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Billy Porter and Anthony Rapp to Celebrate A BROADWAY HOLIDAY at City Theatre, 12/14
by BWW News Desk - November 11, 2015
City Theatre gets festive with A BROADWAY HOLIDAY, a one-night-only concert featuring performances by award-winning Broadway stars Billy Porter and Anthony Rapp. With local talents Maria Becoates-Bey, Daina Michelle Griffith, and Billy Hartung, the special performance will include hit Broadway songs as well as a variety of holiday favorites.
Modern Myths Podcast, Adaptation of THE BIRDS by Conor McPherson and More Set for 12 Peers Theater's 5th Season
by BWW News Desk - November 10, 2015
12 Peers Theater announced its Fifth Anniversary Season, featuring free year round digital content, a fringe festival favorite, and a local premiere by Conor McPherson.
Throughline Theatre to Put on 2015 New Play Showcase Next Week
by BWW News Desk - November 10, 2015
Throughline Theatre's 2015 season, 'Method in Madness' has drawn to a close, and sights are now set on next year's throughline: 'Can You Trust the Government.' Along with the Classic, 20th Century, and Contemporary pieces, Throughline performs an original work as part of their season, and which work will be produced is determined in part by the end-of-season New Play Showcase.
BWW Review: It's One Fine Day with BEAUTIFUL on Tour
by Greg Kerestan - November 06, 2015
Carole King's biomusical leans heavy on the bio, but in this case that's a good thing.
PICT Classic Theatre to Present OLIVER TWIST Despite Setbacks
by BWW News Desk - November 05, 2015
After a total staff lay-off, the cancellation of a production and a series of very real discussions about whether PICT should close its doors forever, PICT Classic Theatre is pleased to announce its return to the Pittsburgh theatre scene.
Pittsburgh Public Theater Presents A SERVANT TO TWO MASTERS, Now thru 12/6
by BWW News Desk - November 05, 2015
Pittsburgh Public Theater's season continues with the comic extravaganza, A Servant To Two Masters. Written by Carlo Goldoni in 1746, the play was adapted for a contemporary audience by Lee Hall, author of the blockbuster movie and hit musical Billy Elliot. A Servant To Two Masters is the 50th production directed by Ted Pappas for Pittsburgh Public Theater. The play runs November 5 - December 6, 2015 at the O'Reilly Theater, The Public's home in the heart of Downtown's Cultural District. For tickets call 412.316.1600 or visit ppt.org.
ALTAR BOYZ Extends Into January at CLO Cabaret
by BWW News Desk - October 29, 2015
Due to popular demand, ALTAR BOYZ has been extended at the CLO Cabaret through January 10.  The show was previously scheduled to close on December 20.  Tickets for all remaining performances are now on sale.
City Theatre to Present Dominique Morisseau's SUNSET BABY
by BWW News Desk - October 28, 2015
City Theatre continues its season with the Pittsburgh premiere of Sunset Baby in the Hamburg Studio, November 7 - December 13, 2015. The play is written by Dominique Morisseau and is directed by Jade King Carroll.
Pittsburgh CLO Announces Casting for A MUSICAL CHRISTMAS CAROL
by BWW News Desk - October 28, 2015
Pittsburgh CLO is proud to announce casting for the 24th annual production of A Musical Christmas Carol this December at the Byham Theater.
BEAUTIFUL National Tour, Starring Abby Mueller, Stops at the Benedum Center Tonight
by BWW News Desk - October 27, 2015
Producers Paul Blake and Sony/ATV Music Publishing announced this week that Abby Mueller has nabbed the title role in the First National Tour of BEAUTIFUL -- THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL, the smash hit musical about the early life and career of the legendary and groundbreaking singer/songwriter. Mueller's sister, Jessie Mueller, won the Tony Award in 2014 Best Actress in a Musical her portrayal of King in the show's Broadway production.
MATILDA, CHICAGO, and More Lead Pittsburgh CLO's 2016 Summer Season
by BWW News Desk - October 25, 2015
Pittsburgh CLO is proud to announce the 2016 Summer Season, featuring the Pittsburgh premiere of MATILDA THE MUSICAL, direct from Broadway!
Throughline Theatre's BRAINPEOPLE Begins Tonight
by BWW News Desk - October 23, 2015
As much a modern ghost story as it is an examination of humanity's fragile psyche, BRAINPEOPLE is a poetic, full-length one act from Jose Rivera, whose screenplay for The Motorcycle Diaries earned him an Academy Award nomination. Throughline's production marks the premier of BRAINPEOPLE on the Pittsburgh stage.
MTAP's Hot Metal Musicals Incubator to Present Free Reading of KITTY, 11/9
by BWW News Desk - October 16, 2015
Following its sold out Hot Metal Musicals, the inaugural showcase of new musical theatre work, MTAP-Musical Theatre Artists of Pittsburgh is pleased to announce the Hot Metal Musicals Incubator.
