On February 20, 1946, the Civic Light Opera Association held a press luncheon to announce its very first season. Immediately talk of a new era in Pittsburgh’s cultural life made a huge splash in all three of the city’s daily newspapers. In fact, the Sun Telegraph predicted that “the CLO will inaugurate a cycle in the city’s musical history that will outlive us all.”

          Extensive education programs are wonderful examples of the Pittsburgh CLO’s commitment to the local community and to musical theater. Through a combination of educational and social activities, the organization reaches thousands of individuals from diverse populations. Register Online for CLO classes.

          Pittsburgh CLO Academy's summer performance camps are designed to give kids the opportunity to experience preparing for and performing on the stage. Working with a Director, Music Director and Choreographer, students will create their own exciting musical theater experience! All camps take place at the CLO Academy, which is located in Penn Avenue Place, Downtown (the old Horne's/Lazarus building).

          In addition to the classroom experience, students will also receive a coupon for a Pittsburgh CLO Summer Season show at the Benedum Center!