By SHARON EBERSON The Bennet sisters and their beaus have some unfinished business to attend to, two years after the events of Pride and Prejudice. So ingloriously did Jane Austen make that cad George Wickham the husband of the impetuous… Read More ›
This February, the Pittsburgh Savoyards explores the enduring themes of this timeless classic with an eye toward the sense and sensibilities of a contemporary audience. Pride and Prejudice, written by Jane Austen and first published in 1813, is a classic… Read More ›
By SHARON EBERSON Escape the holiday bustle and hustle and head over to the South Side, where you can join those crazy kids from Pride and Prejudice in a heartfelt romp, tinseled and decked out with Austen-esque charm. A fine… Read More ›
By SHARON EBERSON City Theatre is taking a seat at Pittsburgh’s traditional holiday table, adding a dash of Jane Austen-inspired romance to a menu where Dickensian fare and Christmas-themed comedic offerings are ever bountiful. The South Side company turns to… Read More ›
Given Pittsburgh Public Theater opened their season with Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice, it’s a bold choice for Cross-Stitch Theatre Company to follow suit. Not only is Pride and Prejudice their opening show, it’s the inaugural production for this… Read More ›
Do you recall your high school literature courses, and Jane Austen’s iconic 19th-century masterpiece Pride and Prejudice? An unconventional and contemporary adaptation by Playwright Kate Hamill premieres in Pittsburgh sparking the Pittsburgh Public Theater’s 2018-19 season. Hamill’s script is a… Read More ›
With its balanced blend of classics, musicals, and new works, the Pittsburgh theatre scene is often synonymous with the Pittsburgh Public Theater. Taking the reins of the Public is no small task, especially on the heels of beloved producing artistic… Read More ›
The Pittsburgh Public Theater announced their 2018/19 season at a member’s reception on Tuesday night. Board Chair Michael H. Ginsberg officially passed the baton from Ted Pappas, the retiring Producing Artistic Director, to the new team of Artistic Director Marya… Read More ›
It is an interesting phenomenon when the storytelling trends currently dominating the television and film landscapes creep up in the theatre world. Every new project announced nowadays, whether it’s for the big or small screen, seems to be either a… Read More ›
A letter from the Editor To our beloved readers, The countdown has begun; there are just 21 days left until the first day of Winter and we have put together a preview sure to prepare you for a holiday season… Read More ›
