Upcoming Performances

Long renowned for its superb acoustic and historic character Carnegie Carnegie Hall now offers audiences beautifully comfortable new seating on the orchestra level. Most performances offer general admission in the historic balcony seating -- complete with the legendary hat racks under the seats. The ACFL&MH is fully accessible. Enjoy!

City of Angels

July 22-25, 29-31, August 1

Maybe the funniest musical comedy ever (written by Larry Gelbart of Mash fame) and winner of six Tony Awards and nine Drama Desk Awards, City of Angels is set in glamorous, seductive 1940s Hollywood – the world of film studios and flimsy negligees. It follows the misadventures of neurotic novelist Stine and his print alter ego, rugged film-noire detective Stone. The fabulous score combines be-bop jazz (a la Manhattan Transfer) with big-band Broadway showstopper tunes. Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays 8:00 p.m. Sundays at 2:00 p.m., $15 ($12 seniors/students) 412/429-6262 or PURCHASE TICKETS ONLINE

Marianne Cornetti in Concert

October 2, 2010

Internationally acclaimed mezzo soprano Marianne Cornetti returns to Carnegie for the ACFL&MH’s annual benefit performance.   Ms. Cornetti has won accolades at the world’s great opera houses – the Met, Covent Garden, La Scala – and Carnegie Carnegie Hall!  The Post Gazette named her 2005 concert here “one of the top ten classical performances” of that year.  8:00 p.m., $125  reserved seating in orchestra ($90 tax-deductible); $75 open seating in balcony ($40 tax-deductible).  For tickets or information www.carnegiecarnegie.com or

4412/276-3456, x. 6.

 

 

Trial by Jury and Gianna Schicchi

October 15th-17th, and 21st-24th, 2010

The Pittsburgh Savoyards return to present a Musical Double Treat! Gianni Schicchi,  Puccinini’s only comic opera features greedy relatives, young love, and of course Gianni Schicchi.  Performed in English, no translations needed! And Gilbert &Sullivan's beloved Trial by Jury.  Witness the trial of Edwin, sued by Angelina for breach of promise of marriage! 8:00 PM Thurs – Sat, 2:30 PM Sun www.pittsburghsavoyards.org

 

The Mystery of Edwin Drood

November 5th-7th, 12th-14th, and 19th-20th, 2010

Winner of 5 Tony Awards and 8 Drama Desk awards — and a runaway hit with sellout audiences when Stage 62 first performed it in 1996 — this wildly warm-hearted theatrical experience kicks off with the vivacious Victorian musical troupe of the Music Hall Royale presenting its flamboyant rendition of the unfinished Dickens novel. The story itself deals with John Jasper, a Jekyll-and-Hyde choirmaster who is quite madly in love with his music student, the fair Miss Rosa Bud. Miss Bud is, in turn, engaged to Jasper's nephew, young Edwin Drood. Our title character disappears mysteriously one stormy Christmas Eve — but has Edwin Drood been murdered? And if so, whodunit? Our audience will vote on the solution each night and lead us to a unique and fun-filled finale!, 8:00 PM Thurs – Sat, 2:00 PM Sun http://www.stage62.com

The Nutcracker

December 3rd-5th, and 10th-12th, 2010

A Holiday Classic, the Nutcracker at Christmas is the magical dream of Clara and her handsome Nutcracker Prince. Together they battle an evil Rat King and find their way through swirling snowflakes and dancing flowers on their thrilling journey to the Candy Kingdom. Fridays & Saturdays 8:00 p.m. Sundays 2:00 p.m., $12 ($10 seniors/students), Music Hall.

www.carnegieperformingartscenter.com or 412/279-8887

 

Kyiv Ukranian Dance Company

February 26th, 2011

Program details of this perennial family favorite were not available at time of publication.  For updates visit www.carnegiecarnegie.com or

Contact 412-977-2010.

