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Disney's THE LITTLE MERMAID Opens at Pittsburgh CLO Tonight
by BWW News Desk - July 09, 2013
Disney's The Little Mermaid will bring the beloved fairy tale to life onstage in its Pittsburgh premiere at the Benedum Center, tonight, July 9-21. Audiences of all ages are sure to fall in love with this underwater spectacular. Jessica Grove and Nick Adams star as Ariel and Prince Eric and are accompanied by a dazzling cast to make this enchanted 'Under the Sea' love story a hit.
BWW Interviews: A Weekend in the Country with Opera Theater of Pittsburgh's A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC
by Alexandra Strycula - July 02, 2013
Stephen Sondheim's A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC - which contestably features his most well-known hit, 'Send in the Clowns' - opens in Pittsburgh this Sunday as part of Opera Theater of Pittsburgh's second-annual SummerFest. SummerFest is a three-week artistic celebration that 'brings together a pack of independently-spirited, joyfully unconventional people to celebrate community as well as cultural values' through the presentation of six distinct operas for theatergoers of all ages and interests.
Disney's THE LITTLE MERMAID to Open at Pittsburgh CLO, 7/9
by BWW News Desk - July 01, 2013
Disney's The Little Mermaid will bring the beloved fairy tale to life onstage in its Pittsburgh premiere at the Benedum Center, July 9-21. Audiences of all ages are sure to fall in love with this underwater spectacular. Jessica Grove and Nick Adams star as Ariel and Prince Eric and are accompanied by a dazzling cast to make this enchanted 'Under the Sea' love story a hit.
Elks Theatre Hosts TRIBUTE TO THE TROOPS Weekend
by BWW News Desk - June 29, 2013
Today, June 29th and the 30th, The Elks Theatre wraps up their celebration of Steven Spielberg films with screenings of SAVING PRIVATE RYAN (1998) and will honor all local veterans and currently serving military during their 'Tribute to the Troops' weekend. In an effort to revive an old tradition, local former Marine Robert Hauser has donated a Silver Dollar on behalf of the late Bob Smith, Detachment #784, Marine Corps. League. The rare coin will be awarded to a single patron in attendance on June 29th and the winner's ticket will be randomly drawn from the many in attendance that evening. Veterans, currently serving military, and local veterans' organizations are encouraged to attend, dress in uniform, and interact with the public. Persons or organizations who own World War II memorabilia, clothing, antique weapons, or vehicles who are interested in having their pieces as part of the exhibit are encouraged to contact the SAVE THE ELKS! Campaign by emailing Director of Development Max Einhorn at maxfortheelks@gmail.com. The Elks intends on hosting a Tribute to the Troops weekend annually and is actively seeking sponsorship for future events. About SAVE THE ELKS! Beginning in October 2012, the Greater Middletown Economic Development Corporation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, embarked on a vital mission to SAVE THE ELKS! from closure due to radical changes in movie technology. After celebrating its 101st anniversary last year, The Elks Theatre represents one of only thousands of small, independently operated movie theaters nationwide threatened by the discontinuation of 35mm exhibition and in vital need of digital projection. All admission sales benefit further programming, renovations, and longevity of theatre operations. Support the Elks Theatre and the GMEDC in their efforts to preserve the most timeless storytelling tradition: Going to the movies.
The Summer Company to Stage A SLIGHT CASE OF MURDER, 7/11-20
by BWW News Desk - June 26, 2013
The Summer Company will be performing its second show of the 2013 season, A Slight Case of Murder, directed by Jill Jeffrey. This 1935 comedy, written by Damon Runyan and Howard Lindsay and adapted into a film starring Edward G. Robinson, concerns an ex-bootlegger who finds himself in the middle of a gangland murder case as the hilarious complications pile up.
RADIO GOLF Completes August Wilson Cycle at Pittsburgh Playwrights; Continues thru 6/30
by BWW News Desk - June 26, 2013
A decade of ambition: Pittsburgh Playwrights completes the Cycle. Many arts organizations struggle in their first few years; and they survive those first lean years through sheer determination. So for a steelworker with no formal theater training to have the audacity to start a theater troupe that has reached a ten-year milestone is reason for pause.
PICT Theatre to Present LADY WINDERMERE'S FAN, 7/11-27
by BWW News Desk - June 25, 2013
Renowned Oscar Wilde expert Alan Stanford, PICT's interim Producing Artistic Director, will direct his adaptation of the great Irish playwright's comedy, Lady Windermere's Fan. Wilde's play, first produced in 1892 in London, satirizes the morality of Victorian society. Stanford has moved the setting forward in time to 1947; in post-World-War II London, Wilde's language and ridicule of high-society still resonate. Oscar Wilde was not so much a writer of polite English comedy, but rather a biting Irish satirist who lampooned the social absurdities and prejudices of the English upper classes, prejudices that lasted well into the Twentieth Century. This production, which runs July 11 through July 27, is PICT's third show of the season, and features a cast of 17 actors.
