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Monday, December 15, 2025

REVIEW: Brian Jay Corrigan in ‘Charles Dickens, Conjurer’, at Liberty Magic by Maria Sciullo

By MARIA SCIULLO Brian Jay Corrigan, JD, PhD, is a storyteller with literally the magic touch. Part of his craft includes spinning historical fiction into a highly entertaining evening of il…

SOURCE: onstagepittsburgh.com at 02:18PM[SHARE]
Wednesday, April 2, 2025

Review: PNC’s Broadway in Pittsburgh’s Presentation of ‘Peter Pan’ Has Something for Everyone by Maria Sciullo

By MARIA SCIULLO Peter Pan, the beloved musical about a boy who refuses to grow up, flew into the Benedum Center for the Performing Arts Tuesday on much more than “faith, trust, and p…

SOURCE: onstagepittsburgh.com at 07:25PM[SHARE]
Sunday, November 3, 2024

Review: Dark Forces Take Hold in Quantum’s Haunting ‘Caligari’ by Maria Sciullo

By MARIA SCIULLO Sit back, but don’t expect to relax. Quantum Theatre’s The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari assaults from all sides, in a dark and cautionary tale of man’s capacity for cruelty…

SOURCE: onstagepittsburgh.com at 03:51PM[SHARE]
Sunday, June 9, 2024

Review: ‘Sister’s Summer School Catechism: God Never Takes a Vacation!’ at City Theatre by Maria Sciullo

By MARIA SCIULLO It’s a beautiful day out, and no one wants to be in Room 205.  Especially Sister. But here we are, sitting up straight, spitting out our gum and trying to avoid her hawk-…

SOURCE: onstagepittsburgh.com at 01:15PM[SHARE]
Friday, April 5, 2024

REVIEW: Phan and Allcorn Elicit Gasps at Liberty Magic by Maria Sciullo

By MARIA SCIULLO The well-dressed man entered stage left, pushing a drinks cart and swaying slightly to Glenn Miller’s “Moonlight Serenade.” Nathan Phan then puttered around, made hi…

SOURCE: onstagepittsburgh.com at 02:53PM[SHARE]
Saturday, March 9, 2024

Review: PMT’s ‘Grease’ is Dance-tastic, Heavy on the Camp and Fun! by Maria Sciullo

By MARIA SCIULLO Pittsburgh Musical Theater’s Grease” was practically an interactive experience with its Byham Theater audience on opening weekend. And really, who could blame anyone …

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Friday, January 26, 2024

PREVIEW: ‘My Fair Lady’ Returns to the Benedum by Maria Sciullo

By MARIA SCULLIO By MARIA SCULLIO My Fair Lady arrives for its January 30th – February 4th run at the Benedum Center. This is the Lincoln Center Theater production directed by Bartlett S…

SOURCE: onstagepittsburgh.com at 12:18PM[SHARE]
Friday, January 19, 2024

Review: Derek Hughes Pulls Magic and From ‘Bag of Tricks’ at Liberty Magic by Maria Sciullo

By MARIA SCIULLO The last time Derek Hughes performed at Liberty Magic, it was January of 2020. The show went great. But the world fell apart. Not his fault! But his latest display of stand-…

SOURCE: onstagepittsburgh.com at 11:51AM[SHARE]
Saturday, December 16, 2023

Review: Pittsburgh CLO’s ‘A Musical Christmas Carol’ Gives the Gift of Everlasting Enchantment by Maria Sciullo

By MARIA SCIULLO As holiday traditions go, Pittsburgh CLO’s A Musical Christmas Carol is a dandy. Who among us doesn’t know the Charles Dickens story of love, loss and redemption? There …

SOURCE: onstagepittsburgh.com at 02:12PM[SHARE]
Thursday, December 7, 2023

Review: Jinkx Monsoon and BenDeLaCreme Reign as Holiday Queens at Heinz Hall by Maria Sciullo

By Maria Sciullo The holidays can be a drag, but Slay Belles might make your days merry and bright. Or at least, really, really sparkly. The Jinkx & DeLa Holiday Show flew into Heinz Hal…

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Saturday, October 28, 2023

‘Cinderella’ with a Clever Twist Presented by Resonance Works by Maria Sciullo

By MARIA SCIULLO It’s hard to imagine a more delightful birthday celebration than Resonance Works‘ three-act operetta, Viardot’s Cinderella. Based on that well-known fairy tale about…

SOURCE: onstagepittsburgh.com at 11:01AM[SHARE]
Thursday, September 21, 2023

‘Crinolynns’ Creator Scott Logsdon Brings Musical and Starry Cast to Stage Right! by Maria Sciullo

The reunion story of three sisters who had a girl-group moment features Donna Lynne Champlin, Sally Mayes and Valerie Wright By MARIA SCIULLO Scott Logsdon was coming off a particularly tryi…

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Thursday, September 7, 2023

‘Alba In Conexiones’ Kicks Off the Liberty Magic 2023-2024 Season by Maria Sciullo

Reviewed By MARIA SCIULLO When was the last time you felt truly connected to those around you?  Maybe not sitting at a Steelers game, cheering a touchdown, or marveling at the glitz-spectac…

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Sunday, September 3, 2023

Alba’s Long-Awaited Appearance Opens Liberty Magic Season by Maria Sciullo

By MARIA SCIULLO Liberty Magic had Alba scheduled to perform her mini-residency in November, 2020. And, poof! Pandemic. So that gig disappeared faster than a coin on her fingertips. At last,…

SOURCE: onstagepittsburgh.com at 04:36PM[SHARE]
Sunday, February 9, 2020

Billy Porter goes for the gold and opening number at 2020 Oscars by Maria Sciullo and Sharon Eberson / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

The Pittsburgh native brings early glam to the Academy Awards' red carpet.

SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 07:00PM[SHARE]
Friday, December 27, 2019

The 2010s: A decade in pop culture by Sharon Eberson and Maria Sciullo / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Social media and streaming were the dominant stories, plus #MeToo justice, TV obsessions and viral sensations.

SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 09:45AM[SHARE]
Thursday, October 4, 2018

From puppets to Phantoms, there's more to Halloween than pumpkins by Maria Sciullo and Sharon Eberson / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

There are grown-up diversions to be found around Pittsburgh this October

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Wednesday, December 13, 2017

Pittsburghers recall their first 'Star Wars' experiences by Maria Sciullo and Sharon Eberson / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Pittsburgh native Mark Cuban, left, the owner of the Dallas Mavericks, speaks with Nate Silver, founder of the website FiveThirtyEight. (Courtesy of Sloan Sports Analytics Conference)

SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 03:08PM[SHARE]
Sunday, June 8, 2014

Joan Marcus, Pittsburgh native wins a special Tony for her iconic images of Broadway shows by Maria Sciullo

Joan Marcus doesn't sing or dance. Nor does she write plays, music or lyrics. She has no lighting or costume design credits to her name. Still, if you're a fan of Broadway shows, you have…

SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 04:25PM[SHARE]

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