Theater preview: 1776 – The Musical at Pittsburgh Public Theater

David De Angelo — my good friend and fellow Pittsburgh blogger — got a peak behind the scenes at the preparation underway for the Public’s upcoming production of 1776 – The Musical. And, because he’s a grand fellow, he posted all about it on his blog. He shares some insights from cast members about the politics …

Come on babe, why don’t we paint the town, and all that jazz?

A revue may be the perfect way to see musical theater. You get all the flashy singing and dancing, the lights and the costumes, and the live performance – outrageously talented people right before you. And you don’t have to bend your mind around a musical’s plot, which in many cases makes little sense and …