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The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust has announced that the Trust Cabaret Series will resume for the 2021-2022 season. The dedicated artists from the previous season have stuck with us and are eage…
The dictionary definition of “blaguard” is a villain or scoundrel. As their mother meant it when referring to her Irish twins, Frank and Malachy McCourt were charming and lovable rogues.…
Recurring commentary By Sharon Eberson An informed audience is a safe audience, so here’s the latest on safety protocols for some August theater offerings in Pittsburgh. As many theaters i…
Opening This Week Barefoot in the Park | Pittsburgh Public Theater | Allegheny Overlook | August 3 to 7 | https://www.ppt.org or 412-316-1600 | SOLD OUT PERFORMANCES, also available S…
After what seems like an eternity of pandemic-related streamed productions, Pittsburgh Public Theater heads outdoors for performances of Neil Simon’s much-beloved Barefoot in the Park …
Reviewed By Britt Haefeli After nearly two years of a world in pause, life seems to be heading to some sort of normalcy. Actors are returning to their stages, and many are back into the stre…
Celebrating its 51st Anniversary of Presenting Exceptional Contemporary Dance Companies, Choreographic Works & Performers-From Around the Globe! The Dance Council at the Byham Theater w…
The Pittsburgh Savoyards opened their 84th season on July 22nd with live performances of Molière’s final theatrical work, The Imaginary Invalid, on the outdoor stage at the South Park T…
By Sharon Eberson After 15 long months of lights out, it’s finally time for Lights On!, a three-day celebration of reopening by the arts organizations of the Pittsburgh Cultural District…
Editors note: This story has been updated with the latest performance schedules and times. By Sharon Eberson After 15 long months of lights out, it’s finally time for Lights On!, a three-d…
Opening This Week Texture in July | Texture Contemporary Ballet | South Park Amphitheater | July 29 | https://www.showclix.com/events/9165 Legally Blonde | Comtra Theatre | at Comtra …
Opening This Week Texture in July | Texture Contemporary Ballet | South Park Amphitheater | July 29 | https://www.showclix.com/events/9165 Legally Blonde | Comtra Theatre | at Comtra Cultu…
By Sharon Eberson When it comes to music at Heinz Field, you expect some RENEGADE between Steelers’ possessions or Kenny Chesney singing about sexy tractors. Or you may have seen the Rolli…
“We have inadvertently contributed to the systemic exclusion of people of color and people of other marginalized identities from the benefits of union membership.” by Stephi Wild Post…
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By Sharon Eberson I was going to ask Laura Hayhurst just five questions about being a COVID compliance officer for Pittsburgh CLO’s summer season, but one question inevitably led to anothe…
Opening This Week A Broadway Musical Celebration | Pittsburgh CLO | at Heinz Field | July 21 – 23 | Editor’s Pick https://www.pittsburghclo.org/shows/broadway-musical-celebration The…
Pittsburgh CLO announced the cast and creative team for the second installment of Summer Under the Stars, PITTSBURGH CLO’s 75th ANNIVERSARY: “A Broadway Musical Celebration” July 21-…
Opening This Week Most stages in the Greater Pittsburgh area are dark and the ghost lights are on full time this week with the exception of rehearsals. Opening Next Week A Broadway Musical…
Reviewed by George Hoover The Pittsburgh CLO opened its seventy-fifth anniversary season with their production of The Wizard of Oz at Heinz Field this week. Faced with the possibility of a s…
A series of reoccurring columns on theater by Sharon Eberson Black Theatre United’s New Deal is a challenge for change. Theater is on its way back and ready to greet it is a New Deal for r…
A series of recurring columns on theater by Sharon Eberson Black Theatre United’s New Deal is a challenge for change. Theater is on its way back and ready to greet it is a New Deal for rac…
Opening This Week The Wizard of Oz | by Pittsburgh CLO | at Heinz Field | July 8 – 10 | https://www.pittsburghclo.org/shows/the-wizard-of-oz EDITOR’s PICK – The opening of the …
By Sharon Eberson Marc Masterson had just delivered a show-by-show dive into City Theatre’s 2021-22 season when he was asked if putting it together posed one of the toughest challenges of …
