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IUP to Stage Season Finale, THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE
by BWW News Desk - April 12, 2016
IUP's Theater-by-the-Grove and Music Theater will present its season finale, 'The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee,' April 14-16 and 20-23 at 8 p.m. and April 17 at 2 p.m.
Point Park University's The REP Sets 2016-17 Season
by BWW News Desk - April 08, 2016
The 2016-2017 season of The REP, Point Park University's professional theatre company, will include regional premieres and shows written by some of the best contemporary playwrights.
12 Peers Presents WHITE RABBI RED RABBIT by Nassim Soleimanpour This April
by BWW News Desk - April 07, 2016
12 Peers Theater will present White Rabbit Red Rabbit by Nassim Soleimanpour, coming from successful runs at the Edinburgh and Philadelphia Fringe Festivals, as well as a continuing New York City run being performed Monday nights at West Side Theatre. The experimental solo performance features a new actor every night and runs April 7-24, 2016 at Pittsburgh Playwrights Theater in Downtown Pittsburgh. The rotating cast will feature Matt Henderson, Richard Keitel, Christopher Josephs, Julia Geisler, Wayne Brinda, Ingrid Sonnichsen, Hayley Nielsen, John Feightner, David Crawford, Nick Mitchell, Shaun Hall, Todd Betker, Alan Stanford, Brian Edward, Jeffrey Carpenter, Diana Ifft, and Richard Rauh.
off the WALL Sets 2016-17 Season
by BWW News Desk - April 05, 2016
In keeping with their mission to champion gender equality in the theater, off the WALL productions at Carnegie Stage is excited to welcome two new members to their management staff.  Joining Artistic Director Virginia Wall Gruenert and Associate Artistic Director Erika Cuenca are Sara McCown as Managing Director, and Heidi Nagle as Operations & Production Manager.  Heidi will also continue serving as off the WALL's Resident Stage Manager.
Eddie Korbich's One-Man Show TRU to Play Pittsburgh Public Theater
by BWW News Desk - April 04, 2016
Pittsburgh Public Theater presents Broadway actor Eddie Korbich as Truman Capote in TRU, a one-man play by Jay Presson Allen based on Capote's words and works. Directed by The Public's Producing Artistic Director Ted Pappas, TRU runs April 21 - May 22, 2016 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.
Touchstone Presents Musical Fable BHUDOO This April
by BWW News Desk - April 03, 2016
Touchstone proudly presents its latest devised work, Bhudoo (pronounced BOO-doo), a musical fable from a far-away land that tells the story of three wizards vying for the title of Royal Grand Vizier, and for the audience's favor at the annual Bhudoo Games.
12 Peers Presents WHITE RABBI RED RABBIT by Nassim Soleimanpour This April
by BWW News Desk - April 02, 2016
12 Peers Theater will present White Rabbit Red Rabbit by Nassim Soleimanpour, coming from successful runs at the Edinburgh and Philadelphia Fringe Festivals, as well as a continuing New York City run being performed Monday nights at West Side Theatre. The experimental solo performance features a new actor every night and runs April 7-24, 2016 at Pittsburgh Playwrights Theater in Downtown Pittsburgh. The rotating cast will feature Matt Henderson, Richard Keitel, Christopher Josephs, Julia Geisler, Wayne Brinda, Ingrid Sonnichsen, Hayley Nielsen, John Feightner, David Crawford, Nick Mitchell, Shaun Hall, Todd Betker, Alan Stanford, Brian Edward, Jeffrey Carpenter, Diana Ifft, and Richard Rauh.
Stage Right to Present WEST SIDE STORY, 4/15-17
by BWW News Desk - April 01, 2016
Stage Right's Professional Theatre Company closes out its season with the musical theatre classic West Side Story. April 15-17 at the Palace Theatre in Greensburg. The show, originally staged by Jerome Robbins, with music by Leonard Bernstein, lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and book by Arthur Laurents, has long been considered one of the greatest works of musical theatre. Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet is transported to modern-day New York City, as two young idealistic lovers find themselves caught between warring street gangs, the 'American' Jets and the Puerto Rican Sharks. Their struggle to survive in a world of hate, violence and prejudice is one of the most innovative, heart-wrenching and relevant musical dramas of our time.
Byham Theater to Stage America's Original 'High School Musical' GREASE
by BWW News Desk - March 31, 2016
America's original 'high school musical' GREASE comes a rockin' and rollin' to the Byham Theater under the direction of Trey Compton, running April 21 - May 1, 2016.
The REP Professional Theatre to Stage THE FLICK
by BWW News Desk - March 24, 2016
The REP Professional Theatre Company will be wrapping up the 2015-2016 season with the Pittsburgh premiere of last year's Pulitzer Prize winning play, 'The Flick,' a comedic look at three employees working their underpaid jobs while dealing with popcorn on the floor, but more importantly, everyday life and relationships.
DANI GIRL Cast & Crew Host Fundraising Events in Pittsburgh Area
by BWW News Desk - March 19, 2016
The Pittsburgh-based cast and crew of Dani Girl will host several fundraising events across the Pittsburgh area to support their production of the acclaimed musical at the 2016 Edinburgh Fringe Festival - the world's largest annual arts festival.
Pittsburgh CLO Summer 2016 Season Creative Teams
by BWW News Desk - March 18, 2016
Pittsburgh CLO is pleased to announce the creative team for the 2016 Summer Season at the Benedum Center.  This talented and highly sought-after group of creative specialists will bring Broadway's best to life at the Benedum Center all summer long! Season tickets are on sale now. Further information is available below as well as at pittsburghCLO.org.
