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BWW Blog: Jukebox Musicals and the Danger of Gatekeeping

BWW Blog: Jukebox Musicals and the Danger of Gatekeeping

by Student Blogger: Sydney Emerson — August 27, 2020
What frequently starts as friendly debate can instantly transform into criticizing other Broadway fansa?? tastes, usually in an attempt to prove some sort of superior appreciation of the artsa?"in short, gatekeeping.
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre Announces Changes to 2020-2021 Fall Season

Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre Announces Changes to 2020-2021 Fall Season

by BWW News Desk — August 25, 2020
In response to public health guidance and restrictions on public assembly due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre (PBT) will present an updated 2020-2021 Season, beginning Sept.
12 Peers' Site-Specific MYTHBURGH Returns With New Online Series

12 Peers' Site-Specific MYTHBURGH Returns With New Online Series

by BWW News Desk — August 18, 2020
12 Peers Theater continues their site-specific performance series, adapted for the new Zoom-centric world.
12 Peers' Site-Specific MYTHBURGH Returns With New Online Series

12 Peers' Site-Specific MYTHBURGH Returns With New Online Series

by BWW News Desk — August 18, 2020
12 Peers Theater continues their site-specific performance series, adapted for the new Zoom-centric world.
BWW Blog: Hello! My Name is Elder Price

BWW Blog: Hello! My Name is Elder Price

by Student Blogger: Aeris Day — August 17, 2020
Everyone has likely heard about the musical The Book of Mormon at least once in their life.

Pittsburgh Festival Opera Presents Opera Without Walls

by BWW News Desk — August 15, 2020
Pittsburgh Festival Opera drops a sizzling six-minute web trailer to tease its upcoming Young Artists Program Online Scenes.
The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust Announces Critical Fund and A Virtual Fundraiser and

The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust Announces Critical Fund and A Virtual Fundraiser and Celebration

by BWW News Desk — August 13, 2020
As the COVID-19 pandemic wreaks havoc on the arts and culture in our country and city, the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust calls upon the community it has served for more than 35 years for much-needed support through a critical relief campaign and virtual fundraiser
Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra Announces Reinvented 2020-21 Season

Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra Announces Reinvented 2020-21 Season

by BWW News Desk — August 13, 2020
Due to public health guidance and government restrictions from the COVID-19 pandemic, the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra announced today that it is moving forward with a reinvented 2020-2021 season, the 125th in the orchestraa??s history, that will begin in the fall with newly created digital program
BWW Blog: Cracking Up

BWW Blog: Cracking Up

by Student Blogger: Sydney Emerson — August 12, 2020
a?oeIa??m going to branch outa??a?"the famous last words of every newly-minted college student.
Lincoln Park Announces Streamed Radio Play Series

Lincoln Park Announces Streamed Radio Play Series

by BWW News Desk — August 11, 2020
Lincoln Park Performing Arts Center is will present brand new programming with their 2020 'Live Radio Play Series.
City Theatre Announces Reimagined 2020-2021 Season

City Theatre Announces Reimagined 2020-2021 Season

by BWW News Desk — August 10, 2020
City Theatre has announced its updated 2020/2021 season which includes a live drive-in experience, virtual content, and more.
Pittsburgh Opera Announces 2020-21 Resident Artists

Pittsburgh Opera Announces 2020-21 Resident Artists

by BWW News Desk — August 9, 2020
Pittsburgh Opera has announced its 2020-21 Resident Artists.
Pittsburgh Cultural Trust President and CEO Discusses the Effects of the Health Crisi

Pittsburgh Cultural Trust President and CEO Discusses the Effects of the Health Crisis on the Industry

by BWW News Desk — August 7, 2020
Kevin McMahon, President and CEO of the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, recently chatted with Pittsburgh Business Times about the effects of the pandemic on the industry in their city.
Over 3,000 Events Cancelled in Pittsburgh, Causing Financial Hit For the City's Cultu

