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Vote For The 2018 BWW Pittsburgh Awards; AVENUE Q Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Staff - December 03, 2018
There's just one month left to vote for the 2018 BroadwayWorld Pittsburgh Awards, brought to you by BroadwayHD! Readers are already setting records as they vote for their favorites. Regional productions, touring shows, and more are all included in the awards, honoring productions which opened between October 1, 2017 through September 30, 2018. Our local editors set the categories, our readers submitted their nominees, and now you get to vote for your favorites! Voting will continue through December 31st, 2018.
Classic comedy AUNTIE MAME to Showcase Array of Pittsburgh Talent
by BWW News Desk - November 29, 2018
On Sunday, December 9th, 'Burgh Vivant will present a staged reading of the classic comedy play Auntie Mame, featuring 2013 Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Performer of the Year Daina Griffith in the title role.  The evening will benefit 'Burgh Vivant's mission to promote arts and culture in Pittsburgh. 
Pittsburgh Public Theater Presents HERSHEY FELDER AS IRVING BERLIN
by BWW News Desk - November 28, 2018
The story and songs of America's Composer come to life onstage in Hershey Felder as Irving Berlin, a play with music written and performed by acclaimed actor/pianist Hershey Felder. This special engagement will run for 13 performances, December 19 - 30, 2018 at the O'Reilly Theater, Pittsburgh Public Theater's home in the heart of Downtown's Cultural District. For tickets call 412.316.1600, click ppt.org, or visit the Box Office. The Production Sponsor is UPMC.
Point Park's Conservatory Dance Company Opens New PNC Theatre With Winter Dance Concert
by BWW News Desk - November 28, 2018
Point Park University's Conservatory Dance Company opens Winter Dance Concert, the first production to hit the brand new Pittsburgh Playhouse's PNC Theatre stage in Downtown Pittsburgh.
Vote For The 2018 BroadwayWorld Pittsburgh Awards; Pittsburgh Musical Theater Leads Theatre of the Year!
by BWW Staff - November 26, 2018
There's just one month left to vote for the 2018 BroadwayWorld Pittsburgh Awards, brought to you by BroadwayHD! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers are already setting records as they vote for their favorites. Regional productions, touring shows, and more are all included in the awards, honoring productions which opened between October 1, 2017 through September 30, 2018. Our local editors set the categories, our readers submitted their nominees, and now you get to vote for your favorites! Voting will continue through December 31st, 2018.
THANK YULE FOR BEING A FRIEND Golden Girls Drag Musical Comes To Pittsburgh
by BWW News Desk - November 25, 2018
You met them in April at Mariposa...And now, they're BACK!
Photo Flash: Martin Giles, Jordon Ross Weinhold & Karen Baum In PICT's THE OLD CURIOSITY SHOP
by BWW News Desk - November 24, 2018
The opening production of PICT's 22nd Season is THE OLD CURIOSITY SHOP, adapted and directed by Alan Stanford from the novel by Charles Dickens.
BWW Review: FIDDLER ON THE ROOF Showcases Resiliency in Pittsburgh
by Dylan Shaffer - November 23, 2018
Less than a month after the synagogue tragedy that shocked the world, a different congregation gathers to celebrate the traditions of Judaism in a space filled with tender hearts and welcoming arms. As the national tour of Fiddler on the Roof makes its way across the country, its stop at the Benedum Center this week is a cathartic breath of fresh air for a community still coming to terms with an atrocious act of hate.
Giles, Baum, Weinhold And More Join PICT's THE OLD CURIOSITY SHOP
by BWW News Desk - November 23, 2018
Martin Giles, Karen Baum, Jordon Ross Weinhold and more join the cast of PICT Classic Theatre's upcoming production of The Old Curiosity Shop.
Junior Mendelssohn Choir Of Pittsburgh Presents Barbara Cass Award To Mollie Landman
by BWW News Desk - November 20, 2018
Every year, the Junior Mendelssohn Choir of Pittsburgh presents the Barbara Cass Award to an outstanding member of the choir selected by their fellow members. This year's award winner is Mollie Landman, a senior at Yough High School.
Photo Flash: GAME ON Comes to the Pittsburgh CLO Cabaret
by BWW News Desk - November 16, 2018
Three contestants risk it all to win a record-setting $10 million jackpot. Inspired by primetime game shows that make every viewer feel like they're in the hot seat, GAME ON is a one-of-a-kind WORLD PREMIERE musical that will have your blood pumping with every twist and turn.
Pittsburgh CLO Presents A CHRISTMAS CAROL
by BWW News Desk - November 15, 2018
Pittsburgh CLO is proud to announce casting for the 27th annual production of A MUSICAL CHRISTMAS CAROL, December 7-23 at the Byham Theater. This year's production will feature lavish costumes and thrilling effects made possible by the support received from the Next Generation Capital Campaign. TV veteran and Broadway star Richard Thomas makes his Pittsburgh CLO debut leading the cast as Ebenezer Scrooge. Tickets are now available by calling 412-456-6666, online at pittsburghCLO.org or at the Theater Square Box Office.
