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PPT Presents Reduced Shakespeare Co in The Complete World of Sports (abridged)
by BWW News Desk - January 04, 2011
Pittsburgh Public Theater is thrilled to welcome back Reduced Shakespeare Company with their brand-new show, The Complete World of Sports (abridged).
Upcoming Theatre Communication Group Member Shows for Pittsburgh - 1/02
by BWW - January 02, 2011
Upcoming Theatre Communication Group Member Shows - 1/02 for Pittsburgh
First Night Pittsburgh Announces Events, 12/31
by BWW News Desk - December 31, 2010
Celebrate New Year's Eve in the heart of Downtown Pittsburgh's Cultural District with The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust's First Night® Pittsburgh 2011. This family-friendly community event is presented by The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, with generous support from lead sponsor Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield. During this momentous weekend of entertainment, the city will revel in a joyous celebration of the arts: dance, music, theater, comedy, magic, visual art and film, plus hands-on activities for children and adults.
Franklin Regional High School Student Wins First Night Pittsburgh Sing-Off
by Gabrielle Sierra - December 29, 2010
As part of its staunch commitment to opening opportunities for young people in its service territory, Equitable Gas Company initiated a sing-off competition for musically talented students in the region.
Vital Theatre Co Presents Angelina Ballerina the Musical
by Gabrielle Sierra - December 29, 2010
Pittsburgh International Children's Theater, a division of The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, presents award-winning Vital Theatre Company in the Pittsburgh premiere of Angelina Ballerina the Musical from January 23-30, 2011 at six performance locations throughout the area.
Upcoming Theatre Communication Group Member Shows for Pittsburgh - 12/26
by BWW - December 26, 2010
Upcoming Theatre Communication Group Member Shows - 12/26 for Pittsburgh
CIRQUE DREAMS HOLIDAZE Perfroms at Heinz Hall, December 21-26
by BWW News Desk - December 26, 2010
CIRQUE DREAMS HOLIDAZEis an original musical extravaganza of ornaments that come to life when costumed characters perform astonishing feats that celebrate the holiday season with spectacle, imagination and whimsical dreams. An international cast of 30 artists transform into gingerbread men flipping mid air, toy soldiers marching on thin wires, snowmen daringly balancing, icemen powerfully sculpting, penguins spinning, puppets caroling and reindeer soaring high above a landscape of holiday wonderment. Some holiday favorites accompany an original musical score with hundreds of spectacular costumes adorning a magical tree of dreams in a setting of gigantic gifts, colossal candy canes and 30-foot tall towering toy soldiers. Says Creator/Director Goldberg, 'Cirque Dreams Holidaze follows in the spirit of the Cirque Dreams entertainment brand first established in 1993...to produce high quality, affordable family entertainment that blends multiple performance genres and Broadway theatrics with international talent, European and American circus artistry and limitless imagination.'
Pittsburgh CLO Holds Food Drive During A Musical Christmas Carol
by BWW News Desk - December 23, 2010
Pittsburgh CLO has joined forces with the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank to sponsor a food drive throughout the run of A Musical Christmas Carol, now - December 23 at the Byham Theater.
Pittsburgh CLO Closes A Musical Christmas Carol 12/23
by BWW News Desk - December 23, 2010
The talented cast includes exciting new faces and a host of returning favorites, led by Pittsburgh's own Tom Atkins as Ebenezer Scrooge.
The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust Presents R&B saxman MACEO PARKER 1/16
by Gabrielle Sierra - December 22, 2010
The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust presents R&B funk legend Maceo Parker and his band on Sunday, January 16, 2011, 7:00 p.m., at the Byham Theater.
PCT Salsa Fridays Celebrates Milestone with 100 Nights of Salsa 1/7/11
by Gabrielle Sierra - December 21, 2010
On Friday, January 7, 2011 at 10 P.M., The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust marks its 100th Salsa Fridays with a big 70s theme bash.
CIRQUE DREAMS HOLIDAZE Perfroms at Heinz Hall, December 21-26
by BWW News Desk - December 21, 2010
CIRQUE DREAMS HOLIDAZEis an original musical extravaganza of ornaments that come to life when costumed characters perform astonishing feats that celebrate the holiday season with spectacle, imagination and whimsical dreams. An international cast of 30 artists transform into gingerbread men flipping mid air, toy soldiers marching on thin wires, snowmen daringly balancing, icemen powerfully sculpting, penguins spinning, puppets caroling and reindeer soaring high above a landscape of holiday wonderment. Some holiday favorites accompany an original musical score with hundreds of spectacular costumes adorning a magical tree of dreams in a setting of gigantic gifts, colossal candy canes and 30-foot tall towering toy soldiers. Says Creator/Director Goldberg, 'Cirque Dreams Holidaze follows in the spirit of the Cirque Dreams entertainment brand first established in 1993...to produce high quality, affordable family entertainment that blends multiple performance genres and Broadway theatrics with international talent, European and American circus artistry and limitless imagination.'
