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Pittsburgh Festival Opera Presents The 9th Annual Mildred Miller International Voice Competition
by BWW News Desk - October 17, 2019
Pittsburgh Festival Opera presents the 9th Annual Mildred Miller International Vocal Competition 
Two Weeks Left To Nominate For The 2019 BroadwayWorld Pittsburgh Awards, Presented by TodayTix!
by BWW News Desk - October 14, 2019
There's just two weeks left to submit nominations for the 2019 BroadwayWorld Pittsburgh Awards, brought to you by TodayTix! Regional productions, touring shows, and more are all included, honoring productions which opened between October 1, 2018 through September 30, 2019. Our local editors have set the categories and now YOU get to nominate and vote for your favorites! Nominations are reader-submitted and will be open through October 31.
City Theatre Presents ONE NIGHT IN MIAMI...
by BWW News Desk - October 14, 2019
City Theatre continues its 45th season with One Night in Miamia?? by Kemp Powers. 1964. Cassius Clay has rocked the nation by winning the World Heavyweight Boxing Title; however, it's what happens next that changes the soon-to-be Muhammed Ali's life even more. Filled with music, hope, and the sense that a?oeA Change is Gonna Come,a?? this theatrical event re-imagines the true story of Clay's friendships with civil rights activist Malcolm X, legendary singer Sam Cooke, and football star Jim Brown on one life-altering night.
PICT Classic Theatre Announces Cast Of THE WOMAN IN BLACK
by BWW News Desk - October 12, 2019
Martin Giles and James FitzGerald star in PICT Classic Theatre's first production of the 2019-2020 season: The Woman in Black. The production will perform at WQED's Fred Rogers Studio in Oakland November 7-23, 2019.
A LIFE BEHIND BARS Returns To Pittsburgh
by BWW News Desk - October 10, 2019
Johnstown, PA native and Brooklyn, NY based actor, writer Dan Ruth returns to the Pittsburgh area with his multi-award-winning, critically acclaimed black comedy solo work, A Life Behind Bars, at Carnegie Stage in Carnegie, PA this coming October 24th, 25th and 26th at 8pm. The tour-de-force show performed to sell-out houses in Pittsburgh earlier this year.
Cross-Stitch Theater Company Presents Pittsburgh Premiere Of THE WHITE CARD
by BWW News Desk - October 09, 2019
Cross-Stitch Theater Company will continue to make their mark on the Pittsburgh community with their upcoming production of a?oeThe White Carda?? by New York Times Bestselling poet, Claudia Rankine.
Quantum Theatre Explores The Universe Of One Woman With SHAKESPEARE'S WILL
by BWW News Desk - October 07, 2019
Quantum Theatre presents Canadian writer Vern Thiessen's poetic and modern play that gives voice to Anne Hathaway, the enigmatic wife of William Shakespeare.
Photo Flash: First Look At DON GIOVANNI At Pittsburgh Opera
by BWW News Desk - October 02, 2019
Pittsburgh Opera kicks off its 81st season with a film noir take on Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's classic Don Giovanni.
Meet The Cast Of FOREVER PLAID at the Greer Cabaret Theater
by BWW News Desk - October 02, 2019
Casting has been announced for Pittsburgh CLO's exclusive engagement of the hit musical comedy FOREVER PLAID at the Greer Cabaret Theater October 31 - December 29, 2019. Don't miss the legendary Off-Broadway smash that has been making crowds swoon for years. Join 'the Plaids' as they pay affectionate - and hilarious - musical homage to the close-harmony crooners of the 1950s.
Nominations Open For The 2019 BroadwayWorld Pittsburgh Awards, Presented by TodayTix!
by BWW News Desk - October 01, 2019
Nominations are NOW OPEN for the 2019 BroadwayWorld Pittsburgh Awards, brought to you by TodayTix! Regional productions, touring shows, and more are all included, honoring productions which opened between October 1, 2018 through September 30, 2019. Our local editors have set the categories and now YOU get to nominate and vote for your favorites! Nominations are reader-submitted and will be open through October 31.
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre School, Community College Of Allegheny County And The R.E.A.A.D.Y. Foundation Enter Into Partnership
by BWW News Desk - September 30, 2019
a??As Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre (PBT) begins to celebrate its 50th anniversary, a??Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre Schoola?? a??(PBT School) has entered into a partnership with the Community College of Allegheny County (CCAC) and the R.E.A.A.D.Y. Foundation (Redefining Education Achieving Associate Degrees for Youth) to offer PBT School Pre-professional students the opportunity to earn their Associate of Arts Degree in tandem with their high school diploma. 
Pittsburgh Musical Theater Presents JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT
by BWW News Desk - September 30, 2019
With a 'crash of drums and a flash of light', Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat will dazzle the Byham Theater in October. Presented by Pittsburgh Musical Theater's Richard E. Rauh Conservatory as they continue their annual collaborative production with Pittsburgh Creative and Performing Arts School (CAPA) orchestra.
off the WALL Presents NOT MEDEA
by BWW News Desk - September 26, 2019
off the WALL productions is announcing the regional premiere of Not Medea, the first play of season thirteen of a?oealternative theater for grownupsa??