Burlesque Documentary To Screen In Pittsburgh
by BWW News Desk - November 15, 2018
The world is opening their eyes to THE OLD STRIPPER. And she's coming to a local movie theater near you in Pittsburgh.
PICT Classic Theatre Presents Adaptation Of Dickens' THE OLD CURIOSITY SHOP
by BWW News Desk - November 14, 2018
On Friday, November 23rd PICT Classic Theatre will present the first production of it's 2018-2019 Season, The Old Curiosity Shop, at WQED's Fred Rogers Studio in Oakland.
Pittsburgh Opera Presents AfterWARds - 'Mozart's Idomeneo Reimagined,' A Tale Of Love, Loss And Healing
by BWW News Desk - November 14, 2018
afterWARds uses the words and music of Mozart's Idomeneo - perhaps his most radical, modern opera - in a reorganized and distilled 85-minute format by director David Paul, that shifts the opera's focus towards its four protagonists and their timeless struggles for love and peace in a world full of carnage and destruction. All the music is Mozart's, and the lyrics are from the original Italian libretto.
Film, Stage and Television Actress Tamara Tunie to Play Prospero in THE TEMPEST
by BWW News Desk - November 13, 2018
Pittsburgh Public Theater News!Pittsburgh Public Theater Artistic Director Marya Sea Kaminski and Managing Director Lou Castelli today announced that award-winning actress and Pittsburgh native Tamara Tunie will star as Prospero in the company's upcoming production of The Tempest. Written by William Shakespeare and adapted and directed by Ms. Kaminski, The Tempest will run January 24 - February 24, 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, click ppt.org, or visit the Box Office. The Tempest is Presented by PNC.
Tree Of Life Synagogue Victims To Be Honored By Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra With Special Concert
by BWW News Desk - November 12, 2018
The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra (PSO) will host a special "Music for the Spirit" concert to honor the Tree of Life Synagogue victims on Tuesday, November 27 at 7:30 p.m. at Heinz Hall for the Performing Arts. Titled "A Concert for Peace & Unity," this evening of remembrance and reverence aims to provide an opportunity for the Pittsburgh community to find comfort, strength and solace through music, hope and unity. Taking place one month after the tragedy, the concert is free to the public,* and all are invited to attend.
Point Park University's Pittsburgh Playhouse To Become Launching Pad For Innovative Plays And Musicals
by BWW News Desk - November 09, 2018
Point Park University's Pittsburgh Playhouse announced today its innovative new collaboration with award-winning entertainment production company RWS Entertainment Group (RWS) to produce compelling entertainment.
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre's THE NUTCRACKER Takes The Stage Through December
by BWW News Desk - November 09, 2018
Complete with growing Christmas tree, falling snow and mesmerizing magic tricks, Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre's "The Nutcracker" returns to the Benedum Center for a 26-performance run Nov. 30 - Dec. 27. Tickets start at $28 and are available at www.pbt.org, 412-456-6666 or at the Box Office at Theater Square.
Broadway And TV's Richard Thomas Stars In A MUSICAL CHRISTMAS CAROL
by BWW News Desk - November 08, 2018
This December, Pittsburgh CLO brings one of the nation's top actors, Richard Thomas, to town in the iconic role of Ebenezer Scrooge in its 27th annual production of A MUSICAL CHRISTMAS CAROL, December 7-23 at the Byham Theater.
fireWALL Dance Theater In Partnership with Carnegie Stage Presents PAST LIVES
by BWW News Desk - November 07, 2018
fireWALL dance theater in partnership with Carnegie Stage presents " Past Lives"  a new contemporary dance work created by Elisa Marie Alaio, with original music by Reni Monteverde.
Voting Now Open For The 2018 BroadwayWorld Pittsburgh Awards!
by BWW News Desk - November 05, 2018
Voting is now open for the 2018 BroadwayWorld Pittsburgh Awards, brought to you by BroadwayHD! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.
Pittsburgh HAMILTON Tickets on Sale Monday, November 5th
by Dylan Shaffer - November 02, 2018
The long-awaited National Tour of Hamilton is coming to Pittsburgh in January 2019, and tickets go on sale this Monday, November 5, 2018 at 9 a.m. Here's the best way to secure your tickets to the hottest event of the winter season:
Richard Thomas Stars in A MUSICAL CHRISTMAS CAROL at the CLO
by BWW News Desk - November 01, 2018
This December, Pittsburgh CLO brings one of the nation's top actors, Richard Thomas, to town in the iconic role of Ebenezer Scrooge in its 27th annual production of A MUSICAL CHRISTMAS CAROL, December 7-23 at the Byham Theater.
Giles, Baum, Weinhold And More Join PICT's THE OLD CURIOSITY SHOP
by BWW News Desk - October 27, 2018
Martin Giles, Karen Baum, Jordon Ross Weinhold and more join the cast of PICT Classic Theatre's upcoming production of The Old Curiosity Shop.

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