Pittsburgh Shakespeare In The Parks To Stage All-Female JULIUS CAESAR In 15th Season
by BWW News Desk - April 04, 2019
Pittsburgh Shakespeare in the Parks' 15th season production of Julius Caesar, directed by Elena Alexandratos who will cast women in all the roles. A 90-minute version of Shakespeare's The Tragedy of Julius Caesar will run Sept. 7-29 in Pittsburgh city parks.
by BWW News Desk - April 04, 2019
Pittsburgh Shakespeare in the Parks' 15th season production of Julius Caesar, directed by Elena Alexandratos who will cast women in all the roles. A 90-minute version of Shakespeare's The Tragedy of Julius Caesar will run Sept. 7-29 in Pittsburgh city parks.
Leslie Odom, Jr. To Deliver Carnegie Mellon Commencement Address
by BWW News Desk - April 02, 2019
Leslie Odom, Jr., the Tony and Grammy Award-winning actor and singer best known for his role in the Broadway musical 'Hamilton,' will deliver the keynote address at Carnegie Mellon University's 122nd Commencement at 11 a.m. Sunday, May 19, in the university's Pittsburgh campus.
by BWW News Desk - April 02, 2019
Leslie Odom, Jr., the Tony and Grammy Award-winning actor and singer best known for his role in the Broadway musical 'Hamilton,' will deliver the keynote address at Carnegie Mellon University's 122nd Commencement at 11 a.m. Sunday, May 19, in the university's Pittsburgh campus.
Pittsburgh Public Theater Presents INDECENT
by BWW News Desk - April 02, 2019
Pittsburgh Public Theater is proud to present the Pittsburgh premiere of Paula Vogel's Tony Award-nominated play, Indecent, directed by Carnegie Mellon University graduate Risa Brainin. Indecent runs April 18 - May 19, 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.
by BWW News Desk - April 02, 2019
Pittsburgh Public Theater is proud to present the Pittsburgh premiere of Paula Vogel's Tony Award-nominated play, Indecent, directed by Carnegie Mellon University graduate Risa Brainin. Indecent runs April 18 - May 19, 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.
Pittsburgh Public Theater Presents The Second City's GREATEST HITS, VOLUME 59
by Sarah Hookey - March 28, 2019
Summer in Downtown Pittsburgh means soaring temperatures, baseball, and the return of The Second City to The Public. This time the hilarious Chicago troupe will take the stage in Greatest Hits, Volume 59, celebrating The Second City's 60 years of being the funniest people on the planet. Greatest Hits, Volume 59 runs for three performances only at the O'Reilly Theater, Pittsburgh Public Theater's home in the heart of Downtown's Cultural District.
by Sarah Hookey - March 28, 2019
Summer in Downtown Pittsburgh means soaring temperatures, baseball, and the return of The Second City to The Public. This time the hilarious Chicago troupe will take the stage in Greatest Hits, Volume 59, celebrating The Second City's 60 years of being the funniest people on the planet. Greatest Hits, Volume 59 runs for three performances only at the O'Reilly Theater, Pittsburgh Public Theater's home in the heart of Downtown's Cultural District.
PICT Classic Theatre Presents THE HEIRESS By Ruth And Augustus Goetz
by BWW News Desk - March 25, 2019
On Thursday, April 4th PICT Classic Theatre will present Pittsburgh's first professional production of The Heiress by Ruth and Augustus Goetz, at WQED's Fred Rogers Studio in Oakland.
by BWW News Desk - March 25, 2019
On Thursday, April 4th PICT Classic Theatre will present Pittsburgh's first professional production of The Heiress by Ruth and Augustus Goetz, at WQED's Fred Rogers Studio in Oakland.
BWW Blog: A Theatrical Thank You
by Student Blogger: Laken Burkhardt - March 25, 2019
Getting ready to open our production of "A Midsummer Night's Dream" has my brain in 40 different directions, which had me stumped on this week's article.
by Student Blogger: Laken Burkhardt - March 25, 2019
Getting ready to open our production of "A Midsummer Night's Dream" has my brain in 40 different directions, which had me stumped on this week's article.
