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Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre School Cancels End-of-Year Student And Pre-Professional Performances
by BWW News Desk - April 17, 2020
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre School (PBT School) has cancelled its annual end of year performances a?" the Pre-professional Showcase and Spring Performance a?" in response to ongoing concerns regarding the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) and new safety regulations from Pennsylvania's Governor Wolf. Both performances were to be held for the first time at Point Park University's new, state-of-the-art PNC Theatre from May 21-24, 2020. Additionally, the school has extended the suspension of in-person classes for the duration of the ballet academic year. 
2020 Dollar Bank Three Rivers Arts Festival Cancels In-Person Performances
by BWW News Desk - April 16, 2020
A Letter to Pittsburgh Regarding the 2020 Dollar Bank Three Rivers Arts Festival
EQT Children's Theatre 2020 Festival Canceled
by BWW News Desk - April 16, 2020
Read an important message from Pittsburgh Cultural Trust regarding the cancellation of the annual EQT Children's Theatre 2020 Festival:
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre's TALKS WITH TERRY Will Discuss GISELLE With Company Members
by BWW News Desk - April 16, 2020
The Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre is bringing the a?oeTalks with Terrya?? program into homes on Friday, April 17 at 5 p.m.
August Wilson African American Cultural Center Launches Virtual Gallery Tours
by BWW News Desk - April 15, 2020
The August Wilson African American Cultural Center announced today that it is launching its first-ever virtual tours of its two most recent visual arts exhibitions: Vanishing Black Bars & Lounges: Photographs by L. Kasimu Harris and I came by Boat so Meet me at the Beach: Ayana M. Evans and Tsedaye Makonnen .
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre Names Susan Jaffe New Artistic Director
by BWW News Desk - April 14, 2020
After an extensive search, the Board of Trustees of Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre (PBT) and Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre School (PBT School) announced today the appointment of Susan Jaffe as artistic director. Jaffe will succeed Terrence S. Orr, who last summer announced his intent to retire in June 2020, after the company's 50th Anniversary Season.
Penn State Centre Stage Virtual Presents Live New Play STREAMING PASSION
by BWW News Desk - April 14, 2020
Penn State Centre Stage Virtual will present Marc Palmieri's live new play, 'Streaming Passion'a?"a comedic tale about the Passion Play being rehearsed via Zooma?"on Thursday, April 16, at 7 p.m. EDT.
Touchstone Young Playwrights' Festival Celebrates Fifteenth Year
by BWW News Desk - April 08, 2020
Touchstone Theatre presents the fifteenth year of its acclaimed Young Playwrights' Festival. This showcase of new plays written by local elementary, middle, and high school students will take place online on May 9, 2020.
Point Park's Pittsburgh Playhouse Launches Online Portals For Art And Performance Sharing
by BWW News Desk - April 06, 2020
Art does not thrive in a vacuum, so in a newly sequestered world, Point Park University's Pittsburgh Playhouse has launched two efforts aimed at bringing theatre and live performance directly to you.
PNC Broadway In Pittsburgh Announces 2020-21 Season - HADESTOWN, HAMILTON, and More
by BWW News Desk - March 30, 2020
The 2020-2021 PNC Broadway in Pittsburgh season has been announced, featuring Hadestown and Hamilton, as well as Oklahoma!, Ain't Too Proud, My Fair Lady, The Cher Show, Pretty Woman: The Musical and To Kill a Mockingbird.
Pittsburgh CLO's Gene Kelly Awards Canceled
by BWW News Desk - March 25, 2020
The Pittsburgh CLO has made the difficult decision to cancel the 2020 Gene Kelly Awards, which were previously scheduled for May 23, due to the ongoing crisis with COVID-19. This decision was made out of respect for the health and safety of the many students, families, theater professionals and fans who attend and participate in this program each year.
City Theatre Will Continue Its 45th Season With Virtual Performances
by BWW News Desk - March 19, 2020
City Theatre continues its 45th season with some adjustments due to the coronavirus update. The following message was issued this morning by Artistic Director Marc Masterson and Managing Director James McNeel.
