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City Theatre Announces 2013-2014 Season
by BWW News Desk - May 01, 2013
City Theatre announces all six plays lined up for its compelling 2013-2014 season, including a madcap family reunion; a sonic journey about symphony and sports; a soul-stirring drama that daringly reimagines an American icon; a provocative New York hit about what it means to hear and listen; a high-intensity drama that follows a moxie fighter pilot; and a kinetic, new play about relationships and fate.
THE LION KING Goes On Sale in Pittsburgh, 5/6
by BWW News Desk - April 29, 2013
Disney Theatrical Productions and PNC Broadway Across America-Pittsburgh announce that tickets for the long-awaited return engagement of Disney's THE LION KING will go on sale to the public on Monday, May 6, 2013 at 9:00a.m. EDT. Pittsburgh's most eagerly awaited return will once again leap onto the Benedum Center stage on Tuesday, September 3 for a limited engagement of four weeks through Sunday, September 29. The opening night is Friday, September 6 at 8:00 p.m.
PICT Theatre Announces OUR CLASS Panel Discussion, 5/5
by BWW News Desk - April 26, 2013
In conjunction with its production of Tadeusz Slobodzianek's Our Class, PICT Theatre has coordinated a panel discussion that includes noted historian Jan T. Gross, author of the book Neighbors, which revealed that the killing of up to 1600 Jews in Jedwabne, Poland in 1941 was perpetrated by their own neighbors and not the Germans. The play Our Class tells the story of 10 classmates who betray one another as Soviet and Nazi regimes invade their village.
The Company of Pittsburgh Presents MAN OF LA MANCHA, Opening 5/30
by BWW News Desk - April 19, 2013
The Company of Pittsburgh begins its 2013 season with the Tony Award-winning, classic musical MAN OF LA MANCHA. The production opens on May 30th at 7:30 pm and runs through June 8th, at Off The Wall Theater in Carnegie, PA. It is directed by Ted Watts, Jr.
Tickets on Sale for Pittsburgh International Children's Festival
by BWW News Desk - April 18, 2013
The Pittsburgh International Children's Theater, a division of the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, presents the Pittsburgh International Children's Festival, Wednesday, May 15, through Sunday, May 19, 2013 at the University of Pittsburgh theaters and Schenley Plaza. Programming will showcase international and local theater premieres, including a brand new interactive luminarium installation from Architects of Air (UK). Giant Eagle is the lead sponsor of the 2013 Pittsburgh International Children's Festival. Additional partners include Citiparks, University of Pittsburgh School of Arts & Sciences, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, and Pittsburgh Parks Conservatory.
ANYTHING GOES Comes to Pittsburgh, Now thru 4/21
by BWW News Desk - April 16, 2013
The national tour of ANYTHING GOES is coming to Heinz Hall from tonight, April 16-21, 2013.
Throughline Theatre Presents THE COMPLEAT WRKS OF WLLM SHKSPR (ABRIDGED) Tonight
by BWW News Desk - April 13, 2013
For their annual fundraiser, Throughline Theatre Company will present a one-night-only performance of The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged), by Adam Long, Daniel Singer, and Jess Winfield tonight, April 13th, at the South Park Township Library Community Center. The performance stars company members Tina Marie Cerny, Lauren Connolly, and Ursula Asmus Sears, and is directed by Director of Development and President of the company's Board of Directors, Sean Sears.
Point Park University's Conservatory Theatre Stages THE SCHOOL FOR SCANDAL, Now thru 4/21
by BWW News Desk - April 12, 2013
Point Park University's Conservatory Theatre Company presents Richard Brinsley Sheridan's comedy of manners, The School for Scandal, directed by Alan Stanford. The School for Scandal runs tonight, April 12-Sunday, April 21, in the Rauh Theatre at the Pittsburgh Playhouse.
THE BOOK OF MORMON Breaks House Record in Pittsburgh
by BWW News Desk - April 11, 2013
THE BOOK OF MORMON, winner of nine Tony Awards including Best Musical, has broken its own house record in Pittsburgh for the week ending April 7 at the Benedum Center. THE BOOK OF MORMON first broke the record the week of March 31.
City Theatre Will Present ABIGAIL/1702 by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa, Beginning May 4
by BWW News Desk - April 09, 2013
City Theatre ends its 2012-2013 season with Abigail/1702, a juicy sequel about The Crucible's scandalous stage legend, Abigail Williams. Written by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa and directed by Tracy Brigden, Abigail/1702 runs on City Theatre's Mainstage from May 4 - 26, 2013, with an Opening Night performance on Friday, May 10 at 8pm.
City Theatre Presents ABIGAIL/1702 by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa, 5/4-26
by BWW News Desk - April 09, 2013
City Theatre ends its 2012-2013 season with Abigail/1702, a juicy sequel about The Crucible's scandalous stage legend, Abigail Williams. Written by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa and directed by Tracy Brigden, Abigail/1702 runs on City Theatre's Mainstage from May 4 - 26, 2013, with an Opening Night performance on Friday, May 10 at 8pm.
Single Tickets on Sale for Pittsburgh CLO's Summer Season 4/15
by BWW News Desk - April 08, 2013
Tickets for Pittsburgh CLO's 2013 Summer Season will go on sale Monday, April 15 at 9:00am. Patrons can purchase tickets by calling 412-456-6666, online at pittsburghCLO.org or at the Theater Square Box Office. Pittsburgh CLO's toe-tapping summer festival of musicals will treat audiences to Broadway's very best at the Benedum Center.
