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Review: PMT’s Moving ‘Evan Hansen’ Showcases Stellar Cast, Dynamic Design

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A cautionary tale of troubled teens, families in crisis, and the consequences when a lie goes viral, DEAR EVAN HANSEN burst onto Broadway in 2016, and rewrote the rules of engagement by adding social-media screens to 21st-century theatrical storytelling. In Pittsburgh Musical Theater’s riveting regional premiere of the Tony Award-winner, Anthony Marino Jr.’s superbly awkward Evan and the strikingly original staging are among the reasons to revisit Dear Evan Hansen if you have already seen the show. If you haven’t, or even if you have, bring tissues.

Musical Comedy Is Their Jam: Quinn Patrick Shannon and Connor McCanlus Team for PMT’s ‘Annie’

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“Annie” was not a show on Connor McCanlus‘ dance card as a performer. Until now. At auditions for Pittsburgh Musical Theater’s professional production of “Annie,” set for the Byham Theater February 19-March 1, 2026, McCanlus made his pitch and won the role of Annie’s nemesis, Miss Hannigan, with Quinn Patrick Shannon directing. The friends talked about their teaming for the show before a recent rehearsal, and lots of laughter ensued.

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