By SHARON EBERSON The colorful totem outside of a Shadyside storefront signifies a convergence happening there, at Eons Fashion Antique, inspired by the man for all seasons inside. Richard Parsakian, the 2024 grand marshal of Pittsburgh Pride, perhaps best known… Read More ›
By SHARON EBERSON Seated in rocking chairs and shaded from the sun, with a panoramic view of the Allegheny River, it’s easy to see how this place amid the backroads of Longue Vue Club came to be the place for… Read More ›
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
