THE BARD IN BLOOM to be Presented by Pittsburgh Public Theater
by BWW News Desk - May 05, 2021
Pittsburgh Public Theater will present The Bard in Bloom as part of Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre's Open Air Series on Flagstaff Hill Saturday, May 22, from 2:00-3:15pm. This event is a celebration of the extraordinary young artists who have taken part in the organization's Shakespeare Monologue & Scene Contest.
by BWW News Desk - May 05, 2021
Pittsburgh Public Theater will present The Bard in Bloom as part of Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre's Open Air Series on Flagstaff Hill Saturday, May 22, from 2:00-3:15pm. This event is a celebration of the extraordinary young artists who have taken part in the organization's Shakespeare Monologue & Scene Contest.
WILD WOMEN OF PLANET WONGO invades the Pittsburgh Fringe Festival
by BWW News Desk - May 04, 2021
The 60s sci-fi immersive musical comedy Wild Women of Planet Wongo, a wacky B-movie inspired musical about a planet of Amazonian women who first encounter men when two bumbling astronauts crash on their planet, is coming virtually to the Pittsburgh Fringe Festival after successful productions in New York City and Chicago.
by BWW News Desk - May 04, 2021
The 60s sci-fi immersive musical comedy Wild Women of Planet Wongo, a wacky B-movie inspired musical about a planet of Amazonian women who first encounter men when two bumbling astronauts crash on their planet, is coming virtually to the Pittsburgh Fringe Festival after successful productions in New York City and Chicago.
The Pittsburgh (Virtual) Fringe Festival Presents Trudy Carmichael's Improvised One-Woman Show
by BWW News Desk - April 30, 2021
The Pittsburgh (Virtual) Fringe Festival will present Las Vegas's most outrageous unknown lounge singer, Trudy Carmichael in her self-proclaimed 'FABULOUS' improvised cabaret, 'Trudy Carmichael Presents The Improvised One-Woman Show!' at 7:00 pm (ET) / 4:00 pm (PT) on Saturday, May 8th.
by BWW News Desk - April 30, 2021
The Pittsburgh (Virtual) Fringe Festival will present Las Vegas's most outrageous unknown lounge singer, Trudy Carmichael in her self-proclaimed 'FABULOUS' improvised cabaret, 'Trudy Carmichael Presents The Improvised One-Woman Show!' at 7:00 pm (ET) / 4:00 pm (PT) on Saturday, May 8th.
Pittsburgh Cultural Trust Announces Return to In-Person Programming with 62nd Dollar Bank Three Rivers Arts Festival
by BWW News Desk - April 29, 2021
The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust announced the music headliners, gallery exhibitions, and footprint of the 62nd Dollar Bank Three Rivers Arts Festival. The Festival runs June 4-14, 2021 in-person and virtually, creating a special hybrid Festival format that builds upon the digital opportunities of 2020 and an exciting return to live events.
by BWW News Desk - April 29, 2021
The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust announced the music headliners, gallery exhibitions, and footprint of the 62nd Dollar Bank Three Rivers Arts Festival. The Festival runs June 4-14, 2021 in-person and virtually, creating a special hybrid Festival format that builds upon the digital opportunities of 2020 and an exciting return to live events.
Tedi Brunetti To Release New Album THE QUEEN OF PITTSBURGH
by BWW News Desk - April 27, 2021
The singer, songwriter and drummer will release 'The Queen Of Pittsburgh' on July 20th. First single and video 'Evil Woman' will be available May 25th. Singer, songwriter, drummer and bandleader, Tedi Brunetti has come a long way since discovering music as a youth in Pittsburgh.
by BWW News Desk - April 27, 2021
The singer, songwriter and drummer will release 'The Queen Of Pittsburgh' on July 20th. First single and video 'Evil Woman' will be available May 25th. Singer, songwriter, drummer and bandleader, Tedi Brunetti has come a long way since discovering music as a youth in Pittsburgh.
