The 67th annual Dollar Bank Three Rivers Arts Festival, a production of the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, has announced this year’s full performance lineup as it readies to make a splash in its new home, Arts Landing, June 5-7 and 11-14,… Read More ›
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Home for the Holidays: Christmas On Pittsburgh Stages
Here’s a glimpse of some of the live theater of the Pittsburgh holiday season, and the 2025 Holiday Market that has moved into the Pittsburgh Cultural District.
Richard King Mellon Foundation Provides $10 Million Grant to Fund and Sustain Arts Landing
A $10 million grant from the Richard King Mellon Foundation – “among the largest philanthropic gifts to the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust in its four-decade-history” – has helped the nonprofit arts organization to complete funding to cover construction costs of Arts Landing. Additionally, the grant will support ongoing operations, programming, maintenance, and security for the 4-acre civic space once it opens to the public in 2026.
3 Rivers Arts Festival Lineup Announced for One-Time Move to the Strip District
Three Rivers Arts Festival, June 5-8, moves to Strip District for 2025, while future Pittsburgh Cultural District home Arts Landing is under construction.
Free Programming Picks Up Pace at Greer Cabaret’s Lounge
By SHARON EBERSON My Facebook timeline has of late been lighting up with exciting free programming at the Lounge at the Greer Cabaret Theater, in addition to the Trust Cabaret Series, CLO Cabaret shows that are set to take place a… Read More ›
‘Mrs. Doubtfire: The New Musical Comedy’ Uses Big Laughs to Explore Challenging Themes
PNC Broadway in Pittsburgh’s presentation runs now through December 3rd. By JESSICA NEU Divorce is likely a decision that does not come easily and is even more tumultuous when children are involved. So often, especially in today’s ongoing social media… Read More ›
A License to be Naughty: Lara Hayhurst Leaves No $#%@! Words Unturned in Seussian Parody ‘Who’s Holiday!’
By SHARON EBERSON Wanna find outWho’s naughty or niceAnd not have to askIf Santa checked twice?If you’re thinking it’s Scrooge,It could be, that’s true.But I’ll tell you right now:It’s Cindy Lou Who, that’s who!And who should be seen As the adult… Read More ›
Alba’s Long-Awaited Appearance Opens Liberty Magic Season
By MARIA SCIULLO Liberty Magic had Alba scheduled to perform her mini-residency in November, 2020. And, poof! Pandemic. So that gig disappeared faster than a coin on her fingertips. At last, here she is. “It was a long time coming,”… Read More ›
Update: Benedum Center Marquee, Greer Cabaret Are Closing In on Openings
By SHARON EBERSON It won’t be long before one of the busiest corners of the Pittsburgh Cultural District is fully illuminated again, with present technology lighting the way to the past. Planned to be ready for the next Broadway in… Read More ›