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 ›
Opera Theater of Pittsburgh SummerFest
The Silent Woman
Richard Strauss’ rarely heard Die schweigsame Frau (“The Silent Woman”), received the first of two performances at the Falk Auditorium of Winchester Thurston last night, as Opera Theater of Pittsburgh continues its mission of presenting the famous composer’s lesser known… Read More ›
Night Caps
As Opera Theater of Pittsburgh’s “SummerFest” performances draw to a close, Night Caps, a series of five mini-operas that – combined – run for but an hour or so, received the first of only two performances last night in the… Read More ›
Dimitrie Lazich and “The Silent Woman”
I recently had the pleasure of speaking with Dimitrie Lazich about this year’s “SummerFest.” The gifted young baritone has proven to be a comic and vocal delight as the slightly buffoonish “Gangster,” who clearly takes his lead from the equally… Read More ›
Summer Preview 2016
A Letter from the Editor To our beloved readers, As most of you know, Pittsburgh in the Round has been working over two years to bring you the most comprehensive coverage of the local theater community. In that time, we… 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 ›
Losing Our Heads Over Shakespeare, Part 2: Pittsburgh Shakespeareans Admit Lifelong Attraction
When we left Part 1 of this mini-series on why Pittsburgh artists lose their heads over Shakespeare’s works, I took the liberty of supposing that his wife Anne might have held the clue to the reportedly missing skull from the… Read More ›