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Pittsburgh CLO's history began when Abraham Lewis Wolk, a Pittsburgh City Councilman, attended a performance of the St. Louis Municipal Opera, the first American summertime musical theater. Wolk wanted to copy the idea, and after discussions with Pittsburgh retail magnate Edgar J. Kaufmann, who helped with financing, Pittsburgh CLO was established.
Pittsburgh Black Theatre Dance Ensemble; Pittsburgh Creative and Performing Arts School (current) Pittsburgh Dance Council (current) Pittsburgh Irish and Classical Theatre (current) Pittsburgh Laboratory Theatre; Pittsburgh Metropolitan Stage Company; Pittsburgh Musical Theater (current) Pittsburgh New Works Festival (current) Pittsburgh Opera
The Civic Arena during a Penguins game in 2008. The $22 million ($227 million in 2023 dollars [3]) arena was completed for the CLO in 1961. [11] Mayor David L. Lawrence had publicly announced plans for a "civic theater" as early as February 8, 1953 [12] after years of public pressure had built after CLO president, civic leader and owner of Kaufmann's department store Edgar J. Kaufmann ...
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Heinz Hall is a performing arts center and concert hall located at 600 Penn Avenue in the Cultural District of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.Home to the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra (PSO) and the Pittsburgh Youth Symphony Orchestra, the 2,676 seat hall presents about 200 performances each year.
Calamity Jane (A Musical Western) is a stage musical based on the historical figure of frontierswoman Calamity Jane.The non-historical, somewhat farcical plot involves the authentic Calamity Jane's professional associate Wild Bill Hickok, and presents the two as having a contentious relationship that ultimately proves to be a facade for mutually amorous feelings.
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In 2005, the Pittsburgh Wine Festival was held at Heinz Field and over 2,000 people attended. [78] In 2021, Pittsburgh CLO presented a production of The Wizard of Oz from July 8 to 10 on the field. [79] In 2024, President Donald J. Trump visited the stadium for a Steelers game during his presidential campaign.