Beaver native stars in 'Diva: Live from Hell' playing at new North Hills theater

Scott Tady, Beaver County Times
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ROSS TWP. ― Taking a break from his standup comedy career, Beaver native Matty Malloy will produce and star in a solo musical, "DIVA: Live From Hell," to be staged the weekend of Friday the 13th in October at a new Allegheny County theater.

"The show will be performed at the soon-to-be-opened Sunken Bus Studios" in Ross Township, Malloy said. "Inspired by 'All About Eve,' this show tells the story of Desmond Channing and how a rivalry with the new kid in school causes him to snap. Now, he is stuck in Hell performing a nightly cabaret telling the story of his downfall. It's a silly, campy show that makes a perfect night out for the Halloween season. It also gives people the chance to see a new entertainment venue in Pittsburgh as well as be introduced to a new musical."

The poster for "DIVA: Live From Hell" starring Matty Malloy.
The poster for "DIVA: Live From Hell" starring Matty Malloy.

With book and characters by Nora Brigid Monahan and music and lyrics by Alexander Sage Oyen. "DIVA: Live From Hell," enjoyed a successful run in London last year.

The 75-minute show starts at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 13-14 with a matinee at 3 P.M. Oct. 15. Tickets are $20, sold at themattymalloy.com.

Malloy believes it will be a perfect vehicle for his comedic skills honed at Arcade Comedy Theater, Bottlerocket Social Hall, the Pittsburgh Improv, and in warmup slots for national comics Annie Lederman, Steve Hofstetter, Tina Friml and Julia Shiplett. Malloy was also a semi-finalist in the NYC Queer Comedy Festival, performing at Broadway Comedy Club and Greenwich Village Comedy Club.

Matty Malloy, formerly of Beaver, stars in a new musical.
Matty Malloy, formerly of Beaver, stars in a new musical.

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He most recently appeared on the theatrical stage in 2019, touring the country with Stars Within Reach Productions. Other previous roles include Carmen Ghia in "The Producers," "Mike in "A Chorus Line" and Gangster #1 in "The Drowsy Chaperone."

​He's also led comedy tours around Pittsburgh on a mobile venue, The Burgh Bus.

Sunken Bus Studios, a live performance venue, film company, and full post-production house, are at 3312 Babcock Blvd. More information is at sunkenbus.com.

Scott Tady is entertainment editor at The Times and easy to reach at stady@timesonline.com.

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