Our thoughts on the state of the performing arts in Greater Pittsburgh and nationally.
It’s ‘The King’ Meets ‘The Bard’ In this 2005 Broadway Jukebox Musical with music from the Elvis Presley songbook and a book by Joe DiPietro, opening on September 13th, 2024, at the Strand Theater in Zelinople. All Shook Up takes place in an unnamed American town… Read More ›
Concert Opera Makes Pittsburgh Debut with a star-studded vast at the newly renovated Carnegie Music Hall in Oakland Pittsburgh Festival Opera (PFO) presents Adriana Lecouvreur on September 8 at the newly renovated Carnegie Music Hall. Inspired by the scandalous life of French actress… Read More ›
Following the preview, the production will play at Carnegie Stage from September 20th through October 6th, 2024. The Andy Warhol Museum and Pittsburgh International Classic Theatre (PICT) are partnering for a special one-evening presentation of Vince Melocchi‘s play Andy Warhol’s… Read More ›
Local companies produce world premieres of one-act plays during Program B. The three world premieres are set in a snowbound cabin, at the aftermath of a royal ball, and in a kindergarten. The Pittsburgh New Works Festival partners with local… Read More ›
Bodiography’s 2024-2025 season offers a variety of premiere works for a dynamic year of dance and collaboration. The season opens with the debut of Maria Caruso’s first full-length ballet, Evensong, featuring Kevin Keller‘s evocative compositions. Maria Caruso described the upcoming season: “We are thrilled… Read More ›
City Theatre has announced the first show of the 2024/2025 season, a rollicking comedy—and a smash hit when performed on Broadway—just in time for the election season. City Theatre’s 50th season will launch with POTUS: Or, Behind Every Great Dumbass are… Read More ›
By SHARON EBERSON Kinetic energy is the vibe emanating from Pittsburgh Public Theater as the Cultural District company rolls into season No. 50, kicking off with Dial M For Murder. Every week this summer seems to have brought with it… Read More ›
Wind down the Summer at this free outdoor performance on Sunday, August 25 Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre returns to Hartwood Acres Park for its annual Ballet Under the Stars performance on Sunday, August 25. The family-friendly event will take place at the Middle… Read More ›
Pittsburgh Shakespeare in the Parks, the city’s professional outdoor Shakespeare company founded by Artistic Director Jennifer Tober, celebrates 20 years of free Shakespeare in Pittsburgh city parks and spaces. Opening on August 31st and running each September weekend, Twelfth Night tells the story… Read More ›
Local companies to produce world premieres of one-act plays The Pittsburgh New Works Festival is partnering with local theater companies to present the world premieres of one-act plays during the festivals’ 33rd season at the Genesius Theater on the campus of… Read More ›
