Site-specific, immersive Quantum Theatre has touched down in Rockwell Park for the premiere of “radio island,” where director Katie Brook and star Siovhan Christensen explore a new work, “Where global crisis collides with family drama.”
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Must-See Pittsburgh: Call Board for October 14, 2026
onSTAGE PITTSBURGH CALL BOARD:
RIP Dr. Nancy D. Washington; ‘Fishy Woo Woo, Part 2′ at PPTC’, ‘ City Theatre’s Young Playwrights Festival & ‘in Clay’ on Home Screens, Casting at Stage 62, Quantum Theatre, & Midnight Radio; Wynton Marsalis and the Lincoln Center Orchestra at the Byham.
Review: Hollywood, Theater, and Politics Collide in ‘Ulster American,’ a Crass Culture Clash Dripping With Savage Humor
It says something about human nature and the state of the world that howls of laughter accompanied outrage piled upon outrage in “Ulster American,” the savagely funny play at barebones productions Braddock Black Box Theater and featuring the terrific trio of David Whalen, Simon Bradbury and Christine Weber.
Review: Class Struggles Are at the Heart of PICT’s Powerful ‘Refugee Rhapsody’
PICT’s rolling premiere of “Refugee Rhapsody” is a powerhouse production that starts with unearthing the motivations for a violent crime, and leads to explorations of the wealth gap between the USA’s haves and have-nots. The cast of Yussef El Guindi’s rolling-premiere play is led in a stunning performance by Milia Ayache.
Read Sharon Eberson’s review of the play that opens PICT’s 30th season at onStage Pittsburgh. 👇
Review: Vivacious Mandy Gonzalez Joins PSO for Celebration of Lin-Manuel Miranda Songs
The scope of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s repertoire and Gonzalez’s talents as a vivacious performer and powerhouse vocalist were on full display at Heinz Hall on Friday night, the first of three weekend concerts titled, “Everything I Know: Mandy Gonzalez Sings Lin-Manuel Miranda.”
Must-See Pittsburgh: Call Board for October 8, 2026
Call Board for October 8, 2026:
With news about: Kathryn Spitz Cohan joins Arcade Comedy Theater, Little Lake’s Play in a Day at Canon Theatre, PNC Broadway in Pittsburgh in 2026, and this weekend: Mandy Gonzalez with the PSO Pops, PICT’s “Refugee Rhapsody,” and barebones’ “Ulster American.”
Preview: Performance and Politics Collide in barebones’ Dark Comedy ‘Ulster American’
“These three, it’s like a powder keg going off.” — Patrick Jordan
Starring David Whalen, Simon Bradbury and Christine Weber, a and directed by Patrick Jordan, the dark comedy “ULSTER AMERICAN” is at barebones productions’ Braddock Black Box Theater October 9-25, 2026. A collision of Hollywood, theater and The Troubles, “It’s provocative, profane, unapologetically abrasive, and very, very funny.”
Review: Enchanting ‘In Clay’ Opens City Theatre’s 52nd Season
Alex Finke charms and amazes in solo musical “In Clay” at City Theatre.
Must-See Pittsburgh: Call Board for September 16th
With news about: August Wilson, Most-Produced Playwrights and Works in America, Leon Ford and “The Weight of Forgiveness,” Pittsburgh New Works Festival, CSA and Off the Page at the New Hazlett 🎭 ICYMI: UNDISPUTED KING OF THE AMERICAN STAGE: AUGUST… Read More ›
Preview: Premiere ‘Refugee Rhapsody’ Rolls In for PICT’s 30th Season
By SHARON EBERSON With the season-opening rolling premiere of Refugee Rhapsody, the 30-year evolution of PICT is firmly in the Elizabeth Elias Huffman Era. What started as Pittsburgh Irish & Classic Theatre under Andrew Paul has been rocked by ousters… Read More ›