By SHARON EBERSON Rise up, Pittsburgh. You can now boast, “George Washington sang here.” Hamilton Tony nominee Christopher Jackson is best known for his role as the USA’s Revolutionary War hero and the president who taught us how to say… Read More ›
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‘Hamilton’s’ Christopher Jackson Set for Trust Cabaret Spotlight
By SHARON EBERSON Christopher Jackson was asking about place to eat and things to do in Pittsburgh, and suddenly, an idea painted a vivid picture: It was of the regal General George Washington, overlooking the Golden Triangle from Mount Washington…. Read More ›
Hamilton Does Not Throw Away Its Shot to Bring Theatrical Superiority to the Benedum
By JESSICA NEU This past Tuesday evening, the first 2024 presidential debate aligned serendipitously with the opening of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s acclaimed musical Hamilton as the Cultural Trust’s PNC Broadway series kicks off its 2024-2025 season. While Trump and Harris dodged questions, and their petulance… Read More ›
An Interview with Hamilton’s Lauren Mariasoosay and Marja Harmon – Who Play the Schuyler Sisters in ‘Hamilton’
By JESSICA NEU I had the pleasure of recently interviewing Marja Harmon and Lauren Mariasoosay, who will perform on stage at the Benedum Center from September 11th to 29th as part of the touring cast of the hit musical Hamilton. Mariasoosay is making her Hamilton debut as Eliza Schuyler,… Read More ›
Accommodating the Artists: Pittsburgh’s Role in Hosting Film and Theater Productions
By CAMILLE AGIE A-listers such as Tom Cruise and Denzel Washington and the dozens of cast and crew members of the “Hamilton” tour have something in common when they work in Pittsburgh. They require a place to call home. Some… Read More ›
2024-25 Broadway in Pittsburgh Delivers 10-Show Extravaganza
Tony-winners Kimberly Akimbo, Some Like it Hot, Life of Pi and MJ lead a pack that also heralds Hamilton return By SHARON EBERSON The 2024-25 PNC Broadway in Pittsburgh season features 10 shows, including three of the top award-winners of… Read More ›
Commentary: Pittsburgh Public’s ‘Dragon Lady’ Streamed Live; ‘Book of Mormon’: What’s Changed and What Remains the Same
By SHARON EBERSON I was treated to a link last weekend to see Sara Porkalob’s final Pittsburgh Public Theater performance of Dragon Lady live, on a screen, in the comfort of home. I had seen the one-woman musical play, in… Read More ›
What’s On Stage Pittsburgh for the week of July 25th, 2022, updated through the end of August
Check back frequently as cancellations and additions are happening more often than usual. Opening This Week Chita Rivera | Trust Cabaret Series | Greer Cabaret Theater | July 25 & 26, 2022 | https://trustarts.org/production/71867/chita-a-legendary-celebration A Chorus Line | Pittsburgh CLO | Benedum Center |… Read More ›
What’s On Stage Pittsburgh for the week of July 18th, 2022, updated through the end of August
Check back frequently as cancellations and additions are happening more often than usual. Opening This Week Love Letters | Pittsburgh Public Theater | O’Reilly Theater | July 20 to 24, 2022 | https://ppt.org/production/82212/love-letters A Lovely Sunday for Creve Coeur | Little Lake Theatre |… Read More ›
What’s On Stage Pittsburgh for the week of July 11th, 2022, updated through the end of August
Check back frequently as cancellations and additions are happening more often than usual. MORE SHOWS ADDED TODAY ! Opening This Week Lend Me a Tenor | St. Vincent’s Summer Theater | July 12 to 17, 2022 | https://www.showtix4u.com/event-details/64707 Godspell | Pittsburgh CLO |Benedum Center |… Read More ›