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The funny thing about farce as a genre is it seems to be perpetually stuck in the past; the constant misunderstandings, cross-dressing and door-slamming seem tied to a time before the internet, before cell phones.

As a literature major, part of me has always found it unbelievable that tight, two-hour adaptations of Alice Walker's The Color Purple have been so successful.

Get a first look at Pittsburgh CLO's production of THE COLOR PURPLE, running June 25 - 30, 2024, at the Benedum Center.

Pittsburgh Musical Theater's 2024-2025 season, 'Heart & Soul,' includes EVIL DEAD THE MUSICAL, DISNEY'S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, and more, with performances at Byham Theater, Gargaro Theater, and West End Canopy.

Pittsburgh Public Theater is launching Public On Demand, offering global streaming access to cinema-quality digital versions of its mainstage productions, starting with THE COFFIN MAKER.

Chatham Baroque has revealed its 2024/2025 Concert Series featuring a diverse lineup of Baroque and early music performances.

Prime Stage Theatre celebrates its 28th season with a mix of classic and contemporary plays embracing themes of strength, voices and hope.

Pittsburgh CLO has announced the full cast and creative team for THE COLOR PURPLE, running June 25 - 30, 2024, at the Benedum Center.

There is no greater musical theatre staging preservationist than Baayork Lee, who has devoted much of her career to preserving and restaging the original direction and choreography to A Chorus Line.

Watch as director Baayork Lee talks about taking on West Side Story at Pittsburgh CLO, running June 11-16, 2024 at the Benedum Center.

Get a first look at Pittsburgh CLO's production of WEST SIDE STORY, running June 11-16, 2024 at the Benedum Center.

It's a tale as old as time: the downward spiral of a once-brilliant talent into substance abuse and early death.

Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre announced the appointment of April Berry as its new Director of Education and Community Engagement.

The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust has announced the Pittsburgh Dance Council 2024-2025 season, celebrating its 54th anniversary.

Folks, this is a first.

Pittsburgh Festival Opera has announced its 2024 Season, It’s All About the Voice.

It's an oldie but a goodie, and packed with oldies-but-goodies.

Discover the talented cast of WEST SIDE STORY at Pittsburgh CLO, featuring a dynamic ensemble ready to bring this classic musical to life.

See first look photos of Pittsburgh Public Theater's latest world premiere production THE COFFIN MAKER from local theater legend Mark Clayton Southers, directed by City Theatre Company Co-Artistic Director Monteze Freeland, opens in previews Wednesday, May 29, and closes Sunday, June 16.

A community partnership comprised of several Lebanon-based organizations and individuals has announced plans for a Lebanon Pride 2024 celebration to occur on Sunday, June 23, 2024, from 1PM to 5PM on 8th Street between Chestnut and Cumberland Streets in Lebanon.

An overly-enthusiastic sold-out crowd gathered at the Benedum Center as Pittsburgh CLO and The Michael J.

It's the best episode of 90s SNL that you never saw.

Prime Stage Theatre receives an NEA grant to support the world premiere of the play adapted from Laurie Halse Anderson's novel 'Speak,' which tells the story of a high school freshman overcoming trauma.

City Theatre will welcome back Kimberly Richards in a special City Theatre event, Sister’s Summer School Catechism: God Never Takes a Vacation! by Maripat Donovan.

Portland Stage Company and Dramatic Repertory Company have released photos of the cast of their upcoming production of ANGELS IN AMERICA PT 1: Millennium Approaches.