Daniel J Singer – Photo – Roger Mastroianni The Mendelssohn Choir of Pittsburgh (MCP) has announced the appointment of Daniel Singer as its new Robert Page Music Director. Having spent over a decade conducting with The Cleveland Orchestra Choruses, among a variety… Read More ›
Point Park University Professor of dance and accomplished choreographer Kiesha Lalama has been appointed Managing and Artistic Director of the Pittsburgh Playhouse, the school’s 5-year-old performance and instructional hub. The announcement on July 19 note that Lalama “is an internationally recognized artist who… Read More ›
By SHARON EBERSON It won’t be long before one of the busiest corners of the Pittsburgh Cultural District is fully illuminated again, with present technology lighting the way to the past. Planned to be ready for the next Broadway in… Read More ›
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›