Author Archives
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The Crackling Charm of Pittsburgh CLO’s “Oklahoma!”
This past weekend I had the opportunity to see Pittsburgh CLO’s Oklahoma!. You may be familiar with the current production on Broadway that recently won Best Revival at the Tony Awards. The revival is set in modern day time… Read More ›
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Loyalty and Treason in Throughline’s “Andre”
By JANE GOODES Throughline Theatre Company’s current production at Aftershock Theatre is Andre by William Dunlap. Considered to be the first American play, Andre is a recounting of the execution of British officer, Major John Andre. Andre was hanged in… Read More ›
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Fringe Day 2 & 4: Jade Sees Power in Absence, Visits Unplayable Characters, and Discovers Favorite Colors
I got to experience my first Fringe Festival this past weekend. I wasn’t sure what to expect going in, but was excited to see what the festival had in store for me. I found the festival to be unique, from… Read More ›
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Keeping the Faith with “Nunsense”
Pittsburgh Musical Theater’s 2018-2019 Seize the Stage Season continues with Nunsense: The Mega Musical. It centers around the Little Sisters of Hoboken raising money to give a proper burial to their recently departed Sisters. As morbid as that might sound,… Read More ›
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Yinz Like Folklore?: “Mythburgh Chapter 3” by 12 Peers Theatre
12 Peers Theater’s latest installment of Mythburgh took place on April 10 at brillobox in Lawrenceville. Mythburgh is a monthly series of short plays that revolve around the creepy, weird, and unique stories of Pittsburgh. I attended Season 3:… Read More ›
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A Family Affair in Ray Werner’s “Run the Rabbit Path”
PICT Classic Theater’s second play of their 2018-2019 season is an original by Pittsburgh playwright, Ray Werner. Werner’s Run the Rabbit Path looks at a family facing the death of a loved one, and explores the nostalgia and resentment they… Read More ›