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Night of New Symphonic Experience Celebrating George A. Romero to Feature Exclusive Screening of First Film ‘Expostulations’

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NIGHT OF THE NEW SYMPHONIC WORK INCLUDES EXCLUSIVE LOOK AT GEORGE ROMERO’S FIRST FILM

The world premiere of George A. Romero’s A Night at the Symphony, an all-new symphonic concert experience featuring an exclusive screening of Romero’s long-lost debut film, “Expostulations,” will be presented by the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust and performed live by the Chamber Orchestra of Pittsburgh in a one-night-only performance on March 26, 2027, at the Byham Theater — previously The Fulton movie theater, where Romero premiered Night of the Living Dead in 1968.

Preview: OFF THE RECORD XXVI: ONE SINGLE YINZER NATION!

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OFF THE RECORD XXVI: ONE SINGLE YINZER NATION!

Shameless Plug About What We’ve Been Doing for Love for 26 Years!

Warning: This is a commentary promoting a show that onStage Pittsburgh’s Sharon Eberson has been involved with over the course of many years. Miss it at your peril of avoiding a night filled with music, fun and solidarity, all for a good cause.

Pittsburgh Public Theater and Pittsburgh CLO Reveal 2026 ‘Prologue Season,’ Ahead of 2027 Merger

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Pittsburgh Public Theater and Pittsburgh CLO have announced a “Prologue Season” of curated programming for the remainder of 2026, as they prepare to merge into one organization in January of 2027.

In a press release on Friday, May, 8, 2026, it was also announced that the O’Reilly Theater, home of Pittsburgh Public Theater since 1999, will undergo “significant renovations this fall.”

The lineup also includes the return of the Pittsburgh CLO holiday standard, “A Musical Christmas Carol,” at the Byham Theater, and “Who’s Holiday!” at the Greer Cabaret Theater.

Review: Patti LuPone Mines Matters of the Heart

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Patti LuPone’s eyes lit up and her smile was as wide as it had been all evening while entertaining a packed Byham Theater on Tuesday night. 2026 marks the 25th year of the concert she had just performed, titled Matters of the Heart, and she had been told she was on this same spot 25 years ago. She has been back since, but this memory spark delight. Even so, she began the night by saying “Hi Pittsburgh. I’m Patti LuPone,” as if we needed an introduction. Or, perhaps, the woman shimmering from within and wearing sparkly white, was just ready to get reacquainted.

Musical Comedy Is Their Jam: Quinn Patrick Shannon and Connor McCanlus Team for PMT’s ‘Annie’

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“Annie” was not a show on Connor McCanlus‘ dance card as a performer. Until now. At auditions for Pittsburgh Musical Theater’s professional production of “Annie,” set for the Byham Theater February 19-March 1, 2026, McCanlus made his pitch and won the role of Annie’s nemesis, Miss Hannigan, with Quinn Patrick Shannon directing. The friends talked about their teaming for the show before a recent rehearsal, and lots of laughter ensued.

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