Upcoming Tour Stops also include Fairmont and St. Paul, Minnesota; Providence, RI; Patchogue and Lewiston, NY; and Davenport, IA To celebrate its 30th anniversary, Squonk continues a multi-city U.S. tour of its free outdoor spectacle Hand to Hand and performances… Read More ›
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Wayne Brinda, Prime Stage Theater’s Artistic Director on the company’s latest endeavor, Prime Stage Sprouts and ‘The Amazing Lemonade Girl’
By Jessica Neu I had the pleasure of speaking with Wayne Brinda, Prime Stage Theater Artistic Director, about Prime Stage Sprouts. The goal of Sprouts is to bring literature to life in the form of children’s theater that is accessible… Read More ›
Show by ‘Downton Abbey’s’ Mrs. Patmore canceled at Pittsburgh Public Theater – Updated Information
August Wilson’s Two Trains Running is running on time for Pittsburgh Public, but How the Hell Did I Get Here? will not pull into the O’Reilly Theater as planned. First postponed from January to July 20-Aug. 7, the solo musical by Downton Abbey’s Mrs. Patmore,… Read More ›
Pittsburgh CLO announces the 2022 Summer Musical Season’s Creative Teams
The 2022 Summer of Musicals will feature the Pittsburgh CLO premieres of THE DROWSY CHAPERONE and SISTER ACT, in addition to KINKY BOOTS, GODSPELL, A CHORUS LINE, and the national tour of JERSEY BOYS, which the Chicago Tribune calls “the… Read More ›
PICT cancels ‘Boys in The Band,’ cites “insufficient funds”; Chita Rivera tests positive for COVID-19, rescheduled at Trust Cabaret
By Sharon Eberson PICT Classic Theatre announced on Thursday, May 19, that its production of The Boys in the Band “will not move forward due to insufficient funds to cover production costs.” The cancellation announcement came in an email from… Read More ›
J. Kevin McMahon, Pittsburgh Cultural Trust President, and CEO, Retirement is Announced
McMahon completes his tenure after two decades of unprecedented growth in Pittsburgh’s Cultural District. Sharon Eberson interviewed Mr, McMahon early this week just prior to the formal announcement. You can read her article for the Pittsburgh Post Gazette here: https://www.post-gazette.com/ae/theater-dance/2022/05/18/kevin-mcmahon-retire-pittsburgh-cultural-trust/stories/202205180106… Read More ›
The 2021-2022 Tony Nominations
Yes you could go to the Tony website, but in case you haven’t, here they are: Best Book of a Musical Girl From The North Country, Conor McPherson MJ, Lynn Nottage Mr. Saturday Night, Billy Crystal, Lowell Ganz & Babaloo Mandel Paradise Square, Christina… Read More ›
August Wilson House to Kick Off a Year of Celebration with a Free Public Block Party on April 30
The annual August Wilson Birthday Celebration Block Party will kick off August Wilson House’s Year of Celebration when the annual festival takes over the historic Hill District from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, April 30. The free, family-friendly event… Read More ›
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre School to Host Free Open House Sunday, April 24
Families Are Invited to Tour the Studios, Meet Faculty, and Experience a Sample Ballet Class for Kids Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre School (PBT School) invites families of children ages 2 – 11 into the studios at 2900 Liberty Ave. on Sunday, April… Read More ›
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Did you know you can search On Stage Pittsburgh’s site to find stories about Pittsburgh Theater going back to January 2016? You can search by show title, theater company, venue, as well as the name of the actors, designers, choreographers,… Read More ›