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Bryan Cranston to Talk Art, Life, Career and A LIFE IN PARTS Memoir at City Theatre
by BWW News Desk - October 28, 2016
Emmy and Tony Award-winning actor Bryan Cranston will appear on the City Theatre Main Stage in this CityEvent, produced in partnership with Classic Lines bookstore.
Stage Right to Present THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW
by BWW News Desk - October 28, 2016
Stage Right's annual Halloween musical treat, Richard O'Brien's The Rocky Horror Show, will be playing at the Greensburg Garden and Civic Center on October 28 and 29. Featured in the cast this year are Justin Lonesome (Jersey Boys, National Tour) as Dr. Frank N Furter, Jason Swauger (Rugrats, International Tour) as Brad Majors, Alex Noble (Guys and Dolls, Pittsburgh Public Theatre) as Riff Raff, Renata Marino as Columbia, Tony Marino ( Sweeney Todd, Pirates of Penzance, Pittsburgh Public Theatre) as Eddie/Dr. Scott, Megan Poitras as Janet Weiss, Zach Frye as Rocky and Courtney Harkins as Magenta.
BWW Review: TOMMY Brings Sound and Fury at Pittsburgh Playhouse
by Greg Kerestan - October 27, 2016
Director/choreographer Zeva Barzell stages a flashy and energetic show, despite not having the strongest material to work with.
PICT Sets THE MERCHANT OF VENICE in Tense, Pre-World War II America
by BWW News Desk - October 24, 2016
On November 3rd, PICT Classic Theatre will continue its 2016-2017 season at Union Project with THE MERCHANT OF VENICE, set against the backdrop of pre-World War II America.
Stage Right to Present THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW
by BWW News Desk - October 23, 2016
Stage Right's annual Halloween musical treat, Richard O'Brien's The Rocky Horror Show, will be playing at the Greensburg Garden and Civic Center on October 28 and 29. Featured in the cast this year are Justin Lonesome (Jersey Boys, National Tour) as Dr. Frank N Furter, Jason Swauger (Rugrats, International Tour) as Brad Majors, Alex Noble (Guys and Dolls, Pittsburgh Public Theatre) as Riff Raff, Renata Marino as Columbia, Tony Marino ( Sweeney Todd, Pirates of Penzance, Pittsburgh Public Theatre) as Eddie/Dr. Scott, Megan Poitras as Janet Weiss, Zach Frye as Rocky and Courtney Harkins as Magenta.
City Theatre Presents the World Premiere of FEEDING THE DRAGON
by BWW News Desk - October 22, 2016
Fresh on the heels of the raucous comedy, Hand to God, City Theatre turns in a different direction to present Feeding the Dragon, an intimate and magical world premiere by the award-winning stage and screen actress, Sharon Washington. The production marks Washington's playwriting debut. Feeding the Dragon runs October 22 through November 20, 2016 in the Lester Hamburg Studio at City Theatre, directed byMaria Mileaf.
City Theatre to Host Playwright Steven Dietz in Mini-Residency
by BWW News Desk - October 21, 2016
City Theatre is excited to welcome playwright Steven Dietz for a writing residency October 31-November 1, 2016.
STAGE 62 Presents Meredith Willson's THE MUSIC MAN
by BWW News Desk - October 21, 2016
This classic, family-friendly, six-time TONY Award winning musical comedy follows fast-talking traveling salesman Harold Hill as he cons the people of River City, Iowa into buying instruments and uniforms for a boys' band he vows to organize--this despite the fact he doesn't know a trombone from a treble clef. His plans to skip town with the cash are foiled when he falls for Marian the librarian, who transforms him into a respectable citizen by curtain's fall.
THE WHO'S TOMMY to Rock Point Park's Conservatory Theatre Company Season
by BWW News Desk - October 21, 2016
Point Park University's Conservatory Theatre Company will open the 2016-2017 season with the Tony Award winning musical, The Who's Tommy. Based on one of the most iconic rock albums of all time, it is the inspiring story of a deaf, dumb, blind, pinball-playing kid who overcomes long odds to triumph.
Throughline Theatre Company Presents Suspenseful and Trenchant Thriller YANKEE TAVERN
by BWW News Desk - October 14, 2016
Things seem to going great for Adam and Janet. They are preparing to get married, they run a bar, and they enjoy listening to their friend, Ray, share crazy conspiracy theories. But are all these conspiracy theories really crazy? With the entrance of a mysterious character named Palmer, Adam and Janet are soon caught in a web of danger and unanswered questions.
City Theatre Announces Extension of Hit Comedy HAND TO GOD
by BWW News Desk - October 11, 2016
With sold-out performances through the planned closing date of October 16, City Theatre is thrilled to announce an extension of the wildly popular Broadway comedy, Hand to God by Robert Askins.Directed by Artistic Director Tracy Brigden, Hand to God features a cast of five local and national performers and nine wayward puppets.
