Our thoughts on the state of the performing arts in Greater Pittsburgh and nationally.
Systemic racism, injustice, and rebuilding lives explored in plays by Pittsburgh natives Adrienne Kennedy and Leon Ford By SHARON EBERSON I had the recent experience of bearing witness to two one-act works about the tragic consequences of driving while Black… Read More ›
By MINGSI MA Pittsburgh’s BDE Productions brings the musical Rent to the Greer Cabaret Theater downtown. Inspired by Puccini’s classic opera La Bohème, Jonathan Larson’s 1996 musical has long since moved from the margins of American theater into the canon. Among the most influential musicals in history, Rent is no doubt… Read More ›
Here’s your guide to what’s happening on Pittsburgh area stages through the end of October, from onStage Pittsburgh. Check back frequently as shows are being added regularly. Opening This Week Continuing Their Run Opening Next Week (October 5th – 11th)… Read More ›
By JAMES LEWIS The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, fresh from its acclaimed European tour, returned to Heinz Hall Saturday night in a stunning performance to launch its new season. The annual gala is the PSO’s major fundraising event of the year, with… Read More ›
Alex Finke charms and amazes in solo musical “In Clay” at City Theatre.
By SHARON EBERSON Amid a glittery, celebratory gathering on Thursday, the New Hazlett Theater announced a season that includes its first ForgeWorks production. Titled Just a Smatter of Time, the interdisciplinary dance porject by Ephrat Asherie Dance, children’s author Mo… Read More ›
With news about: ‘A Landing Ovation’ Rescheduled; A Prelude to Halloween, and This Weekends Openings. A Landing Ovation: RESCHEDULED A Landing Ovation a free 90-minute peek at what’s ahead for Pittsburgh Opera, Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre, and Confluence Theater of Pittsburgh,… Read More ›
By SHARON EBERSON The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust’s inaugural Annual Community Meeting on Wednesday, billed as “a new signature event highlighting the transformative role of the arts in Downtown Pittsburgh,” provided a shared stage among the arts leaders of not only… Read More ›
A season spanning centuries explores identity, love, loss, faith, consequence—and what it means to be human. What can music tell us about the passage of time? For Resonance Works, the answer comes in many forms. The Pittsburgh company’s 2026–27 season… Read More ›
Pittsburgh’s celebrated early-music ensemble marks 35 years with Vivaldi, Bach, medieval music, Mexican villancicos and a special anniversary performance. For 35 years, Chatham Baroque has been making music in Pittsburgh — bringing the sounds of centuries past into intimate concert… Read More ›
