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…
Here’s your guide to what’s happening on Pittsburgh stages this week and through the end of May from onStage Pittsburgh. We strive to highlight as many performances as possible, but the…
Pittsburgh Public Theater’s heartwarming production of the Pulitzer Prize-winning play "Primary Trust" illustrates how far simple acts of kindness and empathy can go in uplifting spirits, …
"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…
"I'm focused on making great art," says director Kyle Haden, as he, lead Monteze Freeland, and the rest of the cast and crew of Pulitzer-winning "PRIMARY TRUST" prepare the 51st season final…
After several weeks of hosting a game of “solve the alliterative clues” on social media, the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust has revealed its nine-show PNC Broadway in Pittsburgh subscription …
The 2026-2027 Trust Cabaret is already sold out to subscribers, but the just-announced lineup is sure to add to the series wait list (access here). Among the draws to the series at the intim…
The Cultural Trust’s new FLEX Subscription— allows you to create a personalized lineup from the newly combined Dentons Cohen & Grigsby Trust Presents, Liberty Magic, Pittsburgh Dance…
Here’s your guide to what’s happening on Pittsburgh stages this week and through the end of April from onStage Pittsburgh. We strive to highlight as many performances as possible, but t…
In Quantum Theatre's "10 Out of 12," the audience is privy to what goes on onstage, behind the scenes and in the booth during the technical rehearsal for the play with the play.
By GUILHERME MELETTI YAZBEK As Texture Contemporary Ballet concludes its 15th anniversary season with Eternal Beauty, there are, above all, reasons to celebrate: longevity, consistency, a…
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 … 🎭 IN THE NEWS: …
PITTSBURGH CLO & PITTSBURGH PUBLIC THEATER ENTER INTO A COMBINED NEW MODEL The first full season will debut in January of next year, with the programming lineup expected to be announced …
In PICT's "The Smuggler," a solo show by Ronán Noone about the underbelly of immigration, Michael Patrick Trimm’s Tim Finnegan gives off a pirate-like energy, in a fast-paced and energeti…
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 PUBLIC THEATER'S SHAUNDA McDILL talks moving forward into an uncertain future. "What I know is, we're ready, and that is my job, is to make sure that our team is ready with a full…
Here’s your guide to what’s happening on Pittsburgh stages this week and through the end of February from onStage Pittsburgh. We strive to highlight as many performances as possible, bu…
By YVONNE HUDSON A strong pairing of beautiful works mesmerized the Pittsburgh Symphony’s audience this weekend. On Friday evening, Heinz Hall was alternately quiet and filled with soun…
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: 🎭 …
Mark Fleischer will leave as executive producer of Pittsburgh CLO after its 80th summer season in 2026, and take a co-leadership role, with Patrick Cassidy, at Studio Teen Theatre Company in…
By JESSICA NEU Four loud staccato brass chords resonated through the Benedum, and with that, Chicago took over the Cultural District. The classic Kander, Ebb, and Fosse musical marks its…
The 13th annual Pittsburgh Fringe Festival spreads it wings to 14 venues over 10 days, March 19-28, 2026, where adventurous audiences can choose from among three dozen live experiences in mu…