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Pittsburgh Opera Presents Puccini's MADAMA BUTTERFLY
by BWW News Desk - August 07, 2018
Pittsburgh Opera opens its 80th season with Puccini's Madama Butterfly. Set in early 1900s Japan, Madama Butterfly is often considered the pinnacle of operatic tragedy, and has become one of today's most beloved operas.
Frank Gagliano's THE TOTAL IMMERSION OF MADELEINE FAVORINI Comes to the Barebones Black Box Theater
by BWW News Desk - August 04, 2018
SandRico Productions will present 'THE TOTAL IMMERSION OF MADELEINE FAVORINI' by Frank Gagliano for two nights on Friday, August 17 and Saturday, August 18 at 8 p.m. at Barebones Black Box Theater, 1211 Braddock Avenue, Braddock, PA. 15104.
Pittsburgh Musical Theater Announces 2018-2019 Seize The Stage Season - NEWSIES, IN THE HEIGHTS, and More!
by BWW News Desk - August 01, 2018
Pittsburgh Musical Theater will continue to stage shows at both the Byham Theater and their own Gargaro Theater, in the city's West End. This exciting theatrical line-up includes options for everyone to enjoy.
Photo Flash: Throughline Theatre Company Closes Season with THE INSPECTOR GENERAL
by BWW News Desk - July 31, 2018
Throughline Theatre Company closes ninth season with The Inspector General, opening August 10 at Pittsburgh Playwrights Theatre in downtown Pittsburgh. Absurdist comedy continues season's theme, 'Make 'Em Laugh'.
BWW Review: BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Brings Cartoons to Life at CLO
by Greg Kerestan - July 31, 2018
After a more realistic, but less interesting, live-action film, Pittsburgh CLO returns to the original- and cartoons in general- for inspiration.
Program Announced For Free Ballet Under The Stars Performance
by BWW News Desk - July 31, 2018
Community members can enjoy a free outdoor ballet performance, craft and dance activities, photo opportunities and more at Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre's "Ballet Under the Stars" performance Sunday, Aug. 19, at the Middle Road Concert Area in Hartwood Acres park. Pre-show activities start at 5 p.m. The free performance follows at 7:30 p.m.
Pittsburgh CLO Announces 2019 Summer Season - HELLO, DOLLY! and More
by BWW News Desk - July 31, 2018
Pittsburgh CLO welcomes the Tony-Award Winning 2017 Best Musical Revival HELLO, DOLLY! to the 2019 Summer Season, starring Broadway Legend BETTY BUCKLEY as Dolly Gallagher Levi! This exciting National Tour will round out Pittsburgh CLO's 73rd season of Broadway's best here in Pittsburgh. Season Tickets are now available to new and renewing subscribers, who can reserve seats for an entire summer of fun and entertainment. Packages are available online or by calling 412-281-2822.
Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Opens AT Pittsburgh CLO Today
by BWW News Desk - July 27, 2018
Pittsburgh CLO will fill the Benedum Center with magic and wonder fit for all ages with Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, July 27 - August 5. Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST ran for a staggering 13 years and over 5,000 performances on Broadway. Now, Pittsburgh CLO brings this treasured story to life for a new generation, continuing the organization's commitment to providing young patrons the opportunity to enjoy live musical theater at home in Pittsburgh. Tickets are now available by phone at 412-456-6666, online at pittsburghCLO.org or by visiting the Box Office at Theater Square. Select half-price tickets for children 3-14 are sponsored by Giant Eagle, offering an affordable option for families to enjoy this timeless tale together.
12 Peers Theater Presents The Pittsburgh Premiere Of STUPID FUCKING BIRD
by BWW News Desk - July 26, 2018
12 Peers Theater continues their 2018 Main Stage Season with Stupid Fucking Bird by Aaron Posner. The Pittsburgh Premiere is directed by Vince Ventura and features Chris Cattell, Sarah Chelli, Sara Ashley Fisher, Matt Henderson, Stefan Lingenfelter, David Maslow, and Maura Underwood. Stupid Fucking Bird remixes the classic Chekhov play The Seagull while examining the fairness of life, love, our culture, and our institutions. Stupid Fucking Bird - Sort of Adapted From The Seagull by Anton Chekhov runs July 26 - August 12, 2018, at the Richard E. Rauh Studio Theatre in The Cathedral of Learning.
Pittsburgh CLO's THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE Opens August 7
by BWW News Desk - July 25, 2018
Pittsburgh CLO is proud to produce THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE for the first time, August 7-12 at the Benedum Center.
Chatham Baroque, Inc. Announces 2018/19 Concert Season
by BWW News Desk - July 24, 2018
For 27 years, Chatham Baroque has been performing on stages throughout the world and establishing itself as one of the nation's most distinguished period ensembles. For nearly 50 years, fellow Pittsburgh company Renaissance & Baroque has presented exceptional performances of music from the Middle Ages through the Early Classical period by world-renowned artists. Uniting the missions of these two celebrated organizations, Chatham Baroque, Inc. presents an exciting 2018/2019 concert season featuring parallel and complementary concert series that brings the very best in early music to Pittsburgh audiences.
VIDEO: First Look At Pittsburgh CLO's BRIGADOON!
by BWW News Desk - July 20, 2018
Pittsburgh CLO brings Lerner and Loewe's BRIGADOON from the Scottish Highlands to the Benedum Center stage July 17 - 22. As part of its ongoing mission to celebrate musical theater, Pittsburgh CLO often revives classics, thus introducing new audiences to the masterpieces of Broadway's golden age.
