Pittsburgh Cultural Trust Announces Greer Cabaret Theater Gets Extensive Remodel, Expansion
by BWW News Desk - May 23, 2022
The 250-seat Greer Cabaret Theater and Backstage Bar is one of the Cultural District's great hidden gems – but it shouldn't be.
by BWW News Desk - May 23, 2022
The 250-seat Greer Cabaret Theater and Backstage Bar is one of the Cultural District's great hidden gems – but it shouldn't be.
BWW Review: AIN'T TOO PROUD at Benedum Center Rocks the House
by Greg Kerestan - May 22, 2022
Des McAnuff's slick docudrama production style may not be anything new, but it still works like a charm.
by Greg Kerestan - May 22, 2022
Des McAnuff's slick docudrama production style may not be anything new, but it still works like a charm.
Pittsburgh Cultural Trust's Performances for Chita Rivera: A Legendary Celebration Are Rescheduled to July
by BWW News Desk - May 20, 2022
The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust announced that due to Chita Rivera recently testing positive for COVID-19, Ms. Rivera's upcoming TRUST Cabaret Series performances Chita Rivera: A Legendary Celebration, on Monday, May 23 and Tuesday, May 24, 2022, at the Greer Cabaret Theater, 655 Penn Avenue, have been rescheduled.
by BWW News Desk - May 20, 2022
The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust announced that due to Chita Rivera recently testing positive for COVID-19, Ms. Rivera's upcoming TRUST Cabaret Series performances Chita Rivera: A Legendary Celebration, on Monday, May 23 and Tuesday, May 24, 2022, at the Greer Cabaret Theater, 655 Penn Avenue, have been rescheduled.
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre Presents Free Performance At Hartwood Acres
by BWW News Desk - May 20, 2022
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre is pleased to announce the return of its annual Ballet Under the Stars performance on Sunday, June 26, two months earlier than it typically takes place. The family-friendly event takes place at the Middle Road Concert Area in Hartwood Acres park.
by BWW News Desk - May 20, 2022
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre is pleased to announce the return of its annual Ballet Under the Stars performance on Sunday, June 26, two months earlier than it typically takes place. The family-friendly event takes place at the Middle Road Concert Area in Hartwood Acres park.
Pittsburgh Playhouse Announces 2022-23 Season
by BWW News Desk - May 20, 2022
The award-winning Pittsburgh Playhouse at Point Park University, a multidisciplinary arts and entertainment center located in Downtown Pittsburgh, announced the lineup for their Inside/Outside Summer Series as well as over 30 performances across a multitude of arts disciplines for the 2022-2023 season.
by BWW News Desk - May 20, 2022
The award-winning Pittsburgh Playhouse at Point Park University, a multidisciplinary arts and entertainment center located in Downtown Pittsburgh, announced the lineup for their Inside/Outside Summer Series as well as over 30 performances across a multitude of arts disciplines for the 2022-2023 season.
2022 Dollar Bank Three Rivers Arts Festival Announces Full Lineup Of Performing and Visual Art Attractions
by BWW News Desk - May 19, 2022
The 63rd annual Dollar Bank Three Rivers Arts Festival, a production of the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, brings one of the most diverse lineups of performing and visual arts attractions in its history to a new-look location in the heart of Pittsburgh's Cultural District. See the full line-up and get tickets now!
by BWW News Desk - May 19, 2022
The 63rd annual Dollar Bank Three Rivers Arts Festival, a production of the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, brings one of the most diverse lineups of performing and visual arts attractions in its history to a new-look location in the heart of Pittsburgh's Cultural District. See the full line-up and get tickets now!
Three Rivers Young Peoples Orchestras to Perform at Carnegie Hall in June
by BWW News Desk - May 19, 2022
Next month, Three Rivers Young Peoples Orchestras (TRYPO) is heading out on tour, with a high-profile stop in New York City. The youth orchestra was originally scheduled to perform at Carnegie Hall in June 2020, but the event was canceled due to the pandemic. This year, however, they’ll get their chance to participate in Carnegie Hall’s New York “Sounds of Summer” Festival.
by BWW News Desk - May 19, 2022
Next month, Three Rivers Young Peoples Orchestras (TRYPO) is heading out on tour, with a high-profile stop in New York City. The youth orchestra was originally scheduled to perform at Carnegie Hall in June 2020, but the event was canceled due to the pandemic. This year, however, they’ll get their chance to participate in Carnegie Hall’s New York “Sounds of Summer” Festival.
