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Wednesday, May 25, 2022

‘The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time’ Makes for a Worthy Night at Little Lake by Ghoover

Reviewed by Dr. Tiffany Raymond, PhD Little Lake Theatre Company takes on literary adaptations with Simon Stephens’ play, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, based on Mark H…

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Tuesday, May 24, 2022

2022 Three Rivers Arts Festival Lineup Announced by Ghoover

The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust Announces Full Lineup of Performing and Visual Art Attractions for the 2022 Dollar Bank Three Rivers Arts Festival in Pittsburgh’s Cultural District, June 3-1…

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Monday, May 23, 2022

Greer Cabaret Theatre to Get Extensive Remodel and Expansion by Ghoover

The 250-seat Greer Cabaret Theater and Backstage Bar is one of the Cultural District’s great hidden gems – but it shouldn’t be. This is partially a function of its layout, tucked away …

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Pittsburgh CLO announces the 2022 Summer Musical Season’s Creative Teams by Ghoover

The 2022 Summer of Musicals will feature the Pittsburgh CLO premieres of THE DROWSY CHAPERONE and SISTER ACT, in addition to KINKY BOOTS, GODSPELL, A CHORUS LINE, and the national tour of JE…

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Sunday, May 22, 2022

What’s On Stage Pittsburgh for the week of May 23, 2022, updated through the end of June by Ghoover

Opening This Week One Monkey Don’t Stop No Show | New Horizon Theater | Carnegie Library Auditorium, Homewood | May 27 to June 12, 2022 | https://www.newhorizontheater.org/current-produ…

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Saturday, May 21, 2022

Review: Front Porch Theatricals’ ‘A Man of No Importance’ by Ghoover

“The truth is rarely pure and never simple.” Oscar Wilde By MAC Hoover The Celtic cross is a Christian symbol of a traditional cross with a nimbus or ring featured. The symbolism of a ci…

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Friday, May 20, 2022

Pittsburgh Playhouse Bursts with Local, Global, and Point Park Entertainment from Summer to Next Spring by Ghoover

The Pittsburgh Playhouse at Point Park University has unveiled the Inside/Outside Summer Series lineup and more than 30 performances for the 2022-23 season. The Summer Series features local …

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Thursday, May 19, 2022

PICT cancels ‘Boys in The Band,’ cites “insufficient funds”; Chita Rivera tests positive for COVID-19, rescheduled at Trust Cabaret by Ghoover

By Sharon Eberson PICT Classic Theatre announced on Thursday, May 19, that its production of The Boys in the Band “will not move forward due to insufficient funds to cover production costs…

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J. Kevin McMahon, Pittsburgh Cultural Trust President, and CEO, Retirement is Announced  by Ghoover

McMahon completes his tenure after two decades of unprecedented growth in Pittsburgh’s Cultural District. Sharon Eberson interviewed Mr, McMahon early this week just prior to the formal an…

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Tuesday, May 17, 2022

Pittsburgh CLO’s 76th Summer Season Opens June 7th by Ghoover

If you have been wanting to buy single show tickets for this summer’s CLO season, wait no longer. “We are excited to welcome audiences back to the Benedum for our 76th anniversary,” sa…

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Peak Theater Week Two- What’s Opening This Week by Ghoover

Last week seven productions opened in the greater Pittsburgh area. (Scroll to the end to see this list.) Not to be outdone- there are eight additional shows opening this week and a new strea…

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Sunday, May 15, 2022

What’s On Stage Pittsburgh for the week of May 16, 2022, updated through the end of June by Ghoover

Opening This Week Momentum ’22 New Play Festival | City Theatre | South Side Campus | May 16 to 21 To register visit CityTheatreCompany.org Ain’t Too Proud | Trust Broadway | Benedum C…

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Friday, May 13, 2022

Review: PICT’s ‘Endgame’ by Ghoover

By Bob Hoover In these times of war, plague, drought, wildfires, and domestic conflict, can we handle the despair of Samuel Beckett? Then again, “Nothing is funnier than unhappiness.” Co…

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Thursday, May 12, 2022

Review: ‘Dixie’s Tupperware Party’ at the CLO Cabaret by Ghoover

By Jessica Neu “If there is a nuclear holocaust, what will be left? Cher, cockroaches, and the can opener.” This line comes near the end of the hilariously raunchy yet clever Dixie’s T…

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Wednesday, May 11, 2022

Pittsburgh Cultural Trust announces the Pittsburgh Dance Council 2022-2023 Season by Ghoover

The 52nd season will showcase a diverse roster of national and international returning artists, premieres, and world-renowned contemporary dance companies. Pittsburgh Dance Council welcomes …

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Pittsburgh Playwrights Presents a Play Inspired by Courier’s 1940s Double V Campaign by Ghoover