Photo Flash: Pittsburgh Opera Returns To Benedum Center with Puccini's LA BOHEME
by BWW News Desk - March 20, 2019
Pittsburgh Opera returns to the Benedum Center with Puccini's La boheme, opera's biggest tear-jerker, March 30-April 7.
by BWW News Desk - March 20, 2019
Pittsburgh Opera returns to the Benedum Center with Puccini's La boheme, opera's biggest tear-jerker, March 30-April 7.
BWW Review: A DOLL'S HOUSE PART 2 Goes Round in Circles at Pittsburgh Public
by Greg Kerestan - March 20, 2019
Henrik Ibsen's characters go HBO mumblecore in this electric reimagining of the classic melodrama.
by Greg Kerestan - March 20, 2019
Henrik Ibsen's characters go HBO mumblecore in this electric reimagining of the classic melodrama.
BWW Blog: Introductions and a Brand New Playhouse
by Student Blogger: Cassie McKay - March 19, 2019
Hey, I'm Cassie! I'm a freshman stage management major at Point Park University. I'm super excited to be a student blogger for BroadwayWWorld for the next few weeks or the indefinite future… who knows?
by Student Blogger: Cassie McKay - March 19, 2019
Hey, I'm Cassie! I'm a freshman stage management major at Point Park University. I'm super excited to be a student blogger for BroadwayWWorld for the next few weeks or the indefinite future… who knows?
Pittsburgh Public Theater Announces Lineup For 2019/2020 Season
by BWW News Desk - March 14, 2019
Artistic Director Marya Sea Kaminski and Managing Director Lou Castelli announced the 2019/2020 lineup at Pittsburgh Public Theater. The six-play subscription series features three exciting new voices, two giants of American culture, and one outrageous musical comedy.
by BWW News Desk - March 14, 2019
Artistic Director Marya Sea Kaminski and Managing Director Lou Castelli announced the 2019/2020 lineup at Pittsburgh Public Theater. The six-play subscription series features three exciting new voices, two giants of American culture, and one outrageous musical comedy.
Pittsburgh Opera Announces Dena And Martin LaMar As New Board Members
by BWW News Desk - March 14, 2019
Pittsburgh Opera announces that Dena and Martin LaMar have joined its Board of Directors.
by BWW News Desk - March 14, 2019
Pittsburgh Opera announces that Dena and Martin LaMar have joined its Board of Directors.
Mendelssohn Choir Of Pittsburgh Celebrates Queen Victoria With Music By Strauss, Wagner And More
by BWW News Desk - March 14, 2019
The year 2019 marks the 200th anniversary of the birth of Queen Victoria. On May 18 and 19, the Mendelssohn Choir of Pittsburgh (MCP) will celebrate her in its lively, upcoming concert titled Victoria's Secret: A Life in Music. Audiences will experience some of the greatest musical pieces of the Victorian era as two actors lead them through episodes of the queen's life.
by BWW News Desk - March 14, 2019
The year 2019 marks the 200th anniversary of the birth of Queen Victoria. On May 18 and 19, the Mendelssohn Choir of Pittsburgh (MCP) will celebrate her in its lively, upcoming concert titled Victoria's Secret: A Life in Music. Audiences will experience some of the greatest musical pieces of the Victorian era as two actors lead them through episodes of the queen's life.
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre Company Announces Promotions
by BWW News Desk - March 12, 2019
Artistic Director Terrence S. Orr has promoted two corps de ballet dancers to the rank of soloist for Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre's 50th Anniversary Season, which runs from October 2019 to May 2020.
by BWW News Desk - March 12, 2019
Artistic Director Terrence S. Orr has promoted two corps de ballet dancers to the rank of soloist for Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre's 50th Anniversary Season, which runs from October 2019 to May 2020.
City Theatre Presents World Premiere Of THE BURDENS
by BWW News Desk - March 12, 2019
City Theatre is thrilled to announce the details of the fifth show of the season: the world premiere of The Burdens by Matt Schatz. The Burdens is a dark comedy for the digital age. It is directed by City Theatre's returning Artistic Director, Marc Masterson, and will run on the City Theatre Lester Hamburg Stage, April 6 - May 12, 2019. Tickets are on sale now.
by BWW News Desk - March 12, 2019
City Theatre is thrilled to announce the details of the fifth show of the season: the world premiere of The Burdens by Matt Schatz. The Burdens is a dark comedy for the digital age. It is directed by City Theatre's returning Artistic Director, Marc Masterson, and will run on the City Theatre Lester Hamburg Stage, April 6 - May 12, 2019. Tickets are on sale now.
