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THE WICKHAMS: CHRISTMAS AT PEMBERLEY Announced At City Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 6, 2024

City Theatre has announced the second subscription season show of the 2024/2025 season, a delightful companion piece to last season’s Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberly—The Wickhams: Christmas at Pemberley by Lauren Gunderson and Margot Melcon.

Video: Watch Charades Night with the FAT HAM Cast on SIT AND SIP
by Blair Ingenthron - May 12, 2024

Watch the cast of Fat Ham at Theatre Square test their acting skills with a game of charades on Sit and Sip in the video here!

Video: Go Behind the Scenes of FAT HAM with Monteze Freeman and LaTrea Rembert on SIT AND SIP
by Blair Ingenthron - Apr 28, 2024

Special guests Director Monteze Freeman and actor LaTrea Rembert from TheatreSquared's 'Fat Ham' join Trey Smith for an episode of Sit and Sip. Listen to them discuss the show, being an artistic director, and the magic of co-productions in the video here!

Video: Watch a Q&A with FAT HAM at TheatreSquared Director Monteze Freeland
by Blair Ingenthron - Apr 28, 2024

Director Monteze Freeland, co-Artistic Director at City Theatre, discusses the process of directing Fat Ham at TheatreSquard.

FAT HAM Comes to TheatreSquared's West Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Apr 5, 2024

The award-winning, critically acclaimed Fat Ham by James Ijames will open in TheatreSquared's West Theatre on April 17 in co-production with City Theatre Company (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania)  and will run through May 12.

City Theatre To Present Pulitzer Prize-Winning FAT HAM By James Ijames
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 6, 2024

City Theatre has announced the fourth show of its 2023/2024 season, Fat Ham by James Ijames, a co-production with TheatreSquared in Fayetteville, AR.

Last Chance to Vote for the BWW Pittsburgh Awards; Voting Ends 12/31
by BWW Awards - Dec 26, 2023

It's the final week left to vote for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Pittsburgh Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

2 Weeks to Vote for the BWW Pittsburgh Awards; HEATHERS THE MUSICAL, PUFFS, Geyer Performing Arts Center & More Lead!
by BWW Awards - Dec 18, 2023

There's just two weeks left to vote and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 18th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Pittsburgh Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

BroadwayWorld Pittsburgh Awards; HEATHERS THE MUSICAL, PUFFS, Geyer Performing Arts Center & More Lead!
by BWW Awards - Dec 11, 2023

It's the final 3 weeks and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 11th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Pittsburgh Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

BroadwayWorld Pittsburgh Awards December 5th Standings; HEATHERS THE MUSICAL Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 5, 2023

It's December, and the first standings of the month have been announced as of Tuesday, December 5th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Pittsburgh Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

City Theatre Presents MISS BENNET: CHRISTMAS AT PEMBERLEY
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 20, 2023

City Theatre has announced the second production of its 2023/2024 season (49th overall), Lauren Gunderson (The Revolutionists, City Theatre 2018) and Margot Melcon's Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley, directed by Kyle Haden, which runs from November 25 – December 17 on the City Theatre Main Stage. 

City Theatre Presents the Rolling World Premiere Of AMERICAN FAST
by Stephi Wild - Apr 4, 2023

City Theatre has announced the final production of their 2022/2023 season, Kareem Fahmy's American Fast directed by Jennifer Chang, which runs from April 29 to May 21 on the City Theatre Main Stage.  

World Premiere of THE DEVIL IS A LIE to be Presented at Quantum Theatre in April
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 20, 2023

Quantum Theatre will conclude its 2022-2023 season with Jennifer Chang's fresh take on Faust with The Devil Is A Lie opening April 7 at The Tenant Innovation Center in the Frick Building, 437 Grant Street in Pittsburgh.

City Theatre to Present Dominique Morisseau's PARADISE BLUE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 16, 2022

City Theatre has announced the fourth show of its 2021/2022 subscription season, Paradise Blue by Dominique Morisseau, with original compositions by jazz artist Theron Brown. The production is directed by Kent Gash, who was recently named Artistic Director of The Acting Company, based in New York City. 

Pittsburgh Playhouse & City Theatre Present HOMEGROWN STORIES
by A.A. Cristi - May 10, 2021

After the success of last summer's Homegrown Stories, City Theatre and Point Park University's Pittsburgh Playhouse have commissioned five additional playwrights to write ten-minute plays for a digital medium in response to the current world.

City Theatre Announces CLAWS OUT: A HOLIDAY DRAG MUSICAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 2, 2020

As the Covid-19 pandemic continues to prevent a safe return to indoor performances, City Theatre has announced an all-new holiday story created for the digital stage. City Theatre commissioned playwrights Monteze Freeland and Shua Potter to create a full-length drag musical.

Pittsburgh Playhouse and City Theatre Company Launch HOMEGROWN STORIES
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 28, 2020

Point Park University's Pittsburgh Playhouse and City Theatre Company have launched a new initiative titled Homegrown Stories designed to support artists and alumni.

See a New Twist On Classic Literature with Point Park's Conservatory
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 26, 2017

Point Park University's Conservatory Theatre Company presents You on the Moors Now, a new play about classic literary women rejecting the role assigned to them by society through marriage and making their own future. With a hilarious and reflective script, this story speaks to the characters back then as well as audiences today. This bold show highlights social norms from the past as well as the fresh ideas that we've come to in the present.

Playhouse Jr. to Present PINKALICIOUS THE MUSICAL and THE ADVENTURES OF NATE THE GREAT
by BWW News Desk - Apr 21, 2017

Playhouse Jr., Point Park University's quality children's theatre company, will be wrapping up the 2016-2017 season and kicking off the summer with two unique and comedic shows for children of all ages.

Fox Cities Performing Arts Center Presents The Flying Karamazov Brothers, 4/14
by Harmony Wheeler - Mar 22, 2012

The Flying Karamazov Brothers are headed to the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center on Saturday, April 14 for an evening of unexpected entertainment. Known for their juggling skill and impromptu high jinks, The Flying Karamazov Brothers have been entertaining audiences of all ages for almost 40 years.