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Winter 2012

It’s a “grand” time to fall in love withRodgers & Hammerstein’s A Grand Night for Singing at the CLO Cabaret

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GROUPS SAVE BIG! – It Only Takes 10!‘Tis the season to get together with family, friends and co-workers to celebrate! Pittsburgh CLO shows require a minimum of only 10 people to qualify for our exclusive group discounts. You may already belong to a group that would love to attend shows at the CLO — your book club, a group of family members, employees or clients. From a relaxing afternoon with the kids at A Musical Christmas Carol to a night on the town at the CLO Cabaret, Pittsburgh CLO can customize a group outing just for you!

Benefi ts:Great Discounts! Groups of 10 or more receive exclusive discounts and all handling fees are waived.

Flexibility! Seats are held for a 20% deposit AND you have the fl exibility to add or release seats as needed.

Personalized Service! Bypass the Box Offi ce and speak with a Group Sales specialist!Girls’ Night Out with Lidia’s Pittsburgh Dec. 9 - $68.75 per person Treat yourself to a delectable dinner before enjoying A Musical Christmas Carol.

Girl Scouts EventsPizza Parties – Dec. 7 & 14, $25.00Sleepover – Dec. 8, $46.25Join us for merriment and magic including some very special surprises!

A Grand Night for Singing at the CLO CabaretYou’ll be the star of your offi ce when you plan a private performance of this Rodgers & Hammerstein classic for your group!

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Special Events:

Make Pittsburgh CLO Your Home for the Holidays!The weather may be looking frightful, but the Pittsburgh CLO stage is truly delightful during

this festive season. Enjoy a memorable and magical evening with family and friends at

Pittsburgh CLO’s annual production of A Musical Christmas Carol this December at the Byham

Theater. It’s also the perfect time to grab a loved one and cozy up at the CLO Cabaret with

Pittsburgh CLO’s breathtaking new production of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s A Grand Night

for Singing.

The fun continues well into next year when we celebrate our 2013 Summer Season with the Pittsburgh premiere of

Disney’s The Little Mermaid. Pittsburgh CLO is honored to be one of the few regional theaters selected by Disney

to produce The Little Mermaid. From the depths of the sea to the shores of America, this rockin’ season will also

feature Buddy – The Buddy Holly Story, a toe-tapping trip to the heart of 1950s rock and roll with the man, the

music and the legend. This year, through special arrangement with The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, Pittsburgh CLO

subscribers will enjoy priority seating to Disney’s The Lion King, part of the PNC Broadway Across America series.

In addition to these spectacular headliners, CLO’s 2013 season will also feature dynamic new productions of

42nd Street, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers and Kopit & Yeston’s Phantom. We look forward to seeing you and your family this season and into next year. Happy Holidays!

Van Kaplan, Executive Producer

Meet Tiny Tim!Seven year-old Pittsburgh CLO Academy student Simon Nigam is preparing to make his debut as Tiny Tim. Simon is currently in the second grade at the University of Pittsburgh Falk Laboratory School and enjoys playing for Dynamo Soccer in between his studies. Welcome to the Pittsburgh CLO family, Simon!

Visit pittsburghCLO.org and follow us on Facebook for more details on Tiny Tim!

This musical twist on Charles Dickens’ classic is fun for the entire family! Filled with dazzling special effects and a generous helping of holiday charm, A Musical Christmas Carol is fun for the young and young at heart. Join the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future in this enchanting story featuring Scrooge, Tiny Tim and the entire Cratchit clan. With ticket prices even Scrooge can’t resist, this merry musical is a wonderful way to rejoice with loved ones this December.

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Pittsburgh CLO is pleased to welcome Tom Atkins back to the Byham to reprise his role as Ebenezer Scrooge. Joining him will be a collection of your favorite performers including Jeff Howell as Bob Cratchit and Tim Hartman and Terry Wickline as the fun-loving Fezziwigs. This year we welcome a bounty of newcomers including Erin Krom, a fi nalist for the role of Sandy in Grease on NBC’s “You’re the One That I Want” and Jonathan Visser, who delighted audiences in the CLO Cabaret’s production of Ruthless! The Musical as Sylvia St. Croix. Along with an extraordinary ensemble of performers, this year’s cast will truly delight your family and friends with holiday classics including: “Silent Night,” “Deck the Halls,” “Joy to the World” and many more!