By Sharon Eberson The play Double V harks back to World War II and American soldiers of color fighting on two fronts – on the battlefield abroad and for their rights at home. That the stor…

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Monday, May 9, 2022

The 2021-2022 Tony Nominations by Ghoover

Yes you could go to the Tony website, but in case you haven’t, here they are: Best Book of a Musical Girl From The North Country, Conor McPherson MJ, Lynn Nottage Mr. Saturday Night, Bi…

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The One and Only Truly Original Chita Rivera by Ghoover

The musical theater legend on her return to Pittsburgh, ‘West Side Story’ then and now, and more By SHARON EBERSON It’s not just superheroes who have origin stories. Iconic characters …

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Sunday, May 8, 2022

What’s On Stage Pittsburgh for the week of May 9, 2022, updated through the end of June by Ghoover

Opening This Week Dixie’s Tupperware Party | Pittsburgh CLO- Kara series | Greer Cabaret Theater  | May 11 to 28, 2022 | https://trustarts.org/production/78970/dixies-tupperware-party …

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Saturday, May 7, 2022

A Delightful “Arsenic and Old Lace” at the New Hazlett by Ghoover

Prime Stage Theater’s production, Arsenic and Old Lace, is a delightful performance featuring an all-star cast, stunning set design, and charming costumes with a flair of vintage American …

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This Spring, Theater is Bustin’ Out All Over by Ghoover

As a sure sign of the arrival of spring and of peak theatre season here in Pittsburgh, there are seven shows opening next week. (In addition to the seven productions currently running.) [Thi…

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Friday, May 6, 2022

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

Prime Stage announces they are expanding their program offerings to include Prime Stage Sprouts bringing literature to life for elementary students and their families, inspiring their imagi…

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Thursday, May 5, 2022

South Park Theatre’s New Season and Renovations to the Theatre by Ghoover

South Park Theatre is back and going strong with a jam packed season. Executive Director Lorraine Mszanski also let us know the theatre has “recently undergone some huge renovations – th…

SOURCE: onstagepittsburgh.com at 07:28PM[SHARE]

Swan Song: Alexandra Kochis’s Farewell Performances in the Technically Demanding Role of Odette / Odile  by Ghoover

Beloved principal dancer Alexandra Kochis will make her final performance with PBT on Saturday, May 14 at 7:30 p.m. in Swan Lake with the PBT Orchestra. Don’t miss your chance to see her…

SOURCE: onstagepittsburgh.com at 07:22PM[SHARE]
Wednesday, May 4, 2022

Pittsburgh Opera News: National Opera House Partnership, “In a Grove” Available to Stream by Ghoover

Pittsburgh Opera and the National Opera House Announce a Long-term Programmatic and Strategic Partnership. The National Opera House (NOH) is the steward of the legacy of the National Negro…

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Sunday, May 1, 2022

What’s On Stage Pittsburgh for the week of May 2, 2022, updated through the end of June by Ghoover

Opening This Week Swan Lake | Pittsburgh Ballet Theater | Benedum Center | May 6 to 16, 2022 | https://pbt.culturaldistrict.org/production/74874/swan-lake-with-the-pbt-orchestra Arsenic an…

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City Theatre Closes Their Season with the Premiere of ‘The Garbologists’ and Momentum ’22 by Ghoover

Talking Trash By Sharon Eberson Before the pandemic shone a spotlight on jobs we now think of as essential, playwright Lindsay Joelle focused on those workers who remove our former treasures…

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Friday, April 29, 2022

Pittsburgh Opera’s First-Ever Family Day is Saturday, May 7th by Ghoover

The free event will take place from 10:00-noon at the Bitz Opera Factory, Pittsburgh Opera’s headquarters in the Strip District. Family Day consists of four different activities designed t…

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Wednesday, April 27, 2022

The CLO Announces Single Show Ticket Availability Starting Friday, 4/28 by Ghoover

If you have been wanting to buy single show tickets for this summer’s CLO season, wait no longer. Here is the season rundown: Jersey BoysJune 7-12 The Behind-the-Scenes Broadway Musical ab…

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Tuesday, April 26, 2022

Preview: “The Epitome of Grace” Tells the Story of Our Nation’s First Female Assistant Police Chief, Therese Rocco by Ghoover

This one-woman play, highlights the life and career of Chief Therese Rocco, who during her 40-year career is credited with finding 45,000 missing children and persons. The Epitome of Grace i…

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Sunday, April 24, 2022

What’s On Stage Pittsburgh for the week of April 25th, 2022, updated through the end of May by Ghoover

Opening This Week Riverdance | Trust Presents. | Benedum Center | April 26 to 28, 2022 | https://trustarts.org/production/77477/riverdance Disney’s Newsies | Little Lake Theatre | Main …

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