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BWW Blog: Lessons from Sweat
by Student Blogger: Sydney Emerson - June 03, 2020
The play was supposed to run after spring breaka?"a break that we never came back from. We left our play where it sat, our dorm rooms like museum exhibits. Sensing the mounting stakes, we threw together an open dress rehearsal, desperate to get the play in front of an audience just once. 
BWW Blog: A College Without Musicals
by Student Blogger: Aeris Day - June 02, 2020
When I first decided to involve myself with the University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg's Theatre Company I, like many others, had a set of expectations for what I would be doing there. Singing, acting, dancinga?? I was fully prepared to do, and see, it all!
Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra Announces 2020-21 Season, Including Manfred Honeck, Matthias Goerne, and More!
by BWW News Desk - June 01, 2020
The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra has announced its 2020-21 season, including vocal performances from Manfred Honeck, Matthias Goerne, and more.
Broadway in Pittsburgh Revamps 2020-21 Season; Cuts THE CHER SHOW, MOCKINGBIRD, and AIN'T TOO PROUD
by BWW News Desk - May 30, 2020
Broadway in Pittsburgh has revamped its 2020-21 season, cutting three shows from the lineup, due to the health crisis.
Pittsburgh Public Theater's PlayTime Presents THE CAKE
by BWW News Desk - May 28, 2020
Pittsburgh Public Theater is proud to present its season-closer, The Cake, as part of the online PlayTime series. Directed by Pamela Berlin, this deliciously complex comedy was written by Bekah Brunstetter, best known as a writer/producer for the TV hit 'This Is Us.' In The Cake, Della lives in Winston, North Carolina where her bakery is filled with the sweetest treats.
Quantum Theatre Announces Stewart Urist As New Executive Director
by BWW News Desk - May 28, 2020
Quantum Theatre, a company of progressive, professional artists dedicated to producing intimate and sophisticated theatrical experiences in uncommon settings, exploring universal themes of truth, beauty, and human relationships in unexpected ways a?' proudly announces the promotion of Stewart Urist to Executive Director of the company, which will soon celebrate its 30th anniversary.
Pittsburgh CLO Announces Institute Of Performing Arts
by BWW News Desk - May 28, 2020
For 75 years, the Pittsburgh CLO has been in the forefront of developing world-class musical theater. For the past three decades, it has also been an industry leader in creating innovative arts education programs.
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre School Announces Virtual Summer Programs
by BWW News Desk - May 26, 2020
In response to the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre School (PBT School) will transition its summer programming a?' including the a?oeCompany Experiencea?? Workshop, Intensive Summer Program and Student and Children's Division classes a?' to virtual online learning platforms for the summer of 2020. The virtual programs will allow PBT School students across the country to continue their dance education without the added risk of a studio or dormitory environment. 
Front Porch Theatricals Reschedules A MAN OF NO IMPORTANCE and GRAND HOTEL to 2021
by BWW News Desk - May 23, 2020
Front Porch Theatricals has rescheduled its two previously announced summer shows to 2021, due to the health crisis.
Digital Programming Announced for Three Rivers Arts Festival, June 5-14
by BWW News Desk - May 21, 2020
Now in its 61st year in 2020, the Dollar Bank Three Rivers Arts Festival, a production of the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, announces the festival will be presented for the first time in its history as an all-digital festival. This year's Festival grounds will take place on the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust website via TrustArts.org/TRAF.  Yes, the Dollar Bank Three Rivers Arts Festival, taking place June 5-14, 2020, is virtual, and the art is real! 
BWW Blog: Word to the Wise: My Road to College
by Student Blogger: Bri Fallahee - May 20, 2020
a?oeHow to Get to Hadestown:... Ain't no compass, brother- ain't no map. Just a telephone wire and a railroad track. Keep on walking and don't look back 'til you get to the bottomland.a?? Huh. This sounds a lot like the treacherous journey that is the college application process! 
Point Park University's Pittsburgh Playhouse Announces PIPPIN, THE WILD PARTY & More for 2020-21 Season
by BWW News Desk - May 19, 2020
Point Park University's Pittsburgh Playhouse announced a compelling 2020-2021 season today, celebrating love, human resiliency and community spirit.
Touchstone Theatre's FRESH VOICES Showcase Goes Online this June
by BWW News Desk - May 14, 2020
Touchstone Theatre's Fresh Voices showcase returns to premiere new original works from June 2-12, 2020. In light of recent events concerning public health and safety, these performances have been developed to take place remotely and will feature both downloadable and streaming content.