An Evening with Anthony Bourdain and Eric Ripert Comes to Pittsburgh in May
by BWW News Desk - April 05, 2013
Join Anthony Bourdain and his good friend, Eric Ripert - internationally renowned chefs, authors, and television personalities - as they share stories and muse on the place of food in our personal, community, and global life. Their Good vs. Evil tour will visit Pittsburgh for one night only, Monday, May 6, 2013 at The Benedum Center for the Performing Arts. It will be a truly engaging evening of storytelling and observation, providing frank and provocative insight into what really goes on behind kitchen doors.
Throughline Theatre to Present THE COMPLEAT WRKS OF WLLM SHKSPR (ABRIDGED), 4/13
by BWW News Desk - April 04, 2013
For their annual fundraiser, Throughline Theatre Company will present a one-night-only performance of The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged), by Adam Long, Daniel Singer, and Jess Winfield on Saturday, April 13th, at the South Park Township Library Community Center. The performance stars company members Tina Marie Cerny, Lauren Connolly, and Ursula Asmus Sears, and is directed by Director of Development and President of the company's Board of Directors, Sean Sears.
Pitt Rep Closes Season with CITY OF ASYLUM, Beginning Today
by BWW News Desk - April 04, 2013
Struggle, resilience, and hope. Pitt Rep brings the City of Asylum movement to the stage. Conceived and directed by Cynthia Croot, the show will play Charity Randall Theatre, Stephen Foster Memorial, 4200 Fifth Ave, tonight, April 4-14, 2013.
YOU SAY TOMATO, I SAY SHUT UP! Extends at CLO Cabaret
by BWW News Desk - April 02, 2013
Due to popular demand, You Say Tomato, I Say Shut Up! has been extended at the CLO Cabaret through May 12. The show was previously scheduled to close on May 5. Tickets for all remaining performances are now on sale.
City Theatre Stages Elaine Murphy's LITTLE GEM, Now thru 5/5
by BWW News Desk - March 30, 2013
City Theatre presents Little Gem, a lively, new comedy by Irish playwright Elaine Murphy. Directed by Kimberly Senior, Little Gem runs from tonight, March 30 to May 5, 2013 in City Theatre's Hamburg Studio Theatre, with an Opening Night performance on Friday, April 5 at 8pm.
Point Park University's Conservatory Theatre to Stage THE SCHOOL FOR SCANDAL, 4/12-21
by BWW News Desk - March 29, 2013
Point Park University's Conservatory Theatre Company presents Richard Brinsley Sheridan's comedy of manners, The School for Scandal, directed by Alan Stanford. The School for Scandal runs Friday, April 12-Sunday, April 21, in the Rauh Theatre at the Pittsburgh Playhouse.
The Price is Right Live! Comes to Benedum Center, 5/9
by BWW News Desk - March 29, 2013
The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust and Steve Litman Presents The Price is Right Live! at the Benedum Center, on Thursday, May 9, 2013, at 7:30 p.m.
Pittsburgh Public Theater Presents CLYBOURNE PARK, Opening 4/18
by BWW News Desk - March 27, 2013
Pittsburgh Public Theater's MADE IN AMERICA season continues with Bruce Norris' Clybourne Park, winner of the 2011 Pulitzer Prize, Britain's Olivier Award, and the 2012 Tony Award for Best Play. It is directed by Pamela Berlin, who was at The Public last season to direct Red. Clybourne Park runs April 18 - May 19, 2013 at the O'Reilly Theater, Pittsburgh Public Theater's home in the heart of Downtown's Cultural District. For tickets call 412.316.1600 or visit ppt.org.
The Company of Pittsburgh Adds MAN OF LA MANCHA to Season
by BWW News Desk - March 27, 2013
The Company of Pittsburgh has announced their first full season - featuring two Tony-nominated musicals and a host of professional, local Pittsburgh talent.
The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust Presents Sandra Bernhard, 4/27
by BWW News Desk - March 27, 2013
The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust will present the comedian, singer, actress, and author Sandra Bernhard on April 27, 2013 at the Byham Theater. Bernhard's performance is a hybrid of standup comedy and rock 'n roll - a unique mixture of political satire, pop culture commentary and cabaret. Bernhard's bitter critiques of celebrity culture have earned her a spot on Comedy Central's famous "100 Greatest Standups of All Time." This performance is a part of the 2012-2013 Cohen & Grigsby Trust Presents series.
Point Park's The Rep Presents ANTARKTIKOS World Premiere, Now thru 4/7
by BWW News Desk - March 21, 2013
The REP, Point Park University's professional theatre company, presents the world premiere of emerging playwright Andrea Stolowitz's Antarktikos, a mind-bending drama about heroism, fear and what it means to say goodbye.
Regional Theater of the Week: Benedum Center in Pittsburgh, PA
by BWW Features - March 20, 2013
BroadwayWorld.com, the largest theatre site on the Internet, is excited to announce a new feature to its comprehensive regional coverage - the Featured Regional Theater of the Week! Each week, BWW will introduce its readers to a regional theater located in one of our (over 130!) coverage cities. By exploring these different venues, their history and showcasing the production seasons, BWW continues its commitment to expand our presence in communities and cities across the United States. This Week's Featured Regional Theater: Benedum Center in Pittsburgh, PA
ANYTHING GOES Tour Comes to Pittsburgh's Heinz Hall, 4/16-21
by BWW News Desk - March 19, 2013
The national tour of Roundabout Theatre Company's ANYTHING GOES, the new Broadway revival of Cole Porter's timeless classic musical theatre masterpiece, will make its Pittsburgh premiere April 16-21, 2013 at Heinz Hall as part of the PNC Broadway Across America-Pittsburgh series.

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