Get theatre news and discounts for Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh Theatre Newsroom Page 118

Back to Main...
Pittsburgh New Works Festival Concludes 9/30
by Kelsey Denette - September 17, 2012
The fourth and final week of the Pittsburgh New Works Festival runs September 27-30 at the Father Ryan Arts Center in McKees Rocks.
Throughline Theatre Company Continues Hit Season with Hysterical Classic THE MISER, Now thru 9/22
by Alexandra Strycula - September 14, 2012
Throughline Theatre Company follows up their wildly successful production of August: Osage County with a rollicking production of Moliere's timeless farce.
City Theatre Presents the 2012 Young Playwrights Festival, 10/6 & 7
by Kelsey Denette - September 11, 2012
City Theatre will present the 2012 Young Playwrights Festival, October 6 and 7 on City Theatre's Lester Hamburg Studio Stage. Featuring original, one-act plays written by select middle and high school playwrights from Western Pennsylvania, the annual festival showcases professional productions of six winning scripts chosen from over 200 Young Playwrights Contest submissions.
HER HAMLET Kicks Off University of Pittsburgh Rep's 2012-13 Season, 10/4
by BWW News Desk - September 10, 2012
Her Hamlet kicks off an exciting line-up for the University of Pittsburgh Repertory Theatre. Her Hamlet, devised by Lisa Jackson-Schebetta and Theo Allyn and directed by Lisa Jackson-Schebetta, will play Henry Heymann Theatre, Stephen Foster Memorial, 4200 Fifth Ave, October 4, 2012 - October 13, 2012.
12 Peers Theater Launches THE CULTIVATING CULTURE SERIES, 9/8 & 22 and 10/13 & 27
by BWW News Desk - September 08, 2012
After a successful partnership with ModernFormations during The Pittsburgh Monologue Project, 12 Peers Theater is back to bring you a series of new play workshops and cabarets featuring some of Pittsburgh's most talented artists. The Cultivating Culture Series, a series of performances of new work designed to foster a culture of creativity as well as engage with the culture of Pittsburgh, are all being held at ModernFormations Gallery, tonight, September 8 and September 22 and October 13 & 27.
Pittsburgh Public Theater’s BORN YESTERDAY Begins 9/27
by Kelsey Denette - September 06, 2012
Pittsburgh Public Theater's 38th season begins with Born Yesterday, Garson Kanin's classic comedy about political corruption and personal awakening. Directed by Producing Artistic Director Ted Pappas, Born Yesterday runs Sept. 27 - Oct. 28, 2012 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. Born Yesterday is presented by First Niagara Bank Foundation.
Pittsburgh Cultural Trust Announces Gallery Crawl in the Cultural District, 9/28
by Kelsey Denette - September 06, 2012
The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust announces the upcoming Gallery Crawl in the Cultural District is taking place on Friday September 28, 2012, from 5:30 - 9:00 p.m., downtown Pittsburgh's Cultural District.
City Theatre Presents ELECTILE DYSFUNCTION: THE KINSEY SICKS FOR PRESIDENT, Now thru 9/9
by BWW News Desk - September 06, 2012
City Theatre anticipates the presidential election season with Electile Dysfunction: The Kinsey Sicks for President, a City Events special presentation blending the Kinsey Sicks' harmonious theatrics with colorful, election-year parodies. Electile Dysfunction: The Kinsey Sicks for President runs on City Theatre's Mainstage from tonight, September 6-9, 2012.
DIXIE'S TUPPERWARE PARTY Makes Pittsburgh Premiere, Now thru 10/14
by BWW News Desk - September 05, 2012
Pittsburgh CLO previously announced that the hilarious Off-Broadway hit, Dixie's Tupperware Party would make its Pittsburgh premiere at the CLO Cabaret this fall, running from tonight, September 5 through October 14.
Esperanza Spalding to Play the Byham Theater, 10/6
by Kelsey Denette - September 04, 2012
The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust will present Esperanza Spalding Radio Music Society tour at the Byham Theater on Saturday, October 6, 2012, at 8:00 p.m. Brought to you as part of the Cohen & Grigsby Trust Presents series. Tickets ($30-$50) may be purchased in person at the Box Office at Theater Square, 655 Penn Avenue, online at www.trustarts.org, or by calling (412) 456-6666. For group tickets, 10 or more, call (412) 471-6930.
Photo Flash: First Look at Amanda Hawkins, Chad Elder and More in BALD's THE BURNT PART BOYS
by BWW News Desk - September 04, 2012
The BALD theatre company presents the Pittsburgh premiere of The Burn Part Boys, directed by Justin Zeno with music direction by Nancy Gordon Galluzzo. Starring John-Michael Breen, Matt Augustyniak, Joseph Serafini, Logan Williams, Amanda Hawkins, Chad Elder, Corey Nile Wingard, Brian Barrett and Justin Zeno, the show plays The Grey Box Theatre in Lawrenceville for six performances only, August 31 through September 8, 2012. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the production photos below.
JERSEY BOYS Returns to Benedum Center, Now thru 9/23
by BWW News Desk - September 04, 2012
Dates have been announced for the Pittsburgh return engagement of the Tony, Grammy and Olivier Award-winning hit musical JERSEY BOYS, the story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons. The musical will make its much-anticipated return to the Benedum Center for the Performing Arts tonight, September 4, through Sunday, September 23, 2012.
12 Peers Theater Announces THE CULTIVATING CULTURE SERIES, 9/8 & 22 and 10/13 & 27
by BWW News Desk - September 02, 2012
