Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre to Present Annual Outdoor Performance BALLET UNDER THE STARS
by BWW News Desk - August 11, 2025
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre will welcome back its popular, annual Ballet Under the Stars performance. The performance will include a sneak peek of the 2025-26 season. Learn how to attend!
by BWW News Desk - August 11, 2025
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre will welcome back its popular, annual Ballet Under the Stars performance. The performance will include a sneak peek of the 2025-26 season. Learn how to attend!
World Premiere of MR. EDGAR A. POE PRESENTS to Open at New Hazlett Theater
by BWW News Desk - August 10, 2025
The year is 1849, you're strolling through New York City on a brisk autumn evening and decide to take in a lecture by a rising young author and literary critic named Edgar Allan Poe.
by BWW News Desk - August 10, 2025
The year is 1849, you're strolling through New York City on a brisk autumn evening and decide to take in a lecture by a rising young author and literary critic named Edgar Allan Poe.
BILAL Comes to the 15th Annual Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival
by BWW News Desk - August 06, 2025
Bilal will perform at the 15th anniversary of the Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival (PIJF) co-presented by Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield. The concert is free on Liberty Avenue in front of the August Wilson African American Cultural Center
by BWW News Desk - August 06, 2025
Bilal will perform at the 15th anniversary of the Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival (PIJF) co-presented by Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield. The concert is free on Liberty Avenue in front of the August Wilson African American Cultural Center
Review: TO BATTLE Packs a Literal- and Emotional- Punch at Big Storm Performance Company
by Greg Kerestan - August 05, 2025
If you saw Very Berry Dead at Big Storm last year (and I hope you did), you probably had some idea what to expect with actor/writer José Pérez IV's latest show, To Battle. You'd be right, but you'd also be wrong. Both shows blend absurdism and realism, comedy and drama, and tease out revelations that contextualize everything until the last minute.
by Greg Kerestan - August 05, 2025
If you saw Very Berry Dead at Big Storm last year (and I hope you did), you probably had some idea what to expect with actor/writer José Pérez IV's latest show, To Battle. You'd be right, but you'd also be wrong. Both shows blend absurdism and realism, comedy and drama, and tease out revelations that contextualize everything until the last minute.
Richard O'Brien's THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW is Coming to Pittsburgh CLO
by BWW News Desk - July 29, 2025
Pittsburgh CLO will present Richard O'Brien's THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW, running this fall. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets here!
by BWW News Desk - July 29, 2025
Pittsburgh CLO will present Richard O'Brien's THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW, running this fall. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets here!
Review: SEAGULL Updates a Standard at Quantum Theatre
by Greg Kerestan - July 28, 2025
One of the biggest debates in the world of theatre is over the genre of Anton Chekhov's masterpiece of early modernism, The Seagull. It's been almost universally acknowledged as a tragedy... except by Chekhov himself, who intended it as a comedy.
by Greg Kerestan - July 28, 2025
One of the biggest debates in the world of theatre is over the genre of Anton Chekhov's masterpiece of early modernism, The Seagull. It's been almost universally acknowledged as a tragedy... except by Chekhov himself, who intended it as a comedy.
Video: Disney's FROZEN at Pittsburgh CLO
by Joshua Wright - July 22, 2025
Get a first look at Pittsburgh CLO's production of Disney's FROZEN at the Benedum Center. The production runs from July 18th through Juky 27th. This beloved tale of sisterhood comes to life on stage, offering audiences an unforgettable blend of romance, adventure, and magic – including all the iconic songs audiences know and love, plus 12 songs written especially for the Broadway production.
by Joshua Wright - July 22, 2025
Get a first look at Pittsburgh CLO's production of Disney's FROZEN at the Benedum Center. The production runs from July 18th through Juky 27th. This beloved tale of sisterhood comes to life on stage, offering audiences an unforgettable blend of romance, adventure, and magic – including all the iconic songs audiences know and love, plus 12 songs written especially for the Broadway production.
Review: FROZEN Thaws a Disney Classic at Pittsburgh CLO
by Greg Kerestan - July 21, 2025
A refreshingly non-replica production design breathes new life into the sometimes-overexposed property.aOne of the fascinating things about modern musicals is also one of the most frustrating: we are experiencing them as what Richard Wagner called a Gesamtkunstwerk.
by Greg Kerestan - July 21, 2025
A refreshingly non-replica production design breathes new life into the sometimes-overexposed property.aOne of the fascinating things about modern musicals is also one of the most frustrating: we are experiencing them as what Richard Wagner called a Gesamtkunstwerk.
