Reviews of current productions by our writers
An adaptation of “Bartleby, The Scrivener,” written and performed by Sam Tsoutsouvas and directed by Andrew Paul for Kinetic Theatre, delivers a pitch-perfect solo retelling as Melville told it, from the perspective of the unnamed Narrator – a Wall Street lawyer who likes his lot in life just fine, until Bartleby walks through his doors.
Winner of over 35 international awards, including two 2022 Tony Awards, Six returns to the Benedum Center through October 12th. By JESSICA NEU As women, we often find ourselves in spaces that require us to prove ourselves constantly. Despite our triumphs,… Read More ›
By JESSICA NEU One of the aspects I love most about events at the Greer Cabaret Theater is that conventional theater rules do not necessarily apply to the performers. There’s a sense of casualness and comfort in the air. Almost as if you… Read More ›
Among the loudest applause on opening night of Noises Off at Pittsburgh Public Theater was the turntable reveal of the play-within-the-play’s backstage, to begin the second act. Another big moment of appreciation came even before the play began, when it was revealed that Pittsburgh theater artist and educator Kyle Haden has been named as Artistic Consultant, for a company that has been without an Artistic Director since Marya Sea Kaminski departed at the end of July.
By SHARON EBERSON A dictator’s wife behaves like a spoiled child, oblivious to her people’s cries of anguish. What could possibly go wrong? The First Lady of the USA premiere play First Lady is named Ishtar (borrowed from the infamous… Read More ›
By Guilherme Meletti Yazbek This one-act play by multidisciplinary artist and actress Moire del Carmen is the result of a creative process developed during the Freshworks artist residency at the Kelly Strayhorn Theater, which celebrates its 25th anniversary this year. Baquiné is theater, Baquiné is tragedy, Baquiné is comedy—it… Read More ›
Seductive multilingual, multicultural, multimedia “Another Kind of Silence,” now at City Theatre. contains standard plot points from relationship dramas, but the playwright has wrapped the will-they-or-won’t-theys in complexities rarely seen on stage, in a production that pushes the envelope of creativity, to achieve the goal of inclusivity.
By JESSICA NEU Renowned visionary and choreographer Hervé Koubi greeted a nearly sold-out crowd at the Byham Theater Saturday evening. He introduced his critically acclaimed show Compagnie, Hervé Koubi as the Pittsburgh Dance Council began its 2025-26 season. Koubi explained that his vision for… Read More ›
By GUILHERME MELETTI YAZBEK In This Moment celebrates the 15th anniversary of Texture Contemporary Ballet, and the company takes the stage with maturity and strong presence. Under the artistic direction of Pittsburgh choreographer Alan Obuzor, the program fulfills the company’s mission of inspiring… Read More ›
By JESSICA NEU Five empty cans of Lagunitas IPA, a partially empty fifth of Jack Daniels, sexual innuendo, a dance break complete with a kick line, uproarious laughter, and constantly breaking the 4th wall to interact with the audience. Upon… Read More ›
