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Photos: Annaleigh Ashford & More Attend World Premiere of HAPPY FACE
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 11, 2025

On Monday, March 10th, Paramount+ hosted the SXSW world premiere of the highly anticipated drama series HAPPY FACE at the Alamo Drafthouse in Austin, Texas. Attendees included series stars Annaleigh Ashford, Dennis Quaid, and more. Take a look at photos!

WICKED, EMILIA PEREZ, & More Win MPSE Golden Reel Awards
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 24, 2025

Wicked, Emilia Perez, and more have won MPSE Golden Reel Awards, which honor outstanding achievement in sound editing, sound design, music editing and foley artistry in film, television and gaming.

WICKED, EMILIA PEREZ, and More Win BAFTA Film Awards
by Stephi Wild - Feb 17, 2025

The winners of the 2025 EE BAFTA Film Awards were announced this weekend in a ceremony hosted by David Tennant at The Royal Festival Hall in London. Check out the full list here!

Artistic Director Marya Sea Kaminski Will Depart Pittsburgh Public Theater
by Stephi Wild - Jan 10, 2025

Pittsburgh Public Theater announced that its artistic director Marya Sea Kaminski will depart her role effective July 2025 after seven years of service.

WICKED, EMILIA PEREZ, & More Nominated for MPSE Golden Reel Awards
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 6, 2025

Wicked, Emilia Perez, Mufasa: The Lion King, and more have been nominated for the 72nd Annual MPSE Golden Reel Awards, which honor outstanding achievement in sound editing, sound design, music editing and foley artistry in film, television and gaming.

TASTE OF JAZZ PARTY Returns to the Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival This September
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 28, 2024

The Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival announced that 19 restaurants will offer food and beverage tastings at the Taste of Jazz event on September 20, providing a culinary experience alongside live jazz performances.

Sean Jones, Thomas Wendt, Howie Alexander, Selecta and DJ Big Phill Set For Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival
by Stephi Wild - Aug 13, 2024

The Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival (PIJF) has always spotlighted homegrown, home-nurtured talent, and the tradition of featuring musicians with ties to the city continues with Sean Jones, Howie Alexander, Thomas Wendt, Selecta and DJ Big Phill and more. 

Christine and the Queens Shares Cover of 'That's Us/Wild Combination'
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 4, 2024

Redcar (aka Christine and the Queens) has shared a cover of Arthur Russell’s “That’s Us / Wild Combination”. This follows Redcar’s first performance of the song at an evening celebrating the life and work of the American visionary and composer Arthur Russell at London’s Barbican over the weekend. Listen to the track!

Interview: Mark Fleischer Talks Taking Down Audience Barriers at Pittsburgh CLO
by Greg Kerestan - Apr 15, 2024

Pittsburgh's biggest musical theatre company is making big moves to support and diversify its audience. A series of focus group encounters led Fleischer and his team to a single recurring idea: remove the barriers that prevent potential audience members from coming, and from returning, to CLO shows.

Pittsburgh CLO Announces Three New Programs To Make Theater More Family Accessible
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 9, 2024

Pittsburgh CLO is implementing changes to make theater more accessible for families. Discover how they're removing barriers and promoting inclusivity in the world of Broadway.

Pittsburgh Public Theater Reveals 50th Anniversary Titles and Programs For 2024/2025 Season
by Stephi Wild - Mar 22, 2024

Pittsburgh Public Theater has announced its lineup of mainstage productions and vital off-stage programming for its 50th anniversary season. Learn more about the season lineup here!

Pittsburgh Opera to Launch First-of-its-Kind Rideshare Voucher Program
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 13, 2024

Pittsburgh Opera is debuting an innovative rideshare voucher program to make it easier for patrons to get to and from their opera performances.

CIM Students, Faculty Cook Up Fifth Annual MUSIC FOR FOOD Benefit With Members Of The Cleveland Orchestra
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 13, 2024

CIM students and faculty collaborate with members of The Cleveland Orchestra for the fifth annual Music for Food Benefit.

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.

City Theatre to Present Tami Dixon's SIDE STORIES REVISITED
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 27, 2023

City Theatre will present their first show of 2024 and the third in the season, South Side Stories Revisited, written and performed by Tami Dixon and directed by Matt M. Morrow.  

AWAACC Hosts A Free Holiday Community Day Next Week
by Stephi Wild - Dec 8, 2023

‘Tis the season to spread love and joy, and there's no better place to share those warm and fuzzy feelings than at The August Wilson African American Cultural Center's (AWAACC) Holiday Community Day set for Saturday, December 16, 11:00 am - 2:00 pm, at 980 Liberty Avenue, Downtown Pittsburgh. 

We Want The Funk Festival With Jeffrey Osborne, the Average White Band and Loose Ends
by Michael Major - Nov 21, 2023

Get ready for the We Want the Funk Festival featuring Jeffrey Osborne, The Average White Band, and Loose Ends. Join us on December 8-9 at The AWAACC for a night of funk music you won't want to miss.

Grammy-Nominated Vocalist, Emcee, Composer And Social Activist Mumu Fresh is Coming to The August Wilson African American Culture Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 10, 2023

Grammy-nominated Vocalist, Emcee, Composer and Social Activist Mumu Fresh brings her engaging and empowering artistry to the August Wilson African American Culture Center’s Soul Sessions. Experience the fusion of hip-hop, jazz, R&B, blues, spoken word, soul, and world music in one incredible performance.

Photos: The Cast of DRACULA, A COMEDY OF TERRORS Celebrates Opening Night
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Sep 19, 2023

Dracula, A Comedy of Terrors by Gordon Greenberg and Steve Rosen, officially opened at New World Stages last night, September 18. Performances will run through January 7.  Check out photos of the cast taking their opening night bows, as well as shots from the opening night party!

Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre Holds Open Air Performances at Hazelwood Green
by Stephi Wild - Sep 13, 2023

Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre has announced a partnership with August Wilson African American Cultural Center and Hazelwood Local to hold the outdoor Open Air festival September 29-October 1 at Hazelwood Green. Learn more about the upcoming performances here!