Arts Council Expands Emergency Fund for Artists
by BWW News Desk - March 18, 2020
According to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, the Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council is expanding the Emergency Fund for Artists due to the impact of COVID-19 on the arts community,
Pittsburgh Public Theater Will Offer Live Readings of Classic Plays
by BWW News Desk - March 18, 2020
Pittsburgh Public Theater has announced PlayTime, a live online reading of classic plays.
Pittsburgh CLO Show UNTITLED Rescheduled
by BWW News Desk - March 17, 2020
The Pittsburgh CLO has been closely monitoring the COVID-19 situation in Pennsylvania and its potential impact on our venues and events. Following the leadership of public health and government officials, the upcoming CLO Cabaret production UNTITLED (April 3 - May 3, 2020) has been postponed until October 29 - November 29, 2020.
The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust Cancels and Postpones Upcoming Events
by BWW News Desk - March 15, 2020
The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust has released the following statement regarding upcoming postponements and cancellations: 
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre Postpones Performances Of BNY Mellon Presents HERE + NOW
by BWW News Desk - March 14, 2020
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre (PBT) has postponed performances of its BNY Mellon presents a?oeHere + Nowa?? program at the August Wilson African American Cultural Center in response to ongoing concerns about the spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus).
Pittsburgh Public Theater Cancels Remainder Of AMERICAN SON
by BWW News Desk - March 12, 2020
Artistic Director Marya Sea Kaminski, Managing Director Lou Castelli, and Pittsburgh Public Theater's Board of Directors today announced that the company's production of American Son has been canceled due to the city's concerns about the COVID-19 virus.
BWW Review: THE BAND'S VISIT to Pittsburgh Proves Music's Power
by Dylan Shaffer - March 11, 2020
As a universal language, music can cross cultures, borders, and time. The Band's Visit does just that, capturing the power of music and sharing its unyielding effects on love with a Pittsburgh audience.
SHE LOVES ME, MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS and More Announced in Pittsburgh Public Theater's 2020/2021 Season
by BWW News Desk - March 11, 2020
Artistic Director Marya Sea Kaminski and Managing Director Lou Castelli have announced Pittsburgh Public Theater's 2020/2021 six-play subscription series, two special events, and new programs for the company.
Steelers Legend Rocky Bleier to Perform at Majestic Theater
by BWW News Desk - March 10, 2020
Gettysburg College's Majestic Theater will welcome four-time Super Bowl champion and retired Pittsburgh Steeler Rocky Bleier in his one-man show 'The Play' on Friday, July 31 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets for this inspiring and heartfelt multimedia journey through Steelers glory go on sale to the public Thursday, March 19 at noon.
Photo Flash: Pittsburgh CLO Ambassadors 23rd Annual Wine Tasting
by BWW News Desk - March 10, 2020
The Pittsburgh CLO Ambassadors 23rd Annual Wine Tasting and Silent Auction was held on Friday, March 6, 2020 at the Duquesne Club in downtown Pittsburgh. Featuring fabulous hors d'oeuvres, live music and an extensive silent auction including exclusive CLO packages, it is a once-a-year highlight.
BWW Review: Prime Stage's THE OUTSIDERS Stays Golden at the New Hazlett
by Greg Kerestan - March 09, 2020
Scott P. Calhoon's dreamlike staging of the S. E. Hinton classic finds moments of beauty and adrenaline in the sometimes clumsy prose of a young adult classic.
Photo Flash: THE SOUND OF MUSIC Comes Alive At The Byham Theater
by BWW News Desk - March 06, 2020
Pittsburgh Musical Theater presents The Sound of Music, now playing through March 15 at the Byham Theater.
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre Opens HERE + NOW Presented By BNY Mellon
by BWW News Desk - March 03, 2020
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre (PBT) returns to the August Wilson African American Cultural Center March 20-29 for BNY Mellon presents a?oeHere + Now,a?? a mixed-repertory production featuring four choreographers creating dance that celebrates the here and now.

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