Kevin McMahon News

This year's production, a fundraiser supporting Musical Theatre Guild and its' Student Outreach programs, will perform twice; in Rancho Mirage, at the Galen Performing Arts Center on Thursday, January 18th, 2024, and in Los Angeles, at the Colony Theatre in Burbank on Sunday, January 21st. Both performances take place at 7:00PM.

Cape Rep Theatre's summer Indoor Theater season begins with the regional premiere of A Man of No Importance. 

Cape Rep Theatre will present the Cape Cod premiere of A Man of No Importance, the Tony-nominated, award-winning Broadway musical, directed by Art Devine, musical direction by Scott Storr.

Cygnet Theatre will present From the Page to the Stage in association with San Diego Public Library. This free educational program is a fun and engaging 45-minute presentation designed to inspire a love of reading in both children and adults through the magic and joy of live theatre.

Providing space for vital community conversations, the Pittsburgh Humanities Festival returns with a carefully curated, thought-provoking weekend of entertainment featuring acclaimed national talent as well as community leaders, artists, academics, and change-makers from around the region. Every presentation includes a Q&A segment, inviting community members into the conversation.

Pittsburgh Cultural Trust Board Chair Richard Harshman announced today that Kendra Whitlock Ingram has been named the Cultural Trust's new President and Chief Executive Officer, replacing retiring President and CEO J. Kevin McMahon.

Following its debut as a central hub during the 2022 Dollar Bank Three Rivers Arts Festival, the Backyard at 8th & Penn is now open six days per week, Tuesday through Sunday, 11 am – 9 pm, as a Cultural District destination embracing artistic exploration, collaboration, and creation.

Actors' Equity Association, the union which represents more than 51,000 professional stage actors and stage managers, announced the results of its 2022 office and councilor election.

Pittsburgh Cultural Trust Board Chair Richard Harshman announced today that J. Kevin McMahon, President and CEO, plans to retire at the end of this year. Under McMahon's two decades of dedicated leadership, the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust advanced downtown Pittsburgh's cultural and economic transformation and continued to earn international, national, regional, and local recognition for how a non-profit organization can utilize the arts as a catalyst for urban revitalization.

The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust announced a shift in the footprint for the Dollar Bank Three Rivers Arts Festival. Due to new usage rules & regulations issued by the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources for Point State Park, the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust is no longer able to utilize the site for its celebration of the arts.

It's become an annual holiday tradition, A Country Christmas Carol 'On Air,' The Musical, hosted by Hal Linden, narrated by Terrance Mann, on Audio Stages, WBAI 99.5 FM 8 pm, December 25, 2021. 

Super songs from Jack Terroni rescue a play with music in which dramatic potential takes a back seat to didactic proselytising

Glimmerglass Film Days, a program of Otsego 2000, will present a virtual film festival plus in-person screenings and events in Cooperstown, NY, November 4-11. Curated by Artistic Director Margaret Parsons and Programmer Joey Katz, the slate of independent documentaries and narrative features and shorts reflects the theme “Rise.”  

The cast has been announced for Punchy! The Musical, a brand new musical at The Courtyard Theatre. This raucous, affecting piece of gig-theatre brings the soulful sounds of the 1950s to the heart of Hoxton.  Robert Hook (Peaky Blinders, BBC; The Milkman's on His Way) will take on the lead role of the wayward and conflicted George 'Punchy' Armstrong.

Guests gathered at the Trust's 9th & Penn Parklet where James Rosati's sculpture Duo is on view for everyone to enjoy.  The work was donated by Jane C. Arkus, Pittsburgh Cultural Trust Trustee, and her late husband, Leon A. Arkus.

The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust in coordination with Pittsburgh Cultural District arts organizations announced today that guests attending indoor performances at Arcade Comedy Theater, August Wilson African American Cultural Center, Benedum Center, Byham Theater, Greer Cabaret Theater, Harris Theater, Heinz Hall, Liberty Magic, O'Reilly Theater, and 937 Liberty will be required to provide proof of vaccination.

Pittsburgh Cultural District arts organizations announced that guests attending indoor performances at Arcade Comedy Theater, August Wilson African American Cultural Center, Benedum Center, Byham Theater, Greer Cabaret Theater, Harris Theater, Heinz Hall, Liberty Magic, O’Reilly Theater, & 937 Liberty will be required to provide vaccination proof.

Stephanie J. Block, former MTG member turned Tony Award-winning Broadway star, will reflect on her experiences with Musical Theatre Guild, and the shows in which she performed, during a candid conversation with friend, fellow Broadway veteran, and MTG member Jason Graae.

The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust bids farewell to its Head Curator of 25 years, Murray Horne. Mr. Horne became Curator of Wood Street Galleries in 1996 to oversee all visual arts programming for the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust.

The Valley Villagers Virtual Choir, headed up by musical director Jeff Rizzo and producer/director Eric Andrist, have gathered together 70+ performers for their latest virtual choir video.