J. Kevin McMahon, Pittsburgh Cultural Trust President And CEO, Completes Tenure After Two Decades
by BWW News Desk - May 18, 2022
Pittsburgh Cultural Trust Board Chair Richard Harshman announced today that J. Kevin McMahon, President and CEO, plans to retire at the end of this year. Under McMahon's two decades of dedicated leadership, the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust advanced downtown Pittsburgh's cultural and economic transformation and continued to earn international, national, regional, and local recognition for how a non-profit organization can utilize the arts as a catalyst for urban revitalization.
by BWW News Desk - May 18, 2022
Pittsburgh Cultural Trust Board Chair Richard Harshman announced today that J. Kevin McMahon, President and CEO, plans to retire at the end of this year. Under McMahon's two decades of dedicated leadership, the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust advanced downtown Pittsburgh's cultural and economic transformation and continued to earn international, national, regional, and local recognition for how a non-profit organization can utilize the arts as a catalyst for urban revitalization.
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre Announces Performance Schedule for Open Air Series
by BWW News Desk - May 18, 2022
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre’s (PBT) popular program Open Air: A Series in Celebration of the Performing Arts returns to the city June 9 – 12 at a new location on the Allegheny Riverfront in Sharpsburg (1 19th Street, Sharpsburg). The series will include performances by the PBT Company as well as local performing arts organizations.
by BWW News Desk - May 18, 2022
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre’s (PBT) popular program Open Air: A Series in Celebration of the Performing Arts returns to the city June 9 – 12 at a new location on the Allegheny Riverfront in Sharpsburg (1 19th Street, Sharpsburg). The series will include performances by the PBT Company as well as local performing arts organizations.
KINKY BOOTS, JERSEY BOYS & More Announced for Pittsburgh CLO's 2022 Summer of Musicals
by BWW News Desk - May 17, 2022
Pittsburgh CLO will present its 2022 Summer of Musicals with an array of six joyful, award-winning musicals, celebrating its 76th season. The summer lineup showcases the best of national, regional and local talent and features stunning production enhancements, like its new video wall and immersive entertainment experiences beyond the stage.
by BWW News Desk - May 17, 2022
Pittsburgh CLO will present its 2022 Summer of Musicals with an array of six joyful, award-winning musicals, celebrating its 76th season. The summer lineup showcases the best of national, regional and local talent and features stunning production enhancements, like its new video wall and immersive entertainment experiences beyond the stage.
A BRONX TALE: One Man Show Starring Chazz Palminteri, Tickets On Sale May 20 at Byham Theater
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2022
The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust announces single tickets will go on sale on Friday, May 20, 2022, at 10:00 a.m.ET, for Red Tail Live Presents A BRONX TALE: One Man Show starring Chazz Palminteri featuring performances on November 11 and 12, 2022, at 7:30 p.m., at the Byham Theater, 101 Sixth Street, Pittsburgh, PA.
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2022
The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust announces single tickets will go on sale on Friday, May 20, 2022, at 10:00 a.m.ET, for Red Tail Live Presents A BRONX TALE: One Man Show starring Chazz Palminteri featuring performances on November 11 and 12, 2022, at 7:30 p.m., at the Byham Theater, 101 Sixth Street, Pittsburgh, PA.
2022 Gene Kelly Award Nominations Announced
by BWW News Desk - May 11, 2022
Pittsburgh CLO and Dolores Kara have announced the nominees for the 31st Annual Gene Kelly Awards for Excellence in High School Musical Theater. The awards show will take place on Saturday, May 28 at 7:30pm at the Benedum Center in downtown Pittsburgh.
by BWW News Desk - May 11, 2022
Pittsburgh CLO and Dolores Kara have announced the nominees for the 31st Annual Gene Kelly Awards for Excellence in High School Musical Theater. The awards show will take place on Saturday, May 28 at 7:30pm at the Benedum Center in downtown Pittsburgh.
