By MARIA SCIULLO Pittsburgh Musical Theater’s Grease” was practically an interactive experience with its Byham Theater audience on opening weekend. And really, who could blame anyone for clapping and singing along? It’s Grease! Like that flaming-red, hot rod car, it has only high… Read More ›
Danny Herman and Rocker Verastique Bring Broadway, Ballet and ‘Fame’ to Their Work in Pittsburgh By SHARON EBERSON Catching up with Danny Herman and Rocker Verastique about their remarkable careers is bound to answer the question, “How many times can… Read More ›
Updated with corrections. Grease is the word for Pittsburgh Musical Theater March 7-17 at the Byham Theater, with Maya Santiago and Davis Wayne as the couple of destiny at Rydell High. Maya Santiago (the national tour of On Your Feet!)… Read More ›
Pittsburgh Musical Theater gets off to a “groovy” start and pulls in with a “million dollar” finish in the just-announced 2023-24 season. The return of Evil Dead the Musical kicks things off outdoors, under the West End Canopy, in September,… Read More ›
I have the sneaking suspicion there’s not much point in writing a review of Grease: your initial reaction to even the word is probably all you need to know. If your reaction is a positive one, I’m happy to tell… Read More ›
Unless you just dropped on to Earth from another planet, it would be difficult to believe you are not familiar with Grease from the many theatrical productions or the 1978 film. But just in case, here is the skinny on… Read More ›
Just like real estate signs and orange highway cones, Musical Theatre in the Pittsburgh area comes into full bloom in the summer months. While there are dozens of musicals scheduled, for this piece we are focusing on five from smaller… Read More ›
It’s systematic. It’s hydromatic. It’s Grease the Musical! From the original 1972 Broadway premiere, to the 2016 Grease Live TV broadcast on FOX network, the story of Rydell High seem never cease to entertain the American audience with its timeless… Read More ›
