Pittsburgh CLO Employee Directory
Performing ArtsPennsylvania, United States51-200 Employees
Pittsburgh CLO is a mid-sized nonprofit performing arts organization based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, serving the Southwestern Pennsylvania region since 1946. It presents live musical theater across three venues in the Cultural District—the Benedum Center, the Byham Theater, and the CLO Cabaret. The organization attracts a regional audience, drawing close to 200,000 patrons annually. Since 1997, it has been led by Van Kaplan, guiding its artistic programs and community education initiatives. Pittsburgh CLO runs educational and youth-oriented initiatives, including the CLO Academy for Performance and Art, the CLO Mini Stars, and awards such as the Gene Kelly Awards, the Richard Rodgers Award, and The National High School Theatre Awards. It has a history of developing new works, contributing to numerous Broadway productions and Tony Award recognition, including the 2014 Broadway world premiere of An American in Paris and its West End engagement. In 2024, the organization announced partnerships with Molly's Trolleys Inc. and Audacy Radio to broaden its community outreach.