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre Artistic Director Susan Jaffe Announces Move To American Ballet Theatre
by BWW News Desk - May 09, 2022
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre Artistic Director Susan Jaffe announced this morning that she has been named Artistic Director of American Ballet Theatre, where she spent more than 30 years of her career. She will begin her new role at ABT in December. PBT remains in an excellent position to further realize the company's vision and mission.
by BWW News Desk - May 09, 2022
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre Artistic Director Susan Jaffe announced this morning that she has been named Artistic Director of American Ballet Theatre, where she spent more than 30 years of her career. She will begin her new role at ABT in December. PBT remains in an excellent position to further realize the company's vision and mission.
Pittsburgh Dance Council Announces 2022-2023
by BWW News Desk - May 08, 2022
Pittsburgh Cultural Trust announces the Pittsburgh Dance Council 2022-2023 season, celebrating 52 years of contemporary dance presentations, will showcase a diverse roster of national and international returning artists, premieres, and unique dance-inspired spectacles taking place in public spaces.
by BWW News Desk - May 08, 2022
Pittsburgh Cultural Trust announces the Pittsburgh Dance Council 2022-2023 season, celebrating 52 years of contemporary dance presentations, will showcase a diverse roster of national and international returning artists, premieres, and unique dance-inspired spectacles taking place in public spaces.
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre's SWAN LAKE With The PBT Orchestra Opens Friday
by BWW News Desk - May 03, 2022
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre dancers are in their final rehearsals and the PBT Orchestra is tuning up for opening night of Swan Lake, opening this Friday, May 6 and running through Sunday, May 15 at the Benedum Center. With new choreography by Artistic Director Susan Jaffe and an iconic Tchaikovsky score performed by the PBT Orchestra, audiences will be enchanted by this timeless tale of love and betrayal.
by BWW News Desk - May 03, 2022
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre dancers are in their final rehearsals and the PBT Orchestra is tuning up for opening night of Swan Lake, opening this Friday, May 6 and running through Sunday, May 15 at the Benedum Center. With new choreography by Artistic Director Susan Jaffe and an iconic Tchaikovsky score performed by the PBT Orchestra, audiences will be enchanted by this timeless tale of love and betrayal.
City Theatre Announces The Return Of The MOMENTUM FESTIVAL OF NEW PLAYS Featuring Three Works-In-Progress
by BWW News Desk - April 28, 2022
After a two-year hiatus due to COVID-19, City Theatre announce the return of the Momentum New Play Festival (Momentum '22). To be held in-person on its South Side campus from May 16 – 21, 2022, the festival features public readings of three new plays in progress as well as a playwright's “open mic.”
by BWW News Desk - April 28, 2022
After a two-year hiatus due to COVID-19, City Theatre announce the return of the Momentum New Play Festival (Momentum '22). To be held in-person on its South Side campus from May 16 – 21, 2022, the festival features public readings of three new plays in progress as well as a playwright's “open mic.”
Pittsburgh CLO's 2022 Summer Season Tickets On Sale This Friday
by BWW News Desk - April 27, 2022
Individual tickets for Pittsburgh CLO's 2022 Summer Season will go on sale Friday, April 29 at 10:00am.
by BWW News Desk - April 27, 2022
Individual tickets for Pittsburgh CLO's 2022 Summer Season will go on sale Friday, April 29 at 10:00am.
BWW Review: MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS Blends Comedy and Crime at Pittsburgh Public Theater
by Greg Kerestan - April 27, 2022
Ken Ludwig's farce-mystery hybrid works much better than you'd imagine.
by Greg Kerestan - April 27, 2022
Ken Ludwig's farce-mystery hybrid works much better than you'd imagine.
Pittsburgh Public Theater Declares Winner of 2022 New Play Contest
by BWW News Desk - April 22, 2022
Pittsburgh Public Theater has announced the winner of the organization’s 2021-2022 New Play Contest, Lisa Langford, for her play The Breakfast at the Bookstore. As the winning playwright, Ms. Langford will receive a $500 honorarium and a staged reading of her script will be featured in this season’s Public PlayTime series.
by BWW News Desk - April 22, 2022
Pittsburgh Public Theater has announced the winner of the organization’s 2021-2022 New Play Contest, Lisa Langford, for her play The Breakfast at the Bookstore. As the winning playwright, Ms. Langford will receive a $500 honorarium and a staged reading of her script will be featured in this season’s Public PlayTime series.