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You buy the tickets, they choose the show. Gift Certifi cates for Two are redeemable for 2 seats to 42nd Street, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, Kopit & Yeston’s Phantom, Disney’s The Little Mermaid or Buddy – The Buddy Holly Story, or choose a Gift Certifi cate in any denomination.

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THE 3-SHOW SERIESDesign your own season!• PICK 3 SERIES

You pick the shows, and we’ll put the best available seats togetherin one package!

• PNC SPOTLIGHT SERIES42nd Street, Kopit & Yeston’s Phantom, Disney’s The Little Mermaid

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• SMART SEAT SERIESA great introduction to the world of musical theater - see 6 shows for $80

THE 6-SHOW PREMIUM SERIESOur best offer and an unforgettable theatrical experience!• See all 6 musicals during the fi rst week of the run

• Choose the day of the week & time that works best (i.e. Tues. at 8pm)

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Season Tickets start at just $50

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CHOOSE A GIFT CERTIFICATE FOR TWO!

CHOOSE A 6-SHOW OR 3-SHOW SEASON TICKET PACKAGEThe perfect gift for parents, grandparents or that special someone!

THE 3-SHOW SERIESDesign your own season!• PICK 3 SERIES

You pick the shows, and we’ll put the best available seats togetherin one package!

• PNC SPOTLIGHT SERIES42nd Street, Kopit & Yeston’s Phantom, Disney’s The Little Mermaid

• SUNDAY EVENING SERIESSeven Brides for Seven Brothers, Buddy – The Buddy Holly Story, Disney’s The Lion King

• SMART SEAT SERIESA great introduction to the world of musical theater - see 6 shows for $80

THE 6-SHOW PREMIUM SERIESOur best offer and an unforgettable theatrical experience!• See all 6 musicals during the fi rst week of the run

• Choose the day of the week & time that works best (i.e. Tues. at 8pm)

• Enjoy the best seating locations & the same great seats for all 6 shows

Season Tickets start at just $50

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AN EPIC MUSICAL SAGA FOR THE AGES!June 21-30

Based on Gaston Leroux’s timeless love story, Phantom delves into the star-crossed story of the disfi gured musical genius known as the Phantom Erik, and his muse, Christine Daae, the beautiful ingenue of the Paris Opera. Their musical affair unfolds deep in the catacombs of the Opera house, where Erik fi nds salvation in Christine’s breathtaking voice. The incredible score features “Home,” “You Are My Own,” and “My True Love.”

THE MAN…THE MUSIC…THE LEGENDJuly 30-August 4

Featuring over 20 of Buddy Holly’s greatest hits including “Peggy Sue,” “That’ll Be The Day,” “Oh Boy,” “Not Fade Away,” “Everyday,” “Rave On,” “Maybe Baby,” “Raining In My Heart,” Ritchie Valens’ “La Bamba,” and the Big Bopper’s “Chantilly Lace,” Buddy – The Buddy Holly Story tells the story of the three years in which he became the world’s top recording artist.

BROADWAY’S UNDER THE SEA SPECTACULAR!July 9-21

In a magical kingdom beneath the sea, the beautiful young mermaid Ariel longs to leave her ocean home to live in the world above. Based onone of Hans Christian Andersen’s most beloved stories, with music by eight-time Academy Award winner Alan Menken, it’s a hauntingly beautiful love story for the ages. Come fall in love with the magic for fi rst time – or all over again!

BROADWAY’S LANDMARK MUSICALSeptember 3-8 (Pittsburgh CLO Subscription Week)

Disney’s THE LION KING roars into the Benedum Center inSeptember and you have priority access! Through special arrangement with The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, Pittsburgh CLO Subscribers receive priority seating to the fi rst week of the engagement. Marvel at the breathtaking spectacle of animals brought to life by award-winning director Julie Taymor, whose visual images for this show you’ll remember forever.

