Author Archives
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Preview: Jazz artist Theron Brown composes music for City Theatre’s ‘Paradise Blue’
By Sharon Eberson In his latest musical venture in Pittsburgh, Theron Brown sees himself as a link in the jazz chain that stretches from Detroit to Pittsburgh. A circa-1949 jazz club in the Motor City is the setting for the… Read More ›
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Review: ‘Green Book’ play opens doors to family strength amid racial strife
By SHARON EBERSON New Horizon Theater is in the midst of its 30th season, and it’s first with the designation “Pittsburgh Cultural Treasure.” The Heinz Foundation bestowed the honor in December 2021 for presenting “consistent, high-quality cultural events that reflect… Read More ›
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Review: ‘Pretty Woman’ musical quenches craving for nostalgia
By Sharon Eberson More than 30 years ago, we couldn’t get enough of Pretty Woman, which ranks among the highest-grossing rom-coms of all time. With a title taken from one of the most popular rock songs ever, it would seem… Read More ›
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Adam Pascal Suits Up for “Pretty Woman” in Pittsburgh
The ‘Rent’ star is on a roll, including roles in a Marvel musical phenomenon and ‘tick, tick … Boom!’ BY SHARON EBERSON When Adam Pascal was asked to take part in a secret project and sang all the parts for… Read More ›
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2021: A Look Back
by Sharon Eberson Last year at this timeI looked back with a poem,And it wasn’t all bad.At times I left home. Then came the new year,(No “‘Twas” about it)A vaccine was hereI wanted to shout it. Passing strange to recallWhat… Read More ›
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Cast Announced for CLO’s A Musical Christmas Carol
Pittsburgh CLO‘s “A Musical Christmas Carol” welcomes back many familiar faces and some new ones, and some in new roles. Jerreme Rodriguez takes on the role of Bob Cratchit and Kiara Lee (CMU) joins as a caroler. Full cast and… Read More ›