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Thursday, September 13, 2018

THEATER: A first look at what's onstage in Pittsburgh for fall by Sharon Eberson / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Autumn blooms with a busy September that includes world and regional premieres and a national tour launching at the Benedum Center.

SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 07:30AM
Tuesday, September 11, 2018

Stage preview: Trinity Cathedral gets a makeover as star of Quantum's world premiere 'Chatterton' by Sharon Eberson / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Audiences move throughout the Downtown church and stop for dinner during the environmental play that takes place in three time periods.

SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 07:00AM
Thursday, September 6, 2018

Say you want a feminist revolution? Meet Lauren Gunderson by Sharon Eberson / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

City Theatre introduces Pittsburgh to the most-produced playwright in America with a comedy about four women of the French Revolution.

SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 08:00AM

Susan Tsu digs into the past to create revolutionary costumes by Sharon Eberson / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Award-winning costume designer Susan Tsu describes her inspirations for the four women of “The Revolutionists” at City Theatre.

SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 08:00AM
Wednesday, September 5, 2018

RADical Days 2018: A record 71 free events and performances start Sept. 21 by Sharon Eberson / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

The Allegheny Regional Asset District event began in 2002 to celebrate assets such as libraries and parks and arts and culture programs.

SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 12:12PM
Tuesday, September 4, 2018

Carnegie Mellon rated No. 1 among programs offering BFAs in musical theater by Sharon Eberson / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Penn State and Point Park are No. 8 and 9 on OnStage Blog’s annual list.

SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 03:45PM
Sunday, September 2, 2018

Drones, dogs and diapers — all in a days work for Pittsburgh Shakespeare in the Parks by Sharon Eberson / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Performing outdoors, with audiences free to roam, means there can be as much happening onstage as off for the 14-year-old troupe. 

SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 04:58PM

Pittsburgh actor makes history by performing all of August Wilson's works by Sharon Eberson / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

With his performance of the one-man show “How I Learned What I Learned,” Wali Jamal has completed the American Century Cycle plus one.

SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 10:39AM
Sunday, August 26, 2018

Barbara Russell spread laughter on Pittsburgh stages and was with 'Mister Rogers' from the start by Sharon Eberson / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

The North Sider -- and one-half of the comedy team Brockett and Barbara — died Saturday at age 85.

SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 03:44PM
Friday, August 24, 2018

Stage review: Disney conjures a stage of wonders with 'Aladdin' tour by Sharon Eberson / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

The stage extravaganza of the animated movie includes a glittering Cave of Wonders and a magic carpet ride that’s “A Whole New World.”

SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 01:44PM
Monday, August 20, 2018

Stage review: 'Grey Gardens' travels a fascinating road to ruin by Sharon Eberson / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

The musical based on the real-life Beale family is a perfect vehicle for Front Porch Theatricals and Daina Michelle Griffith.

SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 11:57AM
Friday, August 17, 2018

38 Pittsburgh cultural organizations granted big bucks by Bloomberg Philanthropies by Sharon Eberson / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

The thousands of dollars in unrestricted gifts also come with arts management training for small and midsize groups.

SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 09:11AM
Thursday, August 16, 2018

'Aladdin's' Genie journeyed from Morgantown to the world of Disney magic by Sharon Eberson / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

West Virginia native Trevor Dion Nicholas was inspired by musicals at the Benedum Center on his way to starring on Broadway and in London.

SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 07:30AM

Stage preview: Actress fulfills bucket-list roles in Front Porch's 'Grey Gardens' by Sharon Eberson / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Daina Michelle Griffith plays dual roles in the story of Big Edie and Little Edie Beale, “American royalty” fallen on hard times.

SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 06:15AM
Wednesday, August 15, 2018

Kathleen Turner charms fans during candid Q&A in Monroeville by Sharon Eberson / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

The “Body Heat” actress talked about her career from film to Broadway, Jessica Rabbit to “War of the Roses” at Steel City Con on Saturday.

SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 02:25PM
Thursday, August 9, 2018

Stage review: Pittsburgh CLO's 'Modern Millie' exudes retro charm by Sharon Eberson / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Leslie Uggams and Lenora Nemetz command the spotlight in a thoroughly perky season-ending production.

SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 04:51PM
Wednesday, August 8, 2018

Kathleen Turner drops a few bombshells on her way to Monroeville by Sharon Eberson / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

In a Vulture interview ahead of her panel at the Steel City Con Saturday, the actress dished on Elizabeth Taylor, “Friends” and more.

SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 03:58PM
Tuesday, August 7, 2018

Foundations invest $215,000 in Pittsburgh-based professional artists by Sharon Eberson / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Grants for individuals and organizations range up to $35,000 to support books, documentaries, art installations, residencies and more.

SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 11:09AM
Monday, August 6, 2018

What did Pittsburgh look like through the eyes of Gene Kelly? Let's take a tour by Sharon Eberson / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

A question about where Gene Kelly resided during his 25-plus years in Pittsburgh sparks a tour of places where he lived, worked and played.

SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 04:53PM

Leslie Uggams talks 'Deadpool,' 'Empire' and returning to 'Millie' by Sharon Eberson / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Pittsburgh CLO’s season finale is a chance for young fans of the star’s onscreen roles to discover her as a singer. 

SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 09:00AM

Making thoroughly modern choices about undeniably offensive classics by Sharon Eberson / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Pittsburgh CLO’s “Thoroughly Modern Millie” is an example of adapting a musical to eliminate stereotypes, but the conversation continues.

SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 06:00AM
Thursday, August 2, 2018

'Hamilton' star Leslie Odom Jr. to perform with PSO in October by Sharon Eberson / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

The Carnegie Mellon grad will be at Heinz Hall in October; while fellow Tony-winner Michael Cerveris will be in town Sept. 22.

SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 12:30PM
Tuesday, July 31, 2018

Pittsburgh CLO welcomes 'Hello, Dolly!' in 2019 summer season by Sharon Eberson / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Newcomers to CLO in its 73rd season are “Once” and “Rock of Ages,” in addition to “Grease,” “Oklahoma!” and “Pe…

SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 08:00AM
Friday, July 27, 2018

Pittsburgh ranks among America's top 20 cities for arts vibrancy by Sharon Eberson / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

The National Center for Arts Research names the city No. 20 among the “hotbeds of America's arts and culture.”

SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 03:52PM
Thursday, July 26, 2018

Conjuring a cursed Disney prince for Pittsburgh CLO's 'Beauty and the Beast' by Sharon Eberson / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Video: Watch as Jeff Knaggs’ artistry transforms actor James Snyder into the cursed prince for Pittsburgh CLO.

SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 03:45PM
Tuesday, July 24, 2018

'Hamilton' movie at least 2 years away, tour plays Pittsburgh in January by Sharon Eberson / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

The rights for the filmed version of the original Broadway cast are up for grabs, but it probably won’t be available before 2020.

SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 05:33PM

Alumni Theater Co. celebrates 10 years with 'The Wiz' and a new home on the horizon by Sharon Eberson / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

The musical features costumes inspired by the “Black Panther” film and created for the show by FashionAFRICANA’s Demeatria Boccella.

SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 02:00PM

Project rooted in Pittsburgh provides audition monologues for women of color by Sharon Eberson / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

The free online resource, The Monologue Project, is part of the Dramatists Guild’s upcoming NYC event for Women of the African Diaspora.

SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 12:00PM
Monday, July 23, 2018

Jeff Daniels brings singer-songwriter skills to Jergel's Saturday by Sharon Eberson / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

The recording artist and Emmy-winning stage and screen actor of “The Newsroom” is in concert with his son’s Ben Daniels Band.

SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 11:16AM
Thursday, July 19, 2018

Louie Anderson fills his stand-up act with love and F words: fat, family, father by Sharon Eberson / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

The Emmy-winning actor, comedian and best-selling author is at the Carnegie of Homestead Music Hall Saturday.

SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 07:00PM

Tony winner Kenny Leon heads to Pittsburgh with a new memoir by Sharon Eberson / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Kiya Tomlin will be in conversation with the director of the Broadway revival of “Fences” and TV’s “Hairspray” and “The Wiz.”

SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 05:53PM

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