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Tuesday, May 12, 2026

Cheyenne Jackson Concludes the Trust Cabaret Season with Emotional Depth and a Beautiful Message by Jessica Neu

By JESSICA NEU Late-night shows at the Greer Cabaret Theater can be unpredictable and sometimes even downright rowdy. The alcohol is flowing, the audience is ready to participate, and arti…

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Sunday, May 10, 2026

Review: ‘A.I.M by Kyle Abraham’ – A Sleek Repertoire with a Profound Message by Jessica Neu

By JESSICA NEU Pittsburgh native and internationally renowned choreographer Kyle Abraham celebrated the 20th anniversary of A.I.M by Kyle Abraham with a homecoming performance as part of…

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Saturday, May 9, 2026

Review: At Liberty Magic, Jared Kopf’s ‘We Phantom Figures’ Proves Magic is Everywhere by Jessica Neu

By JESSICA NEU Magician Jared Kopf approaches his miraculous tricks with the fundamental belief that magic is everywhere. Through symbolic interpretation and skilled sleight-of-hand maneuv…

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Thursday, April 30, 2026

Review: Technique, Timing, and Talent: Point Park University’s Conservatory of Performing Arts’ ‘Spring Dance Concert’  by Jessica Neu

By JESSICA NEU There was perhaps no better way to celebrate International Dance Day than with the opening of Point Park University’s Conservatory of Performing Arts’ annual Spring Danc…

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Friday, April 24, 2026

Preview: Michael McGovern on Haunted Theatre Company’s “Wine & Spirits” by Jessica Neu

By JESSICA NEU Have you ever considered what would happen if a 1930’s screwball comedy film and a classic horror film crossed paths? Michael McGovern has brought The Haunted Theatre Comp…

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Saturday, April 18, 2026

The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra Sets Sail for the Islands in ‘Tropical Rock For 5 O’Clock Somewhere’  by Jessica Neu

By JESSICA NEU The first thing you will notice upon entering Heinz Hall for the PSO’s latest installment of PNC POPS, Tropical Rock For 5 O’Clock Somewhere, is the vibrant colors. T…

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Monday, April 6, 2026

Interview: Maria Caruso On Her New Projects, Bodiography, the State of the Dance World, and Inspiring the Youth by Jessica Neu

By JESSICA NEU Pittsburgh native Maria Caruso is known for many things – owning the dance company Bodiography, performing her own solo shows, educating, choreographing, producing, directi…

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Tuesday, March 10, 2026

Review: Eva Noblezada Offers Wisdom and Talent Beyond Her Years by Jessica Neu

By JESSICA NEU Emerging Broadway diva Eva Noblezada has spent more than a decade carving out her place in musical theater history. She is a two-time Tony award nominee with credits includi…

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Monday, March 9, 2026

Nick Traficante Brings Hometown Pride to the Legendary Musical Chicago  by Jessica Neu

By JESSICA NEU Ever since graduating from Peters Township High School, Pittsburgh native Nick Traficante has been making a name for himself in the musical theater world. After appearing in…

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Saturday, February 28, 2026

Stars, Stripes, and the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra Bring American Soundscapes to Life by Jessica Neu

By JESSICA NEU The lights dimmed, the crowd quieted, but then, upon hearing the first notes of “The Star-Spangled Banner,” they immediately rose to their feet. However, this was no sport…

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Tuesday, February 17, 2026

Vivacious Jessica Vosk Brings Charisma, Wit, and Talent to the Trust’s Cabaret Series by Jessica Neu

By JESSICA NEU Before renowned singer and actress Jessica Vosk took the Cabaret stage, the theater staff introduced her as a “secret superstar.” If that’s the case, it seems that the…

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Monday, February 16, 2026

Ballet to Broadway: an Interview with Leigh-Ann Esty – a Swing and Understudy for ‘Disney’s Beauty and the Beast’ by Jessica Neu

By JESSICA NEU The Benedum Center has invited Disney’s Beauty and the Beast to ‘be their guest’ from Tuesday, February 24th, through March 1st. The production marks the 30th annivers…

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Saturday, February 14, 2026

Step Afrika!’s ‘The Migration: Reflections on Jacob Lawrence’ Ignites a Fire of Hope and Rejuvenation  by Jessica Neu

By JESSICA NEU The Pittsburgh Dance Council’s 2025-26 series continued last night with Step Afrika!’s The Migration: Reflections on Jacob Lawrence. Combining traditional African instru…

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Thursday, January 29, 2026

Review: Martha Graham Dance Company Continues to Modernize Dance in its 100th Anniversary Program by Jessica Neu

By JESSICA NEU Founded by Martha Graham in 1926, the acclaimed Martha Graham Dance Company is the oldest dance company and the oldest integrated dance company in the United States. Hailed …

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Friday, January 16, 2026

Review: Defying Expectations and Dazzling Audiences – ‘Wicked’ Remains Wonderful  by Jessica Neu

By JESSICA NEU When I interviewed Wicked ensemble member Just Wirick, he noted, “You never forget the first time seeing Wicked.” The show leaves such an indelible mark that the exp…

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Monday, January 12, 2026

Veteran Cast Member and Uniontown Native Justin Wirick Brings Experience and Gratitude to ‘Wicked’  by Jessica Neu

Wirick is celebrating his 16th year on the Wicked national tour! By JESSICA NEU Flying into the Benedum Center for the first time since 2018, the mega-musical Wicked is prepared to ‘defy…

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Wednesday, December 31, 2025

