off the WALL Productions Closes Their Season With BYHALIA, MISSISSIPPI
by BWW News Desk - April 05, 2018
off the WALL productions closes their 2017-18 season with the regional premiere of Byhalia, Mississippi. Previously staged by Chicago's Steppenwolf Theatre Company, Evan Linder's funny and moving salute to both down-home decency and a troubled couple living in a see-through shack is a bittersweet story about love, class, race, family, and forgiveness.
by BWW News Desk - April 05, 2018
off the WALL productions closes their 2017-18 season with the regional premiere of Byhalia, Mississippi. Previously staged by Chicago's Steppenwolf Theatre Company, Evan Linder's funny and moving salute to both down-home decency and a troubled couple living in a see-through shack is a bittersweet story about love, class, race, family, and forgiveness.
Resonance Works Ends Season With Pittsburgh Premiere Of Dvorak's RUSALKA
by BWW News Desk - April 03, 2018
RESONANCE WORKS closes its fifth season with a fully staged production of Dvoak's opera Rusalka on Friday, May 11, at 8 p.m., and Sunday, May 13, at 3 p.m. Performances will be held at the Charity Randall Theatre in Oakland, continuing an exciting partnership with the University of Pittsburgh's Department of Theatre Arts. Presented with generous support from the Heinz Endowments, Rusalka will be performed with the Resonance Chamber Orchestra and sung in the original Czech with projected English supertitles. Resonance Works Founder and Artistic Director Maria Sensi Sellner conducts.
by BWW News Desk - April 03, 2018
RESONANCE WORKS closes its fifth season with a fully staged production of Dvoak's opera Rusalka on Friday, May 11, at 8 p.m., and Sunday, May 13, at 3 p.m. Performances will be held at the Charity Randall Theatre in Oakland, continuing an exciting partnership with the University of Pittsburgh's Department of Theatre Arts. Presented with generous support from the Heinz Endowments, Rusalka will be performed with the Resonance Chamber Orchestra and sung in the original Czech with projected English supertitles. Resonance Works Founder and Artistic Director Maria Sensi Sellner conducts.
Pittsburgh CLO to Take Audiences from Miami to Buffalo
and NYC to Scotland for a Summer Like None Other!
by BWW News Desk - April 02, 2018
Individual tickets for Pittsburgh CLO's 2018 Summer Season will go on sale Friday, April 13 at 9:00am. Patrons may purchase tickets by calling 412-456-6666, online at pittsburghCLO.org or at the Theater Square Box Office. Pittsburgh CLO is proud to celebrate 72 years of producing shows locally in Pittsburgh and sharing musical theater with audiences of all ages. The 2018 Summer Season will feature the National Tour of ON YOUR FEET! and the Pittsburgh CLO premiere of TITANIC, in addition to THE FULL MONTY, BRIGADOON, THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE and the "magical" return of Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST.
by BWW News Desk - April 02, 2018
Individual tickets for Pittsburgh CLO's 2018 Summer Season will go on sale Friday, April 13 at 9:00am. Patrons may purchase tickets by calling 412-456-6666, online at pittsburghCLO.org or at the Theater Square Box Office. Pittsburgh CLO is proud to celebrate 72 years of producing shows locally in Pittsburgh and sharing musical theater with audiences of all ages. The 2018 Summer Season will feature the National Tour of ON YOUR FEET! and the Pittsburgh CLO premiere of TITANIC, in addition to THE FULL MONTY, BRIGADOON, THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE and the "magical" return of Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST.
Pittsburgh Public Theater Presents HAMLET
by BWW News Desk - March 30, 2018
To complete his illustrious career leading Pittsburgh Public Theater, Ted Pappas has chosen William Shakespeare's Hamlet as the final play he will direct as the company's Producing Artistic Director. His cast of 21 actors will be led by Indiana, PA native Matthew Amendt. Hamlet runs April 19 - May 20, 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 or visit ppt.org. Hamlet is presented by Highmark.
by BWW News Desk - March 30, 2018
To complete his illustrious career leading Pittsburgh Public Theater, Ted Pappas has chosen William Shakespeare's Hamlet as the final play he will direct as the company's Producing Artistic Director. His cast of 21 actors will be led by Indiana, PA native Matthew Amendt. Hamlet runs April 19 - May 20, 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 or visit ppt.org. Hamlet is presented by Highmark.
