Pittsburgh Shakespeare in the Parks rings in fall 2026 by reimagining The Merry Wives of Windsor “as a joyful, flamboyant celebration of pride set against the vibrant gay club culture of the 1980s.” Directed by Catherine Aceto and opening September… Read More ›
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New Hazlett Launches ForgeWorks, Names First Artistic Director
FORGING AHEAD: NEW HAZLETT THEATER REBRANDS FOR THE FUTURE
The New Hazlett Theater has appointed Melissa Cardello-Linton as the first Artistic Director in its 20-year history, in conjunction with the unveiling of ForgeWorks, “designed to partner with established producers, cultural institutions, and creative teams developing ambitious new projects.” A year in the planning, the programming of ForgeWorks will be announced in September.
Review: Sated and Hungry For More of RealTime Arts’ Equitable Dinners
My experience of RealTime Arts’ Equitable Dinner will not be yours. Yet, I can wholeheartedly recommend that you snatch up whatever slots are left for the trifecta of a short play based on community listening sessions, a potluck-style meal provided by the host, and conversations sparked by what you’ve seen and heard, facilitated by leader, but driven by what you bring to the table.
New Hazlett Theater Heralds New Phase of Resident Company Model
To herald its evolving developmental mission, the New Hazlett on Wednesday announced “a pivotal expansion of its commitment to the creative community, leading with a unified approach to growth and the already-active Resident Company Model (RCM),” including new co-presenting partnership with The Becoming Arts Collective, that demonstrates the theater’s immediate impact through a partner-focused approach.”
Front Porch Theatricals Takes Us Back to the Nineties With ‘A … My Name Is Still Alice’
By SHARON EBERSON For some of us, the 1990s may seem like only yesterday. It was the decade that led to the launch of the Information Age. with the development of smartphones and the World Wide Web. Grunge was on… Read More ›
