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Meet the Dynamic Dancing Duo at the Helm of PMT’s ‘Grease’
Danny Herman and Rocker Verastique Bring Broadway, Ballet and ‘Fame’ to Their Work in Pittsburgh By SHARON EBERSON Catching up with Danny Herman and Rocker Verastique about their remarkable careers is bound to answer the question, “How many times can… Read More ›
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Review: Prime Stage’s Powerful ‘And Then They Came For Me’ Tells of Survival in a World Gone Mad
By SHARON EBERSON History, no matter how traumatic, no matter how horrific, demands we bear witness, and, in the best of all worlds, we experience empathy, we fine-tune our humanity. We learn. And Then They Came for Me: Remembering the… Read More ›
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City Theatre to Look Back and Ahead in 50th season
2024-25 Season Includes New Reading Series, ‘POTUS,’ Pemberley for the Holidays and Celebratory Events City Theatre is gearing up for its 50th season with the announcement of four of five productions, plus special events such as the new reading series… Read More ›
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Commentary: Pittsburgh Public’s ‘Dragon Lady’ Streamed Live; ‘Book of Mormon’: What’s Changed and What Remains the Same
By SHARON EBERSON I was treated to a link last weekend to see Sara Porkalob’s final Pittsburgh Public Theater performance of Dragon Lady live, on a screen, in the comfort of home. I had seen the one-woman musical play, in… Read More ›
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Review: ‘Fiddler on the Roof in Concert’ Adds a Resplendent Chapter to a Classic Musical
Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra and Pittsburgh CLO gather dozens of performers for a production that speaks to the heart By SHARON EBERSON It takes a balancing act of faith, talent and chutzpah to create a nontraditional Fiddler on the Roof, a… Read More ›
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‘Skeleton Crew’ Goes to Work in Braddock
Tomé Cousin directs and Etta Cox stars for barebones, in the Tony-nominated Dominique Morisseau play By SHARON EBERSON Tomé Cousin’s day launches as a professor of dance at Carnegie Mellon, then moves on to projects with City Theatre and Pittsburgh… Read More ›
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Broadway’s Shuler Hensley Leads ‘Fiddler on the Roof’ Concert Event for Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra and Pittsburgh CLO
‘Tevye is one of those roles that I’ve always felt I’m right for’ By SHARON EBERSON Tony Award-winning actor Shuler Hensley sounds a bit giddy on the phone, describing where he is: Alone on the Heinz Hall stage, seated, he… Read More ›
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Your Guide to 2024 Western Pennsylvania Spring High School Musicals
Compiled by SHARON EBERSON It’s time for curtains to rise on an annual rite of spring that begins in February: A comprehensive listing of high school musical theater productions throughout Western Pennsylvania. Among the more than 100 schools on our… Read More ›
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Preview: Pulitzer Winner ‘Fat Ham’ Comes to City Theatre
Tony-Nominated Play Introduces Brandon Foxworth to Pittsburgh By SHARON EBERSON Brandon Foxworth’s path to City Theatre and the lead role in Fat Ham was a matter of happenstance, plus a whole lot of perseverance and faith. The Detroit native, actor… Read More ›
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Front Porch Theatricals Reveals Casts of 2024 Shows ‘A … My Name is Still Alice’ and ‘Bandstand’
Front Porch Theatricals has announced casting for its 2024 summer musicals – A … My Name is Still Alice and Bandstand – with familiar faces taking the lead in shows making their local debuts. The musical sketch revue A …… Read More ›
