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Pittsburgh Opera Presents CARMEN
by BWW News Desk - January 22, 2020
Set in 1830 Seville, Spain, Carmen is a roller-coaster of lust, deception, and murder. Fiery gypsy Carmen, who lives her life to the fullest, can have any man she wants. But when she seduces naïve Corporal Don José, she gets more than she bargains for. Carmen works in a cigarette factory. When a knife fight with another employee leads to her arrest, she charms Corporal Don José into letting her escape. Like a moth drawn to a flame, Don José forsakes his military career and the innocent peasant girl Micaëla for a life on the lam with Carmen and a band of smugglers.
2020 Pittsburgh Humanities Festival Programming Line-up Announced
by BWW News Desk - January 22, 2020
The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust and The Humanities Center at Carnegie Mellon University have announced the complete programming lineup for the fifth Pittsburgh Humanities Festival, taking place March 20-22, 2020 at locations throughout the Cultural District. The Festival brings together internationally-renowned academics, artists, and intellectual innovators offering interviews, intimate conversations, and select performances focused on art, literature, music, science, policy, politics, and morea?"all in a lively, entertaining, accessible format in the Cultural District. It's smart talk about stuff that matters.
Winners Announced For 2019 BroadwayWorld Pittsburgh Awards
by BWW News Desk - January 16, 2020
Following a record number of nominations and votes, winners have been announced for the 2019 BroadwayWorld Pittsburgh Awards, brought to you by TodayTix!! The nominees were set, audiences voted, and now we get to recognize local theatres and performers for their outstanding achievement!
NBC 'Bring The Funny' Finalists THE CHRIS AND PAUL SHOW to Perform At Steel City Improv Theater in February
by BWW News Desk - January 15, 2020
NBC 'Bring the Funny' Finalists 'The Chris and Paul Show' to perform at Steel City Improv Theater Feb. 7 & 8
Photo Flash: First Look at Pittsburgh Opera's ALCINA
by BWW News Desk - January 15, 2020
Alcina is a Baroque masterpiece by George Frideric Handel. The title character, Alcina, is a malicious sorceress who lives on an enchanted island with her sister Morgana. Alcina uses her magic spells to trick men into falling in love with her. But once she tires of them, she turns them into animals or inanimate objects.
Casting Announced For THE BOOK OF MERMAN
by BWW News Desk - January 09, 2020
Casting has been announced for Pittsburgh CLO's exclusive engagement of the hit musical comedy THE BOOK OF MERMAN, part of the Pittsburgh CLO Kara Cabaret Series at the Greer Cabaret Theater January 30 - March 8, 2020. Don't miss this incredibly original hit fresh from its side-splitting Off-Broadway run!
City Theatre to Host Screening of WHEN MY SLEEPING DRAGON WOKE
by Kaitlin Milligan - January 06, 2020
City Theatre will host a screening of When My Sleeping Dragon Woke, a documentary by Chuck Schultz about Sharon Washington's play Feeding the Dragon which had its world premiere at City Theatre in the fall of 2016. 
McCune, Snyder Lead A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM At PICT
by BWW News Desk - December 25, 2019
Final Week To Vote for the 2019 BroadwayWorld Pittsburgh Awards
by BWW - December 23, 2019
There's just one final week to submit votes for the 2019 BroadwayWorld Pittsburgh Awards, brought to you by TodayTix! Vote today to make sure your favorite local theatre's achievements and performers are recognized!
Pittsburgh Cultural Trust Announces Four New Schools Selected For Disney Musical In Schools Program
by BWW News Desk - December 20, 2019
The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust has announced the four new schools that have been selected to participate in the 2019 a?" 2020 Disney Musicals in Schools program. The program is an initiative developed by Disney Theatrical Productions to create sustainable theater programs in under-resourced elementary schools. The four schools are a part of Allegheny County and include: Pittsburgh Dilworth PreK-5, Evergreen Elementary School, Pittsburgh Faison K-5, and Turner Intermediate School.
Pittsburgh CLO and St. Barnabas Health System Introduce New Theater Program Partnership
by BWW News Desk - December 20, 2019
Pittsburgh CLO and St. Barnabas Health System are proud to announce a new theater program partnership to take place at the Kean Theatre on the campus of St. Barnabas in Gibsonia, PA. Modeled after the Pittsburgh CLO's popular summer program at their CLO Academy in downtown Pittsburgh, this new program will allow students ages 3-18 in the Gibsonia area to participate in professional caliber musical theater summer camps.
December 19th Update: GREASE - Pittsburgh CLO Leads Best Musical Category in the BWW Pittsburgh Awards Voting
by BWW Staff - December 19, 2019
We're heading into the final week of voting for the 2019 BroadwayWorld Pittsburgh Awards, brought to you by TodayTix! Vote today to make sure your favorite local theatre's achievements and performers are recognized!
Lauren Marcus And More Announced For LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS At Pittsburgh Public Theater
by BWW News Desk - December 18, 2019
Pittsburgh Public Theater starts 2020 with the musical comedy Little Shop of Horrors, with book and lyrics by Howard Ashman and music by Alan Menken. This show is Marya Sea Kaminski's first musical at The Public, and features the return of Grammy winner John McDaniel as Music Director. Little Shop of Horrors runs January 23 a?' February 23, 2020 at the O'Reilly Theater, Pittsburgh Public Theater's home in the heart of Downtown's Cultural District. For tickets call 412.316.1600, go to ppt.org, or visit the Box Office.
