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ELLA, THE LITTLE FOXES & More Set For Pittsburgh Public Theater's New Season
by Gabrielle Sierra - June 15, 2009
Pittsburgh Public Theater is a vibrant professional theater company whose home is the O'Reilly Theater, in the heart of Downtown's Cultural District. The Public is led by Producing Artistic Director Ted Pappas, who brings together the finest designers, actors and directors to produce original works for the stage that invigorate as they entertain. The Public specializes in a vital mix of world premieres, musicals of exceptional merit, classics, and contemporary plays of the highest quality.
Smoke & Mirrors Exhibition Runs At Space In Pittsburgh, PA 6/12-9/12
by BWW News Desk - June 12, 2009
Smoke & Mirrors: An Exhibition including the work of 20 Artists who might be faking it opens June 12th through September 12 from 5:30 - 9pm at SPACE, 812 Liberty Avenue, Cultural District, Pittsburgh, PA.
Pittsburgh CLO Presents SWING! 6/20-26 At The Bedum Center
by Gabrielle Sierra - June 08, 2009
Come give your happy feet a chance and jump, jive and wail at Pittsburgh CLO's production of Swing!, playing June 20 through 26 at the Benedum Center in the heart of downtown Pittsburgh's Cultural District.
Smoke & Mirrors Exhibition Runs At Space In Pittsburgh, PA 6/12-9/12
by Ali Leskowitz - June 05, 2009
Smoke & Mirrors: An Exhibition including the work of 20 Artists who might be faking it opens June 12th through September 12 from 5:30 - 9pm at SPACE, 812 Liberty Avenue, Cultural District, Pittsburgh, PA.
HONUS & ME Plays Mountain Playhouse In Jennerstown 6/16-28
by Gabrielle Sierra - June 05, 2009
The next show at the Mountain Playhouse in Jennerstown is billed as a show the entire family will enjoy. Honus & Me, a play by Steven Dietz adapted from the book by Dan Gutman, tells the story of little league player Joey Stoshack who finds the most valuable baseball card in the world, the T-206 Honus Wagner - while cleaning out an elderly neighbors attic.
Three River Arts Announces Headline Music Schedule For 2009 Festival 6/5-6/14
by BWW News Desk - June 05, 2009
Three Rivers Arts Festival, a division of The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, proudly announces the headline music schedule for the 2009 Festival, June 5-14. All headline concerts are presented on the Dollar Bank Stage at Point State Park in downtown Pittsburgh. The free live music series, a Pittsburgh tradition, is sponsored by Dollar Bank.
Pittsburgh Cultural Trust's JazzLive Plays Agnes R Katz Plaza 6/9-9/8
by Gabrielle Sierra - June 04, 2009
The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust's Education and Community Engagement Department presents JazzLive in Agnes R. Katz Plaza every Tuesday, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. In case of inclement weather, JazzLive will move indoors to the Cabaret at Theater Square. This series is proudly presented with the generous support of BNY Mellon.
That Championship Season, The Queens & More Set For 2009-10 At The REP
by Gabrielle Sierra - June 03, 2009
The REP, Point Park University's professional theatre company, will be producing four works, including one world premiere, in its 2009 - 2010 season which opens September 11 and runs through June 13.
ONCE UPON A MATTRESS Plays At Theater Harrisburg 6/5-14
by Gabrielle Sierra - June 03, 2009
Theater Harrisburg presents Once Upon A Mattress- A Wacky Musical Fairy Tale for the Entire Family, Opening This Weekend! Special Family Performances & Talk Back Session Scheduled
Lee Renninger's Work Exhibited In 'Threaded Line' At PCT, Reception Held 6/4
by Gabrielle Sierra - June 03, 2009
The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust's Education and Community Engagement Department is pleased to exhibit the work of artist Lee Renninger in the show 'Threaded Line,' which uses couture to explore concepts of personal and political, as well as ethnic and group, identity.
American Idol's David Archuleta To Perform At The Byham Theater 7/28
by Gabrielle Sierra - June 03, 2009
The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust and Opus One Productions present American Idol sensation David Archuleta, live in concert, Tuesday, July 28, 2009, 8 p.m. at the Byham Theater. 'He is a genuine pop star, and is a gifted singer who instantly won over a huge audience when he first appeared on the show,' says Simon Fuller of American Idol fame. And Billboard Magazine notes, 'Here is the voice of a new generation: With his emotive pop consistency, Archuleta will touch hearts as he breaks the charts.'
WHAT THE BUTLER SAW Brings The Seduction, Blackmail & More To PICT 6/11-27
by Gabrielle Sierra - June 03, 2009
PICT turns conventional morality upside down with its production of Joe Orton's masterpiece What the Butler Saw, a fast-paced, hilarious farce set ablaze with seductions, cross-dressing, mistaken identity, infidelity and blackmail!
Jez Butterwothis MOJO Makes Pittsburgh Premiere 5/29-6/14
by BWW News Desk - May 29, 2009
The REP, Point Park University's professional theatre company, presents the Pittsburgh premiere of Jez Butterworth's play Mojo at the Pittsburgh Playhouse Friday, May 29 through June 14 with a preview performance open to the public on Thursday, May 28; Kim Martin directs.
STOMP Returns To Benedum Center 9/15-20
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 28, 2009
STOMP, the international sensation, is making its triumphant return to Pittsburgh's Benedum Center, September 15 - 20, 2009. The return of the percussive hit also brings some new surprises, with some sections of the show now updated and restructured and the addition of two new full-scale routines, utilizing props like tractor tire inner tubes and paint cans.
