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Friday, May 15, 2026

Review: Campus Activism in 1969-70 Brims With Connections to Today in New Play by Sharon Eberson

If you lived through the era of the Vietnam War draft lottery, the independent production of the new play, "Sixty-Nine — Seventy," is sure to force a visceral reaction. As it pertains toda…

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Wednesday, May 13, 2026

Director Griffith Digs Into the Art of ‘Working’for Front Porch by Sharon Eberson

Daina Michelle Griffith has memories of “Working” dating back to her college days, when her friend was performing in a Theatre Factory production of the musical. “I went out to see it …

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Tuesday, May 12, 2026

Echoes of War: Students Face Vietnam Draft in New Play by Sharon Eberson

The new play "Sixty Nine — Seventy," among the independent productions sprouting in Pittsburgh this spring, is a throwback to the era of the Vietnam War, the draft lottery that sent young …

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Monday, May 11, 2026

Review: Italian ‘Jitney’ Exudes the Essence of August Wilson by Sharon Eberson

The remarkable version of Jitney in Italian finished up three days of captivating sold-out Pittsburgh Playwrights Theatre audiences on Sunday, ending a quick American tour that celebrated th…

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Friday, May 8, 2026

Pittsburgh Public Theater and Pittsburgh CLO Reveal 2026 ‘Prologue Season,’ Ahead of 2027 Merger by Sharon Eberson

Pittsburgh Public Theater and Pittsburgh CLO have announced a “Prologue Season” of curated programming for the remainder of 2026, as they prepare to merge into one organization in Januar…

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Tuesday, May 5, 2026

Stephen Flaherty’s ‘Ragtime’ and Carnegie Mellon Alums Feature Prominently Among 2026 Tony Award Nominees by Sharon Eberson

Nominations for the 79th TONY AWARDS showcase the Pittsburgh theater community’s contributions to Broadway, including 11 nominations for the revival of Ragtime. Composer Stephen Flaherty, …

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Sunday, May 3, 2026

Review: Prime Stage Theatre’s ‘Speak’ Speaks Volumes About Aftershocks of Sexual Assault by Sharon Eberson

"Speak," a new play about the intentional damage — physical and emotional — we are capable of inflicting on one another, and the healing powers of kindness and art. The work, an adapt…

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Saturday, May 2, 2026

Q&A With City Theatre’s ‘Hedwig’ Star, Treasure Treasure by Sharon Eberson

"I've always been drawn to characters that take up a lot of space and refuse to leave the stage. I was born to play Hedwig." — Treasure Treasure, who stars for City Theatre in a first-time…

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Friday, May 1, 2026

Review: PMT’s Moving ‘Evan Hansen’ Showcases Stellar Cast, Dynamic Design by Sharon Eberson

A cautionary tale of troubled teens, families in crisis, and the consequences when a lie goes viral, DEAR EVAN HANSEN burst onto Broadway in 2016, and rewrote the rules of engagement by addi…

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Tuesday, April 28, 2026

Preview: Prime Stage Theatre Commissions Tammy Ryan to Give Voice to ‘Speak’ by Sharon Eberson

Prime Stage Theatre’s season of premieres continues this weekend with a commissioned work by playwright Tammy Ryan, who has adapted the National Book Award finalist "Speak" for the stage.…

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Friday, April 24, 2026

‘Evan Hansen’s’ Anthony Marino Jr. Was Born to the Stage by Sharon Eberson

A theater kid from birth, Anthony Marino Jr. is set to play the lead in "DEAR EVAN HANSEN" for Pittsburgh Musical Theater. “I think always being immersed in that world just kind of wired m…

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Friday, April 17, 2026

Arts Landing Ribbon-Cutting Showcases What’s in Store for Pittsburghers, Beyond the NFL Draft by Sharon Eberson

The new 4-acre Downtown park Arts Landing was given a blockbuster welcome on April 17, 2026, when local and state dignitaries including Governor Josh Shapiro attended a ribbon-cutting ceremo…

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Wednesday, April 15, 2026

Review: Corny As It May Seem, ‘Shucked’ Sows Seeds of Punny Fun by Sharon Eberson

If you love rapid-fire, eye-rolling puns, the North American Tour of "Shucked," now at the Benedum Center, will fill you to overflowing with "farm to fable" lunacy and laughter.

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Monday, April 13, 2026

In London, a Warm Pittsburgh Hug for the Artistry of Mason Alexander Park and the Hilarity of ‘Oh, Mary!’ by Sharon Eberson

COMMENTARY by SHARON EBERSON How do you give a stage production a “best” award and not even nominate the lead performer? That’s what the 2026 Olivier Awards did this past weekend.  Ma…

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Pittsburgh Public Theater Concludes 51st Season, Opens Doors to Alumni Theater Company by Sharon Eberson

Pittsburgh Public Theater, following the finale of its 51st season, has announced that Homewood-based Alumni Theater Company will present "Once on This Island" at the Public’s Downtown hom…

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Monday, April 6, 2026

Review: Powerful Drama ‘Paradox of Education’ Teaches Hard Lessons of Racism on Campus by Sharon Eberson