NOW, NOW, NOW... is Part of the Virtual Pittsburgh Fringe Festival
by BWW News Desk - April 27, 2021
Award-winning Writer, Director, Producer Tom Cavanaugh brings his creation to the PITTSBURGH VIRTUAL FRINGE FESTIVAL along with a cast of nineteen actors in a bi-coastal, simulcast, multimedia event. Cavanaugh combines pre-recorded videos and music with live performances from actors from their Covid 19 safe homes! Using ZOOM as the medium, a safe haven for performers and audience members from the deadly virus has been created.
by BWW News Desk - April 27, 2021
Award-winning Writer, Director, Producer Tom Cavanaugh brings his creation to the PITTSBURGH VIRTUAL FRINGE FESTIVAL along with a cast of nineteen actors in a bi-coastal, simulcast, multimedia event. Cavanaugh combines pre-recorded videos and music with live performances from actors from their Covid 19 safe homes! Using ZOOM as the medium, a safe haven for performers and audience members from the deadly virus has been created.
Student Blog: Burning Out In The Snow
by Student Blogger: Sydney Emerson - April 23, 2021
I’ve been burnt out before (and I’m sure I’ll be burnt out again) but this time feels different. This time is sluggish, self-aware, and brutal. This time is stealing a nap wherever I can find one. This time is wearing the same outfit two days in a row. This time is writing a too-long blog post to work through my own thoughts. (Welcome!)
by Student Blogger: Sydney Emerson - April 23, 2021
I’ve been burnt out before (and I’m sure I’ll be burnt out again) but this time feels different. This time is sluggish, self-aware, and brutal. This time is stealing a nap wherever I can find one. This time is wearing the same outfit two days in a row. This time is writing a too-long blog post to work through my own thoughts. (Welcome!)
August Wilson African American Cultural Center Receives Grant From Richard King Mellon Foundation
by BWW News Desk - April 22, 2021
The August Wilson African American Cultural Center today announced a generous $1.35 million grant from the Richard King Mellon Foundation in support of the Center’s ongoing work.
by BWW News Desk - April 22, 2021
The August Wilson African American Cultural Center today announced a generous $1.35 million grant from the Richard King Mellon Foundation in support of the Center’s ongoing work.
Pittsburgh CLO Announces SUMMER UNDER THE STARS 75th Anniversary Season At Heinz Field
by BWW News Desk - April 22, 2021
Pittsburgh CLO today announced it will bring Broadway back to the ‘Burgh this summer at Heinz Field in a first-ever partnership with the Pittsburgh Steelers.
by BWW News Desk - April 22, 2021
Pittsburgh CLO today announced it will bring Broadway back to the ‘Burgh this summer at Heinz Field in a first-ever partnership with the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Benedum Center And Byham Theater First Performing Arts Venues In PA To Achieve GBAC Accreditation
by BWW News Desk - April 22, 2021
The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust announces that it has achieved Global Biorisk Advisory Council STAR accreditation, the gold standard for prepared facilities, at the Benedum Center for the Performing Arts and the Byham Theater. Under the guidance of GBAC, a Division of ISSA, the worldwide cleaning industry association, the Cultural Trust has implemented the most stringent protocols for cleaning, disinfection and infectious disease prevention in its facilities.
by BWW News Desk - April 22, 2021
The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust announces that it has achieved Global Biorisk Advisory Council STAR accreditation, the gold standard for prepared facilities, at the Benedum Center for the Performing Arts and the Byham Theater. Under the guidance of GBAC, a Division of ISSA, the worldwide cleaning industry association, the Cultural Trust has implemented the most stringent protocols for cleaning, disinfection and infectious disease prevention in its facilities.
The Manor Theater Will Reopen on April 23
by BWW News Desk - April 21, 2021
The Manor Theater in Squirrel Hill is set to reopen on Friday, April 23. The cinema has previously reopened on August 28, but the lack of patrons caused owner Rick Stern to close once again.
by BWW News Desk - April 21, 2021
The Manor Theater in Squirrel Hill is set to reopen on Friday, April 23. The cinema has previously reopened on August 28, but the lack of patrons caused owner Rick Stern to close once again.
