By Eva Phillips The balance of power is erratic and volatile. Can those who thirst for power and reign over others ever do so without corruption, or without the megrims of self-interest overtaking the objectiveness of their rule? And when… Read More ›
Julius Caesar
Fierce Female Voices Drive “Julius Caesar” at Pittsburgh Shakespeare in the Parks
“Friends, Romans, countrymen, lend me your ears!” Iconic. Evocative. Declarative. Historic. But even the canon, once considered untouchable, needs a little revamping and re-imagining. Who was obfuscated, overlooked or silenced in the classics that founded our dramaturgical literacies? What… Read More ›
Julius Caesar
“Et tu, Brute!” You may recall that line from your high school Latin class. Until I attended the Throughline Theater’s opening night of Julius Cesar last week, I was convinced that I hadn’t retained any lessons from my years of… Read More ›
Memories of OTP’s “SummerFest” 2016
It’s all over now, and truth be told, I miss it already. The season was extended this year, but somehow seemed shorter than previous ones. This is easily explained by the fact that each summer’s offerings have managed to top… Read More ›
Julius Caesar
Last night Opera Theater of Pittsburgh’s “SummerFest” gave the first of three performances of Georg Friedrich Händel’s Giulio Cesare, presented in English, as is customary with the company, as Julius Caesar. The first thing said before an analysis of the… Read More ›
Much to Be Expected from Throughline This Season
Throughline Theatre returns this season at Grey Box Theater, as we eagerly await this year’s intriguing theme of Can You Trust the Government? Pittsburgh in the Round has this season’s preview of what to be expected. The season will open… Read More ›
“SummerFest” Is In the Air!
Opera Theater of Pittsburgh’s 5th annual “SummerFest” is coming soon, and promises many musical treats – and the innovative company has a standing track record of making good on its promises. “Strong women” are to be in the spotlight, according… Read More ›