PCT Presents JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT
by BWW News Desk - March 12, 2019
With 'a crash of drums, a flash of light,' Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat opens at the California Theatre on the eve of Pittsburg Community Theatre's 40th anniversary of incorporation. Performances begin April 5th and run three weekends, closing with a special performance on Easter Sunday at 4:00 pm.
by BWW News Desk - March 12, 2019
With 'a crash of drums, a flash of light,' Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat opens at the California Theatre on the eve of Pittsburg Community Theatre's 40th anniversary of incorporation. Performances begin April 5th and run three weekends, closing with a special performance on Easter Sunday at 4:00 pm.
BWW Blog: Stage Right in Greensburg, PA Attempts World Record
by Student Blogger: Laken Burkhardt - March 11, 2019
Their day started with an unknown script in a box, 14.5 hours later Stage Right in Greensburg, PA attempted to break a World Record for "Fastest Theatrical Production." Having this short amount of time to complete an almost impossible task, their hard work and efforts were a huge success.
by Student Blogger: Laken Burkhardt - March 11, 2019
Their day started with an unknown script in a box, 14.5 hours later Stage Right in Greensburg, PA attempted to break a World Record for "Fastest Theatrical Production." Having this short amount of time to complete an almost impossible task, their hard work and efforts were a huge success.
Barebones Kicks Off New Season With THE LEGEND OF GEORGIA McBRIDE
by BWW News Desk - March 09, 2019
Barebones productions kicks off its 2019 Season with The Legend of Georgia McBride. Written by Matthew Lopez and directed by Patrick Jordan, The Legend of Georgia McBride runs from February 14, 2019- March 9, 2010 in the Barebones Black Box in Braddock. The Opening Night performance is Valentine's Day, Thursday February 14m 2019.
by BWW News Desk - March 09, 2019
Barebones productions kicks off its 2019 Season with The Legend of Georgia McBride. Written by Matthew Lopez and directed by Patrick Jordan, The Legend of Georgia McBride runs from February 14, 2019- March 9, 2010 in the Barebones Black Box in Braddock. The Opening Night performance is Valentine's Day, Thursday February 14m 2019.
City Theatre Announces 45th Season!
by BWW News Desk - March 05, 2019
City Theatre Company, Pittsburgh's home for contemporary plays, has announced the details of the theatre's 45th season of new works. This line-up of plays is the first curated by Artistic Director Marc Masterson upon his return to City Theatre in 2018.
by BWW News Desk - March 05, 2019
City Theatre Company, Pittsburgh's home for contemporary plays, has announced the details of the theatre's 45th season of new works. This line-up of plays is the first curated by Artistic Director Marc Masterson upon his return to City Theatre in 2018.
Tara Erraught To Sing Marguerite In Pittsburgh Symphony's DAMNATION OF FAUST
by BWW News Desk - March 04, 2019
Mezzo-soprano Tara Erraught to sing Marguerite in Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra'S Damnation of Faust March 8-10 New York - International Irish mezzo-soprano Tara Erraught will step in this week with the acclaimed Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra at Heinz Hall, where she will perform Marguerite in the symphony's March 8 and 10 concerts of Berlioz's Damnation of Faust.
by BWW News Desk - March 04, 2019
Mezzo-soprano Tara Erraught to sing Marguerite in Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra'S Damnation of Faust March 8-10 New York - International Irish mezzo-soprano Tara Erraught will step in this week with the acclaimed Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra at Heinz Hall, where she will perform Marguerite in the symphony's March 8 and 10 concerts of Berlioz's Damnation of Faust.
BWW Blog: Omigod! First Time Working in Professional Theatre
by Student Blogger: Laken Burkhardt - March 04, 2019
When you are a college student, sometimes you get the opportunity to work professional events that may come through your theatre on campus. I recently got the experience of working my first union gig for a national touring company that came through my town, and working on that type of theatre is much different than working a normal college show. I felt like a small kid learning all kinds of new information - impressed and terrified at the same time.
by Student Blogger: Laken Burkhardt - March 04, 2019
When you are a college student, sometimes you get the opportunity to work professional events that may come through your theatre on campus. I recently got the experience of working my first union gig for a national touring company that came through my town, and working on that type of theatre is much different than working a normal college show. I felt like a small kid learning all kinds of new information - impressed and terrified at the same time.
