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2012 Henry Mancini Musical Theatre Award winners
The 18th annual Geneva College Henry Mancini Musical Theatre Awards were held on the evening of May 16, 2012. The award winners, in random order as announced, are: Outstanding Male in a Leading Role Ryan Vander Wagen, as Don Lockwood in Singin’ in the Rain, Hopewell High School Kevin Lukes, ...
Nominees announced for 2012 Henry Mancini Musical Theatre Awards
Outstanding Male in a Leading Role Greg Perciavelle, as Horton in Seussical, Ambridge Area High School Adam Tapparo, as the Baker in Into the Woods, Beaver Area High School Zach Malinak, as Harold Hill in The Music Man, Freedom Area High School Ryan Vander Wagen, as ...
Preview: Penn Hills rehearses 'Beauty and the Beast'
The students of Penn Hills High School will perform the musical “Beauty and the Beast” this year. This is the last year the students will rehearse and perform on the old high school stage. Next year, the students will be in the new high school, which is currently under construction. ...
Preview: Woodland Hills rehearses ‘Curtains’
The students of Woodland Hills High School will perform “Curtains” this spring. For the 25th anniversary of the musical program at Woodland Hills, director Thomas G. Crone wanted to do something special. “Curtains” was an appropriate choice because the musical is about the joys of putting on a show. “This ...
Preview: Avonworth rehearses ‘Sweeney Todd’
The students of Avonworth High School will perform “Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street,” this spring. From the moment I walked in, I knew this wasn’t going to be a typical high school musical. “Sweeney Todd” will surely be a chilling experience for the entire audience, thanks to ...
Preview: North Hills rehearses 'My Fair Lady'
North Hills High School will be performing “My Fair Lady” this spring. The entire cast is ecstatic about this year’s musical choice. Lead Stephanie Higgins certainly has no complaints. “I have loved this show since I was a little girl. I love the accents, the music and the energy our ...
Preview: Montour rehearses 'Bye Bye Birdie'
Montour High School will perform the musical “Bye Bye Birdie” on a brand new stage in April. For the past four years, the students have used David E. Williams Middle School to put on their musical performances. This year, the students have the advantage of utilizing a brand new high ...
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'American Idol' contestant Adam Brock directs Trinity's musical
WPXI.com chatted with "American Idol" contestant Adam Brock and Trinity's leads about "Cinderella."
Preview: Carlynton High School rehearses 'The Drowsy Chaperone'
The students of Carlynton High School will be performing “The Drowsy Chaperone” this spring. The director and cast members said the show will have you falling out of your seat with laughter. “It’s a modern show with traditional sensibilities, and it’s hilariously funny,” said director Rob James. James is directing ...
Preview: Keystone Oaks rehearses 'Seussical'
Keystone Oaks High School will perform the musical “Seussical” this spring. View Rehearsal Photos The students have been working hard learning the dances, rehearsing lines and building sets for the musical. Their hard work will pay off come opening night; the audience will be wowed with whimsical sets and spot-on ...
Preview: Geibel Catholic High School rehearses 'Cats'
Geibel Catholic High School will be performing “Cats” this spring. Because the students don’t have a stage to utilize at their school, they rehearse and perform at State Theatre Center for the Arts in Uniontown. The 1920s theater has as much personality as director Nick Bell’s cast. “The closeness they ...
Pittsburgh CLO announces scholarships for students participating in 2012 Gene Kelly Awards
Pittsburgh CLO has announced multiple scholarship opportunities for seniors from schools participating in the 2012 Gene Kelly Awards. Pittsburgh CLO and the sponsoring Colleges and Universities will present the scholarships to the selected college-bound seniors at the Award ceremony on May 26, 2012. Interested applicants should visit pittsburghCLO.org for eligibility ...
Preview: Seneca Valley rehearses 'Beauty and the Beast'
Seneca Valley High School will be performing “Beauty and the Beast” this spring. View Rehearsal Photos With less than a week until opening night, it’s clear the students' hard work over the past couple of months is going to pay off. The pyrotechnics, objects flying through the theater and elaborate ...
Preview: Pine-Richland rehearses 'The Wedding Singer'
Pine-Richland High School's musicals are known for being big. The school usually has a big cast, big stage and big set, but this year is a little different. View Rehearsal Photos Because the high school is under construction, musical rehearsals and upcoming shows will take place at Pine-Richland Middle School. ...
Preview: Hopewell High School rehearses 'Singin' in the Rain'
You know you’re in for a good time when a musical’s cast starts its rehearsal with a warm-up to the song “Get Down” by the Backstreet Boys. Singing, dancing and even rapping to the boy band hit is how the cast of Hopewell High School’s upcoming musical “Singin’ in the ...
Preview: West Mifflin High School rehearsing 'Smile'
West Mifflin High School will perform “Smile” this spring. View Photos “The show is about a high school beauty pageant. We have a large amount of talented girls that we wanted to feature, and this show suited us perfectly,” said director Michelle Mervos. The director of three years said she ...
Preview: Hampton High School rehearsing 'Damn Yankees'
Hampton High School will be performing the musical comedy “Damn Yankees” this upcoming spring. View Photos “The producer, vocal director, choreographer, and myself all realized the tremendous wealth of talent we had coming to us this year,” said Dan Franklin, director of “Damn Yankees.” Franklin was confident his cast could ...
Preview: Vincentian Academy rehearsing 'The Wizard of Oz'
Vincentian Academy is performing “The Wizard of Oz” this year. “It was a great match for the students who chose to be involved,” said director Ken Lutz. This marks Lutz’s second show at Vincentian Academy. “My favorite thing about the cast this year is the students’ energy and enthusiasm,” said ...
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Westinghouse musical theater students featured in WPXI-TV promo
Westinghouse musical theater students are featured in a WPXI-TV promo!
Preview: Chartiers Valley High School rehearsing 'The Wiz'
Chartiers Valley High School will perform “The Wiz” this year. “While ‘The Wiz’ is a family-friendly musical, it allows for artistic freedom, as well as opportunities to feature many of our talented performers and dancers,” said director Kim Scalise. Junior Megan Henderson, who is playing Dorothy, is one of those ...
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