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Photos: MTAP Presents ABDUCTION
by BWW News Desk - November 05, 2021
With a book by T.J. Pieffer, lyrics by Becki Toth and T.J. Pieffer, and music by Becki Toth and Brad Kemp, Abduction tells the story of high school senior and student body president Pippa Peterson who's social footing crumbles after she witnesses an alien abduction in her tiny suburban town of Pluto.
Chatham Baroque to Present THE ART OF THE TRIO
by BWW News Desk - November 05, 2021
On November 19–21, Chatham Baroque will present “The Art of the Trio,” with artistic directors Andrew Fouts, Patricia Halverson and Scott Pauley on, respectively, the violin, the viola da gamba, and the theorbo and baroque guitar.
Grounds For Sculpture To Show Powerful Ceramics Exhibitions By Roberto Lugo And The Color Network
by BWW News Desk - November 04, 2021
Grounds For Sculpture announces two exhibitions on contemporary ceramics opening in May 2022. Debuting new work, a solo exhibition of American artist and social activist Roberto Lugo will display his signature combination of traditional and contemporary iconography and techniques.
Resonance Works Announces Return To Live Performances
by BWW News Desk - November 04, 2021
Resonance Works will make its return to the stage with “Back to the Future,” live at The Greer Cabaret at Theater Square, Saturday and Sunday, November 13 & 14, 2021 at 7:30pm. The Resonance Chamber Orchestra, led by Artistic Director and conductor, Maria Sensi Sellner, performs the
UniSound Launches Round Two Of The Black Teaching Artists-In-Residence Program
by BWW News Desk - November 03, 2021
This November, UniSound launches the second round of its Black Teaching Artist-in-Residence program (BTAR), an initiative to support the music practice and professional development of Black teaching artists in Greater Pittsburgh.
Student Blog: With 'Rocky,' A Return To Life
by Student Blogger: Sydney Emerson - November 01, 2021
Everybody—whether they were involved in theatre on campus or not—was hungry for a sense of community. They wanted somewhere they could congregate, somewhere they could be loud and support their peers. Finally, after what felt like ages, I finally saw the live performance that I love return: raucous, joyful, loud, and spectacular.
Richard Thomas to Star as Ebenezer Scrooge in Pittsburgh CLO's A MUSICAL CHRISTMAS CAROL
by BWW News Desk - October 29, 2021
This December, Pittsburgh CLO will bring Richard Thomas back to Pittsburgh in the iconic role of Ebenezer Scrooge in its 30th anniversary production of A MUSICAL CHRISTMAS CAROL, December 17-23 at the Byham Theater.
City Theatre & Pittsburgh CLO Present AN UNTITLED NEW PLAY FROM JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE
by BWW News Desk - October 28, 2021
City Theatre has announced the second show of its 2021/2022 subscription season, An Untitled New Play by Justin Timberlake by Matt Schatz (The Burdens, City Theatre 2019) in a co-production with Pittsburgh CLO. 
AS YOU LIKE IT to Open PICT Classic Theatre's 25th Anniversary Season
by BWW News Desk - October 27, 2021
On Saturday, October 30, PICT Classic Theatre will present their first live, in-person performance following the COVID-19 shutdown: William Shakespeare's As You Like It. PICT's first show of its 25th Anniversary Season returns to the company to their home in the Fred Rogers Studio at WQED October 30- November 20, 2021.
Nominations Close Sunday For The 2021 BroadwayWorld Pittsburgh Awards
by BWW Staff - October 26, 2021
These are the final weeks to submit nominees for the 2021 BroadwayWorld Pittsburgh Awards! The 2021 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021. Nominations close Sunday, October 31st, 2021.
CM School of Drama Junior Music Theater Ensemble Presents Annual Cabaret SOMETHING BEAUTIFUL
by BWW News Desk - October 22, 2021
School of Drama Junior Music Theater Ensemble Presents Annual Cabaret SOMETHING BEAUTIFUL, featuring the Stephen Flaherty songbook. 
Last Chance To Submit Nominations For The 2021 BroadwayWorld Pittsburgh Awards
by BWW Staff - October 20, 2021
These are the final weeks to submit nominees for the 2021 BroadwayWorld Pittsburgh Awards! The 2021 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021.
