CLO and Ace Young ready to roll like it's the 1980s with 'Rock of Ages' by Sharon Eberson / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

The arena-rock musical stars the former "American Idol" contestant and Broadway's Justin Matthew Sargent at the Benedum Center July 23-28.

Point Park names Steven Breese as Pittsburgh Playhouse and Conservatory leader by Sharon Eberson / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

The performer, writer and educator assumes the dual role of artistic director and the new position of dean of COPA.

Pittsburgh CLO's 'Peter Pan' dazzles and Kinetic's sunny 'Scapino' amuses by Sharon Eberson / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Broadway star Jenn Colella leads a high-flying production of the classic musical; while there's a sunny, funny comedy beached in Oakland.

Review: A Monsoon reigns in 'The Vaudevillians' at the Public by Sharon Eberson / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

There's no reining in Jinkx Monsoon and Major Scales in their brassy, sassy cabaret show at the O'Reilly.

CLO's Captain Hook, Charles Shaughnessy, found his musical voice in Pittsburgh by Sharon Eberson / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

The "Days of Our LIves" and "The Nanny" star plays the nemesis of Tony nominee Jenn Colella as Peter Pan.

Update of classic comedy promises summer fun, courtesy of Kinetic by Sharon Eberson / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Actor-writer Jeffrey Binder's Moliere adaptation is a day at the beach, mob-style, imported from the shores of Naples, Fla., to Pittsburgh.

'Ma Rainey' filming takes over North Side streets by Sharon Eberson / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Director George C. Wolfe oversees vintage cars, Chicago storefronts and stars including Viola Davis in a scene on West North Avenue.

Shakespeare in the Parks turns 15 with all-female 'Julius Caesar' by Sharon Eberson / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

The company that offers free performances of the Bard's works is determined to make a statement and "do it our way," says its leader.

David Whalen, Naomi Watts celebrate premiere of Showtime series about Fox News by Sharon Eberson / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

The seven-part series about Roger Ailes' rise and fall begins Sunday, with Russell Crowe as Ailes and Naomi Watts as Gretchen Carlson.

Memorial for Bingo O'Malley set for City Theatre on July 1 by Sharon Eberson / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

The Pittsburgh actor who for decades was a staple of local stage and screen will be honored in an event at the South Side theater.

City Theatre names Young Playwright winners for 20th annual fall festival by Sharon Eberson / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Middle school and high school playwrights 

The art of stage and screen violence with Randy Kovitz by Sharon Eberson / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

From Shakespeare to "Oklahoma!," the Pittsburgh fight director and actor puts the punch in shows for local theater companies.

Time travel with Sherlock Holmes in Kinetic's atmospheric 'Speckled Band' by Sharon Eberson / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

David Whalen returns to the role of the great detective in the only Holmes play written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.

Denzel Washington-produced 'Ma Rainey's Black Bottom' aims to film in Pittsburgh by Sharon Eberson / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

The August Wilson play, set in 1927, is set to be made into a film for Netflix.

New music Friday: Springsteen, Swift, and Billy Porter preaches 'Love Yourself' by Sharon Eberson / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Taylor Swift's new single, "You Need to Calm Down," includes the line, "Can you just not step on his gown."

Shazam! Zachary Levi to attend Wizard World Pittsburgh in July by Sharon Eberson / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

The DC superhero and star of "Chuck" is among the celebrities announced for the event at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center.

The band is back together for a special Sherlock Holmes mystery by Sharon Eberson / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

David Whalen returns to his hometown and a favorite role, in 'The Speckled Band' play by Arthur Conan Doyle.

Reviews: From the chilling future of 'Marjorie Prime' to the nostalgia of 'Grease' by Sharon Eberson / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Pittsburgh Public Theater ends its season with a haunting, provocative production; CLO opens with nostalgia and a sparkling Clay AIken.

It's a heavenly night for 'Hadestown' and 'The Ferryman' at 2019 Tony Awards by Sharon Eberson / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Carnegie Mellon is represented on the red carpet, onstage and among winners at the 73rd ceremony representing Broadway's best.

Billy Porter wears 'Kinky Boots' curtain couture on Tonys red carpet by Sharon Eberson / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

The Pittsburgh native was a presenter at the 2019 awards show, celebrating Broadway's best.

Billy Porter on what to expect on 2019 Tonys red carpet: 'It's never been done before' by Sharon Eberson / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Pre-Tonys pomp will be streamed live by Entertainment Tonight and CBS on Twitter; the awards ceremony begins at 8 on CBS.

CMU's Michael McElroy celebrates 25 years of inspiration with a Tony Award by Sharon Eberson / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

The 73rd annual Tony Awards air at 8 p.m. Sunday on CBS with James Corden as host and Billy Porter set to make waves on the red carpet.

Clay Aiken breaks free of Simon Cowell's dire Broadway warnings by Sharon Eberson / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

The "American Idol" runner-up plays Teen Angel in "Grease" to open Pittsburgh CLO's 2019 summer season.

Today's high school musicals were built on 'Grease' by Sharon Eberson / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Pittsburgh CLO's 72nd summer season opens with the circa-1950s nostalgia-fest that started a Broadway teen revolution.

Obituary: Bingo O'Malley / 'A true son of Pittsburgh' on stage and in life by Sharon Eberson / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Review: 'Spamilton' roasts and reveres its royal subject by Sharon Eberson / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Pittsburgh CLO's production of the "Forbidden Broadway" spinoff follows Lin-Manuel Miranda's lead, then veers toward laughter.

What they did was Off the Wall " the risky business of running a theater by Sharon Eberson / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Hans and Virginia Gruenert pour their own money into keeping their theater dreams alive in Carnegie. 

'Spamilton' creator spoofs Broadway's best by Sharon Eberson / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Gerard Alessandrini talks about transforming Lin-Manuel Miranda's hit and the Pittsburgh CLO production of his "Hamilton" parody.

Quantum Theatre's 'King Lear' canceled for May 30; makeup dates announced by Sharon Eberson / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

The rain causing headaches in and around Pittsburgh also causes cancellation of a performance at Carrie Furnaces in Rankin.

Pittsburgh Public Theater picks a 'Prime' season finale by Sharon Eberson / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Marya Sea Kaminski directs the science-fiction play as her first season as the Public's artistic director comes to an end.

City Theatre's Momentum Fest offers a peek at David Conrad-Joe Grushecky work by Sharon Eberson / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

The festival for new plays at different stages is Thursday through Sunday at the South Side theater's Lester Hamburg Studio.