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Steubenville Celebrates Dean Martin With Starry Weekend Of Events
by BWW News Desk - June 05, 2025
The legacy of legendary entertainer Dean Martin takes center stage once again as his hometown of Steubenville hosts the 2025 Dean Martin Hometown Festival from Thursday, June 12 through Saturday, June 14.
Prime Stage Theatre CEMETERY WALK Adds Theatrical Touch to Pittsburgh History
by BWW News Desk - June 01, 2025
If you've ever wanted to spend a few minutes with a 1905 supermodel and chat about her leading role in America's first Crime of the Century, stop by Allegheny Cemetery on the afternoon of June 21 and meet Evelyn Nesbit Thaw, the fabled 'Girl on the Red Velvet Swing'.
Review: MADAME CLICQUOT Bubbles with Possibility at Pittsburgh CLO
by Greg Kerestan - May 31, 2025
This new musical makes a case both for its own mainstream success and for its heroine as an under-appreciated icon.
Cast Set for TWELFTH NIGHT at Pittsburgh Public Theater
by BWW News Desk - May 29, 2025
Pittsburgh Public Theater has revealed the cast of the Pittsburgh premiere of Public Works' TWELFTH NIGHT. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets here.
Gene Kelly Awards Announces Winners for 2025
by Emmy Rice - May 25, 2025
An overly-enthusiastic sold-out crowd filled the Benedum Center as Pittsburgh CLO and The Michael J. Kara Family celebrated Allegheny County’s finest high school musical theater performers at the 34th Annual Pittsburgh CLO Gene Kelly Awards for Excellence in High School Musical Theater on Saturday, May 24, 2025.
Review: BABY Gives Birth to Dramedy at Front Porch Theatricals
by Greg Kerestan - May 20, 2025
Pittsburgh's most reliable indie company scores again with a little-seen concept musical.
Jessica Simpson to Headline 'Women Who Rock' Benefit Concert
by BWW News Desk - May 19, 2025
Women will rock Stage AE in Pittsburgh, PA on September 5th as the Annual Women Who Rock™ Benefit Concert Presented by Gibson Gives returns, starring Jessica Simpson.
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre Reveals Company Updates for the Upcoming 2025-2026 Season 
by BWW News Desk - May 19, 2025
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre has announced changes to its company roster for the 2025-26 season. PBT will welcome new artists into the company and see several departures and retirements.
Texture Contemporary Ballet Marks 200+ Original Works In 15 Years
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2025
Pittsburgh-based Texture Contemporary Ballet has announced its 15th anniversary season, featuring four programs of predominantly new works – three of which include interactive Children's Performances.
May Pang To Exhibit Candid Photographs Of John Lennon At Two Day Show In Pittsburgh
by BWW News Desk - May 15, 2025
'The Lost Weekend - The Photography of May Pang' exhibition will provide fans a rare opportunity to see John Lennon in a new light at Atihi Studios in Pittsburgh. Learn more!
The Wheeling Symphony to Present 95th Anniversary Concert
by BWW News Desk - May 09, 2025
The Wheeling Symphony Orchestra is gearing up to celebrate their 95th anniversary with a season-closing concert featuring local artists, a community choir, and two world premiere compositions, as well as several familiar favorites.
2025 Gene Kelly Awards Nominations Revealed
by BWW News Desk - May 07, 2025
Pittsburgh CLO has revealed the nominees for the 34th Annual Gene Kelly Awards for Excellence in High School Musical Theater. Learn more about the awards here!
Prime Stage Theatre 2025-26 Season Features Three World Premieres by Pittsburgh Playwrights
by BWW News Desk - May 05, 2025
Prime Stage Theatre will celebrate its 29th season with three world premieres commissioned from three Pittsburgh playwrights. Performances begin in November.