After a successful partnership with ModernFormations during The Pittsburgh Monologue Project, 12 Peers Theater is back to bring you a series of new play workshops and cabarets featuring some of Pittsburgh's most talented artists. The Cultivating Culture Series, a series of performances of new work designed to foster a culture of creativity as well as engage with the culture of Pittsburgh, are all being held at ModernFormations Gallery, September 8 & 22 and October 13 & 27
BALD Theatre Premieres THE BURNT PART BOYS, Now thru 9/8
by BWW News Desk - August 31, 2012
the BALD theatre company presents the Pittsburgh premiere of The Burn Part Boys, directed by Justin Zeno with music direction by Nancy Gordon Galluzzo. Starring John-Michael Breen, Matt Augustyniak, Joseph Serafini, Logan Williams, Amanda Hawkins, Chad Elder, Corey Nile Wingard, Brian Barrett and Justin Zeno, the show plays The Grey Box Theatre in Lawrenceville for six performances only, tonight, August 31 through September 8, 2012.
Rory O'Malley to Return to Carnegie Mellon for 8 Reading, 9/10
by Nicole Rosky - August 29, 2012
Carnegie Mellon University alumnus and Tony Award nominee Rory O'Malley (A'03) is returning to his alma mater to participate in a one-night-only reading of '8,' a play chronicling the historic trial in the federal constitutional challenge to California's Proposition 8.
Celtic Thunder's VOYAGE TOUR Arrives at the Benedum Center, 9/30
by Patrick Nugent - August 29, 2012
The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust presents the award-winning group, Celtic Thunder, at the Benedum Center in Pittsburgh, PA on Sunday, September 30, 2012, at 8:00 p.m. For information: visit www.Trustarts.org, call (412) 456-6666, or in person at Theater Square Box Office, 655 Penn Avenue. This event is part of the Cohen & Grigsby Trust Presents series.
Pitt Students Break World Record as They Honor Alumnus Gene Kelly
by Kelsey Denette - August 24, 2012
The University of Pittsburgh today observed its own 225th anniversary and the 100th anniversary of the birth in Pittsburgh of special Academy Award-honored dancer, director, choreographer, actor, singer, and Pitt alumnus Gene Kelly (1912-1996) by setting a new World Record.
Pittsburgh Public Theater's SECOND CITY FOR PRESIDENT Plays 8/24-25
by BWW News Desk - August 24, 2012
Pittsburgh Public Theater presents SECOND CITY FOR PRESIDENT, playing for three shows only from tonight, August 24 to August 25, 2012.
Throughline Theatre Company Continues Hit Season with Hysterical Classic THE MISER, 9/14-22
by Alexandra Strycula - August 22, 2012
Throughline Theatre Company follows up their wildly successful production of August: Osage County with a rollicking production of Moliere's timeless farce.
University of Pittsburgh to Celebrate Gene Kelly Centenary on Its Own 225th Anniversary, 8/23 & 10/25
by BWW News Desk - August 21, 2012
The University of Pittsburgh is observing its own 225th anniversary and the 100th anniversary of the birth in Pittsburgh of special Academy Award-honored dancer, director, choreographer, actor, singer, and Pitt alumnus Gene Kelly with two events.
Pittsburgh New Works Festival Launches 22nd Season, Now thru 9/30
by BWW News Desk - August 19, 2012
Eighteen new one-act plays will receive world premieres as the Pittsburgh New Works Festival takes to the stage for the twenty-second time. The Festival will run today, August 19 through September 30 at the Father Ryan Arts Center (420 Chartiers Avenue) in McKees Rocks.
Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra Cancels Tour
by Kelsey Denette - August 16, 2012
The Pittsburgh Symphony has cancelled its February 2013 tour to the Florida cities of Miami, Sarasota, West Palm Beach and Gainesville.
City Theatre Presents ELECTILE DYSFUNCTION: THE KINSEY SICKS FOR PRESIDENT, 9/6-9/9
by Tracy Kaczorowski - August 14, 2012
City Theatre anticipates the presidential election season with Electile Dysfunction: The Kinsey Sicks for President, a City Events special presentation blending the Kinsey Sicks' harmonious theatrics with colorful, election-year parodies. Electile Dysfunction: The Kinsey Sicks for President runs on City Theatre's Mainstage from September 6-9, 2012.
Pittsburgh New Works Festival to Launch 22nd Season, 8/19-9/30
by Tracy Kaczorowski - August 09, 2012
Eighteen new one-act plays will receive world premieres as the Pittsburgh New Works Festival takes to the stage for the twenty-second time. The Festival will run August 19 through September 30 at the Father Ryan Arts Center (420 Chartiers Avenue) in McKees Rocks.
The REP Presents AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY, 9/7-23
by Kelsey Denette - August 08, 2012
The REP, Point Park University's professional theatre company, launches its 2012 - 2013 season at the Pittsburgh Playhouse on September 7th with a pillar of modern drama, August: Osage County by Tracy Letts. The recipient of the Pulitzer Prize and five Tony Awards in 2008, August: Osage County runs Sept. 7 through Sept. 23; John Shepard directs.

Videos


Wicked in Pittsburgh Wicked
Benedum Center for the Performing Arts (1/14 - 2/15)
The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Dinner Show
The Dinner Detective Pittsburgh (1/31 - 1/31)
Annie in Pittsburgh Annie
Pittsburgh Musical Theater (2/19 - 3/1)
Kinky Boots in Pittsburgh Kinky Boots
Lyell B Clay Concert Theatre (3/9 - 3/9)
The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Dinner Show in Pittsburgh The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Dinner Show
The Dinner Detective Pittsburgh (2/14 - 2/14)
The Music Man in Pittsburgh The Music Man
Lexington Opera House (2/20 - 2/22)
Chicago the Musical in Pittsburgh Chicago the Musical
Lyell B Clay Concert Theatre (1/13 - 1/13)
VIEW SHOWS  ADD A SHOW