BWW Review: Two VERY Different Christmas Treats at Pittsburgh Public (PITTSBURGH LIGHTS AND LEGENDS) and Arcade Comedy Theater (THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS)
by Greg Kerestan - December 18, 2019
It wouldn't be Christmas without offerings for both young and old... plus one neither for the very young NOR the very old.
Step Into The Age Of Aquarius With HAIR At Pittsburgh Musical Theater
by BWW News Desk - December 17, 2019
Pittsburgh Musical Theater is starting off the new year with the American Tribal Love - Rock Musical, HAIR. The company's Founding Director, Dr. Ken Gargaro, will return to direct the show.
Local Stars Take The Stage In DOWNSTAIRS At City Theatre
by BWW News Desk - December 16, 2019
Local stars take the stage as City Theatre continues its 45th season with Downstairs by Theresa Rebeck. This ominous, darkly intriguing new play a?" from Broadway's most produced female playwright a?" confronts family secrets, regrets, and the threat of madness in the search for the good life.
Just Two Weeks Left To Vote for the 2019 BroadwayWorld Pittsburgh Awards
by BWW - December 16, 2019
There's just two weeks left to vote for the 2019 BroadwayWorld Pittsburgh Awards, brought to you by TodayTix! The people have spoken nominations are set, and now you can vote to make sure your favorite local theatre's achievements and performers are recognized!
Pittsburgh CLO to Hold Community Kickoff Event in Honor of the 30th Year of the Gene Kelly Awards
by BWW News Desk - December 13, 2019
Pittsburgh CLO has announced the first ever community kickoff event in honor of the 30th year of the Gene Kelly Awards for Excellence in High School Musical Theater. The Kickoff Event will be held on Sunday, January 12, 2020 at the award-winning Pittsburgh Playhouse at Point Park University. This one-of-a-kind event will bring together students from 34 area high schools for a day filled with workshops led my industry professionals, motivational speakers, a Q&A with Gene Kelly Awards Alumni and more. The event will enhance our arts community by adding additional resources and educational opportunities both for students and the teachers who lead musical theater efforts in their schools.
Pittsburgh Opera Presents Pittsburgh Debut Of THE LAST AMERICAN HAMMER
by BWW News Desk - December 11, 2019
Pittsburgh Opera presents Pittsburgh debut of heartfelt contemporary satire The Last American Hammer, Feb. 22 a?" March 1.
BroadwayWorld Pittsburgh Awards Update: GREASE - Pittsburgh CLO - Benedum Center Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Staff - December 09, 2019
There's just a few weeks left to make your voice heard and submit your votes for the 2019 BroadwayWorld Pittsburgh Awards, brought to you by TodayTix! The people have spoken nominations are set, and now you can vote to make sure your favorite local theatre's achievements and performers are recognized!
SATAN'S FALL Will Premiere At The Roxian Theatre With The Mendelssohn Choir In February
by BWW News Desk - December 05, 2019
The tale of Satan's fall from Heaven, as told in John Milton's Paradise Lost, has fascinated readers for centuries. In February 2020, audiences will have the opportunity to experience the timeless story in a powerful new way, when the Mendelssohn Choir of Pittsburgh (MCP) presents Satan's Fall, composed by Stewart Copeland, former rock drummer and co-founder of the legendary post-punk band The Police.
Complete Lineup Announced for Highmark First Night Pittsburgh 2020 New Year's Eve Celebration Lineup
by BWW News Desk - December 03, 2019
This morning, the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust announced the complete programming lineup for Highmark First Night Pittsburgh 2020. Starting at 6 p.m. on December 31, 2019, acclaimed local, national, and international artists will animate the Cultural District and ring in the New Year. Two Zambelli fireworks displays, the signature New Year's Eve Parade and its famed giant puppets, the 'Countdown to Midnight,' and raising of the Future of Pittsburgh Ball complete the celebration.
BWW Review: LES MISERABLES at Benedum Center Doesn't Reinvent an Old Standard, But Spruces It Up a Bit
by Greg Kerestan - December 02, 2019
People get VERY worked up about their precious Les Miserables- case in point, I saw a seven-year-old boy two rows in front of me, dressed in a full Javert costume at the Benedum stop of the national tour. It is so well-known and so well-loved that even if you're not a theatre person you probably know at least a few of the best-known songs, like 'On My Own' and 'Bring Him Home' from constant media saturation. Others you'd recognize from reference and parody: nearly every send-up of musicals from the 1980s on has spoofed 'One Day More' and its increasingly complex but rousing counterpoint.
December 2nd Update - Current Standings for the BWW Pittsburgh Awards!
by BWW - December 02, 2019
It's December! Voting is now underway for the 2019 BroadwayWorld Pittsburgh Awards, brought to you by TodayTix! Now you can vote to make sure your favorite local theatres and performers are recognized. Check out the first set of stats below.
Production Of ADDING MACHINE Canceled By Pittsburgh Playhouse At Point Park University For Being 'Disturbing'
by BWW News Desk - November 30, 2019
The Pittsburgh Playhouse at Point Park University chose Adding Machine: A Musical, for its 2019-20 Conservatory of Performing Arts season because it is a provocative piece that seeks to inspire a wake-up call to its audience. As the students in the cast and production crew and the University staff who work in the Playhouse went into rehearsal and production, they found the play increasingly disturbing, and many called for reconsideration of the play's inclusion in this year's Conservatory Season.

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