Author Archives
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“Remembrance and Resurrection”- PSO Delivers Moving Performances Celebrating Life
By YVONNE HUDSON A strong pairing of beautiful works mesmerized the Pittsburgh Symphony’s audience this weekend. On Friday evening, Heinz Hall was alternately quiet and filled with sound as the PSO under Manfred Honeck delivered what a world-class orchestra does. The concert’s two pieces are… Read More ›
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REVIEW: Aria412’s Production of ‘The Blue Fairy’ Adds Nostalgia and Thoughtful Twists to Pinocchio
By YVONNE HUDSON Be careful what you wish for… Remember when The Blue Fairy gave puppetmaker Gepetto his wish that Pinocchio become “a real boy”? As life teaches us, the realities of parenthood and personhood have their ups and downs as older… Read More ›
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The Magnificent Mahler Fifth propels PSO to Next Weekend’s Season Finale
The orchestra has demonstrated dedication and resilience that deserves our attendance and support. By YVONNE HUDSON The significance of this weekend’s Pittsburgh Symphony concert is multi-faceted. It’s a sparkling diamond dramatically reflecting the influence and talent of this city’s world-class orchestra. The… Read More ›
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Review: ‘Hear America Singing’ the Emotions and Memories of Creating Love and Art
By YVONNE HUDSON Daron Hagen’s “I Hear America Singing” serves up multiple treats for audiences that love singers, intimate performances, and music with a distinctively American flavor. Playing for one more night tonight at 8 pm in the University of Pittsburgh’s Richard E…. Read More ›
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‘Some Assembly Required’ opens, closes, and is reborn at Attack Theatre
Audiences for the performances at Attack Theatre Studios on Friday the 3rd and at the Silver Eye Center for Photography on Saturday the 4th each had their own unique experience with the Some Assembly Required. By YVONNE HUDSON Possibilities thrive… Read More ›
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Who’s that knocking? ‘Company’ Tour at Home in The Benedum!
By YVONNE HUDSON A fresh and sassy new production of Stephen Sondheim’s iconic Company fascinated critics and audiences in New York after its development on London’s West End. Bobbie isn’t Robert, and some of the lead characters’ friends are now of different genders. Now,… Read More ›
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Fascinatin’ Gershwin Enchants at PSO Pops
By YVONNE HUBSON Where else but Heinz Hall can the top hits of George Gershwin and his brother Ira conjure such magic? With the Pittsburgh Symphony on stage–wrapped around a stellar jazz ensemble– delivering a program overflowing with favorites, the current POPS weekend is… Read More ›
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Disney and Pittsburgh Symphony Make Magic at Heinz Hall
Last performance today, October 15th, at 2:30 p.m. The concert has it’s final performance this afternoon on the eve of Disney’s centenary date, October 16. By YVONNE HUDSON Casting a spell for conjuring memories, the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra has partnered… Read More ›
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Review: Eddie Izzard will be Eddy…and Suzy…and Always Much More Than Laughs
By YVONNE HUDSON Mistress of stream-of-consciousness comedy and crossdressing, Eddie Izzard transfixed her Byham Theatre energized audience on September 28. A nearly full house of fans cheered Izzard on through a fresh repertoire of fascinating rambling about almost anything. Recognized for her knowledge of… Read More ›
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Rockin’ the Bard! Stage 62 Whisks Up Something Rotten!
By YVONNE HUDSON You will be amazed and know not what to say–you will be too busy laughing! When a regional company moving into its seventh decade takes on a cunningly crafter musical satire like Something Rotten!, the stars align for… Read More ›
