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Latest News on The Pittsburgh Public Theatre :
The Studio Theatre Reveals The Cast of EXIT LAUGHING (May 31, 2024)
Cast Set For THE COFFIN MAKER World Premiere At Pittsburgh Public Theater (Apr 23, 2024)
Review: THE BREAKFAST AT THE BOOKSTORE at KARAMU (Feb 2, 2024)
The Studio Theatre Reveals The Cast of EXIT LAUGHING (May 31, 2024)
Cast Set For THE COFFIN MAKER World Premiere At Pittsburgh Public Theater (Apr 23, 2024)
Review: THE BREAKFAST AT THE BOOKSTORE at KARAMU (Feb 2, 2024)
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The Studio Theatre Reveals The Cast of EXIT LAUGHING
by Stephi Wild - May 31, 2024
In July, The Studio Theatre Tierra del Sol will open the second Summer Show of the 2024/2025 Season, with Exit Laughing by Paul Elliott.
by Stephi Wild - May 31, 2024
In July, The Studio Theatre Tierra del Sol will open the second Summer Show of the 2024/2025 Season, with Exit Laughing by Paul Elliott.
Cast Set For THE COFFIN MAKER World Premiere At Pittsburgh Public Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 23, 2024
Discover the full cast and creative team for the world premiere of THE COFFIN MAKER at Pittsburgh Public Theater. Learn how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 23, 2024
Discover the full cast and creative team for the world premiere of THE COFFIN MAKER at Pittsburgh Public Theater. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Review: THE BREAKFAST AT THE BOOKSTORE at KARAMU
by Roy Berko - Feb 2, 2024
Lisa Langford, the author of THE BREAKFAST AT THE BOOKSTORE, which is getting its world premiere at Karamu, the nation’s oldest African American theater, is a Cleveland based actress and playwright.
by Roy Berko - Feb 2, 2024
Lisa Langford, the author of THE BREAKFAST AT THE BOOKSTORE, which is getting its world premiere at Karamu, the nation’s oldest African American theater, is a Cleveland based actress and playwright.
Long Beach Opera World Premiere Of ISOLA At The Compound Long Beach, February 3, 10, 11
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 18, 2024
ISOLA–a prismatic meditation on time, mental health and isolation– is the new opera by composer Alyssa Weinberg with a text by poet J. Mae Barizo that launches Long Beach Opera's 2024 Season.
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 18, 2024
ISOLA–a prismatic meditation on time, mental health and isolation– is the new opera by composer Alyssa Weinberg with a text by poet J. Mae Barizo that launches Long Beach Opera's 2024 Season.
Daniel J. Watts, Nicole Ari Parker & More to Star in THE REFUGE PLAYS at Roundabout Theatre Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 3, 2023
Discover the complete cast for THE REFUGE PLAYS, the highly anticipated production at Roundabout Theatre Company. Get ready for an unforgettable experience as the talented actors bring this captivating play to life. Make sure to secure your tickets now.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 3, 2023
Discover the complete cast for THE REFUGE PLAYS, the highly anticipated production at Roundabout Theatre Company. Get ready for an unforgettable experience as the talented actors bring this captivating play to life. Make sure to secure your tickets now.
MOTHER LODE to Return To Carnegie Stage in June
by Blair Ingenthron - Apr 28, 2023
Mother Lode, a play by Virginia Wall Gruenert, will return to Carnegie Stage June 3 at 8:00pm and June 4 at 3:00pm. The production stars Linda Haston, and is directed by Ingrid Sonnichsen.
by Blair Ingenthron - Apr 28, 2023
Mother Lode, a play by Virginia Wall Gruenert, will return to Carnegie Stage June 3 at 8:00pm and June 4 at 3:00pm. The production stars Linda Haston, and is directed by Ingrid Sonnichsen.
Atlantic Theater Company to Present FIRST GEN MIXFEST Featuring Work by Ngozi Anyanwu, Roger Q. Mason & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 28, 2022
Atlantic Theater Company will present First Gen MixFest, a series of free readings co-produced by playwrights Ngozi Anyanwu and Sanaz Toossi, that will run at Atlantic’s Linda Gross Theater from Monday, August 8th through Wednesday, August 17th, 2022.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 28, 2022
Atlantic Theater Company will present First Gen MixFest, a series of free readings co-produced by playwrights Ngozi Anyanwu and Sanaz Toossi, that will run at Atlantic’s Linda Gross Theater from Monday, August 8th through Wednesday, August 17th, 2022.
WATER IN MY HANDS Will Premiere at Vivid Stage in December
by Stephi Wild - Nov 17, 2021
Vivid Stage, formerly Dreamcatcher Repertory Theatre, in residence at Oakes Center at 120 Morris Avenue in Summit, will present the world premiere production of Water in My Hands by Emma Gibson from December 2 through 12. All audience members will be asked to show proof of vaccination at the box office.
by Stephi Wild - Nov 17, 2021
Vivid Stage, formerly Dreamcatcher Repertory Theatre, in residence at Oakes Center at 120 Morris Avenue in Summit, will present the world premiere production of Water in My Hands by Emma Gibson from December 2 through 12. All audience members will be asked to show proof of vaccination at the box office.