BWW Review: 'You'll See' RENT At Heinz Hall this Week
by Dylan Shaffer - March 28, 2018
To see a show, you must rent a seat. You become the temporary tenant occupying the vacant seat for a specified time. When the show is through, the lease is up. Unfortunately, Mark and Roger could never afford to see a show, let alone afford to pay last year's rent.
by Dylan Shaffer - March 28, 2018
To see a show, you must rent a seat. You become the temporary tenant occupying the vacant seat for a specified time. When the show is through, the lease is up. Unfortunately, Mark and Roger could never afford to see a show, let alone afford to pay last year's rent.
BWW Review: HEISENBERG Teases Profundity at Pittsbugh Public
by Greg Kerestan - March 27, 2018
The Pittsburgh Public production of Simon Stephens's play is a tug of war, both between its two characters and between light comedy and weighty drama.
by Greg Kerestan - March 27, 2018
The Pittsburgh Public production of Simon Stephens's play is a tug of war, both between its two characters and between light comedy and weighty drama.
PICT's Season Finale JANE EYRE Opens Next Week At WQED
by BWW News Desk - March 26, 2018
PICT Classic Theatre will conclude its 2017-2018 Season with JANE EYRE, opening at WQED's Fred Rogers Studio in Oakland on April 7th.
by BWW News Desk - March 26, 2018
PICT Classic Theatre will conclude its 2017-2018 Season with JANE EYRE, opening at WQED's Fred Rogers Studio in Oakland on April 7th.
Pittsburgh Opera To Honor Gov. Wolf, Pat & Michele Atkins At Maecenas Gala
by BWW News Desk - March 26, 2018
Pittsburgh Opera hosts 'one of the most anticipated events of the year', the 34th annual Maecenas Gala, on Saturday, May 12th. With the whimsical theme “Cirque de l 'Opera,” Pittsburgh Opera's historic headquarters in the Strip District will be transformed into a place of mystery and intrigue, where guests can dance among the stars.
by BWW News Desk - March 26, 2018
Pittsburgh Opera hosts 'one of the most anticipated events of the year', the 34th annual Maecenas Gala, on Saturday, May 12th. With the whimsical theme “Cirque de l 'Opera,” Pittsburgh Opera's historic headquarters in the Strip District will be transformed into a place of mystery and intrigue, where guests can dance among the stars.
World-Premiere Comedy Draws Line Between Tinder & Art!
by BWW News Desk - March 24, 2018
Milo de Venus is a world premiere play by Brian Pope, featuring local actors Joanna Getting, Hazel Leroy, Jalina McClarin, Max Reusing, and Mike Zolovich, and directed by Shannon Knapp. It is the inaugural production of a new theatrical collective Non-State Actors. In the play, a young artist (McClarin) spends money she doesn't have to pay for an art class from a famous local visual artist (Getting) only to find out that the man (Reusing) she has been messaging on Tinder is the class's model.
by BWW News Desk - March 24, 2018
Milo de Venus is a world premiere play by Brian Pope, featuring local actors Joanna Getting, Hazel Leroy, Jalina McClarin, Max Reusing, and Mike Zolovich, and directed by Shannon Knapp. It is the inaugural production of a new theatrical collective Non-State Actors. In the play, a young artist (McClarin) spends money she doesn't have to pay for an art class from a famous local visual artist (Getting) only to find out that the man (Reusing) she has been messaging on Tinder is the class's model.
