Pennsylvania's Pittsburgh Civic Light Opera has announced dates and additional creative team members for its upcoming world premiere of the new musical Madame Clicquot. The work will be presented May 29-June 8 at the Byham Theatre, with an official opening May 30.
Madame Clicquot tells the story of Barbe-Nicole Clicquot Ponsardin and her journey revolutionizing the world of Champagne during the French Revolution and Napoleonic wars. Written by Lisette Glodowski and Richard C. Walter, the work released a studio album in 2023.
As previously reported, Laurie Glodowski will direct and choreograph, with musical direction by Kenneth Gartman, and arrangements and orchestrations by Frank Galgano and Matt Castle. The production will also feature costume design by Janet Campbell, projection design by Mark Ciglar of Cinevative, and set design by Holly Fleischer.
"Aligning with Pittsburgh CLO for the world premiere of Madame Clicquot is an incredible milestone in our journey," Glodowski said in a statement. "Their legacy of producing top-tier musical theatre鈥攅specially in developing new works鈥攎ade this the perfect home for our show. We鈥檙e excited to bring this story to life in a city that deeply values the arts. Let us raise a glass together!"
"This production represents Pittsburgh CLO鈥檚 dedication to developing new works and ensures Pittsburgh remains a key player in shaping the future of musical theater," added Mark Fleischer, Executive Producer of Pittsburgh CLO. "Our collaboration with 42nd Parallel Productions allows us to give this thrilling new musical the world-class launch it deserves while offering Pittsburgh audiences a first look at a Broadway-bound show."
Casting is to be announced.
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