Author Archives
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Front Porch Theatricals Finds Universal Truths in Two True Story Musicals
Front Porch Theatricals—three words have become synonymous with musical theatre prestige in the city of Pittsburgh—has more than fulfilled its ambitious mission statement over the last six years. The company’s upcoming season, made up of two quirky musicals based on… Read More ›
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5 Christmas Shows To Put On Your Nice List This Holiday Season
When the weather outside is frightful, there is no place more delightful than the theater. Companies all around the city of Pittsburgh are offering up holiday-themed shows of all genres to give anyone craving it an extra dose of yuletide… Read More ›
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Pittsburgh Playwrights Theatre Company Represents In Its New Season
If you enjoyed the historical gravitas of The Homestead Strike of 1892, get ready for a whole group of productions spearheaded by that show’s playwright, Mark Clayton Southers. He is the artistic director and founder of Pittsburgh Playwrights Theatre Company, and is… Read More ›
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There’s No Place Like City Theatre’s 2017-2018 Season
“We are one City for this city.” There are tons of leaders and movements that launch their campaigns on platforms of unity. Some are genuinely attempting to heal insidious schisms in society while others say and do whatever it takes… Read More ›
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Point Park Gets to Work on Another Eight Shows at the Pittsburgh Playhouse
Summer may be ending, but things are about to heat up at the Pittsburgh Playhouse in Oakland. The home of Point Park University theatre— The REP Professional Theatre Company and the Conservatory Theatre Company—is about to welcome eight exciting new… Read More ›
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Fringe-Worthy Entertainment
A bright, beautiful Sunday afternoon was the perfect backdrop for my second day at Pittsburgh Fringe. The glorious sunlight showed the blurred lines separating the performances in the festival and the rich, real lives being lived in the North Side…. Read More ›
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Fringe Culture
If you’ve been keeping up with our coverage of the Fourth Annual Pittsburgh Fringe Festival, you’re probably assuming that this is also my first time attending such an event. If you did assume that about me, you’re half correct. Two… Read More ›