The reasons to flock to see Water for Elephants are not your typical musical theater must-haves. They include thrilling circus artistry and innovative puppetry, and, for those in the know, e…
By L.E. McCULLOUGH When singer Lilly Abreu and filmmaker Andrés Tapia-Urzua began contemplating how to devise a transformative multimedia music-and-film event, two core elements dominated t…
Pittsburgh Playhouse at Point Park University has revealed key plans for the 2026-2027 season, including workshopping and premiering a new musical, and the return of legacy companies Playhou…
"Water For Elephants: The Musical," coming to the Benedum Center March 31-April 5, is purposefully, unapologetically theatrical. The show that takes its inspiration from the 2006 novel by S…
With news on JAMIE deROY, PITTSBURGH CLO, RIVER CITY BRASS BAND, PITT STAGES, PITTSBURGH BALLET THEATRE, PITTSBURGH OPERA’S SHANNON CROWLEY, PITTSBURGH FESTIVAL OPERA, STRAND THEATRE, TRUS…
With news on the Pittsburgh Opera Fashion Show, PNC Broadway in Pittsburgh, CSA Off the Page, Westmoreland ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’, Second City at City Theatre … ðŸŽÂ IN THE NEWS: ðŸ…
By SHARON EBERSON High winds and power outages this past weekend ushered in theater openings featuring provocative spins on hot-button issues, told with powerful performances. From uproari…
PITTSBURGH POWER OUTAGE ZAPS OPENING NIGHT OF CITY THEATRE'S "EUREKA DAY" First there was light, and there was none. And then there was light again. And then none. And then it was light aga…
With news on Billy Hartung and The Center for Theater Arts, Arts Advocacy Day, Quantum Theatre’s ’10 Out of 12′, Riverfront’s ‘[title of show],’ and more. 🎠IN THE NEWS: 🎠…
The Smuggler – a one-man thriller in rhythmic verse – is finally ready for its closeup. Pittsburgh International Classic Theatre first announced Michael Patrick Trimm in the role of bar…
Patti LuPone’s eyes lit up and her smile was as wide as it had been all evening while entertaining a packed Byham Theater on Tuesday night. 2026 marks the 25th year of the concert she had…
Marcus Stevens has returned to Point Park University, but at a different Playhouse than the one he left when he graduated in 2003. He will direct "Forbidden Broadway's Greatest Hits," March …
With news about local casting, Quantum’s season finale, Patti LuPone concert, Bricolage, Pittsburgh Opera, Pittsburgh Concert Chorale, Liberty Magic, and Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre. MARCH T…
Pittsburgh Public Theater has taken on Amy Herzog’s 2024 Tony-nominated adaptation of the dark satire "An Enemy of the People" with gusto, surrounding a formidable MJ Sieber, making his lo…
As February begins, more than a dozen schools are on the eve of their performances, while others have months before curtain. As we continue to seek out upcoming shows and update the 2026 Wes…
COMMENTARY by SHARON EBERSON Another day, another bloodbath for arts criticism. The Washington Post on Wednesday wiped out 30% of its workforce, including chief theater critic Naveen Kumar…
What a treat, to take trip to the tropics, just a few miles from home, and feel the warmth emanating from the Heinz Hall stage, now aglow with a staged concert of "South Pacific." The wonder…
Signs that summer can’t be too far off: Front Porch Theatricals has announced its casting for 2026 musicals Working and Come From Away. Working (May 15 – 24), directed by Daina Michell…
With news from NEW HAZLETT THEATER on Angus Teaches Acting, SOUTH PARK THEATRE on their 2026 Mainstage Season, BRICOLAGE on their upcoming Immersive production Samizdat, PICT’s Tempest pre…
To herald its evolving developmental mission, the New Hazlett on Wednesday announced “a pivotal expansion of its commitment to the creative community, leading with a unified approach to gr…
Due to the winter storm expected to blanket the Pittsburgh area on Sunday, January 25, 2026, cancellation and postponements of performances are inevitable. Ticket-holders, stay safe, and kee…
onStage Pittsburgh Call Board for January 15, 2026: With news about Romero & Juliet at the Greer Cabaret, Liberty Magic, Madison Arts and Entertainment Center, PMT's 'Annie,' Alumni The…
Prime Stage Theatre’s High School Drama Awards attracted nearly 500 students, teachers and supporting family members to applaud the winners announced in the sixth annual event. The awards …
With news about Prime Stage Theatre, MCG Jazz, Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, Pittsburgh CLO NEW PLAY CELEBRATES HILL DISTRICT FOUNDING OF FREEDOM HOUSE AMBULANCE SERVICE Prime Stage Theatre…
With News from City Theatre, PMT, August Wilson Center, PSO and Pittsburgh CLO, plus Goodbyes and Gratitude. City Theatre’s final production of 2025, the rolling world premiere of Louisa M…