Featured Music Lineup Announced For The 2022 Dollar Bank Three Rivers Arts Festival
by BWW News Desk - April 21, 2022
The new-look Dollar Bank Three Rivers Arts Festival – produced by the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust on the streets and inside venues of downtown's Cultural District – will be a block party on a grand scale. Guests from Pittsburgh and visitors from around the country can continue to expect high-quality arts attractions that have made the festival a destination ranked among the nation's premier free arts experiences.
by BWW News Desk - April 21, 2022
The new-look Dollar Bank Three Rivers Arts Festival – produced by the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust on the streets and inside venues of downtown's Cultural District – will be a block party on a grand scale. Guests from Pittsburgh and visitors from around the country can continue to expect high-quality arts attractions that have made the festival a destination ranked among the nation's premier free arts experiences.
Three Rivers Young Peoples Orchestras Announces Free Spring Concert
by BWW News Desk - April 19, 2022
Three Rivers Young Peoples Orchestras has announced its spring concert, Brand New Way, which will take place on Sat., May 28, at Heinz Hall for the Performing Arts. The program features Sibelius's “Suite for Violin” with Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra member Irene Cheng and 'Lift Every Voice and Sing' with vocalists Dr. Zuly Inirio and Anita Levels from UniSound's Black Teaching Artist-in-Residence program.
by BWW News Desk - April 19, 2022
Three Rivers Young Peoples Orchestras has announced its spring concert, Brand New Way, which will take place on Sat., May 28, at Heinz Hall for the Performing Arts. The program features Sibelius's “Suite for Violin” with Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra member Irene Cheng and 'Lift Every Voice and Sing' with vocalists Dr. Zuly Inirio and Anita Levels from UniSound's Black Teaching Artist-in-Residence program.
AIN'T TOO PROUD – THE LIFE AND TIMES OF THE TEMPTATIONS is Coming to Pittsburgh's Benedum Center
by BWW News Desk - April 19, 2022
The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust has announced the first national tour of AIN’T TOO PROUD – THE LIFE AND TIMES OF THE TEMPTATIONS, the new Broadway smash hit musical that will play Pittsburgh’s Benedum Center, 237 7th Street, May 17-22, 2022, as part of the 2021-2022 PNC Broadway in Pittsburgh series.
by BWW News Desk - April 19, 2022
The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust has announced the first national tour of AIN’T TOO PROUD – THE LIFE AND TIMES OF THE TEMPTATIONS, the new Broadway smash hit musical that will play Pittsburgh’s Benedum Center, 237 7th Street, May 17-22, 2022, as part of the 2021-2022 PNC Broadway in Pittsburgh series.
Robert Ramirez Named New Head of Carnegie Mellon University School of Drama
by BWW News Desk - April 18, 2022
Robert Ramirez has been named the new head of the Carnegie Mellon University School of Drama, effective August 1. Ramirez joins CMU from the Department of Theatre and Dance at the University of Texas at Austin (UT), where he served as professor and chair.
by BWW News Desk - April 18, 2022
Robert Ramirez has been named the new head of the Carnegie Mellon University School of Drama, effective August 1. Ramirez joins CMU from the Department of Theatre and Dance at the University of Texas at Austin (UT), where he served as professor and chair.
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre Offers Expanded Education Programs For SWAN LAKE With The PBT Orchestra
by BWW News Desk - April 18, 2022
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre invites audiences to take a deeper dive into the enduring love story of Swan Lake with the PBT Orchestra, running May 6 – 15 at the Benedum Center through a variety of virtual and in-person free educational programs.
by BWW News Desk - April 18, 2022
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre invites audiences to take a deeper dive into the enduring love story of Swan Lake with the PBT Orchestra, running May 6 – 15 at the Benedum Center through a variety of virtual and in-person free educational programs.
Slippery Rock University Presents THE FANTASTICKS
by BWW News Desk - April 18, 2022
The longest-running off-Broadway production has enchanted its way to Slippery Rock University. While performances are happening this spring, The Fantasticks will whisk you away to a night in September, where audiences will experience the telling of an epic love story. T
by BWW News Desk - April 18, 2022
The longest-running off-Broadway production has enchanted its way to Slippery Rock University. While performances are happening this spring, The Fantasticks will whisk you away to a night in September, where audiences will experience the telling of an epic love story. T
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