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Good Manners in the House: Theatre Etiquette Part 1
Good manners when attending performances used to include attitudes relating to formal dress, social mores, and how to be “seen” while “seeing” a performance. Today, live theatre and performance choices are often driven by the anticipated “experience.” The presence of… Read More ›
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Fall Preview: 3rd Edition
A letter from the Editor, Hello friends and welcome to our third annual Fall Preview! If you’ve been sticking with us for a while, you know the drill! If you’re new to the PITR game, welcome! We’re glad you’re here…. Read More ›
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Pittsburgh Musical Theater Has It All In 2018-19 Season
Now is the time to seize the stage! That’s literal when it comes to Pittsburgh Musical Theater’s 2018-2019 season. Each of the shows they’ve chosen for “Seize The Stage” represents eclectic musical genres and types of stories. Two of the… Read More ›
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Pittsburgh Shakespeare in the Parks does “Two Gents”
As the fall descends on the region, Pittsburgh Shakespeare in the Parks prepares to open The Two Gentlemen of Verona. I had the pleasure of sitting in on a rehearsal and talking shop with a few of the creative minds… Read More ›
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How I Learned What I Learned
August Wilson’s own biography and his plays chronicling life in Pittsburgh’s Hill District during the 20th century are well suited for an actor who fits the bill for How I Learned What I Learned. His life and works comprise big… Read More ›
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Celebrating the 28th Season of the Pittsburgh New Works Festival
Plenty of good ideas are born and batted about in living rooms. However, few of them emerge and endure with the kind of impact and longevity that the Pittsburgh New Works Festival has enjoyed. Now entering its 28th year, the… Read More ›
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Collegiate Preview: 3rd Edition
Hey gang, welcome back for our third annual Collegiate preview! School is starting once again and we’re ready to dive into this year’s seasons! Pittsburgh’s universities have plenty for you to choose from this year with new buildings, new faces,… Read More ›
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Reviews ›
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Guest Review: ‘10 Out of 12′: Immersive Theater Done Right
April 4, 2026
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Review: Quantum Theatre’s ’10 Out of 12′ Experience Is an Unconventional Love Letter to Theatermakers
April 4, 2026
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Review: ‘Water for Elephants’ Soars With the Thrills of Circus and Puppet Artistry
April 1, 2026
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Review: Pittsburgh Public Theater Finale ‘Primary Trust’ Uncovers the Helpers in Troubled Times
March 29, 2026
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Review: PICT’s One-Man Thriller ‘The Smuggler’ Features a Tour de Force by Michael Patrick Trimm
March 18, 2026
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Review: ‘Eureka Day’ Challenges Views on Vaccines with Laughter and Trauma
March 16, 2026
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Review: Pain and Endurance in barebones productions’ ‘Infinite Life’
March 10, 2026
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Review: Comfort From Infinite Pain Abides in the Indomitable Women of ‘Infinite Life’
March 8, 2026
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Review: Patti LuPone Mines Matters of the Heart
March 4, 2026
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Stars, Stripes, and the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra Bring American Soundscapes to Life
February 28, 2026
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‘Beauty and the Beast’: A Familiar Tale, Reimagined on Broadway at the Benedum
February 25, 2026
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Review: The Optimism of Annie — and Why We’re Still Waiting for Tomorrow
February 21, 2026
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Vivacious Jessica Vosk Brings Charisma, Wit, and Talent to the Trust’s Cabaret Series
February 17, 2026
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Mambo, Meditation, and Mastery mingle in Symphonic Valentine.
February 14, 2026
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Step Afrika!’s ‘The Migration: Reflections on Jacob Lawrence’ Ignites a Fire of Hope and Rejuvenation
February 14, 2026
Show Previews ›
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Pittsburgh Playwright Theatre Premiere Unites Local Artists in ‘Paradox of Education’
April 3, 2026
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We’re Off to See ‘The Wizard of Oz’ Costumes at Little Lake
April 2, 2026
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Pittsburgh Playhouse Announces New Musical Premiere, Plus Return of Playhouse REP and Playhouse Jr. for 2026-2027
March 30, 2026
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‘Water for Elephants’ Is Theatrical by Leaps and Bounds and Puppets
March 26, 2026
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Forging Community Is a Primary Theme of Pittsburgh Public Theater’s Season Finale
March 25, 2026
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In ’10 Out of 12,’ Quantum Will Allow Audience Into the Theater-Making Process
March 22, 2026
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Shaunda McDill: Facing Pittsburgh Public Theater’s Future With Uncertainty, Pride, and Hope
March 16, 2026
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2026 Pittsburgh Fringe: From Drama to to Dance to ‘Doohickey!’
