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HAIR to be Presented by The Stage Right Theatre Company This July

HAIR to be Presented by The Stage Right Theatre Company This July

by BWW News Desk — June 25, 2021
The Stage Right Theatre Company will be staging the landmark rock and roll musical classic 'Hair' Thursday July 8th through Saturday, July 10 at Hempfield Park in Hempfield Township.
Student Blog: 'I'm Coming Back Home'

Student Blog: 'I'm Coming Back Home'

by Student Blogger: Sydney Emerson — June 24, 2021
Much like the characters struggling to piece together their identities in In The Heights, and much like—I suspect—Miranda himself at the time of writing this story, I have never felt more pride in my hometown than now, in my young adulthood.
Pittsburgh Public Theater Announces 2021-2022 Season

Pittsburgh Public Theater Announces 2021-2022 Season

by BWW News Desk — June 24, 2021
Pittsburgh Public Theater has announced the organization’s 47th season — ALL ABOARD! — kicking off this October online and in person.
Roger Guenveur Smith To Perform FREDERICK DOUGLASS NOW At the Tabernacle in Oak Bluff

Roger Guenveur Smith To Perform FREDERICK DOUGLASS NOW At the Tabernacle in Oak Bluffs

by BWW News Desk — June 21, 2021
Kicking off with a performance of Smith's acclaimed solo show, Frederick Douglass Now, presented in partnership with the Martha's Vineyard Camp Meeting Association on Saturday, August 21 at 7:00pm ET, the one-night-only event takes place at Tabernacle in Oak Bluffs, a National Historic Landmark on M
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre Wins Telly Awards For FIRESIDE NUTCRACKER

Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre Wins Telly Awards For FIRESIDE NUTCRACKER

by BWW News Desk — June 15, 2021
Pittsburgh Ballet Theater has received three Telly Awards for its “Fireside Nutcracker,” a virtual adaptation of Terrence S.
STRAIGHT NO CHASER Returns to Pittsburgh with the BACK IN THE HIGH LIFE Tour

STRAIGHT NO CHASER Returns to Pittsburgh with the BACK IN THE HIGH LIFE Tour

by BWW News Desk — June 15, 2021
The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust has announced the return of the chart-topping a cappella group Straight No Chaser.
BLACKBESTFRIEND: All Black Femme Team Of Theatre Revolutionaries Bring Juneteenth Cel

BLACKBESTFRIEND: All Black Femme Team Of Theatre Revolutionaries Bring Juneteenth Celebration

by BWW News Desk — June 15, 2021
Created by award winning playwright- director-performer Alexandra Espinoza, BlackBestFriend is part fantasia, part group therapy and part messy revenge play about a group of Black Femmes who recruit an army of like minded Black Femmes who must break up with their white best friends in order to reali
Pittsburgh Cultural Trust Announces Departure of Murray Horne, Head Curator

Pittsburgh Cultural Trust Announces Departure of Murray Horne, Head Curator

by BWW News Desk — June 4, 2021
The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust bids farewell to its Head Curator of 25 years, Murray Horne.
Student Blog: Fandom Purity Culture on Broadway and Beyond

Student Blog: Fandom Purity Culture on Broadway and Beyond

by Student Blogger: Sydney Emerson — June 3, 2021
When purity culture devotees suggest that the author must spoon-feed the moral status of every single character to the audience, they undermine both the intelligence of the viewers as well as the skill of the author.
Pittsburgh Opera Announces 83rd Season

Pittsburgh Opera Announces 83rd Season

by BWW News Desk — June 2, 2021
For the upcoming 2021–22 season, the company will be returning to larger venues such as the Benedum Center and August Wilson African American Cultural Center, while also having programming in its own headquarters building and some digital offerings.
Broadway Pros Named Co-Chairs Of The Musical Theatre Department At Westinghouse Arts

Broadway Pros Named Co-Chairs Of The Musical Theatre Department At Westinghouse Arts Acadmeny

by BWW News Desk — June 1, 2021
As in a lot of things, it matters who you know.
Broadway Takeover Summer Intensive Program Announced At Westinghouse Arts Academy

Broadway Takeover Summer Intensive Program Announced At Westinghouse Arts Academy

by BWW News Desk — June 1, 2021
If you're serious about a career on the stage, you want to learn from the very best.
Student Blog: Pittsburgh Playhouse's Dance Nation: Final Curtain Call

Student Blog: Pittsburgh Playhouse's Dance Nation: Final Curtain Call

by Student Blogger: Mary Felix — June 1, 2021
All in all, the filming of the Playhouse's performance successfully translated the work of the stage onto the screen.
BWW Proscenium Series: Pittsburgh Tamburitzans Announce Accessible 85th Season

BWW Proscenium Series: Pittsburgh Tamburitzans Announce Accessible 85th Season

by Dylan Shaffer — June 1, 2021
The Tamburitzans' 85th season will be its first hybrid season, offering both in-person and live-streamed events.
Pittsburgh CLO's 2021 Gene Kelly Award Winners Announced

Pittsburgh CLO's 2021 Gene Kelly Award Winners Announced

by BWW News Desk — May 30, 2021
The event featured performances from the 2021 nominees and students from the participating schools as well as a special message from guest of honor, Patricia Ward Kelly, the wife of the late actor for whom the awards are named.
Student Blog: Look For the Opportunities

