Pittsburgh CLO brings the stage and screen star to the Playhouse with ‘Being Alive Tour’ By SHARON EBERSON Bet you didn’t know that Mandy Patinkin makes his living as a mailman. He personally delivers notes by Sondheim, by Webber, by… 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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
‘DOC the Halls’ – a collection of world-premiere holiday songs is now streaming
Resonance Works, part of the Decameron Opera Coalition, the national alliance of independent opera companies, is together again with a digital video songbook for the holiday season. DOC the Halls includes eight world premiere songs from creators and performers from… Read More ›
Company Premiere of Dvořák’s ‘Rusalka’ Will Open Pittsburgh Opera’s 84th Season
Four New Resident Artists Will Debut in the Production, Opening Saturday, Sept. 17 By George B. Parous Beginning Saturday night, September 17, at the Benedum, and running the usual four performances, Pittsburgh Opera will provide the rare opportunity of hearing… Read More ›
Pittsburgh New Works Festival: Come Find the New
Reviewed by Dr. Tiffany Raymond, PhD The Pittsburgh New Works Festival (PNWF) 31st season is well underway, running through September 18th. This one-of-a-kind theatre festival is a reminder of Pittsburgh’s robust arts culture. The New Works Festival features four programs… Read More ›
ICYMI: Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre School to Host Free Open House and Student Division Placement Day Aug. 25–26
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre School (PBT School) invites families with children ages 2 – 7 into the PBT School studios on Friday, August 26 from 10 a.m. – noon for a free open house during the Children’s Division New Family Day. Families… Read More ›
Pittsburgh Opera announces its 2022-23 Resident Artists
Pittsburgh Opera’s Resident Artist Program is one of the country’s top training programs for young singers. More than 500 applicants from around the world vie for just a handful of openings. After completing advanced education such as graduate degrees, Pittsburgh… Read More ›
August Wilson House Announces Grand Opening Event Schedule
Denzel Washington will attend a 1 p.m. ribbon-cutting ceremony on Saturday, Aug. 13th. The August Wilson House host committee has announced the schedule of events for the grand opening celebration on Saturday, Aug. 13, of Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright August Wilson’s childhood home… Read More ›