Our thoughts on the state of the performing arts in Greater Pittsburgh and nationally.
Prime Stage has announced they are expanding their program offerings to include Prime Stage Sprouts bringing literature to life for elementary students and their families, inspiring their imaginations and fostering a love of reading with the joy of live theatre. “As… Read More ›
Lineup includes an array of family friendly and holiday programming! The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust is excited to announce tickets are now on sale for the 2022-2023 Dentons Cohen & Grigsby Trust Presents Series. Offering an array of live music from… Read More ›
By Sharon Eberson If your eyes glaze over when you see the title “production supervisor” in your theater program, here’s something that might make you wide-eyed instead: It is a production supervisor’s attention to detail that may be responsible for… Read More ›
Pittsburgh Musical Theater (PMT) will present the cult classic Evil Dead the Musical starting this Friday, September 30 thru October 22 at the West End Canopy at PMT, 327 S Main Street. This hilarious musical combines all the elements from the cult… Read More ›
City Theatre has announced the second artist selected for support for the Kemp Powers Commission Fund for Black Playwrights. The fund is made possible through the generous support of award-winning playwright Kemp Powers. It offers an annual commission and development support… Read More ›
Last weekeds opening was postponed duet o COVID, but the show must go on, starting this evening, with additional added performances. A non-stop laughfest in which Pseudolus, a crafty slave, struggles to win the hand of a beautiful, but slow-witted,… Read More ›
There’s no place like home for the troupe that spreads music, joy and whimsy with every spellbindingly original show By Sharon Eberson “Unique” is one of those words that should be used sparingly, and only if you can back it… Read More ›
By Sharon Eberson Autumn is officially here on Sept. 23, so there’s still time to enjoy outdoor summer theater in Pittsburgh. Some events are free as part of RADical Days 2022: More than 65 regional “assets” offering free events and… Read More ›
Pittsburgh Public Theater is conducting a nationwide search to cast its 2023 production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream in Harlem, adapted and directed by resident director Justin Emeka. “The Public is encouraging audition videos from Black and Brown performers with… Read More ›
At 811 Liberty Avenue in the Cultural District – the same block where Harry Houdini once mesmerized Pittsburghers in 1916 — Liberty Magic is an intimate, speakeasy-style performance space perfectly designed to showcase magic. Since its surprise opening in 2019, Liberty Magic… Read More ›