Over 3,000 Events Cancelled in Pittsburgh, Causing Financial Hit For the City's Cultural Trust

by BWW News Desk — August 6, 2020
The city of Pittsburgh's Cultural Trust is taking a financial hit with events still being cancelled due to the health crisis.
Pittsburgh Symphony And Arts Partners Collaborate On #MaskUp Video

Pittsburgh Symphony And Arts Partners Collaborate On #MaskUp Video

by BWW News Desk — August 5, 2020
The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra has joined with 13 other leading arts and culture organizations in Pittsburgh to release a new video that encourages the public to #MaskUp, as a response to government and public health recommendations to wear masks in order to reduce the spread of the COVID-19 viru
Pittsburgh Opera Reschedules and Revises 82nd Season, Announces 83rd

Pittsburgh Opera Reschedules and Revises 82nd Season, Announces 83rd

by BWW News Desk — August 4, 2020
In response to on-going COVID-19 uncertainty and concerns, Pittsburgh Opera is modifying its 2020-21 season, the companya??s 82nd.
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre Company Reunites For County Parks Summer Series

Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre Company Reunites For County Parks Summer Series

by BWW News Desk — August 3, 2020
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre (PBT) company dancers reunited at Hartwood Acres after months of working remotely to film a performance for the Allegheny County Parks Summer Concert Series sponsored by BNY Mellon.
BWW Blog: Virtual Lighting Design

BWW Blog: Virtual Lighting Design

by Student Blogger: Aeris Day — August 3, 2020
As disappointed as I am knowing there likely wona??t be a play and my capstone in the Fall semester wona??t be in person, I would say my greatest disappointment was envisioning my lighting design class virtually.
Love & Theft's Eric Gunderson Produces Gary Burk III's New Single 'Two Lane Airplane'

Love & Theft's Eric Gunderson Produces Gary Burk III's New Single 'Two Lane Airplane' Out Friday

by BWW News Desk — July 31, 2020
Pittsburgh-based country singer Gary Burk III will release the single on MTS Records, on Friday, July 31st, 2020.
BWW Blog: A Love Letter

BWW Blog: A Love Letter

by Student Blogger: Sydney Emerson — July 30, 2020
Ia??ve found myself looking back and reminiscing on productions past.
Pittsburgh CLO Announces all In-Person Performances are Postponed Until 2021

Pittsburgh CLO Announces all In-Person Performances are Postponed Until 2021

by BWW News Desk — July 30, 2020
Pittsburgh CLO announced that due to the uncertainties and risks related to the ongoing health crisis, all scheduled in-person performances are postponed until 2021.
August Wilson African American Cultural Center Appoints Gina Range as VP of Instituti

August Wilson African American Cultural Center Appoints Gina Range as VP of Institutional Advancement

by BWW News Desk — July 29, 2020
The August Wilson African American Cultural Center (AWAACC) today announced the appointment of Gina Range as the Center's Vice President of Institutional Advancement.
Pittsburgh Playhouse and City Theatre Company Launch HOMEGROWN STORIES

Pittsburgh Playhouse and City Theatre Company Launch HOMEGROWN STORIES

by BWW News Desk — July 28, 2020
Point Park University's Pittsburgh Playhouse and City Theatre Company have launched a new initiative titled Homegrown Stories designed to support artists and alumni.
Riverfront Theater Company Presents Virtual Production, BACK TO THE 80s

Riverfront Theater Company Presents Virtual Production, BACK TO THE 80s

by BWW News Desk — July 25, 2020
Riverfront Theater Company will present a virtual concert production of BACK TO THE 80s, August 5-8, 2020.
Pittsburgh Opera Presents New Weekly Web Series PULL BACK THE CURTAIN

Pittsburgh Opera Presents New Weekly Web Series PULL BACK THE CURTAIN

by BWW News Desk — July 22, 2020
Beginning Thursday, July 23rd at 4:00PM Eastern time, Pittsburgh Opera will begin Livestreaming a free weekly web series called 'Pull Back the Curtain.

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