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Review: City Theatre Decks the Stage with a Hearfelt Austen-esque Comedy for the Holidays
By SHARON EBERSON Escape the holiday bustle and hustle over to the South Side, where you can join those crazy kids from Pride and Prejudice in a heartfelt romp, tinseled and with Austen-esque charm. A fine mix of youth and… Read More ›
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A License to be Naughty: Lara Hayhurst Leaves No $#%@! Words Unturned in Seussian Parody ‘Who’s Holiday!’
By SHARON EBERSON Wanna find outWho’s naughty or niceAnd not have to askIf Santa checked twice?If you’re thinking it’s Scrooge,It could be, that’s true.But I’ll tell you right now:It’s Cindy Lou Who, that’s who!And who should be seen As the adult… Read More ›
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What’s On Stage: Highlights of the 2023 Holiday Season
By SHARON EBERSON It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, with holiday-themed live performances ramping up throughout the region. It picks up this weekend with Miss Bennet’s Christmas at Pemberley at City Theatre and CLO Cabaret‘s nearly sold-out Who’s… Read More ›
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‘Mrs. Doubtfire’ Provides a Showcase for the Talented Mr. Rob McClure
COMMENTARY By SHARON EBERSON When I see the words “Starring Rob McClure,” I think, “I’m all in.” So tonight, when he and wife Maggie Lakis take the Benedum Center stage in the musical comedy Mrs. Doubtfire, I’ll be there. I… Read More ›
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Front Porch Theatricals Sings Out an Enticing New Season
All-Female ‘A … My Name is Still Alice’ and the Pittsburgh Premiere of ‘Bandstand’ Are on Tap for 2024 By SHARON EBERSON On a music-filled night representing Front Porch Theatricals’ past and future, the summertime company announced 2024’s two-show season:… Read More ›
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Broadway and Clairton’s Rema Webb Channels Billie Holiday in Homewood Shows
Afro-American Music Institute Presents Pittsburgh-centric ‘Lady Day,’ Based on Vernell Lillie Work By SHARON EBERSON Broadway veteran and Clairton native Rema Webb made her second Pittsburgh appearance this year, both to support hometown musical education institutions. On March 11, Webb… Read More ›
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REVIEW: Full-Throttle Mamet on Display in barebones’ ‘American Buffalo’
By SHARON EBERSON Even as hell breaks loose in the Mamet masterwork American Buffalo, it is funny as hell, and full of heart. How perfect, then, that Patrick Jordan’s barebones productions ends its 20th year with this actor’s actor piece,… Read More ›
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City Theatre Celebrates the Christmas Season With ‘Pride and Prejudice’ Sequel
By SHARON EBERSON City Theatre is taking a seat at Pittsburgh’s traditional holiday table, adding a dash of Jane Austen-inspired romance to a menu where Dickensian fare and Christmas-themed comedic offerings are ever bountiful. The South Side company turns to… Read More ›
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Brenden Peifer Stands Tall in Latest Role for barebones’ ‘American Buffalo’
By SHARON EBERSON At a lanky 6 feet, 4 inches, Brenden Peifer is hard to miss, whether offstage or on. And this year, it has seemed he is always on. So far in 2023, Peifer could be seen in productions… Read More ›
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Five Questions with Paula McFetridge, Director of ‘Green & Blue’ at City Theatre
Belfast Company Kabosh Theatre’s Production About Finding Understanding Amid Conflict Comes to Pittsburgh By SHARON EBERSON An officer in a green uniform, on one side of a 30-year conflict, and another in blue, on the other side of the border,… Read More ›