The third of four Pittsburgh Musical Theater’s outdoor concerts under its West End Canopy continues with its Artist Spotlight on Love Series: An Evening with Caroline Nicolian and Quinn Patrick Shannon on Saturday, August 14th. Caroline Nicolian and Quinn Patrick Shanon, two of Pittsburgh’s… Read More ›
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Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre performs at Hartwood Acres. Photo courtesy of Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre By Karen Dacko, NEXT Pittsburgh guest writer on August 5, 2021 Outdoor venues rule, as the movers and shakers of Pittsburgh’s dance community brisé through August. On tap are… Read More ›
Trust’s 2021-2022 Cabaret Season Announced
The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust has announced that the Trust Cabaret Series will resume for the 2021-2022 season. The dedicated artists from the previous season have stuck with us and are eager to return to the stage. Erich Bergen | Mon, Oct… Read More ›
Alexandra Loutsion Launches Pittsburgh Festival Opera’s “Legends” Series
A gifted soprano, quite pleased to be facing a live audience for the first time in well over a year, and an audience just as pleased to be there, made for an auspicious opening of the Pittsburgh Festival Opera Legends in the… Read More ›
Preview: Frank and Malachy McCourt’s Irish comedy; A Couple of Blaguards, a two-man autobiographical comedy at The South Park Theatre
The dictionary definition of “blaguard” is a villain or scoundrel. As their mother meant it when referring to her Irish twins, Frank and Malachy McCourt were charming and lovable rogues. Precisely the sort of characters you want telling you stories… Read More ›
Preview- Pittsburgh Public Theater’s Barefoot in the Park- in the Park
After what seems like an eternity of pandemic-related streamed productions, Pittsburgh Public Theater heads outdoors for performances of Neil Simon’s much-beloved Barefoot in the Park in the park at the Allegheny Overlook. Pittsburgh theater goers have embraced outdoor performances in droves this summer, and… Read More ›
Pittsburgh Cultural Trust Announces The Pittsburgh Dance Council’s 2021-2022 Season
Celebrating its 51st Anniversary of Presenting Exceptional Contemporary Dance Companies, Choreographic Works & Performers-From Around the Globe! The Dance Council at the Byham Theater wholeheartedly welcomes everyone back to the Cultural District to experience being a part of live performances again… Read More ›
Preview: Pittsburgh Savoyards’ presentation of Molière’s Imaginary Invalid
The Pittsburgh Savoyards opened their 84th season on July 22nd with live performances of Molière’s final theatrical work, The Imaginary Invalid, on the outdoor stage at the South Park Theatre. From Molière, the most performed French playwright of all time comes the… Read More ›
Pittsburgh Cultural District comeback heralded with 3-day celebration LIGHTS ON!
By Sharon Eberson After 15 long months of lights out, it’s finally time for Lights On!, a three-day celebration of reopening by the arts organizations of the Pittsburgh Cultural District. The free performances Sept. 9-11 also mark the kickoff to RADical Days… Read More ›
Pittsburgh Playwrights dissects Dr. Cyril Wecht
By Bob Hoover Old cases never die as long as Dr. Cyril Wecht is around. The former Allegheny County coroner, now 90, has been commenting on a variety of controversial killings for years, beginning with the assassination of President John… Read More ›