Upcoming Theatre Communication Group Member Shows for Pittsburgh - 12/19
by BWW - December 19, 2010
Upcoming Theatre Communication Group Member Shows - 12/19 for Pittsburgh
Conservatory Theatre Company Presents She Loves Me 12/10-19
by BWW News Desk - December 19, 2010
Point Park University's Conservatory Theatre Company presents She Loves Me at Point Park University's Pittsburgh Playhouse Dec. 10-19.
Point Park's CDC Presents THE BENCH, 12/10-19
by BWW News Desk - December 19, 2010
Point Park University's Conservatory Dance Company presents the widely celebrated and critically-acclaimed production of The Bench, Dec. 10 - 12 and 17 - 19 at the Rockwell Theatre at Point Park University's Pittsburgh Playhouse in Oakland. Kiesha Lalama-White - the Point Park University faculty member named by Dance Magazine as one of 25 to watch in 2009 - conceived and choreographed the multi-media dance work that was named as one of the top ten dance events last year by the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
The Second City Returns to Pittsburgh Public Theater 12/16-18
by BWW News Desk - December 18, 2010
The Second City Returns to Pittsburgh Public Theater with New Show Fair & Unbalanced
PICT Closes Comic King Lear, Opens 12/18
by BWW News Desk - December 18, 2010
Henry Horatio Hobson's three bossy daughters are driving him to drink, and the end result is comedy in the PICT production of Harold Brighouse's 1914 classic, Hobson's Choice.
The Second City Returns to Pittsburgh Public Theater 12/16-18
by BWW News Desk - December 16, 2010
The Second City Returns to Pittsburgh Public Theater with New Show Fair & Unbalanced
Andrew Paul To Remain With PICT
by Gabrielle Sierra - December 14, 2010
The Pittsburgh Irish & Classical Theatre Board of Directors is pleased to announce that Producing Artistic Director Andrew S. Paul will continue in his position with the company.
PPT Presents Reduced Shakespeare Co in The Complete World of Sports (abridged)
by Gabrielle Sierra - December 14, 2010
Pittsburgh Public Theater is thrilled to welcome back Reduced Shakespeare Company with their brand-new show, The Complete World of Sports (abridged).
Upcoming Theatre Communication Group Member Shows for Pittsburgh - 12/12
by BWW - December 12, 2010
Upcoming Theatre Communication Group Member Shows - 12/12 for Pittsburgh
New Classics presents THE TULIP BROTHERS, 12/12.
by BWW News Desk - December 12, 2010
The New Classics series begins its second season on Sunday, December 12th at 7:30 p.m. with Jason Hall's play The Tulip Brothers, directed by Melissa Hill Grande and performed in the Henry Heymann Theatre at the Stephen Foster Memorial in Oakland. New Classics is a cooperative program presented by the University of Pittsburgh's Department of Theatre Arts and Pittsburgh Irish & Classical Theatre. The series is intended to highlight new works and showcase up-and-coming early-career playwrights. The reading is free and open to the public, and will be followed by a talk-back with the cast and audience. The moderators will be series coordinators Grande and David Peterson, a graduate student in the Ph.D. program of the Department of Theatre Arts.
New Classics Hosts Reading of The Tulip Brothers 12/12
by BWW News Desk - December 12, 2010
The New Classics series begins its second season on Sunday, December 12th at 7:30 p.m. with Jason Hall's play The Tulip Brothers, directed by Melissa Hill Grande.
Pittsburgh Cultural Trust Closes RUNT, 12/12
by BWW News Desk - December 12, 2010
The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust's Education and Community Engagement Departmis presenting 'runt,' a one-man play by award-winning, Canadian/Jamaican writer/actor, Michael Phillip Edwards, December 2-12, 2010 at the Trust Arts Education Center at 805 Liberty Avenue. 'runt' is a powerful autobiographical story of one man's journey from cowering child to an autonomous man.
Conservatory Theatre Presents Camino Real 12/12
by BWW News Desk - December 12, 2010
Point Park University's Conservatory Theatre Company presents Camino Real at Point Park University's Pittsburgh Playhouse Nov. 19-21 and Dec. 2-12.

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