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The Nutcracker
Lincoln Park Performing Arts Center’s 20th Season Revisits Favorites
Lincoln Park Performing Arts Center in Midland announces a nostalgic 2026-2027 season of musical theater, “bringing back some of our most popular and memorable productions of the past 20 years.” The season kicks off with a wintry mix in 2026, from Disney’s Frozen to the annual Nutcracker, and heads into the new year with Americana, including Thorton Wilder’s Our Town and A Tribute to Frank Sinatra.
onStage Pittsburgh Call Board: November 13, 2025
Call Board News and Notes: MCG Jazz’s Marty Ashby Honored, Ticket Scams, Resonance Works, Front Porch Cabaret, New Hazlett Premiere, Quantum’s Enron and More
Pittsburgh Ballet Theater’s The Nutcracker Dazzles in Christmas Wonderment
By JESSICA NEU Each year, as the holiday season draws near, there are countless symbols, themes, metaphors, and representations of Christmas. The spirit of Christmas is all around, from songs to decorations to movies to presents, large and small. But… Read More ›
Lincoln Park to Launch 2024-25 Season With ‘Charlie & the Chocolate Factory’
Lincoln Park Performing Arts Center has announced its 2024-25 subscription series of musical theater and dance, featuring an extended holiday stay for its annual The Nutcracker. Charlie & The Chocolate Factory I October 4-6 & 11-13, 2024 (MainStage) The musical… Read More ›
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre (PBT) Announces its 2024-2025 Season, Celebrating the Company’s 55th Anniversary
The aptly titled Emerald Season features four full-length story ballets and one mixed repertory program, including family-friendly ballets, Pittsburgh premieres, world premieres, and works from acclaimed choreographers. The five-program season runs from October 2024 through May 2025 and includes Peter Pan, The Nutcracker, Romeo and… Read More ›
What’s On Stage: Highlights of the 2023 Holiday Season
By SHARON EBERSON It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, with holiday-themed live performances ramping up throughout the region. It picks up this weekend with Miss Bennet’s Christmas at Pemberley at City Theatre and CLO Cabaret‘s nearly sold-out Who’s… Read More ›
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre’s The Nutcracker Returns to the Benedum Center from December 8th to 28th
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre’s (PBT’s) current production of The Nutcracker features hundreds of colorful characters in an unforgettable adventure through the Land of Enchantment, which includes: “The Nutcracker is a magical experience for families every year,” said PBT executive director Nicholas Dragga. “The stunning… Read More ›
ICYMI: Musical Movie Adaptations Frame Lincoln Park’s 2023-24 Season
Single show tickets for Lincoln Park Performing Arts Center 2023-24 season go on sale Monday, July 24th. Here’s a quick look at the Midland center’s ambitious season, that includes movie adaptations, a Kander & Ebb revue and a holiday tradition;… Read More ›
Musical Movie Adaptations Frame Lincoln Park’s 2023-24 Season
The schedule includes Catch Me If You Can, Freaky Friday, Footloose, and Titanic Lincoln Park Performing Arts Center on Thursday announced its eight-show, 2023-24 subscription series, kicking off in October with Catch Me If You Can The Musical. Here’s a… Read More ›