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Saturday, October 29, 2022

Preview: Pittsburgh Public Theater’s production of the Tony Awarded-Winning classic ‘A Raisin In The Sun’  by Ghoover

Last performanes this weekend, October 29th and 30th, 2022 – Read Bob Hoover’s review here Pittsburgh Public Theater’s first full season since 2019 begins with this Tony Award-winning …

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Friday, October 28, 2022

Next Up at Pittsburgh Opera – Mozart’s Perennial ‘The Marriage of Figaro’ by Ghoover

Soprano Nicole Cabell Returns as the Countess – Performances begin November 5th, 2022 at the Benedum By George B. Parous For the second production of its season, Pittsburgh Opera is offeri…

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Stage 62 presents ‘Urinetown’ the Musical opening November 10th, 2022 by Ghoover

Winner of three Tony Awards, three Outer Critics Circle Awards, two Lucille Lortel Awards, and two Obie Awards, Urinetown the Musical is a hilarious musical satire of the legal system, capit…

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Thursday, October 27, 2022

Riverfront Theater Company Presents ‘The Play That Goes Wrong’ as their 2022 Season Finale  by Ghoover

Riverfront Theater Company is set to bring down the house (literally) with The Play That Goes Wrong at Allegheny RiverTrail Park (285 River Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15215) on November 10–12 and…

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Wednesday, October 26, 2022

Pittsburgh Musical Theater will make a splash at the Byham Theater with ‘Disney’s The Little Mermaid’ on November 3 to 6, 2022 by Ghoover

The production will be the first PMT show presented at the Byham since 2020.  Disney’s The Little Mermaid takes audiences on a magical journey beneath the sea and the world above. Ariel…

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Monday, October 24, 2022

Prime Stage Theatre’s ‘Frankenstein’ Opens November 4th, 2022 at the New Hazlett Theater by Ghoover

Prime Stage Theatre’s new season of Suspense, Hope, and Wonder opens with a classic tale with a new twist. Written over two centuries ago by Mary Shelley, Frankenstein is considered by m…

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Sunday, October 23, 2022

What’s On Stage Pittsburgh for the week of October 24, 2022 to the end of November by Ghoover

Opening This Week Dracula | Steel City Shakespeare Company | October 28 & 29, 2022 | West View Hub |  http://www.steelcityshakespeare.org  The Rocky Horror Show | McKeesport Little …

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Gilbert and Sullivan’s oldest opera ‘The Sorcerer’comes back to life in the Pittsburgh Savoyard’s current revival by Ghoover

By MAC Hoover Although the Sorcerer is not as well known as some of their other works, it’s a comical delight. Where would we be if we had no reference from where we were before? That sent…

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Saturday, October 22, 2022

Bender Leadership Academy Announces ARTSESSIBILITY Partnership with Pittsburgh CLO by Ghoover

The Bender Leadership Academy announced a partnership with Pittsburgh CLO, known as ARTSESSIBILITY, a joint program aimed at teaching the performing arts to people with disabilities. Through…

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Friday, October 21, 2022

Attack Theatre presents ‘Dear Sessions’ A salon-style evening of music and dance on October 28, 2022  by Ghoover

Attack Theatre, now in its 28th season, invites you to a salon-style evening of music and dance that will move you. Join this first show of the new season in Lawrenceville, featuring Grammy…

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Thursday, October 20, 2022

Gilbert & Sullivan’s ‘The Sorcerer’ opens this Friday, October 21, 2022 by Ghoover

The Pittsburgh Savoyards continue their 85th season this fall with The Sorcerer, stage directed by newcomer Brady Collins, a stage director, classically-trained soprano, and producer, who…

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Wednesday, October 19, 2022

‘I’m Not a Comedian… I’m Lenny Bruce’ Takes over the Byham Stage on October 21 & 22, 2022 by Ghoover

I’m Not a Comedian… I’m Lenny Bruce chronicles the life and death of the most controversial comedian and undisputed legend of all time…Lenny Bruce. His personal pain, sharply funny s…

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Tuesday, October 18, 2022

Christine Laitta on Directing this year’s ‘Off The Record’ by Ghoover

OTR proceeds benefit to the Greater Pittsburg Community Food Bank By Jessica Neu I had the enormous privilege of speaking with Off the Record’s writer/director, Christine Laitta, and pro…

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Monday, October 17, 2022

Theater for a Good Cause: ‘Off the Record XXII: Once Upon a Time in Pittsburgh!’ by Ghoover

One night only! Thursday, October 20th, 2022 ff the Record XXII,at the Byham Theater Music, laughter, and marquee names are back at the Byham Theater when the 22nd Off the Record takes sat…

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Sunday, October 16, 2022

What’s On Stage Pittsburgh for the week of October 17, 2022 to the end of November by Ghoover

Opening This Week Teaira Whitehead | Throughline Theatre Company | Carnegie Stage | October 17, 2022 | http://www.throughlinetheatre.org/on-stage Pianist Garrick Ohlson with Apollon Mu…

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Friday, October 14, 2022

Review: Vida Chai performs her EP ‘Somewhere Strange’ at the New Hazlett by Ghoover

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…

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Thursday, October 13, 2022

Pittsburgh Opera Announces that Jonnet Solomon has joined its Board of Directors by Ghoover

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…

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Wednesday, October 12, 2022

Westmoreland Performing Arts Presents ‘The Rocky Horror Show’ October 28th and 29th, 2022 by Ghoover

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…

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Tuesday, October 11, 2022

Chatham Baroque Presents Twelfth Night Ensemble October 29th, 2022 by Ghoover

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…

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Preview: Pittsburgh Public Theater’s production of the Tony Awarded-Winning classic. ‘A Raisin In The Sun’  by Ghoover

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…

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Preview: ‘The Wedding Singer’ at Mon River Arts Opens this Friday by Ghoover

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…

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Monday, October 10, 2022

Chamber Music Pittsburgh announces Fall ‘Pittsburgh Performs’ Concert by Ghoover

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…

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Sunday, October 9, 2022

What’s On Stage Pittsburgh for the week of October 10, 2022 to the end of November by Ghoover

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…

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Thursday, October 6, 2022

Vida Chai’s ‘Somewhat Strange; A Musical Exploration’ at the New Hazlett Theater, October 14th, 2022 by Ghoover

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…

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Wednesday, October 5, 2022

Throughline Theatre Company’s Steel City Spotlight Presents ‘Teaira Whitehead’ October 17th, 2022 by Ghoover

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…

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Tuesday, October 4, 2022

Cultural Trust’s 2022-2023 Children’s Theater Series and Bridge Theater Series Announced  by Ghoover

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…

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Monday, October 3, 2022

Preview: Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre’s ‘Storytelling in Motion’ Opens Friday by Ghoover

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…

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Sunday, October 2, 2022

ICYMI: Prime Stage Theatre Announced New Children’s Theater Programming For Elementary Aged Children and Their Families by Ghoover

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…

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What’s On Stage Pittsburgh for the week of October 3, 2022 to the end of November by Ghoover

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…

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Saturday, October 1, 2022

Quantum Theatre and Chatham Baroque Collaborate on the Revival of ‘Idaspe’ by Ghoover

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…

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Friday, September 30, 2022

Pittsburgh Opera and Point Park University Present ‘Animated Arias’ Special Live Concert on October 14, 2022 by Ghoover

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…

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