Summer Gallery Crawl Announced for Cultural District with Extended Hours, 7/12
by BWW News Desk - June 24, 2013
The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust announced the date and time for its July Gallery Crawl today. On Friday, July 12, 2013, from 5:30 p.m. until 10:00 p.m., the crawl will showcase a wide variety of thought provoking art exhibitions in downtown Pittsburgh's Cultural District. Live bands, DJs, dance, comedy, and participatory activities are also part of the complimentary happenings during the crawl.
Photo Flash: First Look at Kopit & Yeston's PHANTOM at Pittsburgh CLO, Opening Tonight
by BWW News Desk - June 21, 2013
Audiences will be mesmerized by the classic score in Kopit & Yeston's Phantom June 21- 30 at the Benedum Center. Phantom is back by popular demand and will feature an incredible cast comprised of Broadway stars and Pittsburgh CLO veterans. Check out a first look below!
Pittsburgh CLO Presents Kopit & Yeston's PHANTOM, Now thru 6/30
by BWW News Desk - June 21, 2013
Audiences will be mesmerized by the classic score in Kopit & Yeston's Phantom tonight, June 21- 30 at the Benedum Center. Phantom is back by popular demand and will feature an incredible cast comprised of Broadway stars and Pittsburgh CLO veterans.
Elks Theatre to Present TRIBUTE TO THE TROOPS Weekend, 6/29-30
by BWW News Desk - June 20, 2013
On June 29th and 30th, The Elks Theatre wraps up their celebration of Steven Spielberg films with screenings of SAVING PRIVATE RYAN (1998) and will honor all local veterans and currently serving military during their 'Tribute to the Troops' weekend. The event is hosted by the SAVE THE ELKS! Campaign, the cinema's push for digital projection, is sponsored by Middletown Memorial VFW Post 1620, and is organized by key volunteers Mike Dalton, a board member of the Greater Middletown Economic Development Corporation, and Diana McGlone. On June 29th, the theater will host a free and open to the public World War II exhibit from 5pm to 7:30pm, followed by a ceremony in recognition of past and present local serviceman and servicewomen. SAVING PRIVATE RYAN begins at 8pm on and an encore screening will be on Sunday, June 30th at 2pm. Tickets for the film are $8 and can be purchased at the door or at elksmovies.com In an effort to revive an old tradition, local former Marine Robert Hauser has donated a Silver Dollar on behalf of the late Bob Smith, Detachment #784, Marine Corps. League. The rare coin will be awarded to a single patron in attendance on June 29th and the winner's ticket will be randomly drawn from the many in attendance that evening. Veterans, currently serving military, and local veterans' organizations are encouraged to attend, dress in uniform, and interact with the public. Persons or organizations who own World War II memorabilia, clothing, antique weapons, or vehicles who are interested in having their pieces as part of the exhibit are encouraged to contact the SAVE THE ELKS! Campaign by emailing Director of Development Max Einhorn at maxfortheelks@gmail.com. The Elks intends on hosting a Tribute to the Troops weekend annually and is actively seeking sponsorship for future events. About SAVE THE ELKS! Beginning in October 2012, the Greater Middletown Economic Development Corporation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, embarked on a vital mission to SAVE THE ELKS! from closure due to radical changes in movie technology. After celebrating its 101st anniversary last year, The Elks Theatre represents one of only thousands of small, independently operated movie theaters nationwide threatened by the discontinuation of 35mm exhibition and in vital need of digital projection. All admission sales benefit further programming, renovations, and longevity of theatre operations. Support the Elks Theatre and the GMEDC in their efforts to preserve the most timeless storytelling tradition: Going to the movies.
Throughline Theatre Continues Season with OEDIPUS REX, 7/19-27
by BWW News Desk - June 20, 2013
As the kingdom of Thebes is beset by plague and pestilence that threatens to bring about their downfall, Oedipus the King vows to find the source of their suffering and once again save his people as he had done in the past. Resolving to salvage the future of his kingdom leads Oedipus on a journey through the past, where revelations about the fate of the old king bring shocking realizations about Oedipus' own origins. What follows is a climax of justice and sacrifice that has horrified and captivated audiences for over two thousand years.
Point Park's Playhouse Jr. Announces 2013-14 Season: SPELLING BEE, THE WIND IN THE WILLOWS & More!
by BWW News Desk - June 19, 2013
Playhouse Jr., Point Park University's family and children's theatre company and the nation's second oldest continuously running children's theatre company, will celebrate its 65th season with three engaging productions that can be enjoyed by all ages.
7th Annual COSMOPOLITAN PITTSBURGH Festival Set for 7/12
by BWW News Desk - June 19, 2013
The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, in conjunction with the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust Partner Board and Cosmo Host Committee, announced the 7th annual Cosmopolitan Pittsburgh presented by Consol Energy will be held on Friday, July 12, 2013. Cosmopolitan Pittsburgh, the Cultural District's biggest summer celebration, celebrates The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust's leadership in the ongoing development of Pittsburgh's award-winning Cultural District.
