SUITE LIFE

A Celebration of Billy Strayhorn & Gene Kelly

Suite Life, KST’s annual celebration of namesakes and Pittsburgh entertainment legends Billy Strayhorn and Gene Kelly is back with a brand new beat! This Fall, musical director Hugo Cruz brings Latin percussion to Strayhorn’s music and imagery from Kelly’s film career. Directed by Fall 2023 Freshworks artist Pria Dahiya, the evening performance promises to invigorate your favorite jazz standards with fresh vitality.

IMAGE CREDITS: Chad Isaiah

PRODUCTION CREDITS:

  • Director and Media Designer: Pria Dahiya

  • Lighting Designer and Media Designer: E. Lieu Wolhardt

  • Production Manager: J.R. Shaw

  • KST Programming Director: Ben Pryor

  • Music Director: Hugo Cruz

  • Vocalist: Chantal Joseph

  • Percussion: Degnis Bofill

  • Saxaphone: Mike Tomaro

  • Bass: Brian Stahurski

  • Piano: Joe Sheehan