Broadway Dreams

Open House Dates
Wednesday, September 1st, 2010
5:30 - 8:30pm
Saturday, September 11th, 2010 11:00 - 2:00am

Classes begin Sept 13th 2010

The Richard E. Rauh Conservatory offers the finest training in the Pittsburgh area in dance, music and theater. Conveniently located in Pittsburgh's West End.

In the Teen, Pre-teen and Broadway Jr. programs, students ages 4- 18 have a unique and amazing opportunity to work in a professional environment with their peers. Their singing, acting and dancing skills develop in a disciplined classroom atmosphere. The students then test these skills in performance. The audience applause strengthens their self confidence and positively reinforces their hard work.

The Pittsburgh Musical Theater's Pre-College Program has served as a pathway to Broadway, feature films, and University training. Graduates have matriculated at Yale, CMU, NYU, Boston Conservatory, Florida State University, Penn State, Point Park and many others. The Pre-College program offers advanced classes for students with "Broadway Dreams."

The Conservatory offers:
Evening and Saturday Classes
Fully Equipped Studios
Piano Lab
Free Parking

For Information please contact
Colleen Petrucci
412 539-0900  x234
cpetrucci@pittsburghmusicals.com

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Richard E. Rauh Conservatory

Way Cool School

At the Richard E. Rauh Conservatory, you'll find our theater, dance and music classes way cool! And we get results! Check out the credits of a few of our other alums.

Leigh Ann Larkin

Leigh Ann Larkin, originally Leigh Ann Wielgus, studied at Pittsburgh Musical Theater's Rauh Conservatory during her high school years. She graduated with a degree in musical theater from the University of Cincinnati Conservatory of Music.

It wasn't long before Leigh Ann was cast in her first national tour, Disney's "On the Record."

In May of 2007, she returned to her hometown of Pittsburgh and performed as Belle in Pittsburgh Musical Theater's production of "Beauty and the Beast."

At the end of 2008, Leigh Ann booked and shot roles on two television series, "Lipstick Jungle" and "Flight of the Conchords."

She made her Broadway debut in Gypsy, alongside Patti LuPone, Boyd Gaines, Laura Benanti.

She is currently appearing on Broadway as Petra in "A Little Night Music" starring Angela Lansbury and Catherine Zeta-Jones.

Jacob Ming-Trent

Jacob Ming-Trent (Papa Ogre, u/s for Shrek). Off-Broadway: Widowers Houses. National Tours: Putnam County Spelling Bee, Two Gentlemen of Verona, Continental Divide. Jacob has worked with Berkely Rep, LaJolla Playhouse, The Public, A.C.T, to name a few. TV: Law and Order.

Jacob spent his high school years performing under the guidance of Ken Gargaro. He came back to Pittsburgh to star in PMT's Jesus Christ Superstar and Miss Saigon.

Peter Matthew Smith

Peter Matthew Smith, has been a member of the Broadway casts of "Rent", "Mamma Mia", "Hairspray", and "Cry Baby". He also played Motel in "Fiddler on the Roof" with Harvey Fierstein. Originally from Sewickley, he started studying an performing with Pittsburgh Musical Theater from a very young age. He will be graduating into the ranks of director when he assumes that role in the upcoming PMT productions scheduled for January 2010.

Paul McGill

Paul McGill
Broadway productions of A Chorus Line and La Cage Aux Folles, Studio Film starring role in Fame, September 2009 release.

"Since I was 10 years old, the Rauh Conservatory has provided me with the training, opportunities to perform, and nurturing that has allowed me to make the jump from high school to Broadway."

It's not just another song and dance. At Pittsburgh Musical Theater's Richard E. Rauh Conservatory, our students are offered instruction in dance, music and theater. Everyone gets to perform and many go on
to successful college and even professional careers.

We're welcoming young performers ages 4 to 19. To enroll your child, contact Colleen Petrucci at 412 539-0900 ext 234 or email at cpetrucci@pittsburghmusicals.com.

Richard E. Rauh Conservatory Theater Company

In the Wings
Broadway at the Overlook

20th Anniversary Season

High notes!

Celebrating 20 years of Broadway Magic.



Dear Friends:

As we usher in our 20th Anniversary, not only are we embarking on a breath-taking new season of Broadway musicals, but we also have the rare opportunity to reflect on and celebrate a remarkable success story. Our story is filled with outstanding professional performances, remarkable student achievements and daunting challanges overcome.

To celebrate our Anniversary, please join me for Pittsburgh Musical Theater's 2010-11 celebration season. With great productions of Phantom of the Opera (student edition), Cats, Seussical, and Hairspray, our season includes four must-see family shows that are affordably priced for everyone.


~ Ken Gargaro
Founding Director

Broadway at the Byham

Phantom of the Opera (student edition)
October 21 – 24th, 2010

The winner of 7 Tony Awards including Bes Musical, The Phantom of the Opera has woven its magical spell over standing room audiences in more the 100 cities worldwide. Adapted for student performances, this timeless story of seduction and despair combines the student actors of the Richard E. Rauh Conservatory with the CAPA orchestra. Now the longest running show in Broadway history, Andrew Lloyd Webber's soaring score includes "The Music of the Night", "Think of Me", and "Point of No Return".

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Cats
January 27th – February 6th, 2011

Join us for the annual gathering of the Jelicle Cats as they reunite to choose the one among them that will ascend to the heavenly layer. Inspired by the poetry of T.S. Eliot, this song and dance sensation is the purrfect opportunity for the entire family to create a memory that will live forever! Winner of seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical, CATS features 20 of Andrew Lloyd Webber's timeless melodies including the multi-million selling hit "Memory".

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Seussical
March 24th – April 3rd, 2011

"Seussical" is a fantastical, magical, musical extravaganza that brings to life all of your favorite Dr. Seuss friends. Bursting with frivolity and imagination, the colorful characters transport us from the Jungle of Nool to the Circus McGurkus to the invisible world of the Whos. When Horton the Elephant finds himself faced with a real challange, he must protect his tiny friend Jojo (and all the invisible Whos) from a world of naysayers and dangers, and he must gaurd an abandoned egg left to his care by the irresponsible MAyzie La Bird.

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Hairspray
May 5th – 15th, 2011

It's 1962. The 50s are out, and Baltimore is ready for change! Trendsetting teenager Tracy Turnblad has big hair, a big heart and an even bigger dream - to dance on "The Corny Collins Show." When her once-in-a-lifetime opportunity arrives, she'll need the help of a cast of crazy characters to really shake things up! Find out if a toe-tapping beat and a whole lot of hairspray is enough to make a dream come true. Featuring hits such as "Mamme, I'm a Bit Girl Now", and "Good Morning, Balitimore".

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Broadway at the New Hazlett

A Lyrical Christmas Carol
December 16th – December 19th, 2010
Hazlett Theater

Dickens' magical tale of Scrooge, Ghosts, Tiny Tim and the Cratchit family returns this holiday by popular demand. This classic tale of redemption, was created in 1991 by Ken and Jane Gargaro. This heartwarming show brims with holiday spirit. Seasonal carols and the music of Bach, Mozart, and Vaughn Williams provide a tuneful framework for this production which Post-Gazette theater critic Chris Rawson has deemed "child-friendly and fun."

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Beauty and the Beast Jr.
April 14th – April 17th, 2011
Hazlett Theater

Beauty and the Beast is a Tony Award-winning tale of wonder and love! Based on the Disney film, this modern day classic has captured audiences around the world with a fairytale score and delightful songs Be Our Guest, Belle, Something There, and Beauty and the Beast.

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