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre And Dance Theatre Of Harlem Reunite For August Wilson Center Performances
by BWW News Desk - February 28, 2019
Onstage March 15-24 at the August Wilson Cultural Center, BNY Mellon presents the reunion of Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre (PBT) and Dance Theatre of Harlem (DTH) for a mixed bill production celebrating the diversity of talent and styles in American ballet.
by BWW News Desk - February 28, 2019
Onstage March 15-24 at the August Wilson Cultural Center, BNY Mellon presents the reunion of Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre (PBT) and Dance Theatre of Harlem (DTH) for a mixed bill production celebrating the diversity of talent and styles in American ballet.
Pittsburgh CLO Launches Second New Musicals Weekend
by BWW News Desk - February 28, 2019
Pittsburgh CLO will launch its second New Musicals Weekend, a project of the Next Generation Campaign's New Small Musicals Initiative. New Musicals Weekend, the mini version of the SPARK festival, takes the core goals of SPARK and puts them into action over just a few days. Similar to SPARK, New Musicals Weekend aims to develop new musicals for the CLO Cabaret by supporting writing teams with financial and creative resources and by building relationships with local and national artists.
by BWW News Desk - February 28, 2019
Pittsburgh CLO will launch its second New Musicals Weekend, a project of the Next Generation Campaign's New Small Musicals Initiative. New Musicals Weekend, the mini version of the SPARK festival, takes the core goals of SPARK and puts them into action over just a few days. Similar to SPARK, New Musicals Weekend aims to develop new musicals for the CLO Cabaret by supporting writing teams with financial and creative resources and by building relationships with local and national artists.
Resonance Works Presents Bach's ST. JOHN PASSION
by BWW News Desk - February 28, 2019
Resonance Works presents Bach's dramatic St. John Passion on Friday, March 22nd at 8 p.m. at Heinz Memorial Chapel in Oakland and Sunday, March 24th at 3 p.m. at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Upper St. Clair. A distinguished cast of vocal soloists join the Resonance Chamber Orchestra and Chorus conducted by founder and Artistic Director Maria Sensi Sellner.
by BWW News Desk - February 28, 2019
Resonance Works presents Bach's dramatic St. John Passion on Friday, March 22nd at 8 p.m. at Heinz Memorial Chapel in Oakland and Sunday, March 24th at 3 p.m. at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Upper St. Clair. A distinguished cast of vocal soloists join the Resonance Chamber Orchestra and Chorus conducted by founder and Artistic Director Maria Sensi Sellner.
12 Peers Theater Continues Site-Specific Performances With MYTHBURGH SEASON 3
by BWW News Desk - February 28, 2019
12 Peers Theater begins their eighth season with Mythburgh, a site-specific performance and storytelling series. Exploring the myths, both fact and fiction, that make Pittsburgh great, Mythburgh continues to create and tell locally sourced legends with local artists.
by BWW News Desk - February 28, 2019
12 Peers Theater begins their eighth season with Mythburgh, a site-specific performance and storytelling series. Exploring the myths, both fact and fiction, that make Pittsburgh great, Mythburgh continues to create and tell locally sourced legends with local artists.
Tickets Now On Sale For SPAMILTON: An American Parody At Pittsburgh CLO
by BWW News Desk - February 27, 2019
Pittsburgh CLO will present the exclusive Pittsburgh engagement of the hit musical comedy SPAMILTON: An American Parody at the Greer Cabaret Theater May 16 - August 25, 2019. Tickets start at $31.25 and are available online at CLOCabaret.com, by calling 412-456-6666 or at the Box Office at Theater Square. Groups of 10 or more can call the Group Sales Hotline at 412-325-1582 to learn more about special discounts and priority seating.
by BWW News Desk - February 27, 2019
Pittsburgh CLO will present the exclusive Pittsburgh engagement of the hit musical comedy SPAMILTON: An American Parody at the Greer Cabaret Theater May 16 - August 25, 2019. Tickets start at $31.25 and are available online at CLOCabaret.com, by calling 412-456-6666 or at the Box Office at Theater Square. Groups of 10 or more can call the Group Sales Hotline at 412-325-1582 to learn more about special discounts and priority seating.
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