Baldwin Grad Part of '1776' Theater Cast
The musical, opening soon, will be the biggest production in Pittsburgh Public Theater history.
Justin Fortunato didn't exactly have a rough start to his career, at least in high school. The 2007 Baldwin High graduate was a rare Gene Kelly Award winner as a freshman and earned Kelly nominations three other times at Baldwin for excellence in local scholastic theater. Now a pro, Fortunato will appear later this month on the O'Reilly Theater stage for a month-long running of the Pittsburgh Public Theater's production of '1776.' The Tony Award-winning musical—Fortunato calls it "more of a play with music"—presents the heroes of the American Revolution in rousing songs and dances, comic encounters and impassioned politics. Directed by Ted Pappas, the show will run at the O'Reilly from Jan. 24 to Feb. 24. Click here for times and to buy …
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