‘My Sister’s Lipstick’- Anna King Skeels on Queer Theory, Judy Garland and Playwriting by Ghoover

Lindsay Anne Herring is currently a Critical Insight fellow at Pittsburgh Public Theater, in partnership with American Theatre magazine.  By LINDSAY ANNE HERRING During their first year a…

Pittsburgh’s David Whalen Joins Dihlon McManne in ‘Years to the Day’ a Play About Friendship, Politics, and the Passage of Time at Carnegie Stag by Ghoover

Irish Riviera Productions and The Beverly Hills Playhouse present the Pittsburgh premiere of Years to the Day, written and directed by Allen Barton, opening February 6th. First presente…

What’s On Stage Pittsburgh for the week of January 27th to the end of February, 2025 by Ghoover

Here is onStage Pittsburgh‘s current lineup of upcoming theater, opera, dance, Pittsburgh Symphony, classical, and chamber music performances in the greater Pittsburgh area. While we try t…

What’s On Stage Pittsburgh for the week of January 20th to the end of February, 2025 by Ghoover

Here is onStage Pittsburgh‘s current lineup of upcoming theater, opera, dance, Pittsburgh Symphony, classical, and chamber music performances in the greater Pittsburgh area. While we try t…

Prime Stage’s “Look Forward: The Ruby Bridges Story” is an Important Reminder of a Courageous Little Girl by Ghoover

BY JESSICA NEU About halfway into Prime Stage Theater’s production of Look Forward: The Ruby Bridges Story, NAACP Rep & Narrator (DeVaughn Robinson) asks the audience to raise their…

Cuba’s Malpaso Dance Company Takes a Snow-Laden Pittsburgh to Steamy Havana by Ghoover

By JESSICA NEU Cuba’s “most sought-after dance company,” the Malpaso Dance Company, returned to the Byham Theater on January 15th, marking their first show in Pittsburgh in almost fou…

Kelly Strayhorn Theater to Celebrate Martin Luther King Day by Ghoover

The Kelly Strayhorn Theater (KST) presents its 15th annual celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday, January 20 with In the Spirit of Rev. Dr. King: An MLK Day Celebration Throug…

What’s On Stage Pittsburgh for the week of January 13th to the end of February, 2025 by Ghoover

Here is onStage Pittsburgh‘s current lineup of upcoming theater, opera, dance, Pittsburgh Symphony, classical, and chamber music performances in the greater Pittsburgh area. While we try t…

Tommy Mesa and Michelle Cann Reimagine the Chamber Music Canon for the 21st Century by Ghoover

Chamber Music Pittsburgh presents Sphinx Medal of Excellence Recipients Mesa and Cann in the January 20 concert. Chamber Music Pittsburgh (CMP) presents the Pittsburgh debut of trailblazing …

What’s On Stage Pittsburgh for the week of January 6th to the end of February, 2025 by Ghoover

Here is onStage Pittsburgh‘s current lineup of upcoming theater, opera, dance, Pittsburgh Symphony, classical, and chamber music performances in the greater Pittsburgh area. While we try t…

Kelly Strayhorn Theater Announces  Winter / Spring 2025 Season: ‘Owning Our Future’ by Ghoover

Featuring: MLK Day Celebration, Visual Art Gallery, New Freshworks Residencies, Owning Our Future Symposium on BIPOC Institutional Ownership, Tribute Concert for Whitney Houston Kelly Strayh…

Prime Stage Looks at the Beginning of the End of New Orlean’s School Segregation in the ‘Ruby Bridges Story’ by Ghoover

The year is 1960. A shy, smart 6-year-old named Ruby Bridges becomes the first African American student to attend a formerly whites-only grade school in New Orleans.  Escorted to class by U…

What’s On Stage Pittsburgh for the week of December 30th to the end of February, 2025 by Ghoover

Here is onStage Pittsburgh‘s current lineup of upcoming theater, opera, dance, Pittsburgh Symphony, classical, and chamber music performances in the greater Pittsburgh area. While we e try…

Wali Jamal performs August Wilson’s ‘How I Learned What I Learned’ on January 20th by Ghoover

One of Pittsburgh’s Finest Actors will portray one of Pittsburgh’s Greatest Playwrights when Prime Stage Theatre Presents Wali Jamal performing August Wilson’s How I Learned What I�…

Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukkah from all of Us at onStage Pittsburgh! by Ghoover

