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  • Spamalot

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    I love musicals for the interlude of melodrama and escape they provide from my tragically mundane life. The singing and dancing, costumes, and live orchestra swelling between me and the stage make my heart happy. Opening night of Stage 62’s… Read More ›

  • 4.48 Psychosis

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    4.48 Psychosis opened 4.21.17 at Carnegie Stage.  The black box theater is the perfect space to host an experience which invites the audience inside the mind of someone mentally ill.  The play is a dramatized confession oozing sadness, confusion, anger,… Read More ›

  • A Musical Christmas Carol

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    Holiday spirit abounds at the Byham Theater! Pittsburghers greet the season with a classical tale starring a cast of captivating characters and tremendous singing. A Musical Christmas Carol is a gateway to all things Christmas. The CLO kicked off their… Read More ›

  • The Music Man

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    Stage 62‘s The Music Man presents a caliber of talent that surpasses the status quo of community theater. This rhythmic masterpiece, made up of sweet melodies, a lively story and charming characters is a slice of American pie. The production… Read More ›

  • PNWF Program A

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    September 1, 2016 was opening night of the 26th annual Pittsburgh New Works Festival.  The tiny lobby of Carnegie Stage was full of chatter.  I saw Lora Oxenreiter, all smiles, sitting near the front door. Lora introduced me to Festival… Read More ›

  • This is Why We Can’t Have Nice Things

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    Once again, off the WALL Productions and Carnegie Stage have succeeded in showcasing a performance unlike any other.  This is Why We Can’t Have Nice Things, a one- woman show created and performed by Heidi Nagle, written by Nagle, Matt… Read More ›

  • A Pirate’s Tale

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    In the words of Tristan LaMarque, captain of the Anne- Marie, “Tonight we celebrate the birth of our fleet. Tonight we celebrate us”. Fitting words for the premiere performance of A Pirate’s Tale. Four years in the making, this show… Read More ›

  • Eff.UL.Gents

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    [the_ad id=”2996″] Eff.UL.Gents is the most recent creation from choreographer Elisa-Marie Alaio and FireWALL Dance Theater, debuting at Carnegie Stage now through July 16. This work radiates passion and energy, from the six member company, Elisa- Marie Alaio, Alexis Bomer,… Read More ›

  • The Pirates of Penzance

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    Before I dive into the meat of this review I have to mention everything about this assignment is new to me. This is my first operetta and also my first time seeing a The Pittsburgh Savoyards (Savoyards) Inc. production. Imagine,… Read More ›

  • Mother Lode

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    Time and again, Carnegie Stage and off the WALL Productions force the audience to challenge their perception of what live theater is, constantly introducing plays with confrontational topics and thought provoking characters. Mother Lode is no exception. The play is… Read More ›

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