Author Archives
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Review: ‘SUFFS’ Marches Into the Benedum with Strength, Fortitude and Conviction
By JESSICA NEU Beginning with a 2022 run at the New York Public Theater, SUFFS, like Six and Hamilton, features fictionalized versions of historical figures. However, instead of Henry VIII’s ex-wives or the Founding Fathers, Suffs takes us to early 1900s America to explore the political drama surrounding… Read More ›
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Review: “Life is Company” and Connection with Stage 62’s Production of ‘Company’
By JESSICA NEU Debuting on Broadway in 1970, Stephen Sondheim’s Company, is one of several musicals that underwent a reimagined revival in the 2010s & 20s. The 2021 reimagining brought a new audience and perspective, most notably by gender-swapping the lead role from… Read More ›
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The Mendelssohn Choir of Pittsburgh Has Announced its 2026–2027 Season
By JESSICA NEU The 2026–2027 Mendelssohn Choir season is a combination of riveting and deeply personal pieces, the three-show season features the classic talent and entertainment of the famous Choir, while upholding the organization’s commitment to community engagement. Before the beginning… Read More ›
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Review: Little Lake Theatre Company Handles Truth with Intensity, Valor, and Suspense in ‘A Few Good Men’
By JESSICA NEU Despite its reference to an old United States Marine Corps slogan, “A Few Good Men” ranks among the more recognizable monikers in the entertainment industry, even as a stand-alone title. Whether you are a die-hard fan of… Read More ›
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Review: No Objections to Lincoln Park Performing Arts Center’s ‘Legally Blonde the Musical’
By JESSICA NEU Oh my gosh, you guys! Lincoln Park Performing Arts Center concludes its 2025-26 season with Legally Blonde The Musical. Written by Heather Hach, with music and lyrics by Laurence O’Keefe and Nell Benjamin, this infectious musical, directed by Justin Fortunato, is based on the Amanda Brown novel and the… Read More ›
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Disney Musicals in Schools Celebrates Young Talent, Triumphant Educators, and the Love of Musical Theater
By JESSICA NEU Onn Wednesday, students, teachers, families, and friends eagerly gathered at the Benedum Center for the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust Student Share Celebration of Disney Musicals in Schools. Each student, audience member, school staff member, and performer was full of… Read More ›
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Cheyenne Jackson Concludes the Trust Cabaret Season with Emotional Depth and a Beautiful Message
By JESSICA NEU Late-night shows at the Greer Cabaret Theater can be unpredictable and sometimes even downright rowdy. The alcohol is flowing, the audience is ready to participate, and artists find the perfect pocket of hilarious self-deprecating jokes, edgy political commentary, and… Read More ›
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Review: ‘A.I.M by Kyle Abraham’ – A Sleek Repertoire with a Profound Message
By JESSICA NEU Pittsburgh native and internationally renowned choreographer Kyle Abraham celebrated the 20th anniversary of A.I.M by Kyle Abraham with a homecoming performance as part of the Pittsburgh Dance Council series at the Byham Theater. The dance company last performed in Pittsburgh in 2021. Last night’s show… Read More ›
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Review: At Liberty Magic, Jared Kopf’s ‘We Phantom Figures’ Proves Magic is Everywhere
By JESSICA NEU Magician Jared Kopf approaches his miraculous tricks with the fundamental belief that magic is everywhere. Through symbolic interpretation and skilled sleight-of-hand maneuvers, Kopf can turn the ordinary into the extraordinary. His latest show, We Phantom Figures, will mystify audiences at Pittsburgh’s… Read More ›
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Review: Technique, Timing, and Talent: Point Park University’s Conservatory of Performing Arts’ ‘Spring Dance Concert’
By JESSICA NEU There was perhaps no better way to celebrate International Dance Day than with the opening of Point Park University’s Conservatory of Performing Arts’ annual Spring Dance Concert. The crowd-pleasing tradition showcases the conservatory’s talented and irreverent performers. This year’s performance… Read More ›