Four Dancers Awarded Apprenticeships To Join Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre
by BWW News Desk - April 20, 2021
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre Artistic Director Susan Jaffe has awarded paid apprenticeship positions to four young dancers as part of PBT's new apprenticeship program for the upcoming 2021-2022 Season.
by BWW News Desk - April 20, 2021
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre Artistic Director Susan Jaffe has awarded paid apprenticeship positions to four young dancers as part of PBT's new apprenticeship program for the upcoming 2021-2022 Season.
Nominees Announced For Pittsburgh CLO's Gene Kelly Awards
by BWW News Desk - April 19, 2021
Pittsburgh CLO, the HRH Foundation, and the Michael J. Kara Family are proud to announce the nominees for the 30th Annual Gene Kelly Awards for Excellence in High School Musical Theater.
by BWW News Desk - April 19, 2021
Pittsburgh CLO, the HRH Foundation, and the Michael J. Kara Family are proud to announce the nominees for the 30th Annual Gene Kelly Awards for Excellence in High School Musical Theater.
The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust Reopens Art Galleries With #notwhite Collective's 'We Are The Global Majority'
by BWW News Desk - April 16, 2021
The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust has announced the return to its galleries and visual art spaces beginning on Friday, June 4, 2021, with the special art installation from the #notwhite collective. The #notwhite collective is a group of 13 women artists whose mission is to use non-individualistic, multi-disciplinary art to make their stories visible.
by BWW News Desk - April 16, 2021
The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust has announced the return to its galleries and visual art spaces beginning on Friday, June 4, 2021, with the special art installation from the #notwhite collective. The #notwhite collective is a group of 13 women artists whose mission is to use non-individualistic, multi-disciplinary art to make their stories visible.
Tracey McCants Lewis Appointed Board Chair of August Wilson African American Cultural Center
by BWW News Desk - April 13, 2021
The August Wilson African American Cultural Center today announced the appointment Tracey McCants Lewis as AWAACC’s new Chair of the Board along with the election of four new trustees, Dr. Rahmon Hart, Tony Murphy, Shiv Sethi, and Dr. James Taylor.
by BWW News Desk - April 13, 2021
The August Wilson African American Cultural Center today announced the appointment Tracey McCants Lewis as AWAACC’s new Chair of the Board along with the election of four new trustees, Dr. Rahmon Hart, Tony Murphy, Shiv Sethi, and Dr. James Taylor.
Student Blog: Playing Outside
by Student Blogger: Sydney Emerson - April 12, 2021
I never thought I would miss the bottom halves of my friends’ faces as much as I have this past year. And yet, there isn’t a button we can push or a switch we can flip to send it all back.
by Student Blogger: Sydney Emerson - April 12, 2021
I never thought I would miss the bottom halves of my friends’ faces as much as I have this past year. And yet, there isn’t a button we can push or a switch we can flip to send it all back.
Photo Flash: First Look at YARDBIRD from Pittsburgh Opera
by BWW News Desk - April 09, 2021
Pittsburgh Opera will present the first-ever Pittsburgh performances of Charlie Parker’s Yardbird, based on the life of legendary jazz musician, at its headquarters in the Strip District from April 10th through 22nd.
by BWW News Desk - April 09, 2021
Pittsburgh Opera will present the first-ever Pittsburgh performances of Charlie Parker’s Yardbird, based on the life of legendary jazz musician, at its headquarters in the Strip District from April 10th through 22nd.
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre School Connects Students To Local Pittsburgh Dance Artists During Pandemic
by BWW News Desk - April 08, 2021
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre School (PBT School) continued to innovate and expand class offerings during the COVID-19 pandemic through the Pittsburgh Connections Class Series. The series began in September 2020 and concluded on the final weekend of March 2021. The series was fully virtual and students met and took class with a new guest artist each Saturday for an hour.
by BWW News Desk - April 08, 2021
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre School (PBT School) continued to innovate and expand class offerings during the COVID-19 pandemic through the Pittsburgh Connections Class Series. The series began in September 2020 and concluded on the final weekend of March 2021. The series was fully virtual and students met and took class with a new guest artist each Saturday for an hour.
