COMMENTARY By SHARON EBERSON When I see the words “Starring Rob McClure,” I think, “I’m all in.” So tonight, when he and wife Maggie Lakis take the Benedum Center stage in the musical comedy Mrs. Doubtfire, I’ll be there. I… Read More ›
Arts and Ideas
Our thoughts on the state of the performing arts in Greater Pittsburgh and nationally.
‘Tis the Season
We at onStage Pittsburgh hope you are enjoying a day of fruitful shopping, delicious leftovers, and fun with friends and family. We are just getting started on holiday cheer around here, so keep checking onstagepittsburgh.comfor more. And now that we are… Read More ›
Attack Theatre Presents World Premiere Performance of ‘Rowhouse’
The interdisciplinary company will take audiences on an exhilarating dance journey, with live music by Grammy nominee Dave Eggar and actress/rapper/songwriter Le’Asha Julius. This December, Attack Theatre will present Rowhouse, an exhilarating dance and music journey into the intricacies of lives entwined, intersecting,… Read More ›
City Theatre Celebrates the Christmas Season With ‘Pride and Prejudice’ Sequel
By SHARON EBERSON City Theatre is taking a seat at Pittsburgh’s traditional holiday table, adding a dash of Jane Austen-inspired romance to a menu where Dickensian fare and Christmas-themed comedic offerings are ever bountiful. The South Side company turns to… Read More ›
Review: ‘Assassins’ at Riverfront Theater
By BOB HOOVER The murderers in Assassins seem pretty commonplace in these days of constant reports of violence as they point their guns at the audience. But these killers and would-be assassins share the same desire – self-importance. In John Weidman’s clunky script, these… Read More ›
Stage 62’s ‘Crazy for You’ Delivers a Timeless and Talented Evening at the Theater
By JESSICA NEU I was on the phone with a friend as I pulled up to the Andrew Carnegie Library and Music Hall for Stage 62’s production of Crazy for You. She asked what show I was seeing, but she was not familiar with the title…. Read More ›
Brenden Peifer Stands Tall in Latest Role for barebones’ ‘American Buffalo’
By SHARON EBERSON At a lanky 6 feet, 4 inches, Brenden Peifer is hard to miss, whether offstage or on. And this year, it has seemed he is always on. So far in 2023, Peifer could be seen in productions… Read More ›
Chatham Baroque Presents ‘The Baltimore Consort: In Angel’s Wede: Music of Mary, Queen of Scots’
The November 8th performance features Scottish, Italian, English, and French music illustrating the life of Mary, Queen of Scots, with live narration by Emmy Award-winning television and radio personality Robert Aubry Davis. From being called to the throne just days after… Read More ›
Meow Meow is a Post-Post-Modern Diva that Delivers Raucous Comedy With a Riveting Message
By JESSICA NEU Making her Pittsburgh debut, acclaimed performer Meow Meow brings style, pizazz, comedy, and thought to the Pittsburgh Culturat Trust’s Greer Cabaret Theater. The self-proclaimed Post-Post-Modern Diva has sold out shows worldwide and was named one of the New Yorker’s “Top Performers of… Read More ›
Pittsburgh Opera Offers Exclusive Interview with Bryan Register
Tenor to Make His Local Debut Singing ‘Erik’ in Upcoming “The Flying Dutchman” Performances Tenor Bryan Register, who will sing the role of Erik in Pittsburgh Opera’s production of Der fliegende Holländer, beginning this Saturday evening, November 11, took the… Read More ›