Tresco and Noble were also joined on stage by several other Stage Right graduates and current students , as well as their former instructors and now colleagues Anthony Marino ( who played Cogsworth ) and his wife Renata Marino ( who played Mrs . Potts ). Both Marinos are members of Actors Equity and Renata was the production ’ s choreographer while Anthony is Stage Right ’ s artistic director as well as the show ’ s director .
“ This production of ‘ Beauty and the Beast ,’ 10 years after our first production of this show , strikes me as to what a perfect demonstration of our mission it is : student cast members ages 6 through 18 — working alongside 10 grads of Stage Right , three Equity actors and a community of dedicated performers who love theatre and Stage Right . It creates an atmosphere of familiarity and joy that you can ’ t find anyplace else ,” Anthony says .
Stage Right ’ s 2017 / 18 Professional Season is sponsored by The Donald D . Mateer Foundation , Felice and Associates and Prantl ’ s .
THE PITTSBURGH CONCERT CHORALE 2017-2018 SEASON
The Pittsburgh Concert Chorale has announced its 2017-2018 concert schedule , that will offer a varied sampling of music from around the globe .
“ The Pittsburgh Concert Chorale is excited to present musical selections from various parts of the world . The season begins here in Pittsburgh with our sixth annual Pittsburgh Sings : Pittsburgh Concert Chorale ’ s Festival of Choirs at Carnegie Music Hall , which showcases high school choirs from the Greater Pittsburgh region . Our December “ Sounds of the Season ” concert features American favorites and classics from around the globe . Our March concert , “ Bella Musica !” will take audiences on a breathtaking journey through Italy with music that has resonated in cathedrals , piazzas and opera houses for centuries . Rounding out the season , in May the
PCC goes to Tinseltown for “ Hooray for Hollywood !”— a concert of beloved movie music . We invite you to join the Pittsburgh Concert Chorale for this exciting musical journey , and you can enjoy it all from the comfort of your seat in the concert hall ,” Music Director Susan Medley says .
Upcoming Concerts :
• “ Sounds of the Season ,” the annual holiday concert , will be at 7:30 p . m . Friday , Dec . 1 , and 4 p . m . Sunday , Dec . 3 , at Ingomar United Methodist Church ; and 7:30 p . m . Saturday , Dec . 2 , at Fox Chapel Presbyterian Church . PCC presents holiday classics , traditional carols and popular favorites .
• “ Bella Musica !” celebrates classical masterpieces rich in Italian heritage . Concertgoers will hear samples of the repertoire that the PCC will perform for their July Italy tour . Concerts are at 7:30 p . m . Saturday , March 3 , at Fox Chapel Presbyterian Church and 4 p . m . Sunday , March 4 , at Ingomar United Methodist Church .
• The season wraps up in May with “ Hooray for Hollywood !” featuring cinematic hits past and present . PCC again welcomes Bryan Sable , pianist , Justin Bendel , bassist , and Robert Rawsthorne , drummer , for these performances . Concerts are at 7:30 p . m . Saturday , May 5 at Fox Chapel Presbyterian Church , and 4 p . m . Sunday , May 6 at Ingomar United Methodist Church .
Individual concert tickets are available for purchase in advance or at the door . All tickets , including group sales and subscriptions , may be ordered online at PCCsing . org or by calling 412.635.7654 .
THE PITTSBURGH CAMERATA ANNOUNCES SEASON
The Pittsburgh Camerata will present four programs that encompass the breadth and depth of the choral literaturefrom the Late Middle Ages to music hot off the press . The program will include a fall concert titled “ Memories and Remembrances ,” a Christmas concert titled “ Magnificat ( Bach !) and More ,” a winter concert titled “ Heaven to Earth : Earth to Heaven ,” and a summer concert titled “ How Can I Keep From Singing ? An Evening of American Music .”
Subscription tickets are $ 80 general admission , $ 75 for seniors and $ 20 for full-time students . They may be purchased in advance by calling 412.421.5884 or online at pittsburghcamerata . org . Tickets to the Fall , Winter and Summer concerts are : $ 20 online in advance , $ 25 at the door and $ 5 for full-time students . Tickets to the Christmas concert are $ 25 online in advance , $ 30 at the door and $ 10 for fulltime students . ■
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