Nearly one-quarter of artists who filled out the Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council’s 2024 Artist Community Survey said they are earning less than $15,000 annually, indicating a poverty rate more than double that of the average population. That’s just one of… Read More ›
The distribution of arts and culture funding in the Greater Pittsburgh region is racially inequitable, according to a newly released research report from The Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council. In a press release on Monday, July 29, GPAC shared the results… Read More ›
The West Homestead native Is in Concert on June 1 at the Benedum Center By SHARON EBERSON When Jeff Goldblum talks about returning to Pittsburgh, the phrase that comes most readily to mind is, “There’s no place like home.” In… Read More ›
Bricolage Productions, last seen in a Cultural District storefront theater space and windowless basement offices, has a whole lotta “new” going on, including a new home – with windows. The company headed by Tami Dixon and Jeffrey Carpenter now has… Read More ›
Pittsburgh native Billy Porter has been named the 2024 recipient of the Isabelle Stevenson Tony Award, “in recognition of his outstanding dedication and contributions as an activist and spokesperson for the LGBTQ+ communities, including his work with The Elizabeth Taylor… Read More ›
Nominees Representing Four Counties Announced Broadway actress Arielle Jacobs will help celebrate high school musical theater excellence as the speaker at th 2024 Henry Mancini Awards, which recognize students from Beaver, Butler, Lawrence and Mercer counties. A program of Lincoln… Read More ›
Pittsburgh Public Theater celebrated 30 years of the Shakespeare Monologue & Scene Contest on Monday night, when winners were chosen at the O’Reilly Theater showcase. More than 700 students from more than 80 schools competed in the preliminary rounds of… Read More ›
Compiled by SHARON EBERSON It’s time for curtains to rise on an annual rite of spring that begins in February: A comprehensive listing of high school musical theater productions throughout Western Pennsylvania. Among the more than 100 schools on our… Read More ›
By SHARON EBERSON A who’s who of Pittsburgh theater artists served as presenters and cheered on students who were honored at Prime Stage Theatre’s fourth annual High School Drama Awards Monday night. Awards in 16 categories were given to students… Read More ›
We give thanks today and always to all those whose creativity, spirit, generosity and force of will infuse our communities with vitality and wonder through the live performing arts. A special thank you goes out to our readers and subscribers… Read More ›