Longtime Downtown Theater Director George Ferencz Passes Away at 74
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 23, 2021
Stage Director George Ferencz (1947-2021), passed away on September 14 following a long illness according to his wife of 35 years, Sally Lesser. For over a half century, Ferencz was a beloved fixture of New York’s Off- and Off-Off-Broadway theatre scenes.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 23, 2021
Stage Director George Ferencz (1947-2021), passed away on September 14 following a long illness according to his wife of 35 years, Sally Lesser. For over a half century, Ferencz was a beloved fixture of New York’s Off- and Off-Off-Broadway theatre scenes.
Broadway Books: 10 Books on Set Design to Read While Staying Inside!
by Stephi Wild - Aug 9, 2020
These books, many of which were written by current or former set designers, take a deep dive into what the art is all about, how to get started, what research goes into the craft, and even how to design on a budget!
by Stephi Wild - Aug 9, 2020
These books, many of which were written by current or former set designers, take a deep dive into what the art is all about, how to get started, what research goes into the craft, and even how to design on a budget!
The Martin E. Segal Theatre Center Announces SEGAL TALKS Week 11
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 5, 2020
The Martin E. Segal Theatre Center has announced the eleventh weekly line-up of its new global series, SEGAL TALKS, which was conceived, created and curated by Frank Hentschker in March 2020. New York, US, and international theatre artists, curators, researchers, and academics will talk daily for one hour with Segal Center's director, Frank Hentschker, about life and art in the Time of Corona and speak about challenges, sorrows, and hopes for the new Weltzustand- the State of the World.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 5, 2020
The Martin E. Segal Theatre Center has announced the eleventh weekly line-up of its new global series, SEGAL TALKS, which was conceived, created and curated by Frank Hentschker in March 2020. New York, US, and international theatre artists, curators, researchers, and academics will talk daily for one hour with Segal Center's director, Frank Hentschker, about life and art in the Time of Corona and speak about challenges, sorrows, and hopes for the new Weltzustand- the State of the World.
A PARK AVENUE CHRISTMAS By Ed Dixon to Make World Premiere
by BWW News Desk - Dec 21, 2018
Maplewood thespian turned producer has caught the bug! Late June, Gregory Omar Osborne produced a rousing production of FIVE GUYS NAMED MOE. It was a successful first for Osborne, with ticket sales at 70% over a four show weekend. Less than six months after closing FIVE GUYS NAMED MOE Osborne will present the world premiere of A PARK AVENUE CHRISTMAS written by Ed Dickson at The Burgdorff Center for the Performing Arts, December 20th - 23rd, 2018, in Maplewood, NJ.
by BWW News Desk - Dec 21, 2018
Maplewood thespian turned producer has caught the bug! Late June, Gregory Omar Osborne produced a rousing production of FIVE GUYS NAMED MOE. It was a successful first for Osborne, with ticket sales at 70% over a four show weekend. Less than six months after closing FIVE GUYS NAMED MOE Osborne will present the world premiere of A PARK AVENUE CHRISTMAS written by Ed Dickson at The Burgdorff Center for the Performing Arts, December 20th - 23rd, 2018, in Maplewood, NJ.
A PARK AVENUE CHRISTMAS By Ed Dixon to Make World Premiere
by BWW News Desk - Dec 20, 2018
Maplewood thespian turned producer has caught the bug! Late June, Gregory Omar Osborne produced a rousing production of FIVE GUYS NAMED MOE. It was a successful first for Osborne, with ticket sales at 70% over a four show weekend. Less than six months after closing FIVE GUYS NAMED MOE Osborne will present the world premiere of A PARK AVENUE CHRISTMAS written by Ed Dickson at The Burgdorff Center for the Performing Arts, December 20th - 23rd, 2018, in Maplewood, NJ.
by BWW News Desk - Dec 20, 2018
Maplewood thespian turned producer has caught the bug! Late June, Gregory Omar Osborne produced a rousing production of FIVE GUYS NAMED MOE. It was a successful first for Osborne, with ticket sales at 70% over a four show weekend. Less than six months after closing FIVE GUYS NAMED MOE Osborne will present the world premiere of A PARK AVENUE CHRISTMAS written by Ed Dickson at The Burgdorff Center for the Performing Arts, December 20th - 23rd, 2018, in Maplewood, NJ.