Pittsburgh Cultural Trust’s 2025 Children’s Theater Series Announced by Ghoover

Performances are at the Benedum Center and Byham Theater in Pittsburgh’s Cultural District. The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust has announced the lineup for the 2025 Dentons Cohen & Grigsby…

Nominees Announced for Prime Stage Theatre’s 5th Annual High School Drama Awards on Jan. 11, 2025 by Ghoover

Nominees were announced this week for Prime Stage Theatre’s 5th Annual High School Drama Awards to be presented on Jan. 11, 2025, at the Hillman Center for the Performing Arts in Fox Cha…

What’s On Stage Pittsburgh for the week of December 23rd to the end of February, 2025 by Ghoover

Searching for a holiday gift? How about tickets to a theater, dance or concert event? We have extended our listings through the end of February 2025, to make finding that perfect gift easier…

What’s On Stage Pittsburgh for the week of December 16th to the end of January, 2025 by Ghoover

Here is onStage Pittsburgh‘s current lineup of upcoming theater, opera, dance, Pittsburgh Symphony, classical, and chamber music performances in the greater Pittsburgh area. While we e try…

What’s On Stage Pittsburgh for the week of December 9th to the end of January, 2025 by Ghoover

Here is onStage Pittsburgh‘s current lineup of upcoming theater, opera, dance, Pittsburgh Symphony, classical, and chamber music performances in the greater Pittsburgh area. While we e try…

Alumni Theater Company and City Theatre Today Jointly Announced Monteze Feeeland, City’s Co-Artistic Director, will Become Alumni’s New Artistic D by Ghoover

Freeland Embraces the Opportunity to Advance the Future of Black Arts in Pittsburgh. He will assume this new leadership role and kick off ATC’s season in June 2025. ATC’s Board Chair Tra…

PREVIEW: Pittsburgh Concert Chorale’s ‘Sounds of the Season’ Holiday Concerts by Ghoover

Enjoy Christmas classics and popular favorites, and even sing along to some of the best-loved traditional carols with the PCC at three different venues between December 6 – 8, 2024. This y…

What’s On Stage Pittsburgh for the week of December 2nd to the end of January, 2025 by Ghoover

Here is onStage Pittsburgh‘s current lineup of upcoming theater, opera, dance, Pittsburgh Symphony, classical, and chamber music performances in the greater Pittsburgh area. While we e try…

What’s On Stage Pittsburgh for the week of November 25th to the end of December, 2024 by Ghoover

Here is onStage Pittsburgh‘s current lineup of upcoming theater, opera, dance, Pittsburgh Symphony, classical, and chamber music performances in the greater Pittsburgh area. While we e try…

Pittsburgh Symphony’s ‘Home Alone In Concert’ Hits All the Right Pre-Holiday Notes by Ghoover

By GREGORY LASKI A visit to Heinz Hall, with its luxurious red interior and stately marble columns, is always a treat. Soon, the venue will offer even more gifts when the skyscraper Christm…

What’s On Stage Pittsburgh for the week of November 18th to the end of December, 2024 by Ghoover

Here is onStage Pittsburgh‘s current lineup of upcoming theater, opera, dance, Pittsburgh Symphony, classical, and chamber music performances in the greater Pittsburgh area. While we e try…

City Theatre Hosts the Second 50th Anniversary Reading Series on November 18th by Ghoover

City Theatre has announced the second installment of its anniversary reading series, City Rewinds: 50 Years of New Plays, with Having Our Say: The Delany Sisters’ First 100 Years by E…

Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre School and Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens Present ‘Poinsettias and Pointe Shoes’  by Ghoover

The Family-Friendly Event Features Two of Pittsburgh’s Most Cherished Holiday Traditions  Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens will partner with Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre School …

Riverfront Theater Company Opens Drama League Nominate Play ‘Constellations’ on November 14th by Ghoover

Riverfront Theater Company has become known for producing shows that embrace the intimate quality of their venue. For their upcoming production of Constellations by British playwright Ni…

What’s On Stage Pittsburgh for the week of November 11th to the end of December, 2024 by Ghoover

Here is onStage Pittsburgh‘s current lineup of upcoming theater, opera, dance, Pittsburgh Symphony, classical, and chamber music performances in the greater Pittsburgh area. While we e try…

The Bach Choir of Pittsburgh presents ‘The Choir in Stereo,’ an Evening of A Cappella Antiphonal Music by Ghoover

The Bach Choir opens its 2024-25 Season Collectables with The Choir in Stereo, a choral production of antiphonal singing, performed a capella, in which parts of the choir sing to each ot…