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PICT Celebrates 15th Anniversary with Annual Fall Gala, 11/10
by Carly Rosemore - October 25, 2011
PICT celebrates fifteen years and 63 productions at the annual PICT Fall Gala. The event will be held on Thursday, November 10th at the elegant LeMont on Mount Washington.
BWW Reviews: City Theater's TIME STANDS STILL Looks at Relationship and War Casualties
by Amy Strycula - October 25, 2011
Pittsburgh City Theater launches its 2011-2012 season with the compelling TIME STANDS STILL, written by Pulitzer Prize winner Donald Margulies.
Five-time Grammy Mominee, Lynnmarie Plays Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, 10/23
by BWW News Desk - October 23, 2011
The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust has announced a Sunday evening performance by Lynnmarie of her one-woman show, Wrap Your Heart Around It - A Journey from Depression to Dessert on Sunday, October 23rd. There will be one performance at 7:00PM.
Pitt Rep and the University Symphony Orchestra Present SWEENEY TODD, Previews 10/22
by BWW News Desk - October 22, 2011
Experience Stephen Sondheim's musical masterpiece like never before with a full-piece orchestra - a rare treat for Sondheim fans and a first for Pittsburgh audiences! The University of Pittsburgh Repertory Theatre joins forces with the University of Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra to bring the full strength and power of this macabre musical thriller to life on stage.
Pittsburgh CLO Announces 2012 Summer Season
by Gabrielle Sierra - October 19, 2011
Pittsburgh CLO is to announce that the 2012 Summer Season will include the Pittsburgh premiere of Come Fly Away, the new Broadway musical that brings together the legendary vocals of Frank Sinatra and the creative vision of Tony Award®-winner Twyla Tharp.
Pittsburgh Public Theater Presents Red 11/10-12/11
by Gabrielle Sierra - October 19, 2011
Pittsburgh Public Theater presents the Pittsburgh premiere of Red, John Logan's thrilling bio-drama about famed artist Mark Rothko.
Brian Stokes Mitchell, Christine Ebersole to Perform in UPMC Benefit, 10/19
by Nicole Rosky - October 19, 2011
On October 19th several of Broadway's greatest stars will be sharing their talents in the name of supporting Cancer research and patient care at a special benefit produced by EMMY® Award-Winning RWS and Associates Entertainment, Inc. (Ryan Stana, Executive Producer). Tony Award Winners Christine Ebersole and Brian Stokes Mitchell will be performing songs from Broadway hits they starred in such as 42nd Street, Ragtime, and Man of La Mancha at the 2011 Hillman Cancer Center Gala. Veteran Broadway actress and Tony Award winner Michele Pawk will lead the evening as the Mistess of Ceremonies.
Christine Ebersole, Brian Stokes Mitchell Sing For Hillman Cancer Center Gala
by Gabrielle Sierra - October 19, 2011
On October 19th several of Broadway's greatest stars will be sharing their talents in the name of supporting Cancer research and patient care at a special benefit produced by EMMY® Award-Winning RWS and Associates Entertainment, Inc. (Ryan Stana, Executive Producer).
The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust Announces AN EDUCATION: 'UNUSUAL LESSONS LEARNED' Benefit, Oct. 17
by BWW News Desk - October 17, 2011
On Monday, October 17th, 2011, 7:00pm, the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust will present a Monday evening storytelling performance entitled, AN EDUCATION: TRUE STORIES OF UNUSUAL LESSONS LEARNED, to benefit and raise awareness of Homeless Children's Education Fund. TrustArts.org
Upcoming Theatre Communication Group Member Shows for Pittsburgh - 10/16
by BWW - October 16, 2011
Upcoming Theatre Communication Group Member Shows - 10/16 for Pittsburgh
The REP Presents Lost Boy Found in Whole Foods, Closes 10/16
by BWW News Desk - October 16, 2011
The REP, Point Park University's professional theatre company, presents the Pittsburgh premiere of Lost Boy Found in Whole Foods by Tammy Ryan. The production will close Oct. 16 in the Studio Theater at the Pittsburgh Playhouse; Sheila McKenna directs.
Pittsburgh CLO to Hold Auditions For RUTHLESS, 10/16
by BWW News Desk - October 16, 2011
Auditions are being held for singers who move well for Pittsburgh CLO's Ruthless! The Musical at the CLO Cabaret.
City Theatre Stages TIME STANDS STILL, 10/15-11/6
by BWW News Desk - October 15, 2011
Pittsburgh's City Theatre opens its 2011-2012 season with TIME STANDS STILL, October 15 through November 6 on the Main Stage. The production is written by Donald Margulies and directed by Tracy Brigden.
Point Park's Conservatory Theatre Presents Illyria and Twelfth Night 11/11-20
by Gabrielle Sierra - October 13, 2011
Point Park University's Conservatory Theatre Company presents Illyria at the Pittsburgh Playhouse Nov. 11 - 20 with a preview on Nov. 10.