BWW Review: BUBBLE BOY Is Low-Budget, Scrappy Fun at Arcade Comedy Theater
by Greg Kerestan - September 21, 2019
None of us will likely ever get to see Starkid live, but Acade Comedy Theater's loose-limbed musical farce is the next best thing.
Video: First Look at A FEW GOOD MEN at Pittsburgh Public Theater
by BWW News Desk - September 19, 2019
Pittsburgh Public Theater begins its rousing 45th anniversary season with iconic writer Aaron Sorkin's masterpiece, A Few Good Men. Directed by The Public's Artistic Director, Marya Sea Kaminski, A Few Good Men runs September 12 - October 13, 2019 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. A Few Good Men is presented by PNC. Check out clips from the show below!
Lincoln Park Opens Season With Magical MATILDA THE MUSICAL
by BWW News Desk - September 17, 2019
Revolting children take the stage in Lincoln Park's season opener 'Matilda the Musical' October 4-20.
EVIL DEAD THE MUSICAL Comes to Pittsburgh's West End
by BWW News Desk - September 17, 2019
Back by popular demand, Pittsburgh Musical Theater will present the cult classic Evil Dead the Musical at the Gargaro Theater in the city's West End.
BWW Review: THE LION KING is an Old Cat, but a Good One, at Benedum Center
by Greg Kerestan - September 15, 2019
I can't quite explain why this is the most successful musical of all time, but I can't deny that it works.
Announcing The 2019-2020 Pittsburgh CLO Kara Cabaret Series
by BWW News Desk - September 09, 2019
Pittsburgh CLO has just announced The 2019-2020 Kara Cabaret Series.  We're ringing in the 15th season of the the CLO Cabaret with the first show we ever performed at this venue a?" FOREVER PLAID a?" the Heavenly Musical Hit! This show is just as perfect a fit for our unique Cabaret space now as it was in our inaugural season. Next up is THE BOOK OF MERMAN , a musical parody mash-up that has us along for the ride when two door-knocking Mormons show up at the door of legendary Broadway diva, Ethel Merman. 
Off The Wall Announces Season 13
by BWW News Desk - September 06, 2019
Season thirteen of a?oealternative theater for grownupsa?? includes a World Premiere, a Regional Premiere, and the bold choices and talented artists for which off the WALL is known.
Resonance Works Announces 2019-2020 Season
by BWW News Desk - September 05, 2019
a??a??a??a??a??a??a??Resonance Works, Pittsburgh's artist-driven, multi-modal performing arts company, has announced that single tickets will go on sale September 15 for its 2019-20 season, Fresh Perspectives - New Traditions.  Hailed for the a?oeinnovative streak in its musical programminga?? (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette), Resonance Works' landmark seventh season draws a deep focus on the cultural reawakening and evolution that is reshaping not only the classical music universe but our global-political culture at large.  Pursuant to its stated mission to explore a?oethemes that resonate with the current climatea?? at least half of the works presented in this season's programs are composed by women (a tip of the hat to the ratification of the 19th amendment, which celebrates its 100th anniversary in 2020) and shall urgently explore themes of multiculturalism and the ongoing evolution of gender-based power dynamics.
Announcing Pittsburgh CLO's 2020 Summer Season!
by BWW News Desk - September 04, 2019
Pittsburgh CLO proudly welcomes two Tony Award-winning shows direct from Broadway, starting with THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL, the bold, original smash hit The New York Times declares, a?oeBRILLIANT!a?? Second up is the stunning ONCE ON THIS ISLAND, a visionary tale about a fearless peasant girl in search of her place in the world. Winner of the 2018 Tony Award for Best Musical Revival, ONCE ON THIS ISLAND features choreography by Camille A. Brown (Pittsburgh CLO's ONCE) and book/lyrics from Lynn Ahrens and CLO alum, Stephen Flaherty. ONCE ON THIS ISLAND is a timeless testament to theater's unlimited possibilities.
Mendelssohn Choir Of Pittsburgh's 2019-'20 Season Includes World Premiere By Stewart Copeland, Founder Of The Police
by BWW News Desk - September 04, 2019
The Mendelssohn Choir of Pittsburgh (MCP) has announced its 2019a?"'20 season. At 112 years in operation, MCP is the city's most celebrated chorus. Composed of approximately 150 singers, it is led by Robert Page Music Director Matthew Mehaffey.
Pittsburgh Public Theater Presents A FEW GOOD MEN
by BWW News Desk - September 03, 2019
Pittsburgh Public Theater begins its rousing 45th anniversary season with iconic writer Aaron Sorkin's masterpiece, A Few Good Men. Directed by The Public's Artistic Director, Marya Sea Kaminski, A Few Good Men runs September 12 a?" October 13, 2019 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. A Few Good Men is presented by PNC.
All-Female JULIUS CAESAR Makes History For 15th Season Of Pittsburgh Shakespeare In The Parks
by BWW News Desk - September 03, 2019
Making history with its first all-female cast for its 15th anniversary season, PITTSBURGH SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARKS stages JULIUS CAESAR for eight performances, Sept. 7-29 at 2 pm on Saturdays and Sundays, rotating among Frick, Highland, and Arsenal Parks.

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