Jose Torres-Tama to Return to Touchstone with ALIENS, IMMIGRANTS, AND OTHER EVILDOERS
by BWW News Desk - October 11, 2016
Touchstone Theatre welcomes performance artist Jose Torres-Tama back to Bethlehem with his award-winning solo piece Aliens, Immigrants, and Other Evildoers. Torres-Tama performs November 3-6, 2016 in a production that has been critically acclaimed for putting a human face and heart on Latino immigrants.
THE LION's Benjamin Scheuer to Return to City Theatre with New Songs
by BWW News Desk - October 10, 2016
City Theatre is adding a musical CityEvent to the fall production calendar. Benjamin Scheuer, writer and star of the hit show The Lion, returns to Pittsburgh for a series of concerts with his band, featuring drummer Brian Wolfe of Sufjan Stevens and bass player Geoff Kraly of paris_monster.
BWW Review: I'M GONNA PRAY FOR YOU SO HARD at the REP Features Power-House Performances and a Tense Night at the Theatre
by Mike Mekus - October 10, 2016
One of the most frightening and tense theatrical experiences Pittsburgh has to offer right now, supported by incredible sound design and brilliant performances.
THE WHO'S TOMMY to Rock Point Park's Conservatory Theatre Company Season
by BWW News Desk - October 10, 2016
Point Park University's Conservatory Theatre Company will open the 2016-2017 season with the Tony Award winning musical, The Who's Tommy. Based on one of the most iconic rock albums of all time, it is the inspiring story of a deaf, dumb, blind, pinball-playing kid who overcomes long odds to triumph.
BWW Review: THE FANTASTICKS Reinvents Meta-Theatre at Pittsburgh Public
by Greg Kerestan - October 07, 2016
Gone are the Dust Bowl affectations and commedia dell'arte affectations- Ted Pappas's reworking of the Rostandesque chamber musical is all about the power of theatre
BWW Review: HAND TO GOD Is Devilishly Clever at City Theatre
by Greg Kerestan - October 07, 2016
Make no mistake- this isn't 'Sesame Street.' But it's not quite 'Avenue Q' either.
Hambone's Theater Company Presents CANDY AND SHELLEY GO TO THE DESERT
by BWW News Desk - October 07, 2016
Hambone's Theater Company will be  producing its third show for this season in Lawrenceville: a hilarious and light comedy CANDY AND SHELLEY GO TO THE DESERT, by Paula Cizmar, directed by Angela Trovato, will run in the restaurant portion of Hambone's Pub on October 7, 8, & 14, 2016.
Pittsburgh CLO Paul Palmer Awarded 3Mgives Volunteer Award
by BWW News Desk - October 06, 2016
Pittsburgh CLO is proud to announce that Pittsburgh CLO veteran performer and volunteer, Paul Palmer, has been named one of 30 individuals globally to receive the 3Mgives Volunteer Award. This is the 30th year of the award, which is earned by 3Mers who are dedicated to improving and enriching lives in their local communities. Paul and his family are residents of the North Hills.
Pulitzer Prize Winner Charles Krauthammer Returns to the State Theatre for Election Year Event
by BWW News Desk - October 06, 2016
He is a Pulitzer Prize winner and has been named by The Financial Times as the most influential commentator in America. Washington Post Columnist and New York Times Best-selling author Charles Krauthammer returns to the State Theatre today, October 6thfor a great Election Year Event!
BWW Review: HAND TO GOD at City Theatre is Wickedly Funny and Surprisingly Human
by Mike Mekus - October 05, 2016
Showcasing demonic puppets, sex with students, and religous overtones works wonderfully in City Theatre's HAND TO GOD
Musicians' Strike Cancels Concerts at Pittsburgh Symphony Through 10/27
by BWW News Desk - October 04, 2016
Due to the ongoing strike by its musicians, upcoming concerts through October 27 must be canceled, Pittsburgh Symphony Inc. announced today.
Point Park's REP Professional Theatre to Stage I'M GONNA PRAY FOR YOU SO HARD
by BWW News Desk - September 30, 2016
 The REP Professional Theatre Company presents the Pittsburgh Premiere of Halley Feiffer's I'm Gonna Pray For You So Hard,  the navigation of the complicated divide of father-daughter relationships, as each struggles in one way or another, to make the other proud.
City Theatre Presents the World Premiere of FEEDING THE DRAGON
by BWW News Desk - September 29, 2016
Fresh on the heels of the raucous comedy, Hand to God, City Theatre turns in a different direction to present Feeding the Dragon, an intimate and magical world premiere by the award-winning stage and screen actress, Sharon Washington. The production marks Washington's playwriting debut. Feeding the Dragon runs October 22 through November 20, 2016 in the Lester Hamburg Studio at City Theatre, directed byMaria Mileaf.
Pittsburgh Public Theater Presents THE FANTASTICK'S
by BWW News Desk - September 29, 2016
Pittsburgh Public Theater begins its 42nd season with a new production of The Fantasticks, with book and lyrics by Tom Jones and music by Harvey Schmidt. Directed by The Public's Producing Artistic Director, Ted Pappas, the legendary musical runs Sept. 29 - Oct. 30, 2016at 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.

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