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“To me, it’s exciting to see work hitting a national stage coming out of Pittsburgh”
“When it comes to writing and composing a stage musical, Nick Navari makes the time no matter what he’s doing.”
“Pittsburgh-set filmed musical 'Local Singles' to premiere at New Hazlett”
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
“Incredible! … Some of the most delightful lyrics that I think you’ll hear anywhere!”
“Nick Navari found his way back to theater by composing a new musical about people finding their way.”
“Lonely Pittsburgh Singles, Singing, In New Musical By Area Composer”
NPR
“Mr. Navari definitely takes cues from contemporary trends in musical theater from the Tom Kitt “Next to Normal” pop/rock sounds in the score to the rather complex libretto."
“Musical ‘Local Singles’ brings silliness and sincerity to New Hazlett stage”
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
“Pittsburgh always seems to have a knack for coming out of tough situations stronger… To me, ‘Dear Pittsburgh’ serves as just another boost of encouragement to help get us safely across the finish line, whenever that may be.”
“Watch: Local Musician Records Video in 28 Locations”
Pittsburgh Magazine
“Local musician Nick Navari wanted to bring some positivity to Pittsburgh during the pandemic. So, he came up with a video love letter.”
“Pine musician creates a video for his beloved Pittsburgh”
Tribune-Review
“The idea started turning in my head well before I had the guts to write,” said Navari, 24, who started mulling over the idea for the musical in 2016. “In 2019, I had exhausted all my excuses, and I was sick of not writing it down…”
“Pittsburgh dating scene inspires New Hazlett Theater's ‘Local Singles’”
Tribune-Review
“With a laugh-out-loud book, an irresistible score… you won’t want to miss [Navari’s] world-wide debut!”
“New Original Musical LOCAL SINGLES to Make National Debut In Pittsburgh in March”
Broadway World
“I was ready for anything, but the fact that we were able to come onto a stage and shoot the musical as I envisioned it is something that I will be forever grateful for.”
“I tried to write something that surprised me; something that I don’t often see in media or theatre.”
“Nick Navari brings new musical “Local Singles” to New Hazlett Theater”
Recital Magazine