City Theatre and City of Asylum Collaborate to Present South Side Theater's Momentum Festival
by BWW News Desk - May 14, 2020
City Theatre and City of Asylum are collaborating to present South Side Theater's annual Momentum Festival starting Wednesday, May 13, Pittsburgh-Post Gazette reports.
Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra Cancels Remaining Announced 2019-2020 Season Concerts
by BWW News Desk - May 14, 2020
The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra is cancelling the remainder of its announced concerts for the 2019-2020 season.
Pittsburg Public Theatre Presents Their Virtual Series PLAYTIME
by BWW News Desk - May 13, 2020
Join The Pittsburgh Public Theater online for PlayTime, Thursdays, and Fridays at 7pm. PlayTime is a new online reading series, hosted live by Artistic Director Marya Sea Kaminski, that will bring great classic plays and the work of extraordinary Pittsburgh writers right to your living room, computer, or device.
Steve Cuden's 'StoryBeat' To Feature Award Winning Artists, Michele Brourman, Hillary Rollins and Maude Maggart
by BWW News Desk - May 09, 2020
The StoryBeat with Steve Cuden podcast is thrilled to present an insightful interview with the creators of the new song, a?oeWhile There is Still Time,a?? a magnificent tribute to those on the medical front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic. Songwriters Michele Brourman and Hillary Rollins joined forces with the angelic-voiced singer, Maude Maggart, to produce a?oeWhile There is Still Time,a?? which is the focus of the StoryBeat podcast available May 13, 2020.
Pittsburgh Cultural Trust Announces EQT CHILDREN'S THEATER Festival @ HOME
by BWW News Desk - May 08, 2020
The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust announced with a heavy heart last month that the 34th Annual EQT Children's Theater Festival that Pittsburgh has come to know and love would not be physically taking place throughout the Cultural District this year. Since that announcement, the Festival organizers have worked nonstop with featured performing artists, local artists, organizations, and more to bring the community a re-imagined version of the Festival that they can enjoy in the comfort of their own home.
VIDEO: Band Together Pittsburgh Overcomes Social Distancing With Virtual Autism Open Mic
by BWW News Desk - May 04, 2020
Band Together Pittsburgh, a non-profit that creates music programs for individuals on the autism spectrum, recently held their inaugural Virtual Autism Open Mic.
New Play Reading Series At Point Park Suggests Playwrights To Look To Pandemic
by BWW News Desk - April 29, 2020
Point Park University's award-winning Pittsburgh Playhouse announces a Play Reading Series to premiere in its 2020-2021 season.
Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra Announces Concert Changes Through Mid-June
by BWW News Desk - April 27, 2020
The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra today announced that, due to ongoing restrictions from public health and government entities related to the coronavirus pandemic, and for its concerns for the health and safety concerns of its patrons, staff and musicians, it is implementing cost-saving measures, and that concerts currently scheduled through mid-June will now be cancelled or postponed.
Manfred Honeck And The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra Announce New Recording
by BWW News Desk - April 24, 2020
Music Director Manfred Honeck and the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, with Reference Recordings, are pleased to announce the release of a new recording in superb audiophile, pairing Tchaikovsky's iconic Symphony No. 4 with the world premiere of leading American composer Jonathan Leshnoff's Double Concerto for Clarinet and Bassoon, featuring the orchestra's own Michael Rusinek, Principal Clarinet, and Nancy Goeres, Principal Bassoon.
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre Announces Updates To Its 2020-2021 Season & Promotion Of Three Dancers
by BWW News Desk - April 22, 2020
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre (PBT) has announced updates to its upcoming 2020-2021 Season in response to programs rescheduled due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis that forced the closure of non-essential businesses, including PBT and the Cultural Trust venues in which the company performs. 
Pittsburgh CLO Cancels 2020 Summer Season Announces 75th Anniversary 2021 Season
by BWW News Desk - April 20, 2020
Pittsburgh CLO Executive Producer & CEO Van Kaplan announced that due to the uncertainties and risks related to the ongoing health crisis, in addition to previously announced postponements of shows at the CLO Cabaret, the organization will not go forward with its 2020 Summer Season of musicals. '
Pittsburgh Shakespeare in the Parks Announce Third WEEK OF WILL Lineup
by BWW News Desk - April 18, 2020
From the annual Bard's Birthday salute to our Shakespeare-themed Happy Hour, Pittsburgh Shakespeare in the Parks is ZOOMING in on a whole lot of Will for the 456th celebration!

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