Mystery, mentalist Mark Toland notes in his new show Mind Reader, is in fairly short supply these days. After all, most of us carry infinitely-knowledgeable computers in our pockets; at a moment’s notice, we can access any piece of information we… Read More ›
Archived Reviews
Archived from Pittsburgh in the Round
“Electra” Enlivens Little Lake Theatre’s Main Stage
Electra, a one-act tragedy by Sophocles, explores the story of Electra that has been passed down for generations beginning in ancient Greece. It all goes back to Tantalos, a son of Zeus who angered the gods, causing them to… Read More ›
The Crackling Charm of Pittsburgh CLO’s “Oklahoma!”
This past weekend I had the opportunity to see Pittsburgh CLO’s Oklahoma!. You may be familiar with the current production on Broadway that recently won Best Revival at the Tony Awards. The revival is set in modern day time… Read More ›
Kinetic’s Holmesian Adventure Is Superbly Satisfying
A stunning cast and handsome designs support the retelling of superbly satisfying adventure with one of the most popular detectives, Sherlock Holmes. He is quite at home on the Charity Randall Theatre stage where Kinetic Theatre’s The Speckled Band… Read More ›
Split Stage Productions’ “Titanic The Musical” is an Excitingly Immersive Theatrical Experience
By Linda Harkcom Last weekend I was assigned to cover Split Stage’s production of Titanic The Musical at The Lamp Theatre in Irwin. I’ll admit that I didn’t know much about the show, other than the obvious, and with an… Read More ›
Heated Tempers and Scorching Parody in Apple Hill Playhouse’s “Moonlight and Magnolias”
By Eva Phillips Gone with the Wind was the perfect storm of an unfathomably successful novel, insatiable industry hype, and the biggest names (and egos) in Hollywood in one tempestuous pressure-cooker. Though Gone With the Wind doesn’t quite carry the… Read More ›
It’s the One That You Want: Pittsburgh CLO’s “Grease” Serves Up Summer Fun at the Benedum
I have the sneaking suspicion there’s not much point in writing a review of Grease: your initial reaction to even the word is probably all you need to know. If your reaction is a positive one, I’m happy to tell… Read More ›
The Devil is in the Technological Details in Pittsburgh Public’s “Marjorie Prime”
Pittsburgh Public Theater ends its 44th season with Jordan Harrison’s play, Marjorie Prime. It’s the final play in the first season under new artistic director Marya Sea Kaminski who also doubles as the show’s director. The play centers on “primes,”… Read More ›
Little Lake Theatre Charms With”The Importance of Being Earnest”
Little Lake Theatre takes us back to the late 1800s with The Importance of Being Earnest as the third installment of their 71st season. Written by Oscar Wilde, this three-act play shows the comedic side of what it is like… Read More ›
Elevating Magic in Billy Kidd’s “Bridging the Gap”
If you’ve walked down Liberty Avenue around 9th Street in the last few months, you’ve doubtlessly noticed the storefront for Liberty Magic (and maybe even recognized the trick it depicts): a life-size replica of Houdini’s water torture cell, complete with… Read More ›