BWW Review: THE CATASTROPHIST at City Theatre Blurs Genres and Experiments with Perception
by Greg Kerestan - April 07, 2021
Part play, part TED Talk, and part experimental film, Lauren M. Gunderson blends biography, science and fiction into a heady brew.
by Greg Kerestan - April 07, 2021
Part play, part TED Talk, and part experimental film, Lauren M. Gunderson blends biography, science and fiction into a heady brew.
Pittsburgh Public Theater Crowns Winner Of Inaugural New Play Contest
by BWW News Desk - April 01, 2021
Pittsburgh Public Theater has announced the winner of the organization's first New Play Contest, Emma Gibson, for her play When We Fall. As the winning playwright, Ms. Gibson received a $500 honorarium and a Public PlayTime premiere of When We Fall June 17-20, 2021.
by BWW News Desk - April 01, 2021
Pittsburgh Public Theater has announced the winner of the organization's first New Play Contest, Emma Gibson, for her play When We Fall. As the winning playwright, Ms. Gibson received a $500 honorarium and a Public PlayTime premiere of When We Fall June 17-20, 2021.
Mendelssohn Choir Of Pittsburgh Offers Free Virtual Series On Global Choral Traditions
by BWW News Desk - March 31, 2021
While the pandemic continues to keep us apart physically, the Mendelssohn Choir of Pittsburgh is offering a way to connect musically and across cultures. In the new year, the choir will present Global Choral Traditions, a live, interactive, virtual exploration of choral music from around the world.
by BWW News Desk - March 31, 2021
While the pandemic continues to keep us apart physically, the Mendelssohn Choir of Pittsburgh is offering a way to connect musically and across cultures. In the new year, the choir will present Global Choral Traditions, a live, interactive, virtual exploration of choral music from around the world.
2021 Virtual Pittsburgh Humanities Festival Announced
by BWW News Desk - March 31, 2021
The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust has announced the complete programming lineup for the sixth annual Pittsburgh Humanities Festival.
by BWW News Desk - March 31, 2021
The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust has announced the complete programming lineup for the sixth annual Pittsburgh Humanities Festival.
Pittsburgh Public Theater Welcomes Parag S. Gohel As Director Of Education & Engagement
by BWW News Desk - March 30, 2021
In alignment with Pittsburgh Public Theater's vision to serve as a true public theater to the region, Mr. Gohel will usher in a new era of dynamic learning and community collaborations at the organization, using the Public's legacy of artistic excellence as a platform for meaningful, joyful civic engagement.
by BWW News Desk - March 30, 2021
In alignment with Pittsburgh Public Theater's vision to serve as a true public theater to the region, Mr. Gohel will usher in a new era of dynamic learning and community collaborations at the organization, using the Public's legacy of artistic excellence as a platform for meaningful, joyful civic engagement.
Photo Flash: Pittsburgh Opera Presents Charlie Parker's YARDBIRD
by BWW News Desk - March 30, 2021
Pittsburgh Opera will present the first-ever Pittsburgh performances of Charlie Parker’s Yardbird, based on the life of legendary jazz musician, at its headquarters in the Strip District from April 10th through 22nd.
by BWW News Desk - March 30, 2021
Pittsburgh Opera will present the first-ever Pittsburgh performances of Charlie Parker’s Yardbird, based on the life of legendary jazz musician, at its headquarters in the Strip District from April 10th through 22nd.
New Hazlett Theater Presents MILTON
by BWW News Desk - March 30, 2021
Milton is an original production and biography in motion created and directed by Kaylin Horgan and set to the original score of local pop artists;Treble NLS and Brittney Chantele. Premiering April 8th at 8 pm followed by two more showings on April 9th at 11 am and 8pm at the New Hazlett Theater in Pittsburgh, PA.
by BWW News Desk - March 30, 2021
Milton is an original production and biography in motion created and directed by Kaylin Horgan and set to the original score of local pop artists;Treble NLS and Brittney Chantele. Premiering April 8th at 8 pm followed by two more showings on April 9th at 11 am and 8pm at the New Hazlett Theater in Pittsburgh, PA.
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