By SHARON EBERSON The stage adaptation of Young Frankenstein holds a special place in my heart, and not just because the movie version ranks high on my Beloved Films List. The musical led to a phone interview with the person… Read More ›
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Pittsburgh CLO Digs into the Dark and Gritty, Light and Hopeful of ‘The Color Purple’
DISCOUNTED TICKETS TO PITTSBURGH CLO’S THE COLOR PURPLE: BEFORE choosing show date and time, enter Promo Code: CLOPURPLE and receive $10 off each ticket purchased. (Discount will show atend of purchase path.) Tickets: https://www.pittsburghclo.org/shows/the-color-purple. ___________________________________________________________ By SHARON EBERSON The Color Purple is a… Read More ›
Pittsburgh Playhouse at Point Park University Announces the 2024-2025 Season
The season welcomes renowned University alumni, brand new suites of programming, and more. Point Park University‘s vision for the award-winning Pittsburgh Playhouse‘s 2024-2025 season embraces community-focused and family-friendly offerings. The ambitious season includes a full roster of offerings from… Read More ›
Pittsburgh Opera Announces 2024-25 Lineup
86th Season Slightly Curtailed But Attractive Pittsburgh Opera today announced the lineup for their upcoming 2024-25 season, one that differs in some respects from recent offerings, but one that includes four tried and trues – one of which is a… Read More ›
‘Chicago Fire’s’ Jimmy Nicholas Is The Perfect Mate in New Pittsburgh CLO Musical
By SHARON EBERSON Jimmy Nicholas is an “and” guy, not an “or” guy. That’s how the actor explains all of the “ands” after acting jobs, including the title role in Pittsburgh CLO’s upcoming premiere musical, The Perfect Mate. A 2014… Read More ›
Broadway and Clairton’s Rema Webb Channels Billie Holiday in Homewood Shows
Afro-American Music Institute Presents Pittsburgh-centric ‘Lady Day,’ Based on Vernell Lillie Work By SHARON EBERSON Broadway veteran and Clairton native Rema Webb made her second Pittsburgh appearance this year, both to support hometown musical education institutions. On March 11, Webb… Read More ›
Mendelssohn Choir of Pittsburgh Appoints Daniel Singer as New Music Director
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 ›
Choreographer-Educator Kiesha Lalama Named to Lead Point Park’s Pittsburgh Playhouse
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 ›
Update: Benedum Center Marquee, Greer Cabaret Are Closing In on Openings
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 ›
Passionate Delivery: Fun, Kindness, Connection Are on Mandy Patinkin’s Mind for Pittsburgh Concert
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 ›