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Pittsburgh Public Theater Closes Lanford Wilson's Talley's Folly 12/12
by BWW News Desk - December 12, 2010
Both Matt and Sally have reasons for staying single. But they discover it's their secrets that could bring them together.
Photo Flash: CLO's A MUSICAL CHRISTMAS CAROL
by BWW Photo Special - December 10, 2010
A Musical Christmas Carol will be presented at the Byham Theater 6th & Fort Duquesne Boulevard December 9-23. Tickets range from $26.75 - $46.75 with half-price tickets for children 3-14 and are now available by calling 412-456-6666, online at pittsburghCLO.org or at the Theater Square Box Office.
Pittsburgh CLO Holds Food Drive During A Musical Christmas Carol
by Gabrielle Sierra - December 10, 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.
Conservatory Theatre Company Presents She Loves Me 12/10-19
by BWW News Desk - December 10, 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 10, 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.
Tom Atkins Returns as Scrooge at CLO, 12/9-23
by BWW News Desk - December 09, 2010
Pittsburgh CLO is pleased to announce the return of Pittsburgh native Tom Atkins as Ebenezer Scrooge in A Musical Christmas Carol. Mr. Atkins is perhaps best known for his numerous film and television credits as well as for starring as Art Rooney, Sr. in Pittsburgh Public Theater's production of The Chief and the new film version of The Chief.
First Night Pittsburgh Announces Events, 12/31
by Nicole Rosky - December 07, 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.
Upcoming Theatre Communication Group Member Shows for Pittsburgh - 12/05
by BWW - December 05, 2010
Upcoming Theatre Communication Group Member Shows - 12/05 for Pittsburgh
The Night Before Christmas Carol Airs On Stations Across America
by BWW News Desk - December 04, 2010
EbzB Productions is delighted to announce the national distribution and television broadcast of Dr. Elliot Engel's The Night Before Christmas Carol featuring David zum Brunnen.
New Classics presents THE TULIP BROTHERS, 12/12.
by Robert Lawlor - December 02, 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 Gabrielle Sierra - December 02, 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.
The Night Before Christmas Carol Airs On Stations Across America
by Gabrielle Sierra - December 02, 2010
EbzB Productions is delighted to announce the national distribution and television broadcast of Dr. Elliot Engel's The Night Before Christmas Carol featuring David zum Brunnen.
The REP Hosts Auditions For Mercy & The Firefly 12/2
by BWW News Desk - December 02, 2010
The REP, Point Park University's professional theatre company, is accepting Equity Principal auditions by appointment for the upcoming production of Mercy & The Firefly, written by Amy Hartman; Melissa Martin directs.
Pittsburgh Cultural Trust Presents RUNT, 12/2-12
by BWW News Desk - December 02, 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.
PICT Presents Comic King Lear, Opens 12/2-18
by BWW News Desk - December 02, 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.
Conservatory Theatre Company Presents She Loves Me 12/10-19
by Gabrielle Sierra - December 01, 2010
Point Park University's Conservatory Theatre Company presents She Loves Me at Point Park University's Pittsburgh Playhouse Dec. 10-19.
Tee, Hines, et al. Set for PPT's CAMELOT, 1/20-2/20
by Nicole Rosky - November 30, 2010
Pittsburgh Public Theater Producing Artistic Director Ted Pappas will stage a new production of Camelot, running January 20 - February 20, 2011 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 www.ppt.org. Camelot is presented by Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield.
CIRQUE DREAMS HOLIDAZE Perfroms at Heinz Hall, December 21-26
by Erica Anker - November 30, 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.'
ROCK OF AGES Tour Plays Benedum Center 11/23-11/28
by BWW News Desk - November 28, 2010
Five-time Tony Award® nominated smash-hit musical ROCK OF AGES comes to Pittsburgh's Benedum Center, November 23-28, 2010. This tour is part of the PNC Broadway Across America - Pittsburgh series, presented by The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, Pittsburgh Symphony and Broadway Across America.
Pittsburgh Cutural Trust Presents CELL PHONE DISCO, 11/23
by Nicole Rosky - November 23, 2010
This Tuesday, the Trust will unveil a large-scale light project that artfully visualizes the electromagnetic field of an active mobile phone. With funding from The Fine Foundation, The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust commissioned the Netherlands-based artist collective, Informationlab, to create Cell Phone Disco, the city's first art+science interactive installation.
MiG AYESA Comes To Pittsburgh With ROCK OF AGES 11/23-28
by Gabrielle Sierra - November 23, 2010
Aussie/Filipino WEST END star, BROADWAY star, ROCKSTAR:INXS finalist, and now INTERNATIONAL RECORDING ARTIST MiG Ayesa is now in Pittsburgh with the cast of 'ROCK OF AGES' for its next stop on the US tour.
ROCK OF AGES Tour Plays Benedum Center 11/23-11/28
by BWW News Desk - November 23, 2010
Five-time Tony Award® nominated smash-hit musical ROCK OF AGES comes to Pittsburgh's Benedum Center, November 23-28, 2010. This tour is part of the PNC Broadway Across America - Pittsburgh series, presented by The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, Pittsburgh Symphony and Broadway Across America.
Cabaret at Theatre Square Features Lou Donaldson, 11/23
by BWW News Desk - November 23, 2010
The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust's JazzLive series presents the legendary Lou Donaldson and his quartet on Tuesday, November 23, 2010, at 8:00 pm at the Cabaret Theater. Tickets ($25-$30) are on sale at the Theater Square Box Office, via phone at 412-456-6666, and online at pgharts.org. JazzLive is sponsored by Bank of New York Mellon, DUQ 90.5 FM, the New Pittsburgh Courier, and Pittsburgh Jazz Society.
Point Park's CDC Presents THE BENCH, 12/10-19
by Nicole Rosky - November 22, 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.
Conservatory Dance Company presents Pittsburgh Connections 11/12-14, 11/19-21
by BWW News Desk - November 21, 2010
Point Park University's Conservatory Dance Company presents Pittsburgh Connections Nov. 12 - 14 and 19 - 21 at the George Rowland White Performance Studio on the downtown campus.

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