Our thoughts on the state of the performing arts in Greater Pittsburgh and nationally.
We give thanks today and always to all those whose creativity, spirit, generosity and force of will infuse our communities with vitality and wonder through the live performing arts. A special thank you goes out to our readers and subscribers… Read More ›
Prime Stage Theatre’s upcoming presentation of Rosa Parks and the Montgomery Bus Boycott tells the remarkable story of an ordinary American whose simple act of personal bravery changed the history of a nation. On the morning of December 1st, 1955, 42-year-old Rosa… Read More ›
Whidbey Island, Washington Native Named One of the Top “25 to Watch” in 2024 Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre soloist Grace Rookstool has been chosen as one of Dance Magazine’s “25 to Watch” in 2024. Rookstool joined PBT as an apprentice in 2019. She was… Read More ›
The Iron Horse Theatre Company in Ambridge has announced its 2024 season, comprising three plays and a musical sing-along that includes a series of three-holiday one-act plays. The season opens in June with the world premiere play, The Golden Rose,… Read More ›
Nominees were announced this week for Prime Stage Theatre’s 4th Annual High School Drama Awards on January 29, 2024, at the New Hazlett Theater. The Drama Awards honor excellence in non-musical plays by student actors, directors and production crew. Students from 12… Read More ›
By SHARON EBERSON So much Pittsburgh theater, so little time is among my top picks for the subtitle of my theater-going life. A good overall title might be: “There’s No Business Like Covering Show Business.” Combine those two, and you… Read More ›
COMMENTARY By SHARON EBERSON When I see the words “Starring Rob McClure,” I think, “I’m all in.” So tonight, when he and wife Maggie Lakis take the Benedum Center stage in the musical comedy Mrs. Doubtfire, I’ll be there. I… Read More ›
We at onStage Pittsburgh hope you are enjoying a day of fruitful shopping, delicious leftovers, and fun with friends and family. We are just getting started on holiday cheer around here, so keep checking onstagepittsburgh.comfor more. And now that we are… Read More ›
The interdisciplinary company will take audiences on an exhilarating dance journey, with live music by Grammy nominee Dave Eggar and actress/rapper/songwriter Le’Asha Julius. This December, Attack Theatre will present Rowhouse, an exhilarating dance and music journey into the intricacies of lives entwined, intersecting,… Read More ›
By SHARON EBERSON City Theatre is taking a seat at Pittsburgh’s traditional holiday table, adding a dash of Jane Austen-inspired romance to a menu where Dickensian fare and Christmas-themed comedic offerings are ever bountiful. The South Side company turns to… Read More ›
