'Les Miz' and 'Legally Blonde' Headline Pittsburgh CLO's 2009 Summer Season

For the first time, Pittsburgh CLO will present Broadway phenomenon Les Misérables as part of a spectacular 2009 Summer Season lineup that also includes the previously announced Pittsburgh premiere of Legally Blonde The Musical.  In addition to this pair of spectacular Broadway smash hits, CLO’s 2009 summer festival of musicals will feature dynamic new productions of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Swing! Barry Manilow’s Copacabana and

Into the Woods. Highlighted by clever fables, award-winning scores, emotionally-moving spectacles, explosive dancing and a touch of Blonde ambition, Pittsburgh CLO’s 2009 Summer Season promises audiences an unforgettable theater-going experience!

“Pittsburgh CLO has set the standard for musical theater in Pittsburgh for more than 60 years,” Pittsburgh CLO Executive Producer Van Kaplan said. “In 2009, audiences will enjoy a superb compilation of some of Broadway’s finest musical theater productions, including our first ever production of Les Misérables and the Pittsburgh debut of Legally Blonde The Musical. Combine those with Barry Manilow’s Copacabana, which launched in Pittsburgh, and another CLO premiere in Swing! and it truly will be a one-of-a-kind season for Pittsburgh CLO.”

2009 Summer Season

The 2009 Summer Season will open May 26th at the Benedum Center and will include the following:

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

May 26-June 7

Lyrics by Tim Rice

Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber

A Musical Dream Come True!

This colorful retelling of the story of Joseph, his coat of many colors and his amazing ability to interpret dreams is a musicAl Blockbuster of Biblical proportions!  Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s award-winning musical parable features a delightful array of musical styles, from country-western and calypso to bubble-gum pop and rock 'n' roll, entertaining young and old alike with such hits as “Go Go Go Joseph,” “Close Every Door” and “Any Dream Will Do.”

 
Legally Blonde The Musical

June 9-14

Book by Heather Hach

Music and Lyrics by Laurence O’Keefe and Nell Benjamin

It's here, and it's “AN ELLE OF A SHOW”

(TIME magazine)

The hilarious MGM film is Broadway's new smash hit musical, and now Legally Blonde The Musical is coming to you. Legally Blonde follows sorority star Elle Woods, an underestimated blonde who doesn't take “no” for an answer. When her boyfriend dumps her for someone more “serious,” Elle puts down the credit card, hits the books, and sets out to go where no Delta Nu has gone before: Harvard Law. Along the way, Elle proves that being true to yourself never goes out of style. After turning Broadway and MTV hot pink, this “Feel-Good Song and Dance Juggernaut” (New York Magazine) is “The Best New Musical Around!” (WOR)

 

Swing!

June 20-26

Original Concept by Paul Kelly

Original Direction and Choreography by Lynne Taylor-Corbett

Jump, Jive and Wail!

Featuring the unforgettable sounds of the 1930s and 40s including The Glenn Miller Band, the Andrews Sisters and Duke Ellington, Swing! is a feel-good celebration of the best of the Big Bands! Mix a little Lindy Hop, with a bit of the jitterbug and a whole lot of swing and one thing becomes perfectly clear — swing was never a time or place; it was always a state of mind! This infectious score features more than 30 dance hall hits including “Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy,” “I'll Be Seeing You,” “In the Mood” and “It Don’t Mean a Thing (If It Ain’t Got Swing).”

Les Misérables

July 7-19

Based on the novel by Victor Hugo

Book by Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg

Lyrics by Herbert Kretzmer

Music by Claude-Michel Schönberg

Original French text by Alain Boublil and Jean-Marc Natel

Additional text by James Fenton

One of the world’s best-loved musicals!

A timeless story of revolution and love, Les Misérables has touched lives around the world with the powerful story of Jean Valjean and his life-long struggle for redemption. From the prisons and taverns of 19th Century France to the streets of Paris during the French revolution, this deeply moving musical brings to life Victor Hugo’s eternal message of compassion and hope. Set to a soaring and uplifting score, this emotionally-charged Tony® Award-winning blockbuster’s score will leave you breathless, with pop-opera classics such as “One Day More,” “Master of the House” and “Bring Him Home.”