PICT to Host 3rd Annual UNCOMMON PLEAS Event
by BWW News Desk - March 17, 2016
Passions will run high at PICT Classic Theatre's third annual UnCommon Pleas. The Court of UnCommon Pleas will convene on April 7, 2016, at 6 p.m., at the Duquesne Club- a fitting forum to hear the appeal of The Merchant of Venice.
City Theatre to Present Anna Ziegler's THE LAST MATCH
by BWW News Desk - March 16, 2016
?City Theatre presents the Pittsburgh premiere of Anna Ziegler's tennis play, The Last Match. The production runs April 9 - May 15 in the Lester Hamburg Studio at City Theatre. It is directed by City Theatre Artistic Director, Tracy Brigden.
City Theatre Sets First Three Productions of 2016-17 Season
by BWW News Desk - March 15, 2016
City Theatre Artistic Director Tracy Brigden has announced three plays of the six-show 2016-17 season. The South Side company's 42nd season includes a trio of exciting Pittsburgh premieres: Hand to God by Robert Askins, Feeding the Dragon written and performed by Sharon Washington, and The Royale by Marco Ramirez. 'I am really excited about next season at City Theatre where we have culled the hottest new plays for our Pittsburgh audience. Where else can you find a vivid new voice, a theatrical history lesson, and a rollicking and irreverent Broadway hit all at one theatre? Stay tuned for the next installment of three more new plays-coming soon!'
THE MERCHANT OF VENICE, OEDIPUS REX & More Set for PICT's 2016-17 Season
by BWW News Desk - March 14, 2016
A new venue, a new season schedule, intimate productions with a focus on characters and acting- PICT Classic Theatre celebrates its twentieth anniversary with a renewed energy and commitment to its mission of providing high-quality classic theater to Pittsburgh.
DANI GIRL Cast & Crew to Host Fundraising Events in Pittsburgh Area
by BWW News Desk - March 14, 2016
The Pittsburgh-based cast and crew of Dani Girl will host several fundraising events across the Pittsburgh area to support their production of the acclaimed musical at the 2016 Edinburgh Fringe Festival - the world's largest annual arts festival.
Point Park University's Conservatory Theatre Company to Present THE DROWSY CHAPERONE
by BWW News Desk - March 11, 2016
Point Park University's Conservatory Theatre Company will be wrapping up the 2015-2016 season with the award winning musical, 'The Drowsy Chaperone,' the musical-within-a-musical comedy that our theatre-crazed narrator, Man in Chair, takes us through as he listens to his fictional, 1928 Jazz Age musical record.
Pittsburgh CLO Announces THE 39 STEPS Cast, Creative Team
by BWW News Desk - March 11, 2016
Pittsburgh CLO is proud to announce the cast and creative team of THE 39 STEPS, May 19-August 14 at the CLO Cabaret.  Mix a Hitchcock masterpiece with a juicy spy novel, add a dash of Monty Python and you have THE 39 STEPS, a fast-paced whodunit with a riotous blend of virtuoso performances by an incredible cast and wildly inventive stagecraft, including an on-stage plane crash!
Pittsburgh CLO Extends FIRST DATE
by BWW News Desk - March 09, 2016
Due to popular demand, FIRST DATE has been extended at the CLO Cabaret through May 8.  The show was previously scheduled to close on April 24.  Sunday evening performances have also been added including dates in April and May. Tickets for all remaining performances are now on sale at CLOCabaret.com, by calling 412-456-6666 or visiting the Box Office at Theater Square.
Nagraj & Spivey's MURPHY'S LAW to Play The Strand Theatre
by BWW News Desk - March 03, 2016
Writing team Andy Nagraj and Jonathan Spivey announced today that their original musical MURPHY'S LAW will be presented as part of The Strand Theater's Broadway On Main subscription series.
Nagraj & Spivey's MURPHY'S LAW to Play Strand Theatre
by BWW News Desk - March 03, 2016
Writing team Andy Nagraj and Jonathan Spivey announced today that their original musical Murphy's Law will be presented as part of The Strand Theater's Broadway On Main subscription series. The road-trip musical comedy featuring book, music, and lyrics by Nagraj and Spivey will run three performances from May 13-15, 2016 on The Strand's main stage in Zelienople, Pennsylvania. Strand Associate Director of Theater Operations Jeremy Czarniak is set to direct. Casting will be announced at a later date.
fireWALL Dance Theater & off the WALL Productions to Present KIMONO
by BWW News Desk - March 03, 2016
Kimono aspires to recount a disturbing story, juxtaposing scenes of ugliness and beauty in an eerily beautiful way, as it deals with the subject of predation and victimization in a form that resembles a parable.  It explores the theme of social justice through the experience of victims, the evil of predation, and the culpability of predators.
AN AMERICAN IN PARIS National Tour Coming to Pittsburgh in Summer 2017
by BWW News Desk - March 01, 2016
AN AMERICAN IN PARIS, the most awarded new musical of 2015 and winner of four Tony Awards, will play the Benedum Center for a two-week engagement May 30-June 11, 2017. The first national tour of AN AMERICAN IN PARIS will be presented as part of the Pittsburgh CLO 2017 Summer Season and the PNC Broadway in Pittsburgh 2016-17 series.
Pittsburgh CLO Academy Announces Cast of THE LITTLE MERMAID, JR.
by BWW News Desk - February 29, 2016
Pittsburgh CLO Academy is proud to announce the cast of The Little Mermaid, Jr. at The CAPA Theater on March 19 at 3:30pm & 6:00pm. This production is just one of the many ways that Pittsburgh CLO Academy provides real-world performance opportunities for its students. 

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