Celebrate Christmas and the holidays at these Pittsburgh hot spots by Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Here’s what’s happening in Pittsburgh during the holidays.

Behind the Curtain: A new dance troupe debuts in Pittsburgh and thoughts on programming a symphony by Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Programming an orchestra or opera season is a complex affair.

Behind the Curtain: Point Park Playhouse to develop new works by Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Women choreographers’ works are being staged and 3D violins are being explored.

Behind the curtain: Dance community tries to help in aftermath of Tree of Life mass shootings by Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Bodiography, Pittsburgh Ballet Theater School and the DANA Movement Ensemble all are doing their part.

Behind the curtain: Chinese choreographer Yabin Wang's 'Moon Opera' makes its U.S. debut by Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Also, concert hall fisticuffs and playwrights with Pittsburgh ties are the talk of the city’s arts scene this week.

Behind the Curtain: Equality (or a lack of it) is still a problem in classical music and ballet by Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Gender equity is still an issue in orchestras and racial diversity is still an issue in ballet.

Behind the Curtain: Pittsburghers learn to tap dance and musicians strike in Chicago by Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

A tap dance fest, a Chicago orchestra’s strike and a feature film TV pilot are discussed in this week’s column.

Behind the curtain: Research links movement and music to the mind by Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Rhythmic movements — walking down the road, riding a bicycle. etc. — happen in movements at about one to three times per second. 

What's happening in Pittsburgh this weekend: Film fest, RADical Days and more by Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

The sixth annual ReelAbilities Pittsburgh Film Festival and RAD Days continue, along with lots of Halloween festivities.

From puppets to Phantoms, there's more to Halloween than pumpkins by Maria Sciullo and Sharon Eberson / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

There are grown-up diversions to be found around Pittsburgh this October

Behind the Curtain: Tony nominee Eva Noblezada arrives at Trust Cabaret 'Direct From London' by Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

The “Miss Saigon” star got her big break as a teen at the Jimmy Awards in 2013.

Halloween Haunts and Parties by Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

There’s a scare for every taste and horror tolerance level this Halloween season.

Behind the Curtain: #MeToo in the orchestra world; Carnegie Mellon to premiere commissioned work by Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Misconduct investigations hit orchestras in Cleveland and New York. 

Behind the Curtain: Filmed musical 'An American in Paris' leaps into local cinemas; Kyle Abraham's new piece for New York City Ballet by Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

The filmed musical will be screened at the Carnegie Science Center and Mr. Abraham’s work can be seen at Lincoln Center in New York.

Behind the Curtain: Point Park dance ranks No. 5 on annual OnStage list by Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

A who’s who of local artistic directors gathers for a roundtable organized by the new Pittsburgh Public Theater leader Marya Sea Kaminski.

Behind the Curtain with the Post-Gazette Arts Critics by Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

The Post-Gazette launches Behind the Curtain, a new newsletter discussing events and issues in the performing arts world.

#SEENInTheCity: Bingo O'Malley Day and Cindystock by Sharon Eberson and Patricia Sheridan / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Check out even more great events happening around the city in the online-only portion of #SEEN!

What's happening in Pittsburgh this weekend: Aug. 9-12 by Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Steel City Con, Rod Stewart, Smokey Robinson, DreamOn Festival, Cafe Racer show and more. 

Pittsburgh Musical Theater names new conservatory director by Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Resident artist and educator Brady Patsy takes over for Jennifer Lybarger, who will continue to teach at the West End conservatory.

PG's Summer Showplane to Canada is bound for the Shaw Festival by Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

The Post-Gazette announces its traditional September Shaw Festival trip. 

What's happening in Pittsburgh this weekend, July 12-15 by Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

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Pittsburgh Playhouse sets opening date for Downtown theater by Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

The Pittsburgh Playhouse will officially open Downtown in October, with a ribbon-cutting event on Oct. 11.

Things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend, June 7-10 by Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

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What to do in Pittsburgh this weekend, May 31-June 2 by Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

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TRAF 59: Three Rivers Arts Festival opens for 10 days on Friday by Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

It's the summer of 59, or the 59th summer of the Dollar Bank Three Rivers Arts Festival, which opens Friday and runs for 10 days at Point State Park and other points Downtown.

From festivals to fireworks: Things to do in Pittsburgh on Memorial Day weekend by Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

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Looking for summer plans in Pittsburgh? We have you covered for (almost) everything. by Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

We know why you're here, so let's skip the icebreaker.

Memphis theater recognized for completing August Wilson's American Century Cycle by Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend, May 3-6 by Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

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Complete list of the 2018 Tony Award nominations by Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

The nominees for the 72nd annual Tony Awards were announced Tuesday. The awards ceremony at Radio City Music Hall in New York City will be broadcast live by CBS on June 10, with Josh Groban …

What to do this week, April 29-May 5 by Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

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