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BWW Review: WHY DO FOOLS FALL IN LOVE? Mines Humor, Heartbreak at St. Vincent

BWW Review: WHY DO FOOLS FALL IN LOVE? Mines Humor, Heartbreak at St. Vincent

by Greg Kerestan — May 30, 2017
When the tunes are this infectious and the cast this endearing, little things like plot and characterization are secondary concerns.
Battle of Homestead Foundation Presents Two Events Honoring the 125th Anniversary of

Battle of Homestead Foundation Presents Two Events Honoring the 125th Anniversary of the Homestead Strike of 1892

by BWW News Desk — May 30, 2017
Two events inspired by the the historic 1892 Battle of Homestead bring world-acclaimed actor, activist, theater director, producer and playwright Mark Rylance back to Pittsburgh to share his passion for this pivotal incident in American history.
Photo Flash: City Theatre Ends 2016-17 Season with IRONBOUND

Photo Flash: City Theatre Ends 2016-17 Season with IRONBOUND

by BWW News Desk — May 28, 2017
Ironbound, a contemporary drama by Polish-American playwright Martyna Majok, is the final play of the current City Theatre season, before the South Side company takes a summer hiatus.
Pittsburgh CLO Announces 2017 Gene Kelly Award Winners

Pittsburgh CLO Announces 2017 Gene Kelly Award Winners

by BWW News Desk — May 28, 2017
A sold-out crowd gathered at the Benedum Center as Pittsburgh CLO honored Allegheny County's finest high school performers at the 27th Annual Pittsburgh CLO Gene Kelly Awards for Excellence in High School Musical Theater on Saturday, May 27, 2017.
Pittsburgh Symphony and Guest Conductor Vasily Petrenko to Present the Music of St. P

Pittsburgh Symphony and Guest Conductor Vasily Petrenko to Present the Music of St. Petersburg

by BWW News Desk — May 25, 2017
The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra and guest conductor Vasily Petrenko immerse audiences in the music of St.
BWW Review: DIRTY DANCING Steams Up Heinz Hall

BWW Review: DIRTY DANCING Steams Up Heinz Hall

by Dylan Shaffer — May 25, 2017
It's the classic story of Baby and her family vacation to Kellerman's resort.
VIDEO: Paige Davis Stars in MISS ABIGAIL'S GUIDE TO DATING, MATING, & MARRIAGE at CLO

VIDEO: Paige Davis Stars in MISS ABIGAIL'S GUIDE TO DATING, MATING, & MARRIAGE at CLO Cabaret

by BWW News Desk — May 24, 2017
Pittsburgh CLO has announced the cast of the Pittsburgh premiere of Off-Broadway sensation, MISS ABIGAIL'S GUIDE TO DATING, MATING, & MARRIAGE, May 11-August 13 at the CLO Cabaret.
Irish Singer-Songwriter Luke Slott to Play in Concert at Little Pond Arts Retreat

Irish Singer-Songwriter Luke Slott to Play in Concert at Little Pond Arts Retreat

by BWW News Desk — May 17, 2017
Little Pond Arts Retreat (www.
12 Peers Theater Presents THOM PAIN (BASED ON NOTHING) by Will Eno

12 Peers Theater Presents THOM PAIN (BASED ON NOTHING) by Will Eno

by BWW News Desk — May 16, 2017
12 Peers Theater presents the first production of their 2017 season, Thom Pain (based on nothing) by Will Eno, to be performed at the University of Pittsburgh Studio Theatre June 1-18, 2017.
God to Pay A Visit to Pittsburgh Public

God to Pay A Visit to Pittsburgh Public

by BWW News Desk — May 15, 2017
Pittsburgh Public Theater closes its 42nd season with An Act of God, the hilariously irreverent comedy by David Javerbaum, former writer of "The Daily Show with Jon Stewart.
MOMENTUM '17: City Theatre presents Festival of New Plays

MOMENTUM '17: City Theatre presents Festival of New Plays

by BWW News Desk — May 15, 2017
City Theatre is excited to announce the plays and events included in Momentum '17: New Plays at Different Stages, the South Side theater company's annual festival of new play development.
Neil Sedaka Postpones Pittsburgh Symphony Performance

Neil Sedaka Postpones Pittsburgh Symphony Performance

by BWW News Desk — May 11, 2017
Neil Sedaka's appearance at Heinz Hall as part of the Pittsburgh Symphony's PNC Pops series May 12-14 has been postponed due to an injury suffered by the singer.
BWW Review: TARZAN at PMT Anchored by Strong Performances, Lots of Rope

BWW Review: TARZAN at PMT Anchored by Strong Performances, Lots of Rope

by Greg Kerestan — May 10, 2017
Disney's jungle tuner is all about stunts and spectacle, and PMT's production delivers both, with some spectacular singing thrown in.
BroadwayWorld Seeks Regional Editors, Production and Student Bloggers in Pittsburgh

BroadwayWorld Seeks Regional Editors, Production and Student Bloggers in Pittsburgh

by BWW News Desk — May 10, 2017
BroadwayWorld is looking for performers, designers, directors, musicians and more to join our team as bloggers to give our readers a behind the scenes look at what goes into getting a production opening night ready!
Pittsburgh CLO Announces 2017 Gene Kelly Award Nominees; Ceremony Set for May 27th!

