August Wilson’s birthday party bubbles over by Kevin Kirkland / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

SEEN: Billy Porter wins Liberty Award from Lambda Legal by Kevin Kirkland / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Kelly critics find lots to love in others' high school musicals by Kevin Kirkland / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Rosie, Alyssa, Anna & other strong women, of thee I sing by Kevin Kirkland / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Alyssa Bruno has lost count of how many times she’s flexed her bicep as Rosie the Riveter. But her strength goes far beyond this character.

Kierra was dragged into the spotlight -- and he never left by Kevin Kirkland / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Kierra Darshell performs regularly in Outrageous Bingo at Temple Rodef Shalom and his Sunday Drag Brunch at the Pittsburgh Improv.

QUEEN ETTA: Legendary jazz singer plays one in 'King Hedley II' by Kevin Kirkland / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Etta Cox knows her way around a song. So does Ruby, a character in “King Hedley II,” the next-to-last play in August Wilson’s Pittsburgh cycle.