Review: A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER Packs Laughs Tight at Theatre Factory
by Greg Kerestan - July 16, 2025
Stripped-down production values but a game cast make the Pythonesque musical fly. There used to be a blog called 'Low Budget Beasts,' which eventually evolved to 'Low Budget Shreks.' Like the title implies, it was a site full of photos mocking community and small professional theatres for staging productions of tech-heavy musicals without the money and supplies to do them right.
by Greg Kerestan - July 16, 2025
Stripped-down production values but a game cast make the Pythonesque musical fly. There used to be a blog called 'Low Budget Beasts,' which eventually evolved to 'Low Budget Shreks.' Like the title implies, it was a site full of photos mocking community and small professional theatres for staging productions of tech-heavy musicals without the money and supplies to do them right.
Prime Stage Theatre to Present Fall Fundraiser AN EVENING OF POE POURRI
by BWW News Desk - July 16, 2025
Prime Stage Theatre's fall fundraiser An Evening of Poe Pourri will pay tribute to a most singular guest of honor: best-selling 19th-century crime and horror author Edgar Allan Poe. Learn more!
by BWW News Desk - July 16, 2025
Prime Stage Theatre's fall fundraiser An Evening of Poe Pourri will pay tribute to a most singular guest of honor: best-selling 19th-century crime and horror author Edgar Allan Poe. Learn more!
Pittsburgh Playhouse Fall 2025 Lineup to Feature Etta Cox, Sidra Bell, Fall Fest, and More
by BWW News Desk - July 14, 2025
The award-winning Pittsburgh Playhouse at Point Park University has announced its fall 2025 programming, launching the 2025–2026 season with a mix of jazz, theater, dance, festivals, and community conversations.
by BWW News Desk - July 14, 2025
The award-winning Pittsburgh Playhouse at Point Park University has announced its fall 2025 programming, launching the 2025–2026 season with a mix of jazz, theater, dance, festivals, and community conversations.
Review: SHOWSTOPPERS Sings the Hits at Saint Vincent Summer Theatre
by Greg Kerestan - July 11, 2025
If any company in the area can be said to have a formula for its seasons, that is a fair assessment of Saint Vincent Summer Theatre's usual years: a farce, a revue of pre-rock songs from stage and screen, and then a Roger Bean style nostalgic jukebox musical.
by Greg Kerestan - July 11, 2025
If any company in the area can be said to have a formula for its seasons, that is a fair assessment of Saint Vincent Summer Theatre's usual years: a farce, a revue of pre-rock songs from stage and screen, and then a Roger Bean style nostalgic jukebox musical.
Review: BACK TO THE FUTURE Rewinds the Clock at Pittsburgh CLO
by Greg Kerestan - July 02, 2025
If you don't know the capsule plot of Back to the Future yet, close this review and go pull it up for streaming, or check TBS (Back to the Future is almost always running on TBS these days).
by Greg Kerestan - July 02, 2025
If you don't know the capsule plot of Back to the Future yet, close this review and go pull it up for streaming, or check TBS (Back to the Future is almost always running on TBS these days).
All Tickets Now On Sale For Pittsburgh Public Theater 2025/2026 Season: Now More Than Ever
by BWW News Desk - July 01, 2025
Pittsburgh Public Theater has announced that single tickets are now on sale for all productions in its 2025–2026 season, titled Now More Than Ever. Season includes Broadway hit AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE and Pulitzer Prize-winner PRIMARY TRUST.
by BWW News Desk - July 01, 2025
Pittsburgh Public Theater has announced that single tickets are now on sale for all productions in its 2025–2026 season, titled Now More Than Ever. Season includes Broadway hit AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE and Pulitzer Prize-winner PRIMARY TRUST.
Review: TWELFTH NIGHT Gloriously Ends an Era at Pittsburgh Public Theater
by Greg Kerestan - June 30, 2025
Marya Sea Kaminski ends her tenure at the Public with her most ambitious and open-hearted production yet
by Greg Kerestan - June 30, 2025
Marya Sea Kaminski ends her tenure at the Public with her most ambitious and open-hearted production yet
City Theatre Reveals 2025 Young Playwrights Contest Winners
by BWW News Desk - June 30, 2025
City Theatre in Pittsburgh has announced the five winning plays of the 2025 Young Playwrights Contest, selected from over 320 submissions by students in grades 7–12 across the region.
by BWW News Desk - June 30, 2025
City Theatre in Pittsburgh has announced the five winning plays of the 2025 Young Playwrights Contest, selected from over 320 submissions by students in grades 7–12 across the region.
Ensemble Actors Studio Announces All Things Pittsburgh Play Festival
by BWW News Desk - June 29, 2025
Presented by Ensemble Actors Studio, this fast-paced, collaborative festival features ten original 10-minute plays by ten Pittsburgh-area playwrights - each inspired by quintessentially Pittsburgh prompts like inclines, pierogies, and jagoffs (yinz get the drift). The result? A theatrical celebration of the quirky, beating heart of Pittsburgh.
by BWW News Desk - June 29, 2025
Presented by Ensemble Actors Studio, this fast-paced, collaborative festival features ten original 10-minute plays by ten Pittsburgh-area playwrights - each inspired by quintessentially Pittsburgh prompts like inclines, pierogies, and jagoffs (yinz get the drift). The result? A theatrical celebration of the quirky, beating heart of Pittsburgh.
