Our thoughts on the state of the performing arts in Greater Pittsburgh and nationally.
By Sharon Eberson New Horizon Theater ends its season with One Monkey Don’t Stop No Show, a comedy set in 1970s Philadelphia that deals with the clash of values between middle-class and working-class African Americans. The title derives from a… Read More ›
By Sharon Eberson Tony Award-winner LaChanze, a nominee again this year for Trouble in Mind, is coming to Pittsburgh, one of the stars who comprise the 2022-23 Trust Cabaret Series. Two artists with Carnegie Mellon School of Drama ties –… Read More ›
The Pittsburgh Playhouse at Point Park University has unveiled the Inside/Outside Summer Series lineup and more than 30 performances for the 2022-23 season. The Summer Series features local entertainers, including MCG Jazz, Chatham Baroque, 1Hood Media, the Pillow Project, Shanna… Read More ›
The 52nd season will showcase a diverse roster of national and international returning artists, premieres, and world-renowned contemporary dance companies. Pittsburgh Dance Council welcomes the return of Alonzo King LINES Ballet, celebrating its 40th anniversary, and Ballet Hispánico, whose repertoire… Read More ›
By Sharon Ebderson The nominees for the 31st Annual Gene Kelly Awards for Excellence in High School Musical Theater, this year representing 32 schools in Allegheny County, were announced this morning. The 2022 winners will be announced at an awards… Read More ›
By Sharon Eberson Oh, the places you’ll go. Take Jaquel Spivey, who graduated from Point Park University last year with a degree in Musical Theatre. This year is a Tony Award nominee. For his star turn in A Strange Loop,… Read More ›
The musical theater legend on her return to Pittsburgh, ‘West Side Story’ then and now, and more By SHARON EBERSON It’s not just superheroes who have origin stories. Iconic characters such as Anita in West Side Story, Rosie in Bye… Read More ›
A cohort of five Pittsburgh arts groups has created the Talent & Equity Director position and today announced Fatima Bunafoor as the choice to “advance equity and inclusion practices and facilitate human resource collaboration.” Bunafoor moved into the unprecedented role… Read More ›
Swan Lake, with PBT’s Artistic Director Susan Jaffe‘s own choreography opens on May 6th at the Benedum Center This post by PBT’s Jenna Bodnar originally appeared April 5th, 2022 on the PBT’s blog. When Susan Jaffe was 19 years old,… Read More ›
By Sharon Eberson Robert Ramirez was named to head the Carnegie Mellon University School of Drama, one of the most prestigious theater arts programs in the world. Ramirez will be on the job starting Aug. 1 and comes to Pittsburgh… Read More ›