SPARK Individual Event Registration Now Open
by BWW News Desk - March 23, 2018
Admission to individual SPARK events April 6-8 is now available online at pittsburghCLO.org/SPARK. For a small donation to Pittsburgh CLO's Audience Development and Education programs, members of the public are invited to peek behind the scenes of a musical in the making as 10 writing teams from across the country converge in Pittsburgh to showcase their work through a series of public presentations featuring local and national actors. Performances will take place at venues throughout the Cultural District.
by BWW News Desk - March 23, 2018
Admission to individual SPARK events April 6-8 is now available online at pittsburghCLO.org/SPARK. For a small donation to Pittsburgh CLO's Audience Development and Education programs, members of the public are invited to peek behind the scenes of a musical in the making as 10 writing teams from across the country converge in Pittsburgh to showcase their work through a series of public presentations featuring local and national actors. Performances will take place at venues throughout the Cultural District.
Point Park University Presents the Final Conservatory Production in Oakland, UNCLE VANYA
by BWW News Desk - March 22, 2018
Point Park University's Conservatory Theatre Company presents the final Conservatory production at the Oakland location of the Pittsburgh Playhouse before opening the new facility downtown. The final piece of the student company to take the Rauh stage is Uncle Vanya, Anton Chekhov's admired and passionate play about love, sacrifice, and the damaging effects of time.
by BWW News Desk - March 22, 2018
Point Park University's Conservatory Theatre Company presents the final Conservatory production at the Oakland location of the Pittsburgh Playhouse before opening the new facility downtown. The final piece of the student company to take the Rauh stage is Uncle Vanya, Anton Chekhov's admired and passionate play about love, sacrifice, and the damaging effects of time.
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre Celebrates Robbins & Bernstein Centennial With WEST SIDE STORY Suite and More
by BWW News Desk - March 20, 2018
This spring Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre (PBT) joins in international centennial celebrations for choreographer Jerome Robbins and composer Leonard Bernstein with an all-Robbins program featuring three company premieres. "UPMC Presents West Side Story Suite + In the Night + Fancy Free" with the PBT Orchestra takes the stage May 4-6, at the Benedum Center.
by BWW News Desk - March 20, 2018
This spring Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre (PBT) joins in international centennial celebrations for choreographer Jerome Robbins and composer Leonard Bernstein with an all-Robbins program featuring three company premieres. "UPMC Presents West Side Story Suite + In the Night + Fancy Free" with the PBT Orchestra takes the stage May 4-6, at the Benedum Center.
Photo Flash: Pittsburgh Opera Presents MOBY DICK
by BWW News Desk - March 16, 2018
As part of Pittsburgh Opera's commitment to bring new, American operas to the Benedum Center stage, we are very proud to announce the Pittsburgh premiere of Jake Heggie and Gene Scheer's critically acclaimed opera Moby-Dick.
by BWW News Desk - March 16, 2018
As part of Pittsburgh Opera's commitment to bring new, American operas to the Benedum Center stage, we are very proud to announce the Pittsburgh premiere of Jake Heggie and Gene Scheer's critically acclaimed opera Moby-Dick.
Pittsburgh Cultural Trust Announces CITYSCAPE- A Sensory Friendly Performance By Jumping Jack Theater
by BWW News Desk - March 16, 2018
The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust is excited to announce Jumping Jack Theater will perform Cityscape at the Trust Arts Education Center, 805-807 Liberty Ave., March 22-24, 2018. Cityscape is an original play created for audiences that would benefit from sensory and autism-friendly strategies. This performance is part of the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust's sensory-friendly and accessibility initiatives.
by BWW News Desk - March 16, 2018
The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust is excited to announce Jumping Jack Theater will perform Cityscape at the Trust Arts Education Center, 805-807 Liberty Ave., March 22-24, 2018. Cityscape is an original play created for audiences that would benefit from sensory and autism-friendly strategies. This performance is part of the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust's sensory-friendly and accessibility initiatives.
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre Promotes Three Dancers To Soloists
by BWW News Desk - March 15, 2018
Artistic Director Terrence S. Orr has promoted three corps de ballet dancers to the rank of soloist for Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre's 2018-2019 Season, which runs from October 2018 to May 2019.
by BWW News Desk - March 15, 2018
Artistic Director Terrence S. Orr has promoted three corps de ballet dancers to the rank of soloist for Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre's 2018-2019 Season, which runs from October 2018 to May 2019.
