Author Archives
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Review: Jacob Ming-Trent Dazzles in Harrowing ‘How Shakespeare Saved My Life’
PITTSBURGH NATIVE JACOB MING-TRENT’S “HOW SHAKESPEARE SAVED MY LIFE”
In a “history-making” opening night, launching the Confluence Theater of Pittsburgh’s Prologue Season, Jacob Ming-Trent performs his stunning, staggering solo show about trauma, survival, and becoming the Shakespearean actor he was meant to be.
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Tony-Winning Pittsburgh Native Christian Borle Thrilled for Trust Cabaret Homecoming
Christian Borle’s career took a beat before it soared beyond his Pittsburgh roots. From Carnegie Mellon (Class of 1995) until now, with two Tony Awards and five nominations under his belt, his only appearances on Pittsburgh stages were with the touring companies of Footloose and West Side Story, more than 25 years ago. Borle is about to resolve that long-awaited return when he arrives at the Greer Cabaret Theater for two sold-out Trust Cabaret shows on Monday, November 16, 2026.
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Must-See Pittsburgh: Call Board for November 12, 2026
MUST SEE PITTSBURGH: CALL BOARD: A VERY MERRY WEEK FOR OPENINGS AND HONORS
“Georgiana & KItty: Christmas at Pemberley” wraps holiday trilogy at City Theatre; Statewide 2026 Window Keepers include Marty Ashby, Janis Burley, Clare Drobot and Ayisha Morgan-Lee; playwright Anya Martin’s works featured in new anthology.
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Your Guide to the Premiere of ‘Girls Just Want to Have Fun’ at Pittsburgh Playhouse
PITTSBURGH PLAYHOUSE TIME TRAVELS TO THE 1980s FOR “GIRLS JUST WANT TO HAVE FUN!
Point Park University Conservatory of Performing Arts and a Broadway-caliber creative team are set to bring the 1980s back with the new dance musical “Girls Just Want to Have Fun,” directed and choreographed by Jennifer Werner, with orchestrations and music supervision by Georgia Stitt.
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Must-See Pittsburgh: Call Board for November 2026
With news about: PBT ‘Nutcracker’ Finale; Sold-Out Speed the Musical at Glitterbox; ‘The Wolves’ at Little Lake, Go See a Show Discounts; & More. 🎭 ICYMI: PBT SAYS READIES FOND FAREWELL BEFORE WELCOMING NEW ‘NUTCRACKER’ Pittsburgh Ballet Theater’s production of… Read More ›
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Little Lake Theater Reveals 79th Season Titles for 2027
Little Lake Theater held a Halloween party on Friday, where the big treat was the announcement of the 2027 titles coming to two theaters: Little Lake’s lakeside home since 1949, and the new Canon Theatre in Downtown Canonsburg. (Story updated… Read More ›
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Must-See Pittsburgh: Call Board for October 29, 2026
It’s a MUST SEE onSTAGE PITTSBURGH CALL BOARD!
With news about:
Shaunda Miles McDill to lead TCG; Pittsburgh Playhouse world premiere of “Girls Just Want to Have Fun” finds its cast; New Horizon Theater presents “THE NAM” at Attack Theatre home; Ken Gargaro leads a new generation with The Encore Players. -
Must-See Pittsburgh: Call Board for October 21, 2026
With news about: Attack Theatre’s new Leadership, From Pittsburgh to Broadway, Kelly Strayhorn Theater’s WOWEO, Rocky Horror At the WPA, Ghoul Girls at the Strand, & this weekend’s Openings 🎭 ICYMI: Attack Theatre Welcomes Sarah Kramer as New Executive Director… Read More ›
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Preview: Quantum Theatre Takes a Dramatic Journey to ‘radio island’
Site-specific, immersive Quantum Theatre has touched down in Rockwell Park for the premiere of “radio island,” where director Katie Brook and star Siovhan Christensen explore a new work, “Where global crisis collides with family drama.”
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Must-See Pittsburgh: Call Board for October 14, 2026
onSTAGE PITTSBURGH CALL BOARD:
RIP Dr. Nancy D. Washington; ‘Fishy Woo Woo, Part 2′ at PPTC’, ‘ City Theatre’s Young Playwrights Festival & ‘in Clay’ on Home Screens, Casting at Stage 62, Quantum Theatre, & Midnight Radio; Wynton Marsalis and the Lincoln Center Orchestra at the Byham.