Student Blog: Look For the Opportunities

by Student Blogger: Sydney Emerson — May 25, 2021
A future in the arts is precarious.
QUEST AND THE GIRL WITH THE YELLOW JACKET to be Presented by New Hazlett Theater

QUEST AND THE GIRL WITH THE YELLOW JACKET to be Presented by New Hazlett Theater

by BWW News Desk — May 21, 2021
'Quest and the Girl with the Yellow Jacket' is a Pittsburgh's first digital hip-hop musical that will premiere tomorrow, during Mental Health Awareness Month, through the New Hazlett Theater.
Pittsburgh CLO's Van Kaplan Will Step Down After 24 Years

Pittsburgh CLO's Van Kaplan Will Step Down After 24 Years

by BWW News Desk — May 21, 2021
Pittsburgh CLO announced today that Van Kaplan, CEO, will be retiring from his position as the head of the 75-year-old arts organization in September 2021.
Student Blog: Want to Be a Better Writer? Do Improv.

Student Blog: Want to Be a Better Writer? Do Improv.

by Student Blogger: Sydney Emerson — May 17, 2021
This is a plea to all of the writers out there-the introverted, hiding-behind-a-laptop, don't-look-at-me writers.
Izzie's Caravan Releases Final Single From Upcoming Album

Izzie's Caravan Releases Final Single From Upcoming Album

by BWW News Desk — May 17, 2021
On May 15th, Izzie's Caravan is released 'Lost' inspired by an introspective journey.
VIDEO: Pittsburgh Youth Chorus Premieres 'Under One Sky'

VIDEO: Pittsburgh Youth Chorus Premieres 'Under One Sky'

by BWW News Desk — May 14, 2021
on YouTube on May 1.
PMT Conservatory to Premiere Original Musical Comedy YOU'RE THE WORST! This Month

PMT Conservatory to Premiere Original Musical Comedy YOU'RE THE WORST! This Month

by BWW News Desk — May 13, 2021
PMT Conservatory, the arts education entity at Pittsburgh Musical Theater, will premiere an original musical comedy later this month in the open-air West End Canopy.
Members of Local Arts Organizations Form Pittsburgh Arts Administrators of Color

Members of Local Arts Organizations Form Pittsburgh Arts Administrators of Color

by BWW News Desk — May 13, 2021
Administrators at three local performing arts organizations and Carnegie Mellon University have created Pittsburgh Arts Administrators of Color (PAAC), an organization to unify and connect arts administrators of color in the Greater Pittsburgh Area.
Pittsburgh Musical Theater Completes Renovation Project

Pittsburgh Musical Theater Completes Renovation Project

by BWW News Desk — May 13, 2021
Pittsburgh Musical Theater has completed rehabilitation to its home at the former St.
The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust Announces ADJUSTED FOOTPRINT FOR THE  DOLLAR BANK THRE

The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust Announces ADJUSTED FOOTPRINT FOR THE  DOLLAR BANK THREE RIVERS ARTS FESTIVAL

by BWW News Desk — May 12, 2021
This morning, the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust has announced that it has amended plans for the 62nd Dollar Bank Three Rivers Arts Festival to include outdoor performances, food vendors, and Artist Market booths at Point State Park.

Videos


MTV Unplugged Tribute Band returns to Jergel's Rhythm Grille On July 16, 2026 in Pittsburgh MTV Unplugged Tribute Band returns to Jergel's Rhythm Grille On July 16, 2026
Jergel's Rhythm Grille (7/16-7/16)
Late For The Sky: A Tribute to Jackson Browne Featuring Jake Thistle of American Idol in Pittsburgh Late For The Sky: A Tribute to Jackson Browne Featuring Jake Thistle of American Idol
The Lamp Theatre (7/19-7/19)
Kanin Wren's Taylor Swift Experience at The Lamp Theatre in Pittsburgh Kanin Wren's Taylor Swift Experience at The Lamp Theatre
The Lamp Theatre (7/11-7/11)
AMBROSIA returns to The Lamp Theatre, Irwin! in Pittsburgh AMBROSIA returns to The Lamp Theatre, Irwin!
The Lamp Theatre (5/31-5/31)
Laurel Canyon Band: a tribute to Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young in Pittsburgh Laurel Canyon Band: a tribute to Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young
The Lamp Theatre (7/24-7/24)
Rainbow Kitten Surprise  in Pittsburgh Rainbow Kitten Surprise
Stage AE (9/23-9/23)
Eaglemania: The Worlds Greatest Eagles Tribute Band in Pittsburgh Eaglemania: The Worlds Greatest Eagles Tribute Band
The Lamp Theatre (6/13-6/13)
Fleetwood Blues Festival of Pennsylvania in Pittsburgh Fleetwood Blues Festival of Pennsylvania
Evergreen German Club (8/23-8/23)
Zac Brown Band in Pittsburgh Zac Brown Band
PPG Paints Arena (9/13-9/13)
Casey James Live at The Lamp Theatre in Pittsburgh Casey James Live at The Lamp Theatre
The Lamp Theatre (7/25-7/25)