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Wednesday, April 10, 2019

Feel the uplift of rousing 'Come From Away' by Sharon Eberson / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

The “9/12 musical” at the Benedum Center provides a glimpse into the best of humanity during the worst of times.

SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 11:36AM
Tuesday, April 9, 2019

Captain Kirk still has all the answers: A chat with William Shatner by Sharon Eberson / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

At 88, the “Star Trek” and “Boston Legal” star is still touring to meet his galaxy of fans, including the Steel City Con this weekend.

SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 04:21PM
Monday, April 8, 2019

Theater notes: PICT's 'The Heiress' glows with 19th-century style by Sharon Eberson / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

There’s also a short history of “The History Boys”; saying farewell to “Kinky Boots” on Broadway and a nod to awards season.

SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 01:49PM

Pine dentist who was diverted to Canada on 9/11 recalls, 'We had nothing, and they gave us everything' by Sharon Eberson / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

As the 9/12 musical ‘Come From Away’ lands in Pittsburgh, John Chips recalls generosity of the people who took in thousands of strangers.

SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 06:45AM
Friday, April 5, 2019

Pioneer pilot of Pittsburgh-bound 'Come From Away' is back in the sky by Sharon Eberson / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Former Capt. Beverley Bass recalls the kindness of strangers after 9/11, when thousands of people were stranded in a small Canadian town.

SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 09:00AM
Thursday, April 4, 2019

PICT events for 'The Heiress' include a visit to home of Frick heiress by Sharon Eberson / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

PICT Classic Theatre is gearing up for its season finale by giving patrons the opportunity to bask in the world of privilege.

SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 07:45AM
Wednesday, April 3, 2019

From inspiration to stage: Following a new play's path to City Theatre by Sharon Eberson / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

“The Burdens” by CMU alum Matt Schatz is an example of how one play hopped on the readings “hamster wheel” and hopped off on the South Side.

SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 08:00AM
Tuesday, April 2, 2019

'Hamilton' star returns to CMU as keynote commencement speaker by Sharon Eberson / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Actor, singer and author Leslie Odom Jr., who won the 2016 Tony as best actor in a musical, will be the featured speaker on May 19.

SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 11:54AM

Pittsburgh Fringe Festival: Everything and the kitchen sink by Sharon Eberson / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

The sixth annual festival moves its showcase of performances to venues in East Liberty, Bloomfield and Garfield -—and one that comes to you.

SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 09:00AM
Wednesday, March 27, 2019

Pittsburgh Fringe Festival moves to East End for 2019 by Sharon Eberson / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

The sixth annual festival will feature 49 international, national and local works in venues from Bloomfield to Garfield to East Liberty. 

SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 03:46PM
Saturday, March 23, 2019

Broadway vet and Rankin native proud to be a Temptation by Sharon Eberson / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

E. Clayton Cornelious dons the Legacy Robe in an opening-night ceremony for the Broadway musical “Ain’t Too Proud.”

SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 08:00AM
Thursday, March 21, 2019

August Wilson Center restores 'African American' to its name by Sharon Eberson / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Following a backlash over a rebranding effort, the new name for the Pittsburgh venue is: August Wilson African American Cultural Center.

SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 12:23PM

Show depicting Nazi hunter 'Wiesenthal' detours to Pittsburgh to support Tree of Life by Sharon Eberson / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

The actor who portrays Simon Wiesenthal continues the famed Nazi hunter’s mission of remembrance and tolerance.

SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 08:00AM
Wednesday, March 20, 2019

On the Arts: If you're talking black theater, don't leave out Pittsburgh by Sharon Eberson / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

A “comprehensive” list of African-American theaters in the U.S. at first left out August Wilson’s hometown — but not anymore.

SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 10:38AM

Pittsburgh Humanities Festival targets 'smart talk about stuff that matters' by Sharon Eberson / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

The three-day schedule set by the Cultural Trust and Carnegie Mellon covers a gamut of topics, including events celebrating teen literature.

SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 08:00AM
Thursday, March 14, 2019

Review: Tamara Tunie and Laurie Klatscher get naughty and nice in 'The Roommate' by Sharon Eberson / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

City Theatre pulls together a well-matched odd couple for a lively production on the South Side.

SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 09:00AM
Wednesday, March 13, 2019

Metal detectors come to home of Pittsburgh Public Theater by Sharon Eberson / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Patrons entering the O’Reilly Theater will be welcomed by the new security measures that began being rolled out Downtown in October.

SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 04:22PM
Monday, March 11, 2019

'Hamilton' returns in 2020-21, but first, there are 'Mean Girls,' a 'Band's Visit' and the roar of 'The Lion King' by Sharon Eberson / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

The 2019-20 Broadway in Pittsburgh season includes shows featuring Jimmy Buffett songs and a Donna Summer.bio-musical.

SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 08:57PM

Can you handle the truth? Public Theater goes old school and new wave for season 45 by Sharon Eberson / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

The Downtown company pulls from writers with names such as Sorkin, Simon and Menken, and throws in a yinzer holiday twist.

SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 10:28AM
Saturday, March 9, 2019

As it happens: Stage Right! goes for Guinness World Record in Greensburg by Sharon Eberson / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Here in Greensburg, we’re following along as the theater company has 14 1/2 hour to put on “Children of Eden” from scratch.

SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 05:53AM
Thursday, March 7, 2019

Stage Right in Greensburg will race the clock for world record fastest musical by Sharon Eberson / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

The company starts at 5:30 a.m. from scratch and goes until the houselights dim for a performance at the Palace Theatre.

SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 12:53PM

It's 'Part 2' for 'A Doll's House' and Ted Pappas at the Public by Sharon Eberson / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

The former leader of the Downtown theater company returns to direct Lisa Velten Smith in the Pittsburgh debut of the Broadway hit.

SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 08:00AM
Tuesday, March 5, 2019

From a 'Tempest' to Iowa: Tamara Tunie and Laurie Klatscher star in City Theatre's 'The Roommate' by Sharon Eberson / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

The actresses make a quick changeover for their odd-couple roles in a contemporary new play by Jen Silverman.

SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 09:00AM

Butler native's 'Mumburger' cooks up surreal scenario in Carnegie by Sharon Eberson / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Playwright Sarah Kosar comes to Off the Wall from London, stirring up a feast of emotions in an exploration of familial love and grief.

SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 09:00AM
Monday, March 4, 2019

City Theatre's 2019-20 season has mark of coast-to-coast connections by Sharon Eberson / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

The company’s 45th season includes Cambodian surf rock music, the transformation of Cassius Clay and a new play by Theresa Rebeck.

SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 08:00AM
Sunday, March 3, 2019

Sunday matinee of Pittsburgh Playwrights' "Savior Samuel" canceled by Sharon Eberson / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

The show will go on after March 3, through March 16 at the Trust Arts Education Center on Liberty Avenue, Downtown.

SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 09:58AM
Tuesday, February 26, 2019

Trendsetter Billy Porter sets social media abuzz with red-carpet stunner at Oscars by Sharon Eberson / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

The Christian Siriano tuxedo gown worn by the Pittsburgh native and Golden Globes nominee was the talk of the Oscars red carpet.

SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 09:00AM
Sunday, February 24, 2019

Pittsburgh's Billy Porter struts the 2019 Oscars red carpet for ABC by Sharon Eberson / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

The stylish Tony and Grammy winner who has taken awards season by storm offered commentary at the Academy Awards pre-show.

SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 05:02PM
Thursday, February 21, 2019

Triple-threat Drew Leigh Williams returns to CLO Cabaret in new musical by Sharon Eberson / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

"The Double-Threat Trio” is a romp for the actress who took time off from show biz after launching her career in Chicago.

SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 12:00AM
Tuesday, February 19, 2019

Theater reviews: 'An Octoroon' at Kinetic; 'Georgia McBride' at barebones; 'Savior Samuel' at Playwrights by Sharon Eberson / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Barebones in Braddock, Kinetic at the New Hazlett Theater and Pittsburgh Playwrights in new digs introduce diverse plays to Pittsburgh.

SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 10:31AM
Monday, February 18, 2019

Winners crowned in the 25th Shakespeare Monolgue & Scene Contest by Sharon Eberson / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Pittsburgh Public Theater’s annual competition hits an anniversary milestone with a new award to honor the contest’s founder.

SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 10:59PM

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Jul 30, 2024: Job - Hayes Theater
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Dec 12, 2024: Cult of Love - Hayes Theater
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