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JERSEY BOYS Returns to Benedum Center, 9/4-23
by Kelsey Denette - January 31, 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 on Tuesday, September 4, through Sunday, September 23, 2012.
CLO Ambassadors to Hold 15th Annual Wine Tasting & Silent Auction, 3/2
by Kelsey Denette - January 31, 2012
The Pittsburgh CLO Ambassadors hosted a Wine Tasting and Silent Auction preview party for sponsors and members of the press on January 30, 2012, at the Renaissance Hotel in downtown Pittsburgh. The preview party was held to raise awareness for the Ambassadors' 15th Annual Wine Tasting and Silent Auction, which will take place Friday, March 2, 2012, at the Duquesne Club, and will feature wines from Capital Wine & Spirits.
PNC Broadway Across America-Pittsburgh Presents Billy Elliot the Musical
by Gabrielle Sierra - January 31, 2012
The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust and PNC Broadway Across America-Pittsburgh announce that NETworks Presentations, LLC will bring the multi-award-winning Billy Elliot the Musical to Pittsburgh's Benedum Center from January 31 through February 12, 2012.
PNC Broadway Across America Presents Cirque Dreams Pop Goes the Rock
by Gabrielle Sierra - January 27, 2012
The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust and PNC Broadway Across America-Pittsburgh will present the world premiere of CIRQUE DREAMS' newest stage spectacle, Pop Goes the Rock, featuring variety acts and acrobatic feats to popular songs spanning the decades
'Dixie's Tupperware Party' Makes its Pittsburgh Premiere, 9/5-10/14
by Kelsey Denette - January 26, 2012
Pittsburgh CLO today announced that the hilarious Off-Broadway hit, Dixie's Tupperware Party will make its Pittsburgh premiere at the CLO Cabaret this fall, running from September 5 through October 14. Described by NBC's "Today Show" as "Not your grandmother's Tupperware Party!" this hysterical show, starring Dixie Longate, turned Off-Broadway into a Tupperware-mania celebration, garnering a prestigious 2008 Drama Desk Award nomination. Tickets for Groups of 10 or more are on sale now and can be purchased by calling 412-325-1582. Single tickets will go on sale January 30.
Conservatory Theatre Company Presents The World Premiere of Marathon 33
by Gabrielle Sierra - January 26, 2012
Point Park University's Conservatory Theatre Company will present the world premiere of Marathon 33 (M33) at the Pittsburgh Playhouse Feb. 24 - March 4 with a preview on Feb. 23.
Courtney Bassett, Marlana Dunn Lead CLO Cabaret's RUTHLESS
by BWW News Desk - January 26, 2012
Pittsburgh CLO has announced the cast for the CLO Cabaret premiere of the hysterical off-Broadway comedy Ruthless! The Musical, which will run January 26 through May 6 at the CLO Cabaret.
BWW Reviews: Mike Daisey's THE AGONY AND ECSTASTY OF STEVE JOBS Forces Examination of 'What we already know'
by Amy Strycula - January 25, 2012
Mike Daisey describes himself as an 'actor, commentator, playwright, and general layabout' on his official website. He may be all of these things, but the word that best describes him is 'storyteller'. Daisey performed his solo act, THE AGONY AND THE ECSTASY OF STEVE JOBS, this week to a sold out crowd at the Byham Theater. Perched behind a single wooden desk, with no set to speak of and no amplification, Daisey had no trouble keeping the tech-savvy audience mesmerized throughout his 120+ minute dialogue.
University of Pittsburgh Repertory Theatre's New Play Festival Kicks Off 1/25
by BWW News Desk - January 25, 2012
The University of Pittsburgh Department of Theatre Arts presents The New Play Festival, an exciting program of new plays by fresh voices. All plays are written by current Pitt students or alumni. The shows run the gamut from lyrical explorations of first love and self-realization to dark representations of power and emotional struggles.
City Theatre Launches the New Year With THROUGH THE NIGHT
by BWW News Desk - January 25, 2012
City Theatre begins the New Year with Through The Night, a poetic one-man show written and performed by Daniel Beaty. Through the Night runs January 14 - February 5, 2012 on City Theatre's Main Stage, with an Opening Night Performance on Friday, January 20 at 8 p.m.
Ruthless! The Musical to Make its Pittsburgh Premiere at the CLO Cabaret
by BWW News Desk - January 25, 2012
Pittsburgh CLO today announced that the off-Broadway hit, Ruthless! The Musical will make its Pittsburgh premiere at the CLO Cabaret this winter. The show will run from January 25 - May 6, 2012.
City Theatre Hosts Auditions for POP!, With Anthony Rapp and Billy Porter, 1/23
by BWW News Desk - January 23, 2012
Here's your chance to be one of the stars of POP!, City Theatre's rock musical about Andy Warhol! This brand new show will star Anthony Rapp(Rent, Dazed and Confused) as Andy Warhol and will be directed by Brad Rouse (Hedwig at City Theatre) and choreographed by Billy Porter (Broadway star and international recording artist). Audition for a chance to star as one of the members of Andy's Factory in this hit new musical to be performed at City Theatre May 5-27, 2012.