Pittsburgh CLO Announces 2017 Gene Kelly Award Nominees; Ceremony Set for May 27th!

by BWW News Desk — May 10, 2017
Pittsburgh CLO has announced the nominees for the 27th Annual Gene Kelly Awards for Excellence in High School Musical Theater.
Fiddlesticks Family Concert Series 2017-18 Season Celebrates Fiddlesticks' 25th Anniv

Fiddlesticks Family Concert Series 2017-18 Season Celebrates Fiddlesticks' 25th Anniversary

by BWW News Desk — May 10, 2017
The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra and Fiddlesticks, the orchestra's feline ambassador to children, have a big milestone to celebrate in the 2017-2018 season - the 25th anniversary of the Fiddlesticks Concert Series!
THE PINK UNIRCORN Comes to off the WALL Productions

THE PINK UNIRCORN Comes to off the WALL Productions

by BWW News Desk — May 9, 2017
off the WALL Productions re-stages the in-repertory production of the timely and eloquent The Pink Unicorn by Elise Forier Edie.
BWW Review: 4.48 PSYCHOSIS Haunts Carnegie Stage

BWW Review: 4.48 PSYCHOSIS Haunts Carnegie Stage

by Dylan Shaffer — May 8, 2017
When you walk into the black box Carnegie Stage, the impressive and overpowering rear wall of text smacks you in the face.
Jumping Jack Theater Partners with Pittsburgh Cultural Trust for Multi-Sensory THE LI

Jumping Jack Theater Partners with Pittsburgh Cultural Trust for Multi-Sensory THE LIGHT PRINCESS

by BWW News Desk — May 5, 2017
Jumping Jack Theater Artistic Director Stephen Santa and Executive Director Rebecca Covert announced today the creative team and cast for a multi-sensory stage adaptation of George MacDonald's Scottish fairy tale, The Light Princess, directed by Santa.
Announcing the Pittsburgh Cast of AN AMERICAN IN PARIS!

Announcing the Pittsburgh Cast of AN AMERICAN IN PARIS!

by BWW News Desk — May 4, 2017
AN AMERICAN IN PARIS, the most awarded new musical of 2015 and winner of four Tony Awards, will open in Pittsburgh on May 30 for a two-week engagement at the Benedum Center May 30 - June 11.
Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra Cellist Maximilian Hornung Tilt at Joins BNY MELLON GRA

Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra Cellist Maximilian Hornung Tilt at Joins BNY MELLON GRAND CLASSICS

by BWW News Desk — May 4, 2017
The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, under the baton of guest conductor David Zinman, brings Brahms' Symphony No.
City Theatre Ends 2016-17 Season with IRONBOUND by Martyna Majok

City Theatre Ends 2016-17 Season with IRONBOUND by Martyna Majok

by BWW News Desk — May 4, 2017
City Theatre is wrapping up the 2016-17 season that began with the box-office smash-hit Hand to God by Robert Askins, followed by the world premiere of Sharon Washington's Feeding the Dragon, and included critically acclaimed plays by Marco Ramirez, Jessica Dickey, and Colman Domingo.
BWW Review: Binge-Watching DEATH OF A SALESMAN at Pittsburgh Public

BWW Review: Binge-Watching DEATH OF A SALESMAN at Pittsburgh Public

by Greg Kerestan — May 2, 2017
As blasphemous as it sounds, Arthur Miller's classic American tragedy is almost as good as peak television.
Photo Flash: Pittsburgh Opera Sports New Photos of THE SUMMER KING

Photo Flash: Pittsburgh Opera Sports New Photos of THE SUMMER KING

by BWW News Desk — April 30, 2017
Pittsburgh Opera is proud and privileged to present the world premiere of Daniel Sonenberg's opera, The Summer King, the story of baseball legend Josh Gibson.
The Monologue Project to Celebrate Women of the African Diaspora

The Monologue Project to Celebrate Women of the African Diaspora

by BWW News Desk — April 26, 2017
The Monologue Project invites you to a special event that celebrates Women of the African Diaspora and their impact on theater and the world.

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