Off the Record XVI

SAG-AFTRA Ohio-Pittsburgh Local performers and broadcasters took the stage for the 16th annual Pittsburgh tradition Off the Record, a musical satire lampooning Pittsburgh news and newsmakers. This year’s theme, “It’s Buc’n Huuuge,” hit another grand slam, spoofing the people and events that have bedeviled Pittsburgh and made headlines over the past year. KDKA’s Ken Rice kicked off the show for his 14th year as our hilarious emcee. And patrons enjoyed the annual pre-show receptions with hors d’oeuvres provided by local restaurants. 

From left, Michael E. Moats (as a bearded Mayor Peduto), KDKA's Kristine Sorensen, Wali Jamal (Andy McCutchen), Off the Record XVI director Mindy Rossi-Stabler and musical director Mike Mackey. 

The show is presented by the SAG-AFTRA Ohio-Pittsburgh Local office and the Newspaper Guild of Pittsburgh. This year’s show took place on Oct. 6 at the Byham Theater and benefited the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank. Off the Record has already raised more than $500,000 for the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank and other charities over the years. 

This item was originally featured in the November 2016 local newsletter.