Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre's season opener heads to August Wilson Center for the first time by Sara Bauknecht

From Oct. 7-9, 2022, PBT will stage the mixed repertory program "Storytelling in Motion" featuring works by three choreographers.

Fall dance preview: A busy season ahead for Pittsburgh audiences by Sara Bauknecht

The Pittsburgh dance scene will be busy this fall -" perhaps the busiest it's been since before COVID-19.

Kathryn Gigler named Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre acting executive director by Sara Bauknecht

She will transition into the role once it's vacated by Harris Ferris, who will step down at the end of PBT's current fiscal year.

'Open Air' music and dance series heads to Allegheny River in June by Sara Bauknecht

From June 9-12, professional and student arts groups will participate in "Open Air: A Series in Celebration of the Performing Arts."

Pittsburgh Ballet's Susan Jaffe leaving to become artistic director of American Ballet Theatre by Sara Bauknecht

She will succeed Kevin McKenzie, who's served in the role since 1992. Jaffe, who joined PBT in 2020, will be here through November.

For first time since the pandemic began, Pittsburgh Dance Council has a full season by Sara Bauknecht

The 2022-23 lineup is packed with contemporary dance heavy hitters, U.S. and Pittsburgh premieres and a spotlight on LatinX creators.

PBT principal dancer Alexandra Kochis taking final bow in 'Swan Lake' by Sara Bauknecht

Alexandra Kochis will retire from the stage following her reprisal of the ballet's lead role after dancing with PBT since 2006.

Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre closing 2021-22 season with new 'Swan Lake' by artistic director Susan Jaffe by Sara Bauknecht

After dancing in the ballet for more than two decades, Susan Jaffe is putting her own stamp on this gripping story of love and loss.

After its postponed performance, Complexions Contemporary Ballet is ready to share message of hope, love with Pittsburgh by Sara Bauknecht

Complexions Contemporary Ballet has planned for Pittsburgh "a really diverse experience" on May 7 at Byham Theater, Downtown.

Pilobolus marks the 'Big Five-Oh!' with tour stopping at the Byham by Sara Bauknecht

See a selection of works from Pilobolus' 50-year history when it performs its "Big Five-Oh!" show April 9 at Byham Theater.

Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre to celebrate female choreographers in 'Here + Now' by Sara Bauknecht

Pieces by five female choreographers, including one based in Pittsburgh, will be featured Thursday through Sunday in "Here + Now."

Storytelling takes center stage in Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre's 2022-23 season by Sara Bauknecht

PBT has planned a season of stories " from enchanting fairy tales and beloved holiday classics to spine-chilling accounts.

Bodiography turns 20, rolls out 'Red Carpet' in new performance space by Sara Bauknecht

A program will be presented in The Movement Factory, a former mattress factory-turned-artists hub in the North Side's Chateau neighborhood.

CrossBody Dance + Movement brings Latin dance to Downtown by Sara Bauknecht

Rachel Booth and Vincent Jones transformed a former candy store into a studio specializing in dance styles such as salsa and bachata.

After COVID-19 delay, 'Tipping Point' is set to deliver a 'wake-up call' about refugee community by Sara Bauknecht

Nearly two years later, Beth Corning will premiere "The Tipping Point" at 25 Carrick, a former church-turned-creative space in Carrick.

Dancers who are raising the bar(re) in 2022 by Sara Bauknecht

Here's a sampling of who and what to watch " or even try out yourself " during the first few months of the new year.

After a year away, sugar plums back at Benedum Center for PBT's 'Nutcracker' by Sara Bauknecht

Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre presents a three-week run of its Pittsburgh-flavored "Nutcracker" " the first chance to see it live since 2019.

Point Park announces conservatory dance, theater seasons and new Playhouse Presents series by Sara Bauknecht and Tyler Dague / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Beyond student productions, Pittsburgh Playhouse is working to grow its events roster by presenting shows by performing arts professionals.

Dozens of arts groups join Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre for outdoor 'Open Air' series by Sara Bauknecht and Tyler Dague / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Performances will begin Tuesday and run through Memorial Day on Flagstaff Hill in Schenley Park.

How Pittsburgh's arts groups are trying to connect performer and audience at a distance by Sara Bauknecht, Tyler Dague and Patricia Sheridan / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

On the Arts: Which nights sell best for Pittsburgh's cultural organizations? by Jeremy Reynolds and Sara Bauknecht / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Whether you prefer a full house or more legroom, here's a quick guide on which cultural institutions' performance days tend to fill fastest.