Our thoughts on the state of the performing arts in Greater Pittsburgh and nationally.
After winning Best Series at its world premiere in New York City, the indie web series Forked returns to Pittsburgh where it was created for a special full-season hometown screening at the Pittsburgh Independent Film Festival. All six episodes of Season 1 will screen together… Read More ›
Pittsburgh Dance Workshop Showcase is an evening that celebrates Pittsburgh’s dance scene. On the final days of the Pittsburgh Dance Workshop, a four-day technique and repertory intensive, this inaugural showcase brings together a mix of artists and companies from across the city,… Read More ›
By JESSICA NEU After a successful tribute performance to the incomparable Carole King, Ron Carter, President & Executive Director of the Strand Theater decided that Beautiful: The Carole King Musical would be an excellent choice for the company’s 2024-25 season. Beautiful tells the… Read More ›
I watch the Tony Awards with Pittsburgh in mind, because the pipeline of talent between here and Broadway is, hands-down, among the region’s chief exports. It also is the awards ceremony that gives and gives, showcasing live performances by the world’s top musical theater artists, especially for those who may never make it to New York. Here are a few highlights and observations from viewing the 2025 Tony Awards.
Pittsburgh Dance Company Marks Over 200 Premieres in 15 Years. Pittsburgh’s Texture Contemporary Ballet announces its 15th anniversary season, featuring four programs of predominantly new works – three of which include interactive Children’s Performances. Opening in July, the season embodies Texture’s commitment to… Read More ›
Lincoln Park Performing Arts Center concludes its 2024-2025 Clearview Federal Credit Union Subscription Series, Raise Your Voice! with the feel-good comedy smash Sister Act for six performances – June 20 to June 29. The Plotline: A woman hiding in a convent helps her fellow… Read More ›
Congratulations to Sharon Eberson for winning the Press Club of Western Pennsylvania‘s 61st Annual Golden Quill Award for Excellence in Written Journalism: (Division 3) Arts / Entertainment coverage for her Pittsburgh-centric arts features published by onStage Pittsburgh!
Singer ANQWENIQUE, Vocal Octet Reson8 Headline Four Pittsburgh Performs Concerts Chamber Music Pittsburgh (CMP) has announced its 2025 Pittsburgh Performs series, which brings innovative local musicians into unexpected neighborhood venues. Voices of Pittsburgh will open with two concerts featuring multitalented vocalist ANQWENIQUE in a program celebrating Juneteenth, followed by the… Read More ›
By JESSICA NEU This past January, playwright Darrin Friedman and director Art DeConciliis debuted Friedman’s original play Three Blind Mice. After achieving commercial and critical success, Friedman recognized untapped potential in Pittsburgh’s community theater scene. He sat down with his wife, Heather Friedman, and the pair… Read More ›
Prime Stage’s 2025/2026 season features three world premiere plays by three local playwrights. “We welcome you to experiences that can only be found in live theatre. Three world premieres by local playwrights celebrate the arts in Pittsburgh. Stories come alive, ideas ignite, and… Read More ›