A PARK AVENUE CHRISTMAS By Ed Dixon to Make World Premiere
by Stephi Wild - Oct 23, 2018
Maplewood thespian turned producer has caught the bug! Late June, Gregory Omar Osborne produced a rousing production of FIVE GUYS NAMED MOE. It was a successful first for Osborne, with ticket sales at 70% over a four show weekend. Less than six months after closing FIVE GUYS NAMED MOE Osborne will present the world premiere of A PARK AVENUE CHRISTMAS written by Ed Dickson at The Burgdorff Center for the Performing Arts, December 20th - 23rd, 2018, in Maplewood, NJ.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 23, 2018
Maplewood thespian turned producer has caught the bug! Late June, Gregory Omar Osborne produced a rousing production of FIVE GUYS NAMED MOE. It was a successful first for Osborne, with ticket sales at 70% over a four show weekend. Less than six months after closing FIVE GUYS NAMED MOE Osborne will present the world premiere of A PARK AVENUE CHRISTMAS written by Ed Dickson at The Burgdorff Center for the Performing Arts, December 20th - 23rd, 2018, in Maplewood, NJ.
GOOD GRIEF Begins Previews Tomorrow At Vineyard Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 10, 2018
The New York premiere of Ngozi Anyanwu's GOOD GRIEF, directed by Awoye Timpo, will begin performances the Vineyard Theatre (108 East 15th Street) on Thursday, October 11. Opening night is set for Tuesday, October 30th.
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 10, 2018
The New York premiere of Ngozi Anyanwu's GOOD GRIEF, directed by Awoye Timpo, will begin performances the Vineyard Theatre (108 East 15th Street) on Thursday, October 11. Opening night is set for Tuesday, October 30th.
Vineyard Theatre Lines Up Alan Cumming, Ngozi Anyanwu, Margot Bordelon, and More in Upcoming Season
by Julie Musbach - Jun 27, 2018
Vineyard Theatre Artistic Directors Douglas Aibel and Sarah Stern have announced the upcoming 2018-2019 Season.
by Julie Musbach - Jun 27, 2018
Vineyard Theatre Artistic Directors Douglas Aibel and Sarah Stern have announced the upcoming 2018-2019 Season.
Point Park University Presents the Final Conservatory Production in Oakland, UNCLE VANYA
by Julie Musbach - Mar 22, 2018
Point Park University's Conservatory Theatre Company presents the final Conservatory production at the Oakland location of the Pittsburgh Playhouse before opening the new facility downtown. The final piece of the student company to take the Rauh stage is Uncle Vanya, Anton Chekhov's admired and passionate play about love, sacrifice, and the damaging effects of time.
by Julie Musbach - Mar 22, 2018
Point Park University's Conservatory Theatre Company presents the final Conservatory production at the Oakland location of the Pittsburgh Playhouse before opening the new facility downtown. The final piece of the student company to take the Rauh stage is Uncle Vanya, Anton Chekhov's admired and passionate play about love, sacrifice, and the damaging effects of time.
BWW Review: A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM Raises the Dead at Pittsburgh Public
by Greg Kerestan - Feb 6, 2018
Vaudeville, burlesque and television variety shows may be dead, but Ted Pappas uses the classic Sondheim musical to exhume the bodies and bring them roaring back to life.
by Greg Kerestan - Feb 6, 2018
Vaudeville, burlesque and television variety shows may be dead, but Ted Pappas uses the classic Sondheim musical to exhume the bodies and bring them roaring back to life.
PERSON PLACE THING Returns To TPAC With Woodie King, Jr.
by Julie Musbach - Jan 29, 2018
The BMCC Tribeca Performing Arts Center is proud to partner with host Randy Cohen for his Person Place Thing podcast and radio show in 2017-2018. The second guest to be featured at Tribeca PAC is award-winning theatre director Woodie King, Jr. on Tuesday, March 6 at 7pm. Tickets to the recording are $10 and available online, at the door, and by phone at 212-220-1460.
by Julie Musbach - Jan 29, 2018
The BMCC Tribeca Performing Arts Center is proud to partner with host Randy Cohen for his Person Place Thing podcast and radio show in 2017-2018. The second guest to be featured at Tribeca PAC is award-winning theatre director Woodie King, Jr. on Tuesday, March 6 at 7pm. Tickets to the recording are $10 and available online, at the door, and by phone at 212-220-1460.
Bristol Riverside Theatre Opens its Mainstage Season with the THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE
by Rebecca Russo - Aug 29, 2017
Bristol Riverside Theatre spells F-U-N when it opens its Mainstage season with the multiple Tony Award-winner The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee with music and lyrics by William Finn, book by Rachel Sheinkin, and conceived by Rebecca Feldman, running September 19-October 15. Directed by Amy Kaissar, the ensemble cast features Will Carlyon, Andrew Coleman, Leigha Kato, Kathryn McCreary, Joshua Morgan, Robert Smythe, Phebe Taylor, T.J. Wagner, and Brooke Wetterhahn.
by Rebecca Russo - Aug 29, 2017
Bristol Riverside Theatre spells F-U-N when it opens its Mainstage season with the multiple Tony Award-winner The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee with music and lyrics by William Finn, book by Rachel Sheinkin, and conceived by Rebecca Feldman, running September 19-October 15. Directed by Amy Kaissar, the ensemble cast features Will Carlyon, Andrew Coleman, Leigha Kato, Kathryn McCreary, Joshua Morgan, Robert Smythe, Phebe Taylor, T.J. Wagner, and Brooke Wetterhahn.
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