March 11, 2026
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If Laughter Is the Best Medicine, Play On
March 7, 2026
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Pouring It On for PICT: Michael Patrick Trimm Takes on ‘The Smuggler,’ a Solo Thriller in Rhythmic Verse
March 5, 2026
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Five Questions With … Marcus Stevens
March 2, 2026
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This Week at Pittsburgh Public Theater: Shakespeare Monologue & Scene Contest, Launch of Lobby Series
February 23, 2026
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Preview: Attack Theatre Finds the Extraordinary in the Everyday with ‘Once in a While’
February 21, 2026
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Musical Comedy Is Their Jam: Quinn Patrick Shannon and Connor McCanlus Team for PMT’s ‘Annie’
February 15, 2026
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A Love Story Launched With Correspondence, Continues With ‘Love Letters’
February 10, 2026
Feature Stories ›
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Pittsburgh CLO and Pittsburgh Public Theater Vote to Form New Organization, Starting January 2027
March 18, 2026
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Pittsburgh Power Outage Shuts Down Opening Night of ‘Eureka Day’ at City Theatre
March 13, 2026
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Mark Fleischer Sets Exit From Pittsburgh CLO After 80th Summer Season
March 12, 2026
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Pittsburgh CLO and Pittsburgh Public Theater Unveil New Consolidation Plan; Board Vote to Come
March 9, 2026
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Winners Crowned in 2026 Shakespeare Monologue & Scene Contest
February 24, 2026
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Ballet to Broadway: an Interview with Leigh-Ann Esty – a Swing and Understudy for ‘Disney’s Beauty and the Beast’
February 16, 2026
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Bringing a Tale as Old as Time Back to Pittsburgh, an Interview with Grace Marie Rusnica
February 13, 2026
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2026 Western PA Spring High School Musicals
February 6, 2026
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A Do-or-Die Moment for Arts and Culture Criticism in the United States
February 5, 2026
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New Hazlett Theater Heralds New Phase of Resident Company Model
January 28, 2026
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City Theatre Goes Solo, Pittsburgh CLO and Pittsburgh Public Theater Remain ‘Enthusiastic’ About Possible Merger
January 27, 2026
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The Enduring Popularity of ‘Wicked’
January 15, 2026
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An Interview with William Powers, Pittsburgh Opera’s New General Director
January 13, 2026
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Veteran Cast Member and Uniontown Native Justin Wirick Brings Experience and Gratitude to ‘Wicked’
January 12, 2026
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What Clicked in 2025: onStage Pittsburgh’s Most Read Stories of the Year
December 29, 2025
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Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre and Orchestra Celebrate ‘America 250’
February 19, 2026
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An Interview with Timothi Williams from Pittsburgth Opera’s ‘Time to Act’
February 18, 2026
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The Pittsburgh Savoyards Present Gilbert and Sullivan’s ‘Utopia, Limited,’ Opening October 10th
October 9, 2025
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An Interview with Erik Nordstrom as Schaunard in Pittsburgh Opera’s ‘La Bohème’
October 9, 2025
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Signs of Inclusivity: ‘Another Kind of Silence’ at City
September 3, 2025
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PICT’s ‘Aspirational’ 2025-2026 Season Opens With Satirical Romp ‘First Lady’
August 26, 2025
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PMT Sets Season No. 35 With Some Things Old and New, Including ‘Dear Evan Hansen’
June 18, 2025
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2025 Pittsburgh Juneteenth Event Highlights
June 12, 2025
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‘Anastasia’ opens Friday, May 2nd, at the Lincoln Park Performing Arts Center’s Main Stage Theater
April 28, 2025
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New 3-Play 2025 Festival Brings ‘Two Trains Running,’ ‘Fences,’ ‘Ma Rainey’ to the Hill District in August
April 26, 2025
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Pittsburgh Opera’s newest world premiere, ‘Woman With Eyes Closed,’ has three different endings!
April 19, 2025
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City Theatre Packs Next Season With Firsts: 3 World Premieres, a Revival, New Start Times, Second City, and More
April 11, 2025
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Pittsburgh Playwrights Theatre Co.’s Leader Continues 19th-Century Journey With Pre-Emancipation ‘Art of Wise’
April 8, 2025
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‘Spells, Spectacles, and Speakeasies’ – the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust Announces the 2025-2026 PNC Broadway in Pittsburgh Season, and More
April 7, 2025
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‘Repulsing the Monkey’ Comes Home to the South Side; Pittsburgh Fringe Finale Spotlights Josephine Baker
March 25, 2025
