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Blues Duo From Pittsburgh Soulful Femme Releases Debut Album With Blues Greats

Blues Duo From Pittsburgh Soulful Femme Releases Debut Album With Blues Greats

by BWW News Desk — May 11, 2021
The duo of Pittsburgh-based music veterans, Stevee Wellons and Cheryl Rinovato have teamed up for 'It Is Well With My Soul,' out Jun 4th, 2021.
Pittsburgh Playhouse & City Theatre Present HOMEGROWN STORIES

Pittsburgh Playhouse & City Theatre Present HOMEGROWN STORIES

by BWW News Desk — May 10, 2021
After the success of last summer's Homegrown Stories, City Theatre and Point Park University's Pittsburgh Playhouse have commissioned five additional playwrights to write ten-minute plays for a digital medium in response to the current world.
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre Unveils Its 2021-2022 Season

Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre Unveils Its 2021-2022 Season

by BWW News Desk — May 6, 2021
After more than a year since the curtain came down abruptly on Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre’s 50th Anniversary Season, PBT Artistic Director Susan Jaffe has announced a 2021-2022 Season that brings ballet back to the Benedum Center and August Wilson African American Cultural Center.
THE BAND'S VISIT to Mark the Return of Broadway in Pittsburgh in October 2021

THE BAND'S VISIT to Mark the Return of Broadway in Pittsburgh in October 2021

by BWW News Desk — May 6, 2021
The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust has announced that The Band’s Visit will mark the return of the best of touring Broadway to Pittsburgh in October 2021.
Pittsburgh Public Theater Presents THE BARD IN BLOOM

Pittsburgh Public Theater Presents THE BARD IN BLOOM

by BWW News Desk — May 5, 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.
THE BARD IN BLOOM to be Presented by Pittsburgh Public Theater

THE BARD IN BLOOM to be Presented by Pittsburgh Public Theater

by BWW News Desk — May 5, 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.
WILD WOMEN OF PLANET WONGO invades the Pittsburgh Fringe Festival

WILD WOMEN OF PLANET WONGO invades the Pittsburgh Fringe Festival

by BWW News Desk — May 4, 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
The Pittsburgh (Virtual) Fringe Festival Presents Trudy Carmichael's Improvised One-W

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.
Pittsburgh Cultural Trust Announces Return to In-Person Programming with 62nd Dollar

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.
Tedi Brunetti To Release New Album THE QUEEN OF PITTSBURGH

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.
NOW, NOW, NOW... is Part of the Virtual Pittsburgh Fringe Festival

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.
Student Blog: Burning Out In The Snow

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.
August Wilson African American Cultural Center Receives Grant From Richard King Mello

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.
Pittsburgh CLO Announces SUMMER UNDER THE STARS 75th Anniversary Season At Heinz Fiel

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.
Benedum Center And Byham Theater First Performing Arts Venues In PA To Achieve GBAC A

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.
The Manor Theater Will Reopen on April 23

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.
Four Dancers Awarded Apprenticeships To Join Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre

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.
Nominees Announced For Pittsburgh CLO's Gene Kelly Awards

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.
The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust Reopens Art Galleries With #notwhite Collective's 'We A

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.
Tracey McCants Lewis Appointed Board Chair of August Wilson African American Cultural

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.
Student Blog: Playing Outside

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.
Photo Flash: First Look at YARDBIRD from Pittsburgh Opera

Photo Flash: First Look at YARDBIRD from Pittsburgh Opera

by BWW News Desk — April 9, 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

Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre School Connects Students To Local Pittsburgh Dance Artists During Pandemic

by BWW News Desk — April 8, 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.
BWW Review: THE CATASTROPHIST at City Theatre Blurs Genres and Experiments with Perce

BWW Review: THE CATASTROPHIST at City Theatre Blurs Genres and Experiments with Perception

by Greg Kerestan — April 7, 2021
Part play, part TED Talk, and part experimental film, Lauren M.
Pittsburgh Public Theater Crowns Winner Of Inaugural New Play Contest

Pittsburgh Public Theater Crowns Winner Of Inaugural New Play Contest

by BWW News Desk — April 1, 2021
Pittsburgh Public Theater has announced the winner of the organization's first New Play Contest, Emma Gibson, for her play When We Fall.

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