Beth Leavel, Chris Peluso, and More to Perform at SPARK
by BWW News Desk - March 14, 2018
Pittsburgh CLO is pleased to welcome several special guests, artists and performers as part of the SPARK festival, March 26-April 8, 2018. Tony Award® winner BETH LEAVEL will star in SPARK's feature workshop, THE DOUBLE-THREAT TRIO; West End star CHRIS PELUSO is set to be featured as part of THE PERFECT MATE writing residency; Broadway's DAVID ZIPPEL will serve as SPARK's Guest Mentor; and the Q BROTHERS will make their Pittsburgh debut with Q GENTS as part of the SPARK Late Night Series at the CLO Cabaret! SPARK Premier Passes are now available online at pittsburghCLO.org/SPARK.
by BWW News Desk - March 14, 2018
Pittsburgh CLO is pleased to welcome several special guests, artists and performers as part of the SPARK festival, March 26-April 8, 2018. Tony Award® winner BETH LEAVEL will star in SPARK's feature workshop, THE DOUBLE-THREAT TRIO; West End star CHRIS PELUSO is set to be featured as part of THE PERFECT MATE writing residency; Broadway's DAVID ZIPPEL will serve as SPARK's Guest Mentor; and the Q BROTHERS will make their Pittsburgh debut with Q GENTS as part of the SPARK Late Night Series at the CLO Cabaret! SPARK Premier Passes are now available online at pittsburghCLO.org/SPARK.
Carnegie Mellon University Acquires William H. Putch Archives
by BWW News Desk - March 13, 2018
A collection of materials from Carnegie Mellon University alumnus William H. Putch documenting his career as the artistic director of the Totem Pole Playhouse has been gifted to the Carnegie Mellon University Archives by his daughter, Pamela Putch, and son, John Putch.
by BWW News Desk - March 13, 2018
A collection of materials from Carnegie Mellon University alumnus William H. Putch documenting his career as the artistic director of the Totem Pole Playhouse has been gifted to the Carnegie Mellon University Archives by his daughter, Pamela Putch, and son, John Putch.
Photo Flash: City Theatre Continues 43rd Season With The World Premiere Of CITIZENS MARKET
by BWW News Desk - March 12, 2018
City Theatre's season of bold new work progresses with the world premiere of Citizens Market by Cori Thomas, which explores the lives and complications of a group of immigrants as they find their footing in America. Thomas's work was last seen at City Theatre with the world premiere of When January Feels Like Summer, winner of the 2011 Osborne New Play Award. Directed by Artistic Producer Reginald L. Douglas, Citizens Market runs on the Main Stage March 3 - 25, 2018. Tickets are on sale now.
by BWW News Desk - March 12, 2018
City Theatre's season of bold new work progresses with the world premiere of Citizens Market by Cori Thomas, which explores the lives and complications of a group of immigrants as they find their footing in America. Thomas's work was last seen at City Theatre with the world premiere of When January Feels Like Summer, winner of the 2011 Osborne New Play Award. Directed by Artistic Producer Reginald L. Douglas, Citizens Market runs on the Main Stage March 3 - 25, 2018. Tickets are on sale now.
BWW Review: WAITRESS Flips the Script at the Benedum
by Greg Kerestan - March 08, 2018
Even without big-name stars, 'Waitress' proves itself to be the right show at the right time.
by Greg Kerestan - March 08, 2018
Even without big-name stars, 'Waitress' proves itself to be the right show at the right time.
12 Peers Theater Continues Site-Specific Performances With MYTHBURGH SEASON 2
by BWW News Desk - March 07, 2018
12 Peers Theater begins their seventh season with Mythburgh, a site-specific performance and storytelling series. Following up on tales of fortune tellers, graveyards, haunted dorms, enchanted woods, the legendary fourth river, and alien visitors to Super Bowl XL, Mythburgh continues to create and tell locally sourced myths and legends with local artists.
by BWW News Desk - March 07, 2018
12 Peers Theater begins their seventh season with Mythburgh, a site-specific performance and storytelling series. Following up on tales of fortune tellers, graveyards, haunted dorms, enchanted woods, the legendary fourth river, and alien visitors to Super Bowl XL, Mythburgh continues to create and tell locally sourced myths and legends with local artists.