Pittsburgh Public Theater Announces 2021-2022 New Play Contest Submissions Now Being Accepted
by BWW News Desk - October 18, 2021
 Pittsburgh Public Theater has announced the second year of The Public's New Play Contest. The inaugural year of the contest kicked off in 2020 during the pause of in-person programming at the O'Reilly Theater and the premiere of the Public PlayTime Classics N'at series.
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre Receives $25,000 Grant From Aspen Santa Fe Ballet Fund For Innovation In Dance
by BWW News Desk - October 18, 2021
When Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre presents its first pandemic-era theater production this weekend, it will be supported by a $25,000 grant from a fellow ballet company that reimagined its mission amid the challenges of COVID-19.  
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre Will Honor The Life and Legacy of Patricia Wilde On 'Season Premiere' Opening Night
by BWW News Desk - October 15, 2021
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre will celebrate the life and legacy of Patricia Wilde – former PBT artistic director, New York City Ballet principal and renowned Balanchine dancer – on Friday, Oct. 22 on opening night for the company's 2021-2022 “Season Premiere” with the PBT Orchestra. 
Mendelssohn Choir Of Pittsburgh Announces 2021-'22 Season Of Light And Imagination
by BWW News Desk - October 14, 2021
The Mendelssohn Choir of Pittsburgh has announced its 2021–'22 season. At 114 years in operation, MCP is the city's most celebrated chorus. Composed of approximately 120 singers, it is led by Robert Page Music Director Matthew Mehaffey.
World Premiere Of CIRCLES By Staycee Pearl Dance Project Presented By AWAACC
by BWW News Desk - October 14, 2021
August Wilson African American Cultural Center announces the world premiere of CIRCLES, a multi-faceted, multi-part project by STAYCEE PEARL dance project & Soy Sos, whose work celebrates and explores personal and collective expressions of Blackness and self-reclamation through dynamic dance-centered performances and visual arts experiences and builds on the Center's commitment to Black innovators.
BWW Review: SLOW FOOD at Pittsburgh Public Theater is Sartre Meets Seinfeld in a Greek Restaurant
by Greg Kerestan - October 14, 2021
Hell is other people's favorite restaurant in Wendy MacLeod's quirky date-night comedy.
Pittsburgh Opera and Point Park University Announce OPERA ANIMATIONS
by BWW News Desk - October 14, 2021
The partnership involves students from the Cinema Arts Department of Point Park's Conservatory of Performing Arts creating custom animated videos set to opera selections by Pittsburgh Opera.
Gary Pratt Releases New Single 'Country To The Bone'
by BWW News Desk - October 10, 2021
Pittsburg Native Gary Pratt returns with his second single 'Country to the Bone' off of his latest record, 'Something Worth Remembering'
VIDEO: Watch the Trailer For Pittsburgh CLO's A MUSICAL CHRISTMAS CAROL
by BWW News Desk - October 09, 2021
Pittsburgh CLO has taken the spirit of the season, wrapped it in your favorite yuletide melodies and tied it with all the holiday magic and wonder of your childhood. Join Scrooge, Bob Cratchit, Tiny Tim and a host of colorful characters for the 30th Anniversary of A MUSICAL CHRISTMAS CAROL.
Tickets For HAMILTON in Pittsburgh Go On Sale Monday, October 18
by BWW News Desk - October 08, 2021
There is a maximum purchase limit of nine (9) tickets per account for the engagement. When tickets go on sale, prices will range from $49 to $179 with a select number of premium seats available from $299 for all performances.  There will be a lottery for 40 $10 seats for all performances. Details will be announced closer to the engagement.
Final Weeks To Submit Nominations For The 2021 BroadwayWorld Pittsburgh Awards
by BWW Staff - October 06, 2021
These are the final weeks to submit nominees for the 2021 BroadwayWorld Pittsburgh Awards! The 2021 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021.
Point Park University Invites Would-Be Zombies To Dance In Market Square
by BWW News Desk - October 05, 2021
Taking its inspiration from Michael Jackson's iconic Thriller video, Point Park University will host the first-ever “Thrillerama,” a Halloween-themed dance fundraising event on Friday, October 29 from 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. in Market Square in Downtown Pittsburgh.
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre Returns To The Benedum With October 'Season Premiere'
by BWW News Desk - October 05, 2021
After 20 months of darkened theaters and digital performances, Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre dancers make their long-awaited return to the Benedum Center stage Oct. 22-24 for the company's 2021-2022 “Season Premiere” with the PBT Orchestra. 

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