.”

Go 'Under the Sea' as Stage Right kicks off new seasonAt Stage Right Theatre Company, it’s show time and party time. Stage Right is set to begin a new season after a whirlwind 20th anniversary year that featured an added performance location at Westmoreland County Community College, an ambitious undertaking to break a Guinness World Record and a full schedule

Ralphie and the rest of the Parkers take center stage in 'A Christmas Story'It just wouldn't be December without a retelling — over and over again — of “A Christmas Story,” the beloved 1983 movie about a boy named Ralphie, whose only holiday wish is for a Red Ryder BB gun from Santa Claus. The comedy written and narrated by Jean Shepherd takes

PHOTO CALL: Shenandoah Conservatory Brings Rage and Love to the University Stage! Inside Rehearsals for the College Premiere of American IdiotShenandoah Conservatory at Shenandoah University is currently in rehearsals for the first-ever college production of Green Day's American Idiot . Here is a look at the cast hard at work prepping for the staging which begins performances Sept. 26 in Winchester, VA.

BWW Interview: Shenandoah University's Four Leading Guys & DollsWinchester, Virginia's very own Shenandoah Conservatory's production of Guys and Dolls runs this weekend only, from Friday, February 24th through Sunday, February 27th in the Ohrstrom-Bryant Theatre on the campus of Shenandoah University. The boisterous and witty musical is led by Carolyn Coulson (Director), with Rick Edinger (Music Direction), and Jacob Brent (Choreography). I was lucky enough to sit down with four of the show's leading guys and dolls: Taylor Bloom (Sky Masterson), Adia J Seckel (Sarah Brown), Stevie Bovo (Nathan Detroit), and Freya Falkenstein (Miss Adelaide) and hear about their personal experiences working on the Shenandoah production.

Photos: Nick Lenz and Peter Jones Receive Scholarships at NIGHT OF THE STARSOn Wednesday, May 1 western Pennsylvania celebrated high school musical theatre with the 17th annual Night of the Stars showcase at the Palace Theatre in Greensburg. Founded by John Noble, students from schools across the region presented highlights from their spring musicals at the highly anticipated event attended by more than 1,400 students and families. Each school received a cash award for their participation and two students received scholarships.

“Illyria” closes out Conservatory’s Shakespeare celebrationUnder the direction of Carolyn Coulson, “Illyria” was humorous to no end and became enjoyable for all audience members.

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