The Gondoliers

March 11th-13th, and 17th-20th, 2011
Venice comes alive with the sound of tarantellas, cachuchas, and boleros  as  brothers Marco and Giuseppe Palmieri, who are gondoliers, about to be married to Gianetta and Tessa. T, then they discover that one of them is the King of Barataria. 
But which one? 8:00 PM Thurs – Sat, 2:30 PM Sun www.pittsburghsavoyards.org

 

Cinderella

March 25th-27th, 2011

The classic tale of young Cinderella who is forced to work as a servant in her own home. Only with the help of her Fairy Godmother is Cinderella able to go to the ball and dance with the Prince of her dreams. Friday & Saturday 8:00 p.m. Sunday 2:00 p.m., $12 ($10 seniors/students) Music Hall. www.carnegieperformingartscenter.com or 412/279-8887

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Duquesne Opera Workshop

April 8th, and 10th, 2011

The performance begins with Puccini’s heart-wrenching tale of Suor Angelica, which follows the events that occur after Suor Angelica learns about the death of her illegitimate child. Ending with the power of redemption, the opera features soaring melodies and gripping vocal lines. Just the opposite of tragedy, the story of Gianni Schicchi will delight the audience as a greedy family tries to change the will of their relative only to find themselves outsmarted by Mr. Schicchi.

http://www.duq.edu. Friday 8:00 p.m. and Sunday 2:00 p.m. $10 suggested donation, ($5 seniors/students) Music Hall.

Snow White

April 15th-17th, 2011

The story of Snow White as she is forced to flee her home because of her jealous stepmother. Seven dwarfs befriend Snow White and try to protect her from the evil Queen. Friday 8:00 p.m. Saturday & Sunday 2:00 p.m., $12 ($10 seniors/students), Music Hall.

www.carnegieperformingartscenter.com or 412/279-8887

 

Annual Civil War Weekend

April 29th-30th, 2011

See history come alive with the ACFL&MH’s 6th Annual Civil War Weekend. All day programming. Most events free and open to the public. Tour the restored Thomas Espy GAR Post 153, stroll through vendor exhibits, partake in a Civil War era tea, and watch military drills and skirmishes between Yanks and Rebs. 10:00 – 5:00 p.m.  Skirmishes take place at Carnegie Park. Friday evening ball. 

 

Leading Ladies

May 13th-15th, and 20th-22nd, 2011

In this hilarious comedy by the author of Lend Me A Tenor and Moon Over Buffalo, two English actors find themselves so down on their luck that they are performing "Scenes from Shakespeare" on the Moose Lodge circuit. When they hear an old lady in York, PA is about to die and leave her fortune to her two long-lost English nephews, they resolve to pass themselves off as her beloved relatives and get the cash...but when they get to York, they find the relatives aren't nephews, but nieces! Romantic entanglements abound, especially when one actor falls head-over-petticoat in love with the old lady’s vivacious niece. Fridays & Saturdays 8:00 p.m. Sundays 2:00 p.m., Music Hall. www.stage62.com or 412/429-6262.

 

Catch a Rising Star Recital

June 4th-5th, 2011

The spring showcase features the students of the Carnegie Performing Arts Center School performing many different dance forms including ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical and hip hop. Contact Carnegie Performing Arts Center at 412-279-8887. Saturday 8:00 p.m. Sunday 2:00 p.m., $12 (10 seniors/ students Music Hall. www.carnegieperformingartscenter.com or 412/279-8887

 

The Full Monty

July 21st-24th, and 28th-31st, 2011

Six unemployed steelworkers in Buffalo, New York are miserable, with no cash and no prospects. Meanwhile, they catch their wives and other women going crazy over male strippers. The six men then set out to make some quick cash showing off their ‘real man’ bodies (including “the full monty”) by becoming a team of male strippers. As the guys work through their fears, self-consciousness and anxieties they find strength as a group to overcome their inner demons. This show contains adult language and themes; audience discretion is advised. Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays 8:00 p.m. Sundays at 2:00 p.m., Music Hall. www.stage62.com or 412/429-6262.