242 stories by "Sara Bauknecht / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette"
Artists have helped “The Nutcracker” stand the test of time by staging their own unique interpretations of the beloved holiday tale.
Before “The Nutcracker” was a beloved holiday ballet, it was a German fairy tale short on sugar plums.
After 17 years with Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre, Julia Erickson will exit the company after the “Mozart in Motion” program Oct. 26-28.
Gear up for Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre’s latest mixed repertory program, “Mozart in Motion.”
From noteworthy premieres by global artists to must-see shows by the city’s own talent pool, there’s something for just about any palate.
Male dancers with Pittsburgh connections share their experiences with bullying and how they rose above the haters.
The arts site lauded Point Park as “hands down the best college in the country that offers both a BA and BFA in dance.”
It's not a stretch to say that what Carnegie Mellon University is to aspiring theater artists, Point Park University is becoming for professional dancers in the making.
Dance isn't just people on the move " it also has the power to move people.
"Escape Velocity" promises to deliver dance, circus arts and an evocative narrative about a life in limbo. How it all comes together, though, is in the cards " a deck of tarot cards, that is.
Four more dancers from the Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre School will join the company next season, Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre announced Monday. These latest additions raise the total of new dance…
There's nothing lazy about the days of summer for Pittsburgh's dance scene. Many of its movers and shakers will be grooving all season long.
East Liberty has seen its fair share of changes during the past decade. One constant? The Kelly Strayhorn Theater's commitment to curating dynamic, daring dance.
It's not just an expression to say that Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre's 2017-18 season will end on a high note. Dancers will be hitting some as they sing along to the music of Leonard Bernstein …
More changes are coming next season to Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre's roster. Beyond a number of departures and promotions, the company has hired two dancers to join as apprentices for 2018-19.
There's something transformative about music. Listen to a song from 20 years ago, and chances are you'll instantly remember a slice of life from back then.
After just a couple of years at the helm of the Pittsburgh Dance Council, executive director Randal Miller already has a lot to be proud of.
After nearly a decade, Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre has completed its campaign to raise $21.2 million, the company announced Wednesday.
Where others see an abandoned building, Attack Theatre sees an opportunity.
Inspired by an old newspaper article, a local choreographer is breathing new life into a dance tradition that had its heyday here in the '90s.
"Rushing Horizons" isn't just the title of Texture Contemporary Ballet's last program of its seventh season. It's also a glimpse into what keeps artistic director Alan …
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre corps de ballet dancers JoAnna Schmidt, Masahiro Haneji and William Moore will be promoted next season, the company announced Thursday. They'll join the rank o…
Who are you when no one's watching? What do you unmask when it's just you, alone, with your thoughts?
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre will premiere seven new pieces during the run of its next mainstage production.
