Pittsburgh CLO brings the stage and screen star to the Playhouse with ‘Being Alive Tour’ By SHARON EBERSON Bet you didn’t know that Mandy Patinkin makes his living as a mailman. He personally delivers notes by Sondheim, by Webber, by… Read More ›
Feature Stories
Season Previews and Interviews.
What They’re Wearing: Costume Designer Susan Tsu Outfits ‘Young Americans’ at the Public
By SHARON EBERSON Susan Tsu, the award-winning costume designer and Carnegie Mellon professor, had just administered a final exam when her face popped up in close-up, a Zoom call. You could hear the students bustling in the background. They have… Read More ›
Prime Stage Announces the 3rd Annual High School Drama Award Winners
On April 24, the Prime Stage Theater Company announced the winners of its third annual High School Drama Awards at the New Hazlett Theater. The awards recognize excellence in High School fall plays produced across Western Pennsylvania. Nine schools entered… Read More ›
August Wilson New Voices Competition Crowns 2023 Pittsburgh Winners
The August Wilson New Voices Competition crowned its 2023 top three in Pittsburgh Monday night at the O’Reilly Theater. The city-wide monologue contest is open to all Pittsburgh high school students in honor of the late Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright, August… Read More ›
Prime Stage’s Third Annual High School Drama Awards to be Presented on April 24th
By. Jessica Neu On April 24, the Prime Stage Theatre Company will host its third annual High School Drama Awards at the New Hazlett Theater. This unique event recognizes excellence in High School fall plays produced across Western Pennsylvania. Prime… Read More ›
Mitch Swain Looks Back on 18 Years as CEO of the Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council
By SHARON EBERSON Mitch Swain is leaving as the first and only head of the Greater Pittsburgh Art Council, but not before he helps his successor settle in. It had been announced that Swain, 61, would exit at the end… Read More ›
PICT Looks to the Future With Excitement After a Rough Year
New artistic leader Huffman sets plans in motion; Stanford discusses dismissal for the first time By SHARON EBERSON PICT Classic Theatre has survived tumultuous times before, but this particular comeback wasn’t always a sure thing. The 25-year-old company is pushing… Read More ›
onStage Pittsburgh Critics Nominated for Golden Quill Awards
By George Hoover, Editor and Publisher The Press Club of Western Pennsylvania has announced this year’s Golden Quill Awards nominations, honoring professional journalism excellence. Sharon Eberson and Robert Hoover received nominations in the Division III Criticism category for three of each of their… Read More ›
Quantum Invades Frick Building With Modern-Day Faust Tale
You’re Invited to a Devilish Party in Immersive ‘The Devil Is a Lie’ Experience By SHARON EBERSON Within the pristine marble halls of the Frick Building, the stage is set for a whole lot of soul searching, in more ways… Read More ›
Belle Voci Announces New Artistic Director, Lorraine Milovac
Belle Voci, the intergenerational treble choir based in Aspinwall, is pleased to announce the selection of Lorraine Milovac as Artistic Director beginning on June 1, 2023. Ms. Milovac brings tremendous experience and enthusiasm to Belle Voci. She currently directs Upper… Read More ›