Pittsburgh Public Theater to Present A SERVANT TO TWO MASTERS, 11/5-12/6
by BWW News Desk - October 16, 2015
Pittsburgh Public Theater's season continues with the comic extravaganza, A Servant To Two Masters. Written by Carlo Goldoni in 1746, the play was adapted for a contemporary audience by Lee Hall, author of the blockbuster movie and hit musical Billy Elliot. A Servant To Two Masters is the 50th production directed by Ted Pappas for Pittsburgh Public Theater. The play runs November 5 - December 6, 2015 at the O'Reilly Theater, The Public's home in the heart of Downtown's Cultural District. For tickets call 412.316.1600 or visit ppt.org.
Throughline Theatre to Present BRAINPEOPLE, 10/23-31
by BWW News Desk - October 12, 2015
As much a modern ghost story as it is an examination of humanity's fragile psyche, BRAINPEOPLE is a poetic, full-length one act from Jose Rivera, whose screenplay for The Motorcycle Diaries earned him an Academy Award nomination. Throughline's production marks the premier of BRAINPEOPLE on the Pittsburgh stage.
BWW Review: ALTAR BOYZ Sanctify Comedy at CLO Cabaret
by Greg Kerestan - October 12, 2015
Boy bands and Christian rock may not be as timely as they were when this gently edgy spoof premiered, but somehow that makes everything funnier.
City Theatre Announces Pay-What-You-Want Series
by BWW News Desk - October 11, 2015
City Theatre Company is excited to introduce a series of Pay-What-You-Want performances throughout the 2015/16 Season.
City Theatre's THE NIGHT ALIVE Begins Tonight
by BWW News Desk - October 10, 2015
City Theatre launches its 41st season with the Pittsburgh premiere of The Night Alive, on the Mainstage tonight, October 10, through November 1, 2015. The play is written by Conor McPherson, and is directed by City Theatre Artistic Director Tracy Brigden, who is celebrating her 15th season as the Southside company's artistic leader.
off the WALL Productions to Present TUNNEL VISION
by BWW News Desk - October 09, 2015
off the WALL Productions opens its 2015-16 season and celebrates the return of playwright Andrea Lepcio (Looking for the Pony) with the World Premiere of her play Tunnel Vision. A multi-layered celebration of the Feminine, Lepcio examines many of the daily challenges women face as well as those issues that are, typically, solely female: the struggle to balance motherhood with the desire to have a career, the stigma that comes with not choosing the traditional path assigned our gender, the hypercritical judgment we place on ourselves in comparison to our female peers, the difficulty we find in truly loving ourselves, and the fear that sometimes comes in loving each other.
THE DROWSY CHAPERONE Replaces CHICAGO in CTC's 2015-16 Season
by BWW News Desk - October 06, 2015
Pending the winter kickoff of a national tour, Chicago has been canceled for Point Park University's Conservatory Theatre Company 2015-2016 season. THE DROWSY CHAPERONE will run in its place March 18-27, 2016 in the Rockwell Theatre at Pittsburgh Playhouse.
PICT's OLIVER TWIST to Continue After Letting Go Five Employees
by Reilly Hickey - October 01, 2015
After struggling to raise money to fund the upcoming production of OLIVER TWIST, PICT Classic Theatre was forced to lay off staff members in order to keep the show going.
Conservatory Theatre Company to Open Season with INTO THE WOODS
by BWW News Desk - September 30, 2015
Familiar fairy tale characters, and a few new ones, get the musical treatment in Stephen Sondheim's Tony Award-winning 1986 musical, Into the Woods.
PICT Classic Theatre to Stage OLIVER TWIST This Winter
by BWW News Desk - September 29, 2015
PICT Classic Theatre is pleased to announce that its production of OLIVER TWIST will open on December 5th with previews on the 3rd and 4th.
Photo Flash: First Look at ALTAR BOYZ, Opening Tonight at Pittsburgh CLO
by BWW News Desk - September 24, 2015
Pittsburgh CLO presents the CLO Cabaret premiere of ALTAR BOYZ, tonight, September 24, through December 20. This heavenly cast includes Pittsburgh CLO alumni Mike Greer as Luke and Mason Alexander Park as Mark, as well as exciting newcomers Michael Brown, Carter Ellis and Javier Manente. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the stars in action below!
City Theatre's THE NIGHT ALIVE to Run 10/10-11/1
by BWW News Desk - September 24, 2015
City Theatre launches its 41st season with the Pittsburgh premiere of The Night Alive, on the Mainstage October 10 - November 1, 2015. The play is written by Conor McPherson, and is directed by City Theatre Artistic Director Tracy Brigden, who is celebrating her 15th season as the Southside company's artistic leader.

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