PICT Announces Their 2012 Season
by Gabrielle Sierra - October 12, 2011
Flip the switch and watch the sparks fly as PICT raises the voltage with their hot 2012 season! Pittsburgh audiences will get a charge out of a titillating new play by a leading American female playwright, a true story, an exploration of the comedic facets of a Russian master (and the great Irishman who was inspired by him), and a zany holiday farce!
Folk Veteran Arlo Guthrie to perform at Byham Theater November 5
by Amy Strycula - October 11, 2011
The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust will present the multi-talented ARLO GUTHRIE on Saturday, November 5, 2011, at 8:00 p.m. at the Byham Theater. Folk veteran Arlo Guthrie returns to his roots, performing time-honored classics as well as many deep album cuts from a career spanning more than 40 years. Arlo Guthrie has long been a crowd favorite, blending humorous, philosophical reflections with folk-rock hits and brilliantly-crafted new works. Arlo Guthrie along with his son Abe Guthrie, grandson Krishna Guthrie and drummer Terry 'a la Berry' Hall form the Boys' Night Out band, offering synergistic and familial support for a dynamic live performance. This performance is a part of the 2011-2012 Trust Presents series, sponsored by Cohen and Grigsby.
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC LIVE! Feat. Mattius Klum Plays Byham Theater, Nov. 6
by Amy Strycula - October 11, 2011
The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust presents Mattias Klum, National Geographic photographer and filmmaker, on Sunday, November 6, 2011, at 4:00 p.m., at the Byham Theater. This lecture is the first of a three part series* from Cohen & Grigsby Trust Presents.
Five-time Grammy Mominee, Lynnmarie Plays Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, 10/23
by Amy Strycula - October 11, 2011
The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust has announced a Sunday evening performance by Lynnmarie of her one-woman show, Wrap Your Heart Around It - A Journey from Depression to Dessert on Sunday, October 23rd. There will be one performance at 7:00PM.
Student Stars Sought for FIRST NIGHT PITTSBURGH SING-OFF, Dec. 31
by Amy Strycula - October 11, 2011
Equitable Gas Company is searching for musically talented students to audition for the company's second vocal competition celebrating the New Year. The Equitable Gas Sing-Off is part of the upcoming 2012 First Night® Pittsburgh, a production of The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, and continues the company's commitment to opening opportunities for young people in greater Pittsburgh.
The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust Announces AN EDUCATION: 'UNUSUAL LESSONS LEARNED' Benefit, Oct. 17
by Amy Strycula - October 11, 2011
On Monday, October 17th, 2011, 7:00pm, the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust will present a Monday evening storytelling performance entitled, AN EDUCATION: TRUE STORIES OF UNUSUAL LESSONS LEARNED, to benefit and raise awareness of Homeless Children's Education Fund. TrustArts.org
BWW Reviews: ELECTRA - A sizzling Start to Pittsburgh Public Theater's Red Hot Season
by Amy Strycula - October 10, 2011
Pittsburgh Public Theater kicks off its ‘Red Hot' season this month with Sophocles ELECTRA, continuing its now-annual tradition of offering new stagings of ancient Greek plays in their seasonal mix. Running now through October 30, this explosive piece effectively kicks off the PPT's 2011-2012 ‘sizzling hot' theme; Artistic Director Ted Pappas' ELECTRA is a mesmerizing 90 minutes filled with adultery, assassination and revenge.
Pittsburgh CLO Hosts Auditions For Amazingly True Adventures of Nellie Bly, 10/10
by BWW News Desk - October 10, 2011
Pittsburgh CLO is set to hold auditions for The Amazingly True Adventures of Nellie Bly. They are seeking four male and two female singer/actors ages 18 to 35 (non-Equity only).
Upcoming Theatre Communication Group Member Shows for Pittsburgh - 10/09
by BWW - October 09, 2011
Upcoming Theatre Communication Group Member Shows - 10/09 for Pittsburgh
BWW Reviews: BLAST! Showcases Drum Corps Style Music and Showmanship at Heinz Hall
by Amy Strycula - October 07, 2011
BLAST!, winner of the 2001 Tony Award for 'Best Special Theatrical Event,' and the 2001 Emmy Award for 'Best Choreography,' plays Pittsburgh's Heinz Hall from October 6 through 9, 2011. Born on athletic fields across the nation, BLAST! is a novel art form evolved from the showmanship of outdoor pageantry, conceptualized by Artistic Director James Mason, a lifelong veteran of drum and bugle corps.
PICT Hosts Benefit Screening of Julie Taymor's 'The Tempest' 10/22
by Kelsey Denette - October 06, 2011
Pittsburgh Irish & Classical Theatre is hosting a benefit screening of Julie Taymor's theatrical film version of The Tempest, and will include an introduction and reception with the film's producer. The film stars Helen Mirren as a cross-gendered Prospera, alongside an all-star cast including Djimon Hounsou, Alan Cummings, David Strathairn, Chris Cooper, Russell Brand, Reeve Carney (currently in Spiderman: Turn Off the Dark on Broadway) and Alfred Molina.

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