PCT Presents Mike Daisey: The Agony and the Ecstasy of Steve Jobs
by BWW News Desk - January 21, 2012
The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, in association with The Andy Warhol Museum's 2012 performance series, Off the Wall, presents Mike Daisey's The Agony and the Ecstasy of Steve Jobs at the Byham Theater on January 21, 2012, at 8 p.m., as part of the Cohen & Grigsby Trust Presents series.
STAGE TUBE: Fenkart and Johnson Discuss MEMPHIS Tour
by Sally Henry Fuller - January 20, 2012
MEMPHIS stars Bryan Fenkart and Julie Johnson spoke to Sharon Eberson of the Post-Gazette paper in Pittsburgh about the MEMPHIS tour.
Brian Skerry Hosts Ocean Soul Lecture at the Byham Theater 2/12
by Gabrielle Sierra - January 19, 2012
National Geographic Live: "Ocean Soul" with Underwater Photographer Brian Skerry will be held Sunday, February 12, 2012, at 4:00 p.m, Byham Theater, 101 Sixth Street.
Pittsburgh Public Theater Presents As You Like It 1/19-2/19
by BWW News Desk - January 19, 2012
Pittsburgh Public Theater continues its red hot season with a glowing new production of William Shakespeare's As You Like It, directed by Ted Pappas.
City Theatre to Present WHY I'M SCARED OF DANCE BY JEN CHILDS 2/2-12
by Gabrielle Sierra - January 18, 2012
City Theatre will present Why I'm Scared of Dance by Jen Childs, a one-woman show written by and featuring Jen Childs and directed by Harriet Power.
Pittsburgh Cultural Trust Launches The Distinctively Dutch Festival
by Gabrielle Sierra - January 18, 2012
The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, a nonprofit arts and economic development organization at the center of Downtown Pittsburgh's revival, will host an array of U.S. and world premieres as part of an interdisciplinary arts festival: The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust's Distinctively Dutch Festival.
Rockettes Summer Intensive Holds Auditions in Pittsburgh
by BWW News Desk - January 15, 2012
The Rockettes Summer Intensive is holding auditions for the 2012 training program in Pittsburgh, PA on Sunday, January 15 at 1:00PM at the Benedum Center.
Centre Theater Presents BRILLIANT TRACES, SHE MOVES THROUGH THE FAIR (1/14, 1/15), and CITIZEN PAINE in Jan.
by BWW News Desk - January 12, 2012
Independent Voices presents BRILLIANT TRACES on January 12 and 13, SHE MOVES THROUGH THE FAIR on January 14 and 15, and CITIZEN PAINE on January 16. All seats for all shows are $15.00
Act II Playhouse Presents LET'S PRETEND WE'RE MARRIED Limited Engagement 1/11-22
by BWW News Desk - January 11, 2012
Act II Playhouse presents a special two-week engagement of LET'S PRETEND WE'RE MARRIED, created and performed by Philadelphia comedy masters Tony Braithwaite and Jennifer Childs.
City Theatre Hosts Auditions for POP!, With Anthony Rapp and Billy Porter, 1/23
by Kelsey Denette - January 10, 2012
Here's your chance to be one of the stars of POP!, City Theatre's rock musical about Andy Warhol! This brand new show will star Anthony Rapp(Rent, Dazed and Confused) as Andy Warhol and will be directed by Brad Rouse (Hedwig at City Theatre) and choreographed by Billy Porter (Broadway star and international recording artist). Audition for a chance to star as one of the members of Andy's Factory in this hit new musical to be performed at City Theatre May 5-27, 2012.
Centre Theater Presents BRILLIANT TRACES, SHE MOVES THROUGH THE FAIR (1/14, 1/15), and CITIZEN PAINE in Jan.
by Tyler Peterson - January 10, 2012
Independent Voices presents BRILLIANT TRACES on January 12 and 13, SHE MOVES THROUGH THE FAIR on January 14 and 15, and CITIZEN PAINE on January 16. All seats for all shows are $15.00
University of Pittsburgh Repertory Theatre's New Play Festival Kicks Off 1/25
by Kelsey Denette - January 09, 2012
The University of Pittsburgh Department of Theatre Arts presents The New Play Festival, an exciting program of new plays by fresh voices. All plays are written by current Pitt students or alumni. The shows run the gamut from lyrical explorations of first love and self-realization to dark representations of power and emotional struggles.
Pittsburgh CLO to Hold Auditions for Summer 2012 Season
by Max Schwager - January 09, 2012
Pittsburgh CLO will be holding auditions for trained singers, dancers and character actors in Pittsburgh CLO's 2012 Summer Season productions of A Chorus Line, Annie, Fiddler on the Roof and Sunset Boulevard.

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