In Ty Greenwood’s powerful new drama, "Paradox of Education," a group of Black students discover that scholarships to a PWI — predominantly white institutions — come with student debt,…

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Saturday, April 4, 2026

Review: Quantum Theatre’s ’10 Out of 12′ Experience Is an Unconventional Love Letter to Theatermakers by Sharon Eberson

10 Out of 12 — the working and break hours in a day prescribed by union rules — celebrates the unsung behind-the-scenes heroes who make sure the magic happens. It’s also a time when mu…

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Friday, April 3, 2026

Pittsburgh Playwright Theatre Premiere Unites Local Artists in ‘Paradox of Education’ by Sharon Eberson

Writer Ty Greenwood and Director Maurice Redwood Connect on Work Inspired by James Baldwin By SHARON EBERSON Few works on Pittsburgh stages have deeper roots within the city limits than Ty G…

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Sunday, March 29, 2026

Review: Pittsburgh Public Theater Finale ‘Primary Trust’ Uncovers the Helpers in Troubled Times by Sharon Eberson

Pittsburgh Public Theater’s heartwarming production of the Pulitzer Prize-winning play "Primary Trust" illustrates how far simple acts of kindness and empathy can go in uplifting spirits, …

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Wednesday, March 25, 2026

Forging Community Is a Primary Theme of Pittsburgh Public Theater’s Season Finale by Sharon Eberson

"I'm focused on making great art," says director Kyle Haden, as he, lead Monteze Freeland, and the rest of the cast and crew of Pulitzer-winning "PRIMARY TRUST" prepare the 51st season final…

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Monday, March 23, 2026

Star-Studded 2026-2027 Trust Cabaret Series Brings Christian Borle Home to Pittsburgh by Sharon Eberson

The 2026-2027 Trust Cabaret is already sold out to subscribers, but the just-announced lineup is sure to add to the series wait list (access here). Among the draws to the series at the intim…

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Sunday, March 22, 2026

In ’10 Out of 12,’ Quantum Will Allow Audience Into the Theater-Making Process by Sharon Eberson

In Quantum Theatre's "10 Out of 12," the audience is privy to what goes on onstage, behind the scenes and in the booth during the technical rehearsal for the play with the play.

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Wednesday, March 18, 2026

Pittsburgh CLO and Pittsburgh Public Theater Vote to Form New Organization, Starting January 2027 by Sharon Eberson

PITTSBURGH CLO & PITTSBURGH PUBLIC THEATER ENTER INTO A COMBINED NEW MODEL The first full season will debut in January of next year, with the programming lineup expected to be announced …

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Monday, March 16, 2026

Shaunda McDill: Facing Pittsburgh Public Theater’s Future With Uncertainty, Pride, and Hope by Sharon Eberson

PITTSBURGH PUBLIC THEATER'S SHAUNDA McDILL talks moving forward into an uncertain future. "What I know is, we're ready, and that is my job, is to make sure that our team is ready with a full…

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Thursday, March 12, 2026

Mark Fleischer Sets Exit From Pittsburgh CLO After 80th Summer Season by Sharon Eberson

Mark Fleischer will leave as executive producer of Pittsburgh CLO after its 80th summer season in 2026, and take a co-leadership role, with Patrick Cassidy, at Studio Teen Theatre Company in…

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Wednesday, March 11, 2026

2026 Pittsburgh Fringe: From Drama to to Dance to ‘Doohickey!’ by Sharon Eberson

The 13th annual Pittsburgh Fringe Festival spreads it wings to 14 venues over 10 days, March 19-28, 2026, where adventurous audiences can choose from among three dozen live experiences in mu…

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Monday, March 9, 2026

Pittsburgh CLO and Pittsburgh Public Theater Unveil New Consolidation Plan; Board Vote to Come by Sharon Eberson

The board chairs of Pittsburgh CLO and Pittsburgh Public Theater have shared with subscribers a proposed plan for the creation of "a new, consolidated producing theater company, designed to …

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Sunday, March 8, 2026

Review: Comfort From Infinite Pain Abides in the Indomitable Women of ‘Infinite Life’ by Sharon Eberson

Chronic pain has invaded the bodies of every character in "Infinite Life," a constant companion as they lounge in the sun, ruminating on their paths to a fasting clinic, sipping water, hunge…

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Saturday, March 7, 2026

If Laughter Is the Best Medicine, Play On by Sharon Eberson

In the Tony Award-winning "Eureka Day" (Best Play Revival of 2025), arriving at City Theatre this week, affluent parents who have sent their children to a utopian high-achieving private scho…

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And For City Theatre’s ‘Next Act,’ An Expanded 2026-2027 Season  by Sharon Eberson

In addition to a 5-show subscription lineup and special events, Bricolage and RealTime Arts will be in residence  By SHARON EBERSON City Theatre has themed its 52nd season as “Our Next Ac…

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Thursday, March 5, 2026

Barebones Assembles a Starry Cast for ‘Infinite Life’ by Sharon Eberson

In rehearsal these days, an abundance of riches faces back at Patrick Jordan as he directs some of the leading ladies of the Pittsburgh stage — Tami Dixon, Sheila McKenna, Karla Payne, Hel…

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