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Review: MANIFEST PUSSY at Diversionary Theatre
by ErinMarie Reiter - Sep 29, 2025

Diversionary Theatre’s current show, “Manifest Pussy”, is a wild, warm, and deeply human solo show by Shakina Nayfack full of heart, humor, and revelation.

Studio For Performing Arts LA Hosts One-Act Comedies To Benefit The California Fire Foundation
by Stephi Wild - Mar 6, 2025

This past Saturday, El Centro Theatre in Hollywood was filled with laughter and purpose as Studio For Performing Arts LA presented two one-act comedy plays, Breaking Badly and Meet the Roommates.

Stomping Ground Comedy to Present New Thanksgiving Sketch Comedy Revue
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 9, 2024

Stomping Ground Comedy, Dallas' only non-profit theater, will treats the metroplex to a delectable comedy this holiday season with It's Giving *thanks*: A Thanksgiving Sketch Comedy Revue.

Boundless Theater to Present ELEANOR RIGBY IS WAITING Immersive Experience
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 9, 2024

Boundless Theater will present ELEANOR RIGBY IS WAITING, an immersive theater and dining experience by David James Parr, at the secret wine cellar of MEDI in NYC, running Wednesdays in November. Learn how to purchase tickets.

TASTE OF JAZZ PARTY Returns to the Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival This September
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 28, 2024

The Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival announced that 19 restaurants will offer food and beverage tastings at the Taste of Jazz event on September 20, providing a culinary experience alongside live jazz performances.

Sean Jones, Thomas Wendt, Howie Alexander, Selecta and DJ Big Phill Set For Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival
by Stephi Wild - Aug 13, 2024

The Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival (PIJF) has always spotlighted homegrown, home-nurtured talent, and the tradition of featuring musicians with ties to the city continues with Sean Jones, Howie Alexander, Thomas Wendt, Selecta and DJ Big Phill and more. 

Review: TWELFTH NIGHT, Shakespeare North Playhouse
by Sarah OHara - Jun 12, 2024

Award winning Theatre company Not Too Tame return with their latest production - William Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night - and I can say without a doubt, that it is the best Shakespeare production you will see this year.

Feature: Amsterdam's English language Theatre Company presents A CHRISTMAS CAROL!
by Chantal Kunst - Nov 15, 2023

Orange Theatre Company (OTC) is excited to return to the stage in Amsterdam, from November 24 till December 3, with an original adaptation of the most beloved Christmas story of all time: A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens! OTC celebrates this Christmas Classic with an Orange twist and many Carols!

Dwayne Dolphin to be Honored with the 2023 JazzLive Legacy Award
by Stephi Wild - Oct 2, 2023

The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust has announced that the recipient of its 2023 JazzLive Legacy Award is Dwayne Dolphin. The award will be given during the BNY Mellon Presents JazzLive performance by The Baylor Project. Learn more about the award and the forthcoming event here!

MVP (Music Is Very Powerful) Program Launched By 2023 Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival
by Stephi Wild - Aug 29, 2023

The Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival Presented by Citizens launches the MVP (Music is Very Powerful) Program to continue to nurture the next generation of music audiences, deliver jazz to seniors in their communities, support musicians, and bring jazz to neighborhoods across the region. 

EDINBURGH 2023: I Hope Your Flowers Bloom Q&A
by Natalie O'Donoghue - Jun 16, 2023

BWW catches up with Raymond Wilson to chat about bringing I Hope Your Flowers Bloom to the 2023 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

Hedgerow Theatre Company Kicks Off New Year and 100th Anniversary Season With Ngozi Anyanwu's GOOD GRIEF
by Stephi Wild - Jan 12, 2023

Hedgerow Theatre Company is diving into its 100th season with the regional premiere of work by a rising star in American Theatre: Ngozi Anyanwu, who grew up in Bucks County.

Photos: First Look at A YEAR WITH FROG AND TOAD at the Santa Fe Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Dec 2, 2022

Frog and Toad are the amphibious best buddies from Arnold Lobel’s well-loved children’s books. The pair takes to the stage in A Year with Frog and Toad, with music by Robert Reale, and book and lyrics by Willie Reale, opening at Santa Fe Playhouse at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, December 3rd, 2022. Check out photos here!

Feature: A CHRISTMAS CAROL at Het Amsterdams Theaterhuis!
by Chantal Kunst - Nov 22, 2022

Orange Theatre Company (OTC) is excited to return to the stage this December, from 2 till 11, with an original adaptation of the most beloved Christmas story of all time: A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens! OTC celebrates the Christmas Classic with an Orange twist.

A YEAR WITH FROG AND TOAD at Santa Fe Playhouse Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Nov 2, 2022

Frog and Toad are the amphibious best buddies from Arnold Lobel's well-loved children's books. The pair takes to the stage in A Year with Frog and Toad, with music by Robert Reale, and book and lyrics by Willie Reale, opening at Santa Fe Playhouse at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, December 3. Previews are Thursday, December 1 and Friday, December 2.

Pittsburgh Playhouse Announces 2022-23 Season
by A.A. Cristi - May 20, 2022

The award-winning Pittsburgh Playhouse at Point Park University, a multidisciplinary arts and entertainment center located in Downtown Pittsburgh, announced the lineup for their Inside/Outside Summer Series as well as over 30 performances across a multitude of arts disciplines for the 2022-2023 season.

Pitt Jazz Week Jan 24-29 to Honor Pianist Erroll Garner
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 10, 2022

The sounds of jazz will return to the University of Pittsburgh main campus January 24 through 29, 2022, for the 51st Annual Pitt Jazz Seminar and Concert.

WHITE WAVE Dance Comes to Bethesda Fountain in Central Park
by Stephi Wild - Oct 7, 2021

WHITE WAVE Dance announces three free performances of their newest production, iyouuswe II (I-You-Us-We-Two), on October 9, 28, and 30, 2021 at Bethesda Fountain, DUMBO Archway, and the Home of WHITE WAVE Dance, respectively, at 5pm EST as part of the City Artist Corps Grant Initiative.

WHITE WAVE Dance Comes to DUMBO Archway
by Stephi Wild - Oct 7, 2021

WHITE WAVE Dance announces three free performances of their newest production, iyouuswe II (I-You-Us-We-Two), on October 9, 28, and 30, 2021 at Bethesda Fountain, DUMBO Archway, and the Home of WHITE WAVE Dance, respectively, at 5pm EST as part of the City Artist Corps Grant Initiative.

White Wave Dance Announces Three Free Performances Of IYOUUSWE II In October
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 24, 2021

WHITE WAVE Dance announces three free performances of their newest production, iyouuswe II (I-You-Us-We-Two), on October 9, 25, and 30, 2021 at Bethesda Fountain, DUMBO Archway, and the Home of WHITE WAVE Dance, respectively, at 5pm EST as part of the City Artist Corps Grant Initiative. iyouuswe II is a multi-year collaboration with pioneering choreographer