Six things to know about the “Suffs” National Tour, presented by Pittsburgh CLO as the Benedum Center July 21-26, 2026.
Arts and Ideas
Our thoughts on the state of the performing arts in Greater Pittsburgh and nationally.
REVIEW: Two Outstanding Performances to Savor in South Park’s Theatre’s ‘Emilie’
By HANNAH WING-BONICA If you are into physics, you might be familiar with Gottfried Leibniz’s concept of Force Vive, the squaring of velocity, which opposes Newton’s theory, in which force stops. In the late 1600s, Leibniz’s equation of Force Vive… Read More ›
What’s On Stage Pittsburgh: July 20th to the end of August, 2026
Here’s your guide to what’s happening on Pittsburgh area stages this week and through the end of August, from onStage Pittsburgh. Check back frequently as shows are being added regularly. Opening This Week Continuing Their Run Opening Next Week (July… Read More ›
Review: Donovan and Trimm Deliver a Powerful and Passionate Performance in ‘Danny and the Deep Blue Sea’
ELECTRIFYING “DANNY AND THE DEEP BLUE SEA”
As Roberta and Danny, Shannon Donovan and Michael Patrick Trimm provide enough sustained, electrifying performances and raw passion provide enough energy to light the Cathedral of Learning, from basement to tower and back, where the John Patrick Shanley drama is currently in residence.
Review: “Life is Company” and Connection with Stage 62’s Production of ‘Company’
By JESSICA NEU Debuting on Broadway in 1970, Stephen Sondheim’s Company, is one of several musicals that underwent a reimagined revival in the 2010s & 20s. The 2021 reimagining brought a new audience and perspective, most notably by gender-swapping the lead role from… Read More ›
Iowa Organist Brings Passion for Psalmody to Westminster Organ Series
By JAMES H. LEWIS The penultimate concert of the Petite Organ Summer series of Westminster Presbyterian Church featured a selection of liturgical music from the Reform Christian repertoire by Dr. Michael Kerney. The assistant professor of communication at Dordt University is one of the… Read More ›
What’s On Stage Pittsburgh: July 13th to the end of August, 2026
Here’s your guide to what’s happening on Pittsburgh area stages this week and through the end of August, from onStage Pittsburgh. Check back frequently as shows are being added regularly. Opening This Week Continuing Their Run Opening Next Week (July… Read More ›
Review: Don’t Hesitate to Dive Into Searing, Sensual ‘Danny and the Deep Blue Sea’
ELECTRIFYING “DANNY AND THE DEEP BLUE SEA”
As Roberta and Danny, Shannon Donovan and Michael Patrick Trimm provide enough sustained, electrifying performances and raw passion provide enough energy to light the Cathedral of Learning, from basement to tower and back, where the John Patrick Shanley drama is currently in residence.
Review: Sated and Hungry For More of RealTime Arts’ Equitable Dinners
My experience of RealTime Arts’ Equitable Dinner will not be yours. Yet, I can wholeheartedly recommend that you snatch up whatever slots are left for the trifecta of a short play based on community listening sessions, a potluck-style meal provided by the host, and conversations sparked by what you’ve seen and heard, facilitated by leader, but driven by what you bring to the table.
Review: Pittsburgh CLO’s ‘Mean Girls’ Provides a High-Energy Humorous Night
By CLAIRE STEVENS Even though it was not a Wednesday, the day the Plastics notoriously wear pink, a sea of pink apparel led me to the doors of the Benedum Center for the opening night of Pittsburgh CLO’s Mean Girls. Directed by Mara Newberry Greer,… Read More ›