Pittsburgh CLO Kara Cabaret Series Presents "The Book of Merman" (February 6–13)
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In this musical inspired by The Book of Mormon, comedy ensues when two young proselytizers enter the home of a theater icon
- Seating: best available (table, raised table, or theater seating)
- Must purchase tickets in the same transaction to sit together
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Available Dates
- Thursday, February 6, at 7:30 p.m.
- Friday, February 7, at 7:30 p.m.
- Saturday, February 8, at 2 p.m.
- Wednesday, February 12, at 7:30 p.m.
- Thursday, February 13, at 7:30 p.m.
The Book of Merman
- Is that a typo?: Nope. The Book of Merman takes its inspiration from the award-winning musical The Book of Mormon, following two young missionaries not to Africa but to the doorstep of Ethel Merman, a musical-comedy star.
- What you can expect: original music and lyrics by Leo Schwartz and a hilarious plot wherein, like The Book of Mormon, the missionaries end up learning more than they preach
Need To Know Info
About Pittsburgh CLO
Dedicated to celebrating musical theater's past and present while paving the way toward its future, the Pittsburgh CLO lauds distinguished musical-theater folk while launching the careers of the next generation. Originally dubbed the Civic Light Opera Association, the Pittsburgh CLO launched in 1946 to much fanfare, including that of the Sun Telegraph, which declared "the CLO will inaugurate a cycle in the city's musical history that will outlive us all." Their assertion proved true—the CLO moved several times to support its expansion, established an Academy of Musical Theater, created the Gene Kelly Awards for Excellence in High School Musical Theater, and injected itself with an immortality serum. Its spot in Pittsburgh's cultural community solidified, the CLO continues to stage national tours and Broadway shows while cultivating homegrown talent with original premieres.