Pittsburgh CLO 80th Anniversary Gala & Concert

Presented by: Pittsburgh CLO
Date: Friday, June 12, 2026
Location: August Wilson African American Cultural Center, Pittsburgh, PA
Tickets: On sale now – All‑Inclusive Gala Tickets and Concert‑Only tickets available
Presenting Sponsor: Joan Clark Davis

About the Gala:

Join Pittsburgh CLO for an unforgettable evening celebrating 80 years of musical theater, in honor of Carol Hefren Tillotson. This spectacular gala serves as a vital fundraiser for Pittsburgh CLO’s education and community engagement programs.

“For 80 years, Pittsburgh CLO has brought generations of audiences together through the magic of live musical theater,” said Mark Fleischer, Executive Producer. “We are thrilled to honor Carol Hefren Tillotson for her remarkable leadership and lifelong dedication to the arts, while also recognizing hometown talent Stephen Flaherty, whose journey from Pittsburgh CLO music intern to Tony Award-winning composer perfectly reflects the impact and spirit of our organization.”

What’s Included (All‑Inclusive Gala Tickets):

• Exclusive pre‑show cocktail hour

• Premium seats to the one‑night‑only 80th Anniversary Concert

• Seated dinner with the stars of the show

• Post‑performance Show Tune Karaoke

80th Anniversary Gala Concert:

Journey through eight decades of history with a spectacular evening of music, fond memories, and special tributes. Featuring selections from The Producers, Catch Me If You Can, Cats, The Addams Family, Spamalot, Curtains, An American in Paris, and The Color Purple.

Performers include Pittsburgh CLO alumni, Pittsburgh CLO Academy students and Mini Stars, and 2026 Gene Kelly Award nominees.

Special Presentation: The 2026 Richard Rodgers Award for Excellence in Musical Theater to Stephen Flaherty (Tony Award‑winning composer of Ragtime, Anastasia, Seussical, Once on This Island). Flaherty grew up in Dormont, PA, and began his career as a music intern with Pittsburgh CLO.

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