Our thoughts on the state of the performing arts in Greater Pittsburgh and nationally.
This drama about Black horse jockeys in the late 1800s is the latest installment in Southers’ 19th Century Collection of plays. By MAC HOOVER There is a line in the play The Bluegrass Mile written by Mark Clayton Southers that is haunting this writer…. Read More ›
Concertmaster David McCarroll Shines in Schumann Violin Concerto By GEORGE B. PAROUS Manfred Honeck, in fine spirits, conducted the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra through a program that thrilled the audience last night; one that was on a par with the organization’s… Read More ›
By JESSICA NEU Liberty Magic‘s 2023-24 season continues with another enthralling and renowned international magician. Performing October 4th – 29th is Shoot Ogawa in his riveting production of Holy Shoot. From a talent standpoint alone, Ogawa displays his impressive credentials and delivers a… Read More ›
This Shakespeare play is celebrated for its light-hearted and joyful portrayal of love. A Midsummer Night’s Dream, one of William Shakespeare’s most renowned and cherished comedies, weaves a delightful narrative of harmony and chaos, reality and illusion, and the intricacies… Read More ›
Sunny Disney-Fitchett directs The Book of Will by Lauren Gunderson, opening October 5th, 2023 The King’s Men are reuniting their troupe! Their noble quest is to assemble the scattered masterpieces of the Bard and bind them not only to each other but also to… Read More ›
Based on the incredible true story of Frank Abagnale Jr. and the 2002 Steven Spielberg film of the same name, this high-flying musical comedy opened on Broadway in 2011 and was nominated for four Tony Awards, including Best Musical. With… Read More ›
Mark Fleischer, the Executive Producer of Pittsburgh CLO (PCLO), today unveiled plans to maintain a six-show 2024 schedule from mid-May to early September. By GEORGE HOOVER In a landscape where theater companies across the United States are scaling down or… Read More ›
By YVONNE HUDSON Mistress of stream-of-consciousness comedy and crossdressing, Eddie Izzard transfixed her Byham Theatre energized audience on September 28. A nearly full house of fans cheered Izzard on through a fresh repertoire of fascinating rambling about almost anything. Recognized for her knowledge of… Read More ›
The play is one of the final installments of Mark Clayton Southers’ 19th-century play cycle. By JAMES PAUL* (This story has been updated by the writer.) Mark Clayton Southers, the founder and Executive Director of the Pittsburgh Playwrights Theatre Company, embarked on… Read More ›
This October, the New Hazlett Theater invites audiences to the premiere of Himbos, playwright Brian Pope’s laugh-out-loud dramedy about found family. The play introduces viewers to the fictional Himbos restaurant as its scantily-clad male staff navigates the perils of friendships, romance, and even karaoke. According… Read More ›
