Pittsburgh CLO and Public Theater Merger Seeks President and Executive Producer
In March 2026, a decision was made to merge Pittsburgh Public Theater and Pittsburgh CLO, resulting in a new organization set to launch in January 2027. This merger is intended to fortify local theater and educational initiatives in light of financial challenges. The unified organization will function as an $8 million entity, presenting seven productions under the 'MADE in Pittsburgh' initiative at the O'Reilly, Byham, and Greer theaters. Established in 1974, Pittsburgh Public Theater is renowned for August Wilson's Century Cycle, while Pittsburgh CLO, founded in 1939, specializes in musical theater. TOC Arts Partners will oversee the search for the first President and Executive Producer, offering a salary between $175,000 and $200,000.
Key facts
- Pittsburgh Public Theater and Pittsburgh CLO voted to merge in March 2026.
- The new organization is planned to launch in January 2027.
- The merged company will have an approximate budget of $8 million.
- Programming will run across the O'Reilly, Byham, and Greer theaters.
- The inaugural season will feature seven productions under the 'MADE in Pittsburgh' framework.
- Pittsburgh Public Theater was founded in 1974 and produced the August Wilson Century Cycle.
- Pittsburgh CLO was founded in 1939 and operates the CLO Academy and Gene Kelly Awards.
- The President and Executive Producer position offers a salary of $175,000–200,000.
- The search is led by Cynthia Fuhrman of TOC Arts Partners.
Entities
Artists
- August Wilson
Institutions
- Pittsburgh Public Theater
- Pittsburgh CLO
- TOC Arts Partners
- CLO Academy
- Gene Kelly Awards
- O'Reilly Theater
- Byham Theater
- Greer Theater
Locations
- Pittsburgh
- United States
- Allegheny River
- Tenth Street
- Stanwix Street
- Liberty Avenue