Video: First Look At Fulton Theatre's FOREVER PLAID
by Joshua Wright - April 29, 2025
Get a first look at Fulton Theatre’s production of Forever Plaid, a musical featuring beloved 1950s pop hits. Directed by Fran Prisco with music direction by Robert Bigley.
Photos: WOMAN WITH EYES CLOSED At Pittsburgh Opera
by BWW News Desk - April 29, 2025
Pittsburgh Opera has performed the world premiere of 'Woman with Eyes Closed' at the Bitz Opera Factory on April 26th, the first of five sold-out performances. See photos of the show.
Cast Of MADAME CLICQUOT Revealed At Pittsburgh CLO
by BWW News Desk - April 29, 2025
Pittsburgh CLO, in association with 42nd Parallel Productions, has announced the cast of the highly anticipated world premiere of MADAME CLICQUOT: A Revolutionary Musical, an empowering new production based on the extraordinary true story of the woman who revolutionized the champagne industry.
R-Act Theatre Productions Continues Season with IMAGINARY EXITS
by BWW News Desk - April 26, 2025
R-ACT Theatre Productions continues its 2025 season with Imaginary Exits, a fast-paced farce written and directed by Ellwood City playwright and mead merchant Eric J. McAnallen.
Pittsburgh CLO Unveils CAMELOT, BACK TO THE FUTURE, And FROZEN Creative Teams
by BWW News Desk - April 25, 2025
Pittsburgh CLO has unveiled the Creative Teams for the highly anticipated 2025 PNC Summer of Musicals. This esteemed group of creative visionaries will bring the magic of Broadway to life throughout the summer season.
Review: SOME LIKE IT HOT Jazzes Up the Issues at Benedum Center
by Greg Kerestan - April 21, 2025
It's a wonder Some Like It Hot, the Billy Wilder film, has held up as well as it does without seeming totally creaky and outdated. This is, after all, a 1959 Hollywood comedy, albeit one that is remarkably fluid in its attitudes towards both gender and sexuality.
Lea DeLaria To Headline THE BASH At City Theatre
by BWW News Desk - April 17, 2025
City Theatre has announced that Lea DeLaria will headline its signature fundraiser, THE BASH, at City Theatre on Saturday, May 17, 2025. This year, The Bash will serve both as a fundraiser and an opportunity to officially celebrate the organization's 50th Anniversary season of work.   
WAITRESS Pittsburgh Regional Premiere is Coming to The Gargaro Theater
by BWW News Desk - April 16, 2025
Pittsburgh Musical Theater will present the Pittsburgh regional premiere of the Broadway musical Waitress in May. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Video: Watch a Sneak Peek of ANASTASIA at Fulton Theatre
by BWW News Desk - April 11, 2025
Watch the trailer video for Anastasia at Fulton Theatre. From the Tony-winning creators of such Broadway classics as Ragtime and Once On This Island, the new production is running at Fulton Theatre’s Mainstage.
HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH And More Set for City Theatre 2025/2026 Season
by BWW News Desk - April 10, 2025
City Theatre Company has announced the details of the theatre’s 51st season of bold, new works, beginning in September 2025. The 2025/2026 season will feature three world premieres, both national and local producing partnerships, and more.
SHUCKED, HELL'S KITCHEN, and More Set For PNC Broadway in Pittsburgh
by BWW News Desk - April 08, 2025
The 2025-2026 PNC Broadway in Pittsburgh season has been announced, which includes 11 productions coming to the Benedum Center beginning this year. The season will kick off in September 2025 with A Beautiful Noise.
Review: JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR Feels New Again at Pittsburgh Musical Theater
by Greg Kerestan - April 07, 2025
Is Jesus the hero of Jesus Christ Superstar? It's a question people have debated for years, first spurred by lyricist Tim Rice quipping (possibly sarcastically) in the early seventies that Christ was the villain of the piece, not the hero. The brilliance of the piece is in its almost ambivalent reportage: we see one week in the titular messiah's life, with a just-the-facts approach that never editorializes per se.

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