Our thoughts on the state of the performing arts in Greater Pittsburgh and nationally.
By JESSICA NEU As August falls upon us, the chatter of back-to-school not-so-subtlety emerges. Teachers begin to prepare their classrooms and write their lesson plans, but no matter how veteran the teacher is, each new year is surely met with a… Read More ›
By CAMILLE AGIE A-listers such as Tom Cruise and Denzel Washington and the dozens of cast and crew members of the “Hamilton” tour have something in common when they work in Pittsburgh. They require a place to call home. Some… Read More ›
By JESSICA NEU There’s magic in the air from the moment when young JoJo (Henry Thomas) steps on stage to begin Seussical. For the next 75 minutes, that magic comes alive in the form of classic characters, bright colors (J. Branson)… Read More ›
Brooke Horejsi assumes the role on September 6, 2024. She brings more than 25 years of experience in programming, arts administration, and education to the Cultural Trust’s leadership team. Trust President and CEO Kendra Whitlock Ingram announced the appointment today. Horejsi fills… Read More ›
By SHARON EBERSON Mark Clayton Southers pauses periodically to instruct son Marcus and nephew Matthew as they work behind the scenes: “Lemme see what you got. Oh, perfect. Get the big ladder. OK. Marcus, call your mom right now though…. Read More ›
Pittsburgh Musical Theater (PMT) announced the Broadway at the Overlook Season Preview Concert, is set to take place from August 29 – September 1 at the picturesque West End Overlook Park. This annual event will offer a sneak peek into PMT’s upcoming season of… Read More ›
The distribution of arts and culture funding in the Greater Pittsburgh region is racially inequitable, according to a newly released research report from The Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council. In a press release on Monday, July 29, GPAC shared the results… Read More ›
By CAMILLE AGIE Imagine a universe in which Dr. Seuss’s imaginative whimsical world blends with Broadway star power. Beth Malone, recognized for her powerful roles in Fun Home (Tony nominee) and Angels in America (revival), has traded her more serious… Read More ›
The production features a falented cast of sixteen black teen actors. On July 26-28 and August 2-3, 2024, the Alumni Theater Company (ATC) Teen Ensemble will present their 100th show, Joe Tracz’s Be More Chill, at their home theater, The Bill Nunn Black… Read More ›
By JESSICA NEU The Old Schoolhouse Players continue their 2024 season as Mary Poppins flies into 17 Cherry Tree Lane. Mary Poppins The Broadway Musical is based on the beloved 1964 Disney film originally starring Julie Andrews and Dick Van Dyke. Mary Poppins… Read More ›