Review: Game On: ‘Clue Live on Stage!’ Makes Everyone a Winner by Jessica Neu

By JESSICA NEU Odds are that at some point in your life, you have played at least one round of the iconic Parker Brothers’ board game, Clue. You have selected your suspect, room, and weapo…

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Wednesday, December 10, 2025

Attack Theatre’s ‘Holidays and Hops’ is the Holiday Event for All Age Groups by Jessica Neu

By JESSICA NEU Whether the hustle and bustle of the holiday season has left you feeling like the Grinch, or you are one candy cane away from becoming Buddy the Elf, Attack Theatre’s Holi…

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Saturday, December 6, 2025

Review: Iron Horse Theatre Company’s ‘RENT’ is Measured in Talent  by Jessica Neu

By JESSICA NEU The mainstage production of the 1996 smash hit musical RENT employed a multi-tiered set with scaffolding and a balcony to accommodate the 13-15-person cast, constantly weavi…

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Wednesday, November 26, 2025

Review: Nick Cartell Leads a Flawless 40th Anniversary Production of ‘Les Misérables’  by Jessica Neu

By JESSICA NEU Last week, I had the opportunity to tour the Wyoming state capital building, where the Amish handcrafted the building’s woodwork. The Amish believe that the only person who …

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Thursday, November 13, 2025

Preview: One on One with The Becoming Arts Collective’s Darrin Friedman on how ‘Refracted Light’ Makes Mental Health Awareness Whole by Jessica Neu

By JESSICA NEU After an enormously successful sold-out theater festival, The Becoming Arts Collective is thrilled to present their first full-length production, Refracted Light. This crit…

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Sunday, October 12, 2025

Review: Aakash Odedra Company’s ‘Songs of the Bulbul’ Brings Joy and Inspiration to the Byham Theater  by Jessica Neu

By JESSICA NEU Dancer, Choreographer, and Teacher Aakash Odedra‘s impressive resume features over 300 full-length performance credits across more than 40 countries, all in the past decad…

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Friday, October 10, 2025

Review: Little Lake’s Theater’s ‘Reefer Madness: the Musical’ is a HIGH-ly Entertaining Musical Trip by Jessica Neu

By JESSICA NEU Sitting amidst a hazy theater, I was scrolling through my phone when I heard the beat start. I immediately put my phone down and smiled. Then I heard the first few “La da d…

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Wednesday, October 8, 2025

Review: Welcome to the ‘Histo-Remix:’ Six is a Sparkling Celebration of Female Empowerment   by Jessica Neu

Winner of over 35 international awards, including two 2022 Tony Awards, Six returns to the Benedum Center through October 12th.  By JESSICA NEU As women, we often find ourselves in spaces …

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Tuesday, October 7, 2025

Review: Isaac Mizrahi Shines in the Trust Cabaret Season Opener by Jessica Neu

By JESSICA NEU One of the aspects I love most about events at the Greer Cabaret Theater is that conventional theater rules do not necessarily apply to the performers. There’s a sense of…

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Sunday, September 21, 2025

‘Compagnie, Hervé Koubi’ Stuns as Pittsburgh Dance Council’s Season Opener  by Jessica Neu

By JESSICA NEU Renowned visionary and choreographer Hervé Koubi greeted a nearly sold-out crowd at the Byham Theater Saturday evening. He introduced his critically acclaimed show Compagn…

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Thursday, September 18, 2025

Whether Shit-Faced or Sober, You are Sure to Enjoy “Shit-Faced Shakespeare: Hamlet” by Jessica Neu

By JESSICA NEU Five empty cans of Lagunitas IPA, a partially empty fifth of Jack Daniels, sexual innuendo, a dance break complete with a kick line, uproarious laughter, and constantly breaki…

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Saturday, September 13, 2025

“Come On Feel The Noise:” The Strand’s ‘Rock Of Ages’ Succeeds in its Desire to Rock by Jessica Neu

By JESSICA NEU Theater is sacred for a myriad reasons. One of the primary reasons is that it, of course, provides an escape from reality. For several hours, you can sit immersed in a dark th…

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Friday, September 5, 2025

The Pittsburgh New Works Festival Continues With Edgy and Entertaining Original Work by Jessica Neu

By JESSICA NEU With only two programs left, the Pittsburgh New Works Festival continues to showcase some of the best and most creative national and local playwrights. The Pittsburgh New Wor…

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Friday, August 22, 2025

REVIEW: The Pittsburgh New Works Festival Opens With Four One-Act Plays That Are Equally Relatable and Entertaining  by Jessica Neu

By JESSICA NEU The Pittsburgh New Works Festival offers a platform for new one-act plays to come to life. The festival runs August 21st – September 14th and is divided into programs A – …

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Saturday, July 19, 2025

“For the First Time in Forever,” Pittsburgh’s CLO Welcomes ‘Disney’s Frozen: the Broadway Musical’ by Jessica Neu

By JESSICA NEU The windows are open, and so are the doors, as the Benedum Center welcomes Disney’s Frozen: the Broadway Musical, based on the Disney film that shifted the cultural zeitge…

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All that Chat

2025-2026 BROADWAY SEASON
Jun 12, 2025: Call Me Izzy - Studio 54
Sep 16, 2025: Art - Music Box Theatre
Oct 08, 2025: Beetlejuice - Palace Theatre
Nov 13, 2025: Oedipus - Studio 54
Nov 16, 2025: Chess - Imperial Theatre
Mar 23, 2026: Giant - Music Box Theatre
Apr 06, 2026: Becky Shaw - Hayes Theater
Apr 16, 2026: Proof - Booth Theatre
Apr 26, 2026: Drama Desk Cut-Off