BWW Review: BRIGADOON at CLO Is a Highland Fling
by Greg Kerestan - July 20, 2018
A sentimental, old-fashioned musical can be corny and slow in the wrong hands, but this production is as fresh as the heather on the hill.
Allston James' Drama 'AleynaAnna' Wins Main Stage Slot At Pittsburgh Festival.
by BWW News Desk - July 19, 2018
'AleynaAnna', a taut one-act drama, will be performed on the main stage at the 28th Pittsburgh New Works Festival, August 30-September 8 in Carnegie, Pennsylvania. Selected from hundreds of international entries, Allston James's play is among twelve works awarded full productions at the festival.
Pittsburgh Public Theater Presents HERSHEY FELDER AS IRVING BERLIN
by BWW News Desk - July 19, 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. Tickets will go on sale Wednesday August 1, 2018 for this Pittsburgh premiere.
Pittsburgh Playhouse Will Open This Fall, Featuring Three New Theatre Spaces Downtown
by BWW News Desk - July 19, 2018
According to American Theatre, Pittsburgh will be getting a new theatre downtown this fall, the Pittsburgh Playhouse. The new theatre will open on October 12 and will house the REP, a professional theatre company as well as a theatre for young audiences and the theatre and dance departments from Point Park University.
Photo Flash: Pittsburgh CLO Presents BRIGADOON!
by BWW News Desk - July 17, 2018
Pittsburgh CLO brings Lerner and Loewe's BRIGADOON from the Scottish Highlands to the Benedum Center stage July 17 - 22. As part of its ongoing mission to celebrate musical theater, Pittsburgh CLO often revives classics, thus introducing new audiences to the masterpieces of Broadway's golden age.
12 Peers Theater Presents The Pittsburgh Premiere Of STUPID FUCKING BIRD
by BWW News Desk - July 13, 2018
12 Peers Theater continues their 2018 Main Stage Season with Stupid Fucking Bird by Aaron Posner. The Pittsburgh Premiere is directed by Vince Ventura and features Chris Cattell, Sarah Chelli, Sara Ashley Fisher, Matt Henderson, Stefan Lingenfelter, David Maslow, and Maura Underwood. Stupid Fucking Bird remixes the classic Chekhov play The Seagull while examining the fairness of life, love, our culture, and our institutions. Stupid Fucking Bird - Sort of Adapted From The Seagull by Anton Chekhov runs July 26 - August 12, 2018, at the Richard E. Rauh Studio Theatre in The Cathedral of Learning.
Review Roundup: Critics Weigh In On Pittsburgh CLO's THE FULL MONTY
by BWW News Desk - July 11, 2018
Pittsburgh CLO's THE FULL MONTY will take it all off at the Benedum Center this summer July 6 - 15. Let's see what the critics have to say!
BWW Review: Old Habits Die Hard in NUNSENSE at St. Vincent
by Greg Kerestan - July 11, 2018
The success of the 'Nunsense' franchise may be a bizarre fluke, but there's no denying the charm of Gregg Brandt's production.
Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Opens AT Pittsburgh CLO 7/27
by BWW News Desk - July 10, 2018
Pittsburgh CLO will fill the Benedum Center with magic and wonder fit for all ages with Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, July 27 - August 5. Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST ran for a staggering 13 years and over 5,000 performances on Broadway. Now, Pittsburgh CLO brings this treasured story to life for a new generation, continuing the organization's commitment to providing young patrons the opportunity to enjoy live musical theater at home in Pittsburgh. Tickets are now available by phone at 412-456-6666, online at pittsburghCLO.org or by visiting the Box Office at Theater Square. Select half-price tickets for children 3-14 are sponsored by Giant Eagle, offering an affordable option for families to enjoy this timeless tale together.
BWW Review: CLO's THE FULL MONTY Turns Up the Heat at the Benedum
by Dylan Shaffer - July 09, 2018
Before there was Magic Mike, there was The Full Monty. Based off the 1997 British film of the same name, The Full Monty debuted as a Broadway musical in 2000 and revealed just how far and how bare six unemployed men were willing to go to earn money again.
Carnivale Theatrics Announces Pittsburgh Premiere of THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY
by BWW News Desk - July 07, 2018
After staging critically acclaimed productions of Sweeney Todd, Ragtime, Into the Woods and the regional premieres of Next to Normal and In the Heights, Carnivale Theatrics is pleased to announce it's third Pittsburgh premiere - The Bridges of Madison County, June 29 - July 7 at the New Hazlett Theater.
Photo Flash: First Look at Pittsburgh CLO's THE FULL MONTY
by BWW News Desk - July 06, 2018
Pittsburgh CLO's THE FULL MONTY will take it all off at the Benedum Center this summer July 6 - 15.
Head to the Highlands with Pittsburgh CLO's BRIGADOON Opening July 17
by BWW News Desk - July 02, 2018
Pittsburgh CLO is proud to bring Lerner and Loewe's BRIGADOON from the Scottish Highlands to the Benedum Center stage July 17 - 22. As part of its ongoing mission to celebrate musical theater, Pittsburgh CLO often revives classics, thus introducing new audiences to the masterpieces of Broadway's golden age.

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