BWW Review: WAITRESS, a Delicious Treat for the Senses
by Dylan Shaffer - March 07, 2018
Sugar. Butter. Flour. Welcome to the kitchen where Jenna (Desi Oakle) is baking up a fresh pie. She works tirelessly every day baking new pies and serving at Joe's Diner, only to have her abusive husband Earl (Nick Bailey) take her sweet earnings at the end of every shift. This all changes when Jenna discovers she is pregnant with Earl's baby.
by Dylan Shaffer - March 07, 2018
Sugar. Butter. Flour. Welcome to the kitchen where Jenna (Desi Oakle) is baking up a fresh pie. She works tirelessly every day baking new pies and serving at Joe's Diner, only to have her abusive husband Earl (Nick Bailey) take her sweet earnings at the end of every shift. This all changes when Jenna discovers she is pregnant with Earl's baby.
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre School Announces Registration Is Now Open For Summer Programs
by BWW News Desk - March 07, 2018
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre School has announced its program offerings for summer 2018. Registration is open to any student 18 months to 16 years of age for programs that take place June through August. The classes and workshops consist of weekly and week-long options with themes, such as Move with Mozart, variations, hair and makeup and more. PBT School is segmented into various divisions based on age and skill level. Registration information and additional details are available at www.pbt.org/summerprograms.
by BWW News Desk - March 07, 2018
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre School has announced its program offerings for summer 2018. Registration is open to any student 18 months to 16 years of age for programs that take place June through August. The classes and workshops consist of weekly and week-long options with themes, such as Move with Mozart, variations, hair and makeup and more. PBT School is segmented into various divisions based on age and skill level. Registration information and additional details are available at www.pbt.org/summerprograms.
GOLDEN GIRLS REVUE: HOT FLASHBACKS Comes To Pittsburgh
by BWW News Desk - March 06, 2018
HOT FLASHBACKS! A GOLDEN GIRLS REVUE will be performed as *two different shows* on Sunday, April 8th at 5pm and 8pm at The Mariposa Theatre (527 Lincoln Ave). Performed by hilarious drag trio The Golden Gays NYC, the revue incorporates musical numbers, live snippets of the show, trivia, and comedy.
by BWW News Desk - March 06, 2018
HOT FLASHBACKS! A GOLDEN GIRLS REVUE will be performed as *two different shows* on Sunday, April 8th at 5pm and 8pm at The Mariposa Theatre (527 Lincoln Ave). Performed by hilarious drag trio The Golden Gays NYC, the revue incorporates musical numbers, live snippets of the show, trivia, and comedy.
Point Park University's Conservatory Theatre Company Presents 42ND STREET
by BWW News Desk - March 05, 2018
Point Park University's Conservatory Theatre Company presents 42nd Street, the timeless and beloved, Tony Award-winning Broadway musical that promises to keep you singing and dancing along with the cast.
by BWW News Desk - March 05, 2018
Point Park University's Conservatory Theatre Company presents 42nd Street, the timeless and beloved, Tony Award-winning Broadway musical that promises to keep you singing and dancing along with the cast.
Pittsburgh's City Theatre Announces 2018-19 Season
by BWW News Desk - March 05, 2018
City Theatre Company, Pittsburgh's home for new plays, has announced the details of the theatre's 44th season of new works. Under the leadership of Managing Director James McNeel, and with the artistic team of Artistic Producer Reginald L. Douglas and Director of New Play Development Clare Drobot, the plays represent a diversity of voices and styles, including laugh-out-loud comedies, ripped-from-the-headlines dramas, and fresh explorations of the world around us.
by BWW News Desk - March 05, 2018
City Theatre Company, Pittsburgh's home for new plays, has announced the details of the theatre's 44th season of new works. Under the leadership of Managing Director James McNeel, and with the artistic team of Artistic Producer Reginald L. Douglas and Director of New Play Development Clare Drobot, the plays represent a diversity of voices and styles, including laugh-out-loud comedies, ripped-from-the-headlines dramas, and fresh explorations of the world around us.
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