Our thoughts on the state of the performing arts in Greater Pittsburgh and nationally.
By SHARON EBERSON Elizabeth Eliza Huffman wanted Pittsburgh International Classic Theatre to open 2025 with a classic, and had her heart set on Miss Julie, the 1888 play about power and desire among the haves and have-nots. But which Miss… Read More ›
By SHARON EBERSON Some Like It Hot is a movie with music that swings, and the musical based on the movie takes that to heart. Set in the Prohibition era, the stage production dances and sings its way from beginning… Read More ›
On Friday, the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra (PSO) announced that James Santilli will join the Orchestra as Senior Vice President and Chief Revenue & Experience Officer (CREO). Santilli, formerly Chief Marketing Officer for the Pittsburgh Penguins, will join the PSO in this new role on Monday,… Read More ›
By JESSICA NEU Chatham Baroque and Concert Theatre Works are presenting the world premiere staging of J.S. Bach’s long-lost Markus Passion in Pittsburgh on April 11, 2025, at Carnegie Music Hall. This semi-staged performance, directed by visionary Bill Barclay, brings to life Malcolm Bruno’s groundbreaking reconstruction… Read More ›
By JESSICA NEU It’s April 7, 2000. You have a pager, a fresh new outfit from either Pac Sun, Delia’s, or Charlotte Russe, and you are ready to watch MTV’s Total Request Live. 98 Degrees, O-Town, Britney Spears, and Backstreet Boys all… Read More ›
A mix of Broadway classics and newer titles comprise the six subscription shows and three specials offered next season at The Benedum Center. On Monday, April 7th, The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust announced the 2025-2026 PNC Broadway in Pittsburgh season and… Read More ›
By JESSICA NEU Coring Works proudly presents its latest work in The Glue Factory Project series, Stand By – An Allegory. The performance features critically acclaimed performers, including studio owner Beth Corning along with (Alberto Del Saz, Chezney Douglas, Evan Fisk, and Kimani Fowlin). Stand By was created in collaboration… Read More ›
By MARIA SCIULLO Peter Pan, the beloved musical about a boy who refuses to grow up, flew into the Benedum Center for the Performing Arts Tuesday on much more than “faith, trust, and pixie dust.” It had something for everyone: sword fights with pirates, bold… Read More ›
By GUILHERME MELETTI YAZBEK Guilherme is a theater actor, director, and educator specializing in actor training. He is pursuing a PhD in Theatre and Performance Studies at the University of Pittsburgh. Speed: The Musical, is such a delightful theatrical experience… Read More ›
The annual Pittsburgh Regional August Wilson New Voices Monologue Competition, presented by the Bill Nunn Theatre Outreach Project, takes place Monday, March 31, 2025, at the Manchester Craftsmen’s Guild. Co-sponsored by August Wilson House, the event celebrates the legacy of… Read More ›