Stage 62's AVENUE Q Seeks Replacement 'Bush' Lyric, Deadline 7/8
by BWW News Desk - June 19, 2013
Stage 62's production of AVENUE Q is looking for a new lyric to replace the words 'George Bush' in the song 'For Now'. The winner will receive two tickets to a performance of AVENUE Q at Stage 62 and hear their lyrics incorporated into the show's finale.
Patrick Cassidy to Direct Point Park's OKLAHOMA!, Opening Oct. 18
by BWW News Desk - June 18, 2013
Broadway star Patrick Cassidy will direct Oklahoma! for Point Park University's Conservatory Theatre Company in October.
Point Park's Conservatory Theatre Co. Announces 2013-14 Season: OKLAHOMA!, BLOODY BLOODY ANDREW JACKSON & More!
by BWW News Desk - June 18, 2013
Point Park University's Conservatory Theatre Company will produce five works, including a special, student-devised production, a rock musical and a famous Irish play, in the 2013-2014 season. The season begins Oct. 18 and runs through April 19, 2014.
Dollar Bank Three Rivers Arts Festival Presents WORLD MUSIC DAY Today
by BWW News Desk - June 14, 2013
Today, June 14, 2013 the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust in collaboration with Global Beats will present Pittsburgh first's 'World Music Day' at the Dollar Bank Three Rivers Arts Festival. Two major world music acts, Red Baraat and Jontre, representing traditional and contemporary music of India and Colombia respectively, will debut at the Festival.
Pittsburgh CLO to Present Kopit & Yeston's PHANTOM, 6/21-30
by BWW News Desk - June 13, 2013
Audiences will be mesmerized by the classic score in Kopit & Yeston's Phantom June 21- 30 at the Benedum Center. Phantom is back by popular demand and will feature an incredible cast comprised of Broadway stars and Pittsburgh CLO veterans.
Photo Flash: First Look at Mamie Parris, George Dvorsky and More in Pittsburgh CLO's SEVEN BRIDES FOR SEVEN BROTHERS
by BWW News Desk - June 11, 2013
Seven Brides for Seven Brothers is a love-struck comedy taking the Benedum stage tonight, June 11-16, 2013. Audiences are sure to be delighted by the antics of seven brothers and 'wannabe' brides living under one roof in 19th century Oregon. Noted Broadway performers including Pittsburgh CLO alumni George Dvorsky and Mamie Parris will take the lead as Adam and Milly, along with an incredibly talented Pittsburgh CLO cast. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!
PETER PAN & More Set for 2013-2014 Pittsburgh International Children's Theater Family Series
by BWW News Desk - June 11, 2013
The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust is pleased to announce the 2013-2014 Pittsburgh International Children's Theater Family Series. Now in its 44th season, the Family Series will present award-winning, professional theater companies featuring live performances for young audiences ages 3 and up. Performances based on prize-winning and popular children's books adapted for the stage by Theatreworks USA (USA), Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia (Canada), and Big Wooden Horse Theatre Company (UK) can be seen at various locations throughout the Pittsburgh area. Hand Made Theatre (Russia) will present a U.S. premiere choreography that creates a magical world of trains, boats, ticking clocks, flocks of birds and more. New to the 2013-2014 Family Series is a series special, Junie B. Jones by Theatreworks USA. School matinee performances for some shows will be held on Mondays at 10:15 a.m., at the Byham Theater.
Mamie Parris, George Dvorsky and More Star in Pittsburgh CLO's SEVEN BRIDES FOR SEVEN BROTHERS, Now thru 6/16
by BWW News Desk - June 11, 2013
Seven Brides for Seven Brothers is a love-struck comedy taking the Benedum stage tonight, June 11-16, 2013. Audiences are sure to be delighted by the antics of seven brothers and 'wannabe' brides living under one roof in 19th century Oregon. Noted Broadway performers including Pittsburgh CLO alumni George Dvorsky and Mamie Parris will take the lead as Adam and Milly, along with an incredibly talented Pittsburgh CLO cast.
BWW Reviews: Family Secrets Revealed in PPT's OTHER DESERT CITIES
by Alexandra Strycula - June 10, 2013
The prodigal daughter returns home - to Palm Springs, that is - in OTHER DESERT CITIES, Jon Robin Baitz's gripping 2011 drama that examines 'the indentured servitude of having a family.'
Tonight's Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra Concert Moved to Heinz Hall Due to Weather
by Tyler Peterson - June 10, 2013
Pittsburgh, PA: Due to weather related conditions, this evening's Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra concert featuring Pittsburgh Opera Artists has been moved indoors to Heinz Hall, 600 Penn Avenue at Sixth Street. The concert, part of the Dollar Bank Three Rivers Arts Festival, begins at 7:00pm and will remain free and open to the public. General admission seating vouchers are available at the Heinz Hall Box Office at 2:00pm today and seating will be on a first-come first-serve basis. For further information call 412-392-4900.
THE NIGHT THOREAU SPENT IN JAIL Comes to Throughline Theatre, Now thru 6/15
by BWW News Desk - June 07, 2013
Teacher, writer, and philosopher Henry David Thoreau looks back on his life and the chain of events that lead to his incarceration for refusing to pay a tax that will fund the Mexican-American War, a war he believes to be unjust.

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