Point Park University's Conservatory Appoints New Chair of Theatre
by BWW News Desk - June 23, 2025
The School of Theatre, Film and Animation has announced the appointment of Juan Rivera Lebron as Chair of Theatre and Artistic Director of the Conservatory Theatre Company.
by BWW News Desk - June 23, 2025
The School of Theatre, Film and Animation has announced the appointment of Juan Rivera Lebron as Chair of Theatre and Artistic Director of the Conservatory Theatre Company.
Video: First Look at Immersive CATS at the Fulton Theatre
by BWW News Desk - June 17, 2025
The Fulton Theatre has released a preview video of their new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's CATS. Even if you think you know this iconic musical, the Fulton promises a vision you've never encountered before.
by BWW News Desk - June 17, 2025
The Fulton Theatre has released a preview video of their new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's CATS. Even if you think you know this iconic musical, the Fulton promises a vision you've never encountered before.
NEWSIES, BEETLEJUICE and More Set for Pittsburgh Musical Theater 35th Season
by BWW News Desk - June 17, 2025
Pittsburgh Musical Theater has revealed their exciting 2025/2026 season, featuring six productions. See the lineup and learn how to purchase tickets here!
by BWW News Desk - June 17, 2025
Pittsburgh Musical Theater has revealed their exciting 2025/2026 season, featuring six productions. See the lineup and learn how to purchase tickets here!
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre Reveals Nicolas Gaudreau as New Director of Development
by BWW News Desk - June 16, 2025
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre announced the appointment of Nicolas Gaudreau as its new director of development. Gaudreau will begin his role on July 7, 2025, just prior to the start of PBT's 2025-2026 season.
by BWW News Desk - June 16, 2025
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre announced the appointment of Nicolas Gaudreau as its new director of development. Gaudreau will begin his role on July 7, 2025, just prior to the start of PBT's 2025-2026 season.
Review: THE FOREIGNER Imports Laughs at Saint Vincent Summer Theatre
by Greg Kerestan - June 12, 2025
It's an oldie but a goodie, and Saint Vincent knows farce like nobody else.
by Greg Kerestan - June 12, 2025
It's an oldie but a goodie, and Saint Vincent knows farce like nobody else.
KST's HOUSE PARTY: LAVENDER Set For Next Month
by BWW News Desk - June 12, 2025
Born from the ashes of the Lavender Scare, an era of persecution that queer resilience turned into a spark of revolution, this year's theme Lavender Wave rises with unstoppable pride.
by BWW News Desk - June 12, 2025
Born from the ashes of the Lavender Scare, an era of persecution that queer resilience turned into a spark of revolution, this year's theme Lavender Wave rises with unstoppable pride.
Cast Set For Pittsburgh CLO's Production of Disney's FROZEN
by BWW News Desk - June 12, 2025
Pittsburgh CLO has announced the cast of Disney's FROZEN as this enchanting summer spectacle comes to the Benedum Center next month. Learn more about the show here!
by BWW News Desk - June 12, 2025
Pittsburgh CLO has announced the cast of Disney's FROZEN as this enchanting summer spectacle comes to the Benedum Center next month. Learn more about the show here!
Review: AVENUE Q at Split Stage Is A Hilarious Blast from an Imperfect Past
by Greg Kerestan - June 10, 2025
I'm a millennial, and a nerd. Of course I love Avenue Q. It reminds me of seventh through ninth grade, when the nascent internet first started spreading clips of the music from this 'raunchy puppet show on Broadway.'
by Greg Kerestan - June 10, 2025
I'm a millennial, and a nerd. Of course I love Avenue Q. It reminds me of seventh through ninth grade, when the nascent internet first started spreading clips of the music from this 'raunchy puppet show on Broadway.'
Videos
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The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Dinner Show
The Dinner Detective Pittsburgh (12/13 - 12/13) | |
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Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre: The Nutcracker
Benedum Center for the Performing Arts (10/31 - 12/28) | |
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Jesus Christ Superstar
The Strand Theater (3/27 - 4/4) | |
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The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Dinner Show
The Dinner Detective Pittsburgh (1/10 - 1/10) | |
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Freedom House: Giving Life a Second Chance
Prime Stage Theatre (1/23 - 2/1) | |
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George Dvorsky's 'Home for the Holidays, Too' with Victoria Stubbs and Mon Yough Chorale
The Lamp Theatre (12/14 - 12/14) | |
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Speak
New Hazlett Theater (5/1 - 5/10) | |
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