A RIP-ROARING GOOD TIME FOR ALL THEATER LOVERS!June 11-16

When she said her vows, Milly didn’t know life with Adam would include six rowdy brothers-in-law as roommates. Now, her plans to marry them off may backfi re when the bachelors kidnap rather than court their brides-to-be. Based on the MGM blockbuster, this audience favorite features an exhilarating score including “Wonderful, Wonderful Day,” “Love Never Goes Away” and “Sobbin’ Women.”

A NON-STOP SONG AND DANCE EXTRAVAGANZA!May 31 – June 9

Fired from her fi rst Broadway show, starry-eyed actress Peggy Sawyer thought she’d never see her name in lights, but fate had other plans! Come and meet those dancing feet in this Tony Award®-winning musical. The toe-tapping, foot-stomping score includes such classics as “We’re in the Money,” “42nd Street” and “Lullaby of Broadway.”

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Attention College Students!Become a Pittsburgh CLO Intern and work behind the scenes this summer!

Applications are available at pittsburghCLO.org.Pittsburgh CLO Summer 2012 Interns | Photo by Pittsburgh CLO

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Education & OutreachTake the Stage at the CLO Academy!No other performing arts school in Pittsburgh can shine the spotlight on young talent like the Pittsburgh CLO Academy of Musical Theater! The CLO Academy provides every student with the opportunity to train with the region’s fi nest arts educators and offers students the chance to audition for Pittsburgh CLO’s professional productions at the Byham Theater and Benedum Center.

Last summer, students took center stage at the Benedum Center in critically-acclaimed productions of Annie and Fiddler on the Roof. This December fi ve CLO Academy students will also be featured in our annual production of A Musical Christmas Carol at the Byham Theater.

Visit our Spring Open House on Sunday, January 6 from 12pm-2pm for an exciting sneak peek at the CLO Academy. Learn more at pittsburghCLO.org

REGISTER TODAY!

The 2013 Gene Kelly Awards!Presented by Pittsburgh CLO and the University of PittsburghSaturday, May 25, 2013

Visit pittsburghCLO.org to learn more.

5th Annual National High School Musical Theater Awards to be held in New York City, Monday July 1, 2013.

Visit nhsmta.com for more information and video of last year’s remarkable event.

Gene Kelly Winners to Compete for National Award

We, the People - The MusicalJanuary - May 2013

Book by Pat Cook, Music and Lyrics by Bill Francoeur

Produced by special arrangement with Pioneer Drama Service, Inc., Englewood, Colorado

Through a series of sketches and songs, this show explores our Constitution and Civil rights. Everyday life is showcased in both funny and touching vignettes, offering a variety of moods as it explores the deeper meanings of the language

of the Constitution. Tributes to the military, freedom songs and a celebration of Martin Luther King Jr.’s famous speech, “I Have a Dream,” all become part of this

patchwork quilt of American life.

Learn more at pittsburghCLO.org Book Now! 412-325-6459

Attention Teachers & Parents: Bring a live musical to your school!

WATCH AS WE CELEBRATE AMERICA!

A 21st century love story where “Happily Ever After” meets “It’s Complicated”

From seductive young lovers to reluctant Facebook friends, Annabelle and Jeff have 10 years of marriage under their belts when they encounter the question all married couples face – “Where would we be without Pinot Noir?” In this 75-minute tour de force You Say Tomato, I Say Shut Up! takes a humorous look at a relationship that seemed doomed by opposing personalities from the start. After trials and tribulations they learn to navigate the confl icts that come with romance, money and children by embracing each other’s differences, taking on parenting as a competitive sport and dropping out of couple’s therapy. Their delightfully crazy lifestyle has managed to keep their relationship intact, upending every idea you ever had about living “happily ever after.” PG-13 Contains adult content.

Conceived and Written by Annabelle Gurwitch and Jeff Kahn

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Break out the bubbly…it’s time for romance with Rodgers & Hammerstein!

From “Oh, What a Beautiful Mornin’” to “Some Enchanted Evening,” A Grand Night for Singing features over 30 of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s greatest hits from shows such as Carousel, Oklahoma!, The King and I, South Pacifi c and more —“something wonderful” indeed for all lovers of classic musical theater!

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at the CLO Cabaret!THE CABARET AT THEATER SQUARE IS A PROJECT

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“LAUGH OUT LOUD!”

– People Magazine

“HILARIOUS”

– Judd Apatow

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