HARRY'S FRIENDLY SERVICE Premieres At Pittsburgh Public Theatre 5/28-6/28
by BWW News Desk - May 28, 2009
Pittsburgh Public Theater's season grand finale is the world premiere of Harry's Friendly Service by Rob Zellers, well known to The Public's audiences as co-author of the long-running hit play The Chief. Harry's Friendly Service was a recent recipient of an Edgerton Foundation New American Plays Award.
Photo Flash: JOSEPH & THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT At Pittsburgh CLO
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 26, 2009
Hitch a rainbow ride through ancient Egypt when Pittsburgh CLO kicks off its 63rd Summer Season with Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. Cheer for the kid in the coat May 26 through June 7 at the Benedum Center in the heart of downtown Pittsburgh's Cultural District.
The REP Accepts Equity Principal Auditions For THAT CHAMPIONSHIP SEASON 6/10
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 26, 2009
The REP, Point Park University's professional theatre company, is accepting Equity Principal Auditions by appointment for the upcoming production of That Championship Season, written by Jason Miller and directed by Robert A. Miller. Appointments will be accepted on Wednesday, June 10, 2009 from 11 a.m. until 7 p.m.
Pittsburgh CLO Announces 2009 Gene Kelly Award Winners
by BWW News Desk - May 24, 2009
A near capacity crowd gathered at the Benedum Center as Pittsburgh CLO and the University of Pittsburgh honored Allegheny County?s finest high school performers at the 19th Annual Pittsburgh CLO Gene Kelly Awards for Excellence in High School Musical Theater on Saturday, May 23, 2009.
Pittsburgh CLO Announces Nominees For Gene Kelly Awards, Show Held 5/23
by BWW News Desk - May 23, 2009
Pittsburgh CLO and the University of Pittsburgh are proud to announce the nominees for the Gene Kelly Awards for Excellence in High School Musical Theater. The awards show will take place on May 23, 2009, at 7:30 p.m. at the Benedum Center in downtown Pittsburgh.
Photo Flash: Pittsburgh CLO's 8-TRACK
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 22, 2009
8-TRACK, The Sounds of the 70's, runs May 21 through September 27 at the CLO Cabaret. Put on your leisure suit, flowered shirt, platform shoes and halter top and boogie on down for 10 years of ground-breaking music, including hits such as 'Brick House,' 'Lady Marmalade,' 'Best Of My Love,' 'Car Wash,' 'Stayin' Alive,' 'Y.M.C.A.,' 'The Hustle,' 'I Will Survive' and many, many more. Tickets are available at pittsburghCLO.org or by calling 412-456-6666.
Beahen, Brown, Primack & More Set For Pittsburgh CLO's 8 TRACK, Runs 5/21-9/27
by BWW News Desk - May 21, 2009
Pittsburgh CLO is proud to announce the cast and creative team for the Pittsburgh premiere of 8-TRACK, The Sounds of the 70's, which runs May 21 through September 27 at the CLO Cabaret. Put on your leisure suit, flowered shirt, platform shoes and halter top and boogie on down for 10 years of ground-breaking music, including hits such as 'Brick House,' 'Lady Marmalade,' 'Best Of My Love,' 'Car Wash,' 'Stayin' Alive,' 'Y.M.C.A.,' 'The Hustle,' 'I Will Survive' and many, many more. Tickets are available at pittsburghCLO.org or by calling 412-456-6666.
8-TRACK Brings The 70's To CLO Cabaret 5/21-9/27
by BWW News Desk - May 21, 2009
Polyester shirts, halter tops, platform shoes and 10 years of groundbreaking music will be brought to life on stage in 8-TRACK, The Sounds of the 70's, playing May 21 through September 27 at the CLO Cabaret. Tickets go on sale Friday, April 3, at CLOCabaret.com, by calling (412) 456-6666 or at the Box Office at Theater Square.
Three Rivers Arts Festival Runs 6/5-14 At Point State Park In Pittsburgh
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 19, 2009
Summer begins in downtown Pittsburgh with the 50th annual Three Rivers Arts Festival, a celebration of art, music, performance and community. The 2009 Festival runs from June 5-14 at Point State Park, Hertz Gateway Center, and numerous Cultural District locations in downtown Pittsburgh. Most Festival programs are free and open to the public. Three Rivers Arts Festival is a division of The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust.
'Incredibly Innovative Innovators Of Pitts.' Runs Thru 5/15
by BWW News Desk - May 15, 2009
The Incredibly Innovative Innovators of Pittsburgh, a Pittsburgh CLO Gallery of Heroes production, kicked off its spring tour January 12, 2009, at Peabody High School. Originally developed to coincide with the Pittsburgh 250 celebration, this educational and entertaining production was extended for an additional tour by popular demand. The show is traveling to local schools, teaching students about the men, women and innovations from Pittsburgh that have helped to change the world during the last 250 years. The spring tour will run through May 15 at schools in Allegheny, Beaver, Butler, Green, Indiana, Washington and Westmoreland Counties in Pennsylvania and in Weirton, West Virginia. The production is presented in partnership with the Senator John Heinz History Center.
SEUSSICAL THE MUSICAL Brings The Cat In The Hat To Pittsburg 5/14-5/23
by BWW News Desk - May 14, 2009
The story begins with a boy finding a striped hat sitting on a box on a bare stage. The boy tries to touch the hat, and out of the box pops The Cat in the Hat, one of the most beloved literary figures from the collection of Dr. Seuss (Theodore Giesel).

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