Pittsburgh CLO Announces 2012 Summer Season

Pittsburgh CLO is to announce that the 2012 Summer Season will include the Pittsburgh premiere of Come Fly Away, the new Broadway musical that brings together the legendary vocals of Frank Sinatra and the creative vision of Tony Award®-winner Twyla Tharp. This extraordinary production joins the previously announcEd Pittsburgh premiere of The Addams Family and the Pittsburgh CLO premiere of Andrew Lloyd Webber's Sunset Boulevard, as well as dynamic new productions of A Chorus Line, Annie and Fiddler on the Roof.

"Our 2012 summer festival of musicals truly has something for everyone," said Pittsburgh CLO Executive Producer Van Kaplan. "Audiences will enjoy a unique combination of Broadway's best, including three Pittsburgh CLO premieres and three musical theater favorites. We are also very pleased to be able to continue offering our subscribers the best seats in the house and remarkable savings over single ticket prices."

2012 Summer Season
The 2012 Summer Season opens June 5 at the Benedum Center and will include the following:

Come Fly Away
June 5 - 10
Conception, direction and choreography by Twyla Tharp
Vocals by Frank Sinatra

FLY TO THE MOON WITH OL' BLUE EYES!
Come Fly Away is the new Broadway musical that brings together the legendary vocals of Frank Sinatra and the creative vision of Tony Award®-winner Twyla Tharp (Movin' Out).

This one-of-a-kind experience combines the seductive vocals of "Ol' Blue Eyes" with the sizzling sound of a live on-stage big band and the visceral thrill of Tharp's choreography. As 14 of the world's best dancers tell the story of four couples falling in and out of love, you will experience the exhilaration of a first kiss, the excitement of a first dance and the bittersweet moments of a first good-bye in a world of sparkling romance and astonishing beauty. Come Fly Away features a host of beloved Sinatra classics including "Fly Me to the Moon," "My Way," "New York, New York" and "Witchcraft."

A Chorus Line

June 15 - 24

Conceived and Originally Directed and Choreographed by Michael Bennett
Book by James Kirkwood & Nicholas Dante
Music by Marvin Hamlisch
Lyrics by Edward Kleban

THE BEST MUSICAL. EVER.
From the pen of legendary composer Marvin Hamlisch comes this Tony Award® and Pulitzer Prize-winning "singular sensation!" This backstage story of 17 aspiring dancers pairs heart-stopping, toe-tapping performances with soaring ballads, all against the backdrop of the ups and downs of a life in show business. This powerful and emotion-filled musical is for anyone who's ever had a dream and put it all on the line. The iconic score features such classics as "What I Did for Love," "One," "I Hope I Get It" and more!

Annie
June 29 - July 8
Book by Thomas Meehan
Music by Charles Strouse
Lyrics by Martin Charnin
Based on the Tribune Media Service Comic Strip, Annie

LEAPIN' LIZARDS - A LIVELY MUSICAL FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY!

Your favorite comic strip character takes center stage in a charming production of one of the world's best-loved musicals! Join the sweet and spunky orphan Annie and her adorable dog, Sandy, in adventure after fun-filled adventure on their search for a loving home! This heartwarming family musical is a rambunctious mix of misfits, mutts, menaces and millionaires! A delightfully optimistic musical for the entire family, this bright and cheerful score is a musical treasure: "You're Never Fully Dressed Without a Smile," "It's the Hard-Knock Life" and "Tomorrow."

Fiddler on the Roof
July 13 - 22
Book by Joseph Stein
Music by Jerry Bock
Lyrics by Sheldon Harnick

A TRUE AMERICAN CLASSIC!

Packed with memorable music, rousing dances and a touch of human wisdom, this legendary production is filled with sidesplitting laughter and heartfelt tears! This award-winning musical captures the colorful story of one Jewish father's struggle to hold on to his family's traditions amidst the rebellious antics of his three independent daughters and the turmoil of an ever-changing world. A rich score including: "If I Were a Rich Man," "Sunrise, Sunset," "Matchmaker, Matchmaker" and "Tradition" has touched audiences around the world with its humor, warmth and honesty.

Sunset Boulevard
July 24 - 29
Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber
Book and Lyrics by Don Black & Christopher Hampton
Based on the Billy Wilder Film

Andrew Lloyd Webber'S FIERY STORY OF LOVE, FAME & HOLLYWOOD!
Sunset Boulevard weaves a magnificent tale of faded glory and unfulfilled ambition. Having been discarded by tinsel town with the advent of "talkies," silent movie star Norma Desmond longs for a return to the big screen. By the time she meets struggling Hollywood screenwriter Joe Gillis, the glitz and glamour of her Hollywood life has faded in all but her mind. Their passionate and volatile relationship leads to an unforeseen and tragic curtain call, perfectly captured by Andrew Lloyd Webber's sweeping score including "With One Look" and "As If We Never Said Goodbye."

The Addams Family
July 31 - August 5
Book by Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice
Music and Lyrics by Andrew Lippa
DIRECT FROM BROADWAY!
The weird and wonderful family comes to devilishly delightful life in The Addams Family. This magnificently macabre new musical comedy is created by Jersey Boys authors Marshall Brickman & Rick Elice, Drama Desk-winning composer/lyricist Andrew Lippa (The Wild Party), choreographer Sergio Trujillo (Jersey Boys) and Olivier Award-winning director/designers Phelim McDermott & Julian Crouch (Shockheaded Peter) with production supervision by four-time Tony Award® winner Jerry Zaks.
The Addams Family features an original story and it's every father's nightmare. Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of darkness, has grown up and fallen in love with a sweet, smart young man from a respectable family. A man her parents have never met. And if that weren't upsetting enough, she confides in her father and begs him not to tell her mother. Now, Gomez Addams must do something he's never done before - keep a secret from his beloved wife, Morticia. Everything will change for the whole family on the fateful night they host a dinner for Wednesday's "normal" boyfriend and his parents.
Come meet the family. We'll leave the lights off for you.
THE ADDAMS FAMILY is being presented in cooperation with PNC Broadway in Pittsburgh.

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 $60, a significant savings over single ticket prices.
· CLO's 6-Show Premium Series allows Subscribers to see all six sensational musicals with prices ranging from $60-$350.
· NEW for 2012! The Smart Seat Series offers Subscribers the opportunity to see six shows at a drastically discounted rate in Price Scale F.

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 2012 Summer 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, exciting new events and priority seating.

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.

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