 
Barry Manilow’s Copacabana

July 21-August 2

Book by Barry Manilow, Bruce Sussman and Jack Feldman

Lyrics by Bruce Sussman and Jack Feldman

Music by Barry Manilow

A love letter to the Technicolor® musicals of the 1940s!

Travel back in time with Lola, Tony and Rico when “music and passion were always in fashion.” Inspired by Barry Manilow’s Grammy® Award-winning hit song “Copacabana,” this old-fashioned musical weaves a seductive story of love, jealousy and murder as told through the eyes of an aspiring songwriter. Complete with splashy production numbers and an original Latin-inspired score, Barry Manilow’s Copacabana features more than a few surprises for even the biggest Barry Manilow fan.

 
Into the Woods

August 4-9

Book by James Lapine

Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim

A Wickedly Witty Musical!

Once Upon a Time, a Baker and his wife embarked on a quest to break a witch’s spell. On their journey “into the woods” they cross paths with Little Red Riding Hood, Rapunzel, Cinderella and a host of other hysterically flawed fairy tale characters. This fabulously fractured fable is a bewitching look at what happens after “happily ever after.” Stephen Sondheim's award-winning score casts a magical spell with such gems as “Children Will Listen,” “Giants in The Sky” and “No One Is Alone.”

 
Subscriptions Are On Sale Now

Pittsburgh CLO offers affordable and flexible 6-Show and 3-Show Subscriptions to fit even the busiest schedules. Season ticket packages start at just $55.50, a savings over single ticket prices.

·        CLO’s 6-Show Premium Series allows Subscribers to see all six sensational musicals with prices ranging from $111.00 - $327.00.

·        CLO also offers four flexible 3-Show Series ranging from $55.50 - $163.50.

o       The PNC Spotlight Series offers great seats to the second week of CLO’s 2-week summer shows which include Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Les Misérables and Barry Manilow’s Copacabana.

o       The Thursday Matinee Family Series gives Subscribers the chance to bring their family to see three Pittsburgh CLO Summer Season performances mid-week at 1:00pm.  Dates include Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat on May 28, Swing! on June 25 and Barry Manilow’s Copacabana on July 23.

o       The Sunday Evening Series includes three Sunday evening performances at 7:30pm.  Dates include Legally Blonde The Musical on June 14, Les Misérables on July 12 and Into the Woods on August 9.

o       The Fun-Flex Series lets Subscribers choose three shows of their choice.

 
Renewing subscribers can renew their subscription online at pittsburghCLO.org. Renewals can also be placed by mail, by fax at 412-281-1150 or by calling the Subscription Hotline at 412-281-2822.
The Subscription Hotline is also open for anyone who would like to become a new Subscriber. New Subscriptions are filled on a date-received basis. New Subscribers should order their subscriptions early to secure the best seats.

Pittsburgh CLO’s 2009 Season also is the perfect outing for any social group. Groups of 10 or more should call the Group Sales Hotline at 412-325-1582 to learn more about special discounts and priority seating for all CLO-produced shows.  Priority seating is also available for groups of 20 or more for Legally Blonde The Musical.

Pittsburgh CLO gratefully acknowledges the generosity of PNC for its sponsorship of the PNC Spotlight Series and our Season Sponsors: American Airlines, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette and WTAE-TV.

For more information please visit pittsburghCLO.org.

Check out the new Pittsburgh CLO website

Just in time for the announcement of the 2009 Summer Season, Pittsburgh CLO is also thrilled to present a dynamic new online experience at pittsburghCLO.org. We’re sure you’ll be thrilled with our new look, which includes a comprehensive and vibrant means to explore our lineup of shows and educational programs, as well as an easy way to purchase tickets to our events and view the interactive seating charts.

Since 1946, the Pittsburgh CLO has been the driving force behind live musical theater in Pittsburgh and the entire Southwestern Pennsylvania region. Pittsburgh CLO is a not-for-profit arts organization that appreciates the support of over 200,000 patrons each year. Its dedication to the musical theater art form extends beyond the summer season with such programs as the CLO Academy, the CLO Mini Stars, the Gene Kelly Awards, the Construction Center for the Arts and the CLO Cabaret.

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