By SHARON EBERSON When composer Stephen Flaherty takes his seat at the Benedum Center Tuesday, before the first notes of his score for Once on This Island begin to play, visions of his earliest days in musical theater may be… Read More ›
Feature Stories
Season Previews and Interviews.
Choreographer-Educator Kiesha Lalama Named to Lead Point Park’s Pittsburgh Playhouse
Point Park University Professor of dance and accomplished choreographer Kiesha Lalama has been appointed Managing and Artistic Director of the Pittsburgh Playhouse, the school’s 5-year-old performance and instructional hub. The announcement on July 19 note that Lalama “is an internationally recognized artist who… Read More ›
Update: Benedum Center Marquee, Greer Cabaret Are Closing In on Openings
By SHARON EBERSON It won’t be long before one of the busiest corners of the Pittsburgh Cultural District is fully illuminated again, with present technology lighting the way to the past. Planned to be ready for the next Broadway in… Read More ›
Commentary: There’s No Stopping ‘No Way to Stop It’ when ‘The Sound of Music’ Is Performed Live
The Rodgers & Hammerstein Classic Returns to Pittsburgh CLO for the First Time Since 2011 By SHARON EBERSON It’s not my favorite thing about The Sound of Music, but nothing about the beloved family classic has intrigued me more than… Read More ›
City Theatre Names Winners in Young Playwrights Contest
City Theatre has announced the six winning writers whose one-act plays will be presented at the 24th annual Young Playwrights Festival in October. The winning entries in the regional playwriting contest for students in grades 7-12 will be professionally produced… Read More ›
August Wilson African American Cultural Center Announces New Members of Leadership Team
Three administrators have been appointed to integral positions by the August Wilson African American Cultural Center, with the anticipation that they will “play instrumental roles in advancing the institution’s mission.” The announcement on Thursday, June 29, welcomed Amanda Brandes as… Read More ›
Go ‘Into the Woods’ With Carolee Carmello, Patti Murin, Manu Narayan and Joe Serafini
Pittsburgh CLO’s production of the Sondheim-Lapine musical is packed with stage and screen stars and local lore UPDATE: On Sunday, June 25, a decision was made to give “Twan Baker” a rest for this CLO production, and another prop baby… Read More ›
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre’s Marianna Tcherkassky Announces Her Retirement
The former American Ballet Theatre Principal Artist has been a Rehearsal Director and leader at PBT for more than two decades. Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre’s (PBT) long-time rehearsal director, Marianna Tcherkassky, has announced her retirement at the end of the 2022-2023 season…. Read More ›
Busy Tomé Cousin Is Part of a Team Representing CMU at the 2023 Tony Awards, and That’s the Short of It …
Plus: How to watch this year’s unscripted ceremony honoring the best of Broadway By SHARON EBERSON Keeping up with Tomé Cousin’s schedule is a feat of endurance. We have been trying to catch up for weeks, and finally meet via… Read More ›
Don’t Miss The Three Rivers Arts Festival, Now Through June 11th
No rain in the forecast before Sunday!! The 64th annual Dollar Bank Three Rivers Arts Festival, offers ten days of free art and music for everyone. Hundreds of artists from around the region and nation join previously announced featured music… Read More ›