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Quantum Sets 2023-24 Sites: ‘Hamlet’ at Carrie Furnaces, Chagall Musical Fantasy at Rodef Shalom, Plus ‘Scenes From an Execution’
By SHARON EBERSON With a unique display of First Folios as a backdrop, Quantum Theatre previewed its 2023-24 season, which includes Hamlet and the return to the scene of another Bard tragedy. Quantum will be taking up residence again at… Read More ›
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Pittsburgh Public Adds Four Productions for 2023-24
Premiere by Southers, Wilde Classic, Sara Porkalob Cabaret, Poe Experience Fill Season Slate By SHARON EBERSON Pittsburgh Public Theater has completed its 2023-24 season announcement, including a new work by Mark Clayton Southers, a cabaret-style show by Sara Porkalob, of… Read More ›
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Mitch Swain Looks Back on 18 Years as CEO of the Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council
By SHARON EBERSON Mitch Swain is leaving as the first and only head of the Greater Pittsburgh Art Council, but not before he helps his successor settle in. It had been announced that Swain, 61, would exit at the end… Read More ›
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PICT Looks to the Future With Excitement After a Rough Year
New artistic leader Huffman sets plans in motion; Stanford discusses dismissal for the first time By SHARON EBERSON PICT Classic Theatre has survived tumultuous times before, but this particular comeback wasn’t always a sure thing. The 25-year-old company is pushing… Read More ›
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Review: Quantum Gives Innovative ‘Devil’ Their Due in Exciting Premiere
Technology Allows Audience to Play Important Role in Immersive ‘The Devil Is a Lie’ By SHARON EBERSON If you choose to see The Devil Is a Lie, and I sincerely hope you do, you will be asked to make choices. … Read More ›
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Quantum Invades Frick Building With Modern-Day Faust Tale
You’re Invited to a Devilish Party in Immersive ‘The Devil Is a Lie’ Experience By SHARON EBERSON Within the pristine marble halls of the Frick Building, the stage is set for a whole lot of soul searching, in more ways… Read More ›
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Pittsburgh CLO Reveals Partial Summer Lineup of Artists
Broadway Names and Pittsburgh Ties Include ‘Into the Woods’ Castmates Patti Murin, Manu Narayan and Joe Serafini By SHARON EBERSON Pittsburgh CLO put on a show today to announce artists who will populate their 77th summer season of musicals, with… Read More ›
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Beautiful Bonding at the Parlor: Pittsburgh Public Welcomes ‘Steel Magnolias’
The inviting title, with an all-female cast, is directed by Marya Sea Kaminski By SHARON EBERSON Which came first, the movie or the play? In the case of Steel Magnolias, if you said “play,” give yourself a hand. It’s the… Read More ›
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Review: New Musical ‘Shantytown’ Shines a Bright Light on a Fascinating Pittsburgher
Pittsburgh Playwrights Theater opens a new chapter with the story of Father James Cox, champion of the Depression-era jobless By SHARON EBERSON New chapters are being written simultaneously in the Upper Hill District, each emerging from stories with deep Pittsburgh… Read More ›
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Pittsburgh Cultural Trust Names Kendra Whitlock Ingram to Top Post
Pittsburgh Cultural Trust names Duquesne grad Kendra Whitlock Ingram as second woman and first person of color to top post.