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By Jessica Neu Philosopher, Kenneth Burke, tells readers to “go in where it’s strange.” This ‘easier said than done’ anecdote encourages readers, writers, and thinkers, or simply s…
Pittsburgh Opera Announce that Jonnet Solomon has joined its Board of Directors Ms. Solomon is the Executive Director and a founding member of National Opera House (NOH), a nonprofit organ…
Time IS indeed fleeting, it’s that time of year again, time to DO THE TIME WARP! Westmoreland Performing Arts in Greensburg will be staging its first-ever live production of Richard O’Br…
The violoncello de spalla will be emphasized in this exploration of Italian baroque sonatas. Chatham Baroque will present the early music ensemble Twelfth Night for “Flash and Elegance…
Previews begin October 12th through the 14th, with tickets discounted 30%. Pittsburgh Public Theater’s first full season since 2019 begins with this Tony Award-winning classic, A Raisin in…
As part of its increased adult programming, Mon River Arts presents the hit Adam Sandler movie, The Wedding Singer. The musical takes us back to a time when hair was big, greed was good, c…
Chamber Music Pittsburgh (CMP) announces its Fall 2022 Pittsburgh Performs series, which brings innovative local and regional musicians into unexpected neighborhood venues. The season celebr…
Opening This Week A Raisin in the Sun | Pittsburgh Public Theater | O’Reilly Theater | October 12 to 30, 2022 | https://ppt.org As You Like It | CMU Drama | Philip Chosky Theater | O…
The 10th anniversary season of Community Supported Art celebrates the resilient artists who helped keep the performing arts alive over these last two challenging years. Opening the season, y…
Throughline Theatre Company presents a staged reading of a new play for their Steel City Spotlight written by Melannie Taylor. Teaira Whitehead follows three best friends who find out that t…
Featuring beloved titles like Llama Llama Live! and The Gruffalo alongside exciting new productions of Rapunzel and The Lightning Thief with matinees available for most shows. For com…
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre’s first production of the 2022-2023 season is Storytelling in Motion, a mixed repertoire showcase of contemporary ballet featuring Nacho Duato‘s Duende, along…
Prime Stage has announced they are expanding their program offerings to include Prime Stage Sprouts bringing literature to life for elementary students and their families, inspiring their i…
Opening This Week Fall Dance Concert | Pittsburgh Playhouse | Conservatory Dance Company | October 5 to 9, 2022 | https://playhouse.pointpark.edu Frozen | PNC Broadway in Pittsburgh | Be…
By Jessica Neu Pittsburgh’s Quantum theater is known for its innovative and experimental productions. However, their next production, Idaspe, may prove to be their most groundbreaking and…
Pittsburgh Opera will perform Animated Arias a concert combining live singing and music with contemporary video animation at Point Park University’s Pittsburgh Playhouse on Friday, Octob…
Lineup includes an array of family friendly and holiday programming! The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust is excited to announce tickets are now on sale for the 2022-2023 Dentons Cohen & Grigsb…
Pittsburgh Musical Theater (PMT) will present the cult classic Evil Dead the Musical starting this Friday, September 30 thru October 22 at the West End Canopy at PMT, 327 S Main Street. …
Prime Stage Theatre’s 26th season brings literature to life with new productions, continued partnerships, an expanded Prime Stage Sprouts program, and a new installment of their interactiv…
Opening This Week Evil Dead the Musical | Pittsburgh Musical Theater | West End Canopy | September 30 to October 22, 2022 | https://pittsburghmusicals.com/season/ The Sounds of New Orleans…
By Megan Grabowski Off the Wall Productions’ What Kind of Woman, written by Erie, PA native Abbe Tanenbaum, is premiering at Carnegie Stage. A work in progress since 2016, Tanenbaum has c…
City Theatre has announced the second artist selected for support for the Kemp Powers Commission Fund for Black Playwrights. The fund is made possible through the generous support of award-w…
Here is a more detailed look at the shows and performances opening in the Greater Pittsburgh area this week. You can check our full listings for the 22-23 season by month, by company, or jus…
By Bob Hoover Where do writers find their inspiration? Melville found it in the sea, Twain on the Mississippi, Fitzgerald on Long Island, and Lynn Nottage in Reading, Pa. Don’t laugh. Jo…
Six months ago, Hallie Donner announced her intention to transition away from Alumni’s Executive Director role at ATC so she could focus on the artistic side of the company. After an exten…