2011-2012 Trust Presents Season to Include Adam Pascal & Anthony Rapp, Lily Tomlin and More

The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust today announced the 2011-2012 Trust Presents season, sponsored by Cohen & Grigsby. This eclectic mix of programing, including music, dance, commentary and comedy, will bring performing artists from the United States and around the world to Pittsburgh's Cultural District. In addition, Cohen & Grigsby Trust Presents series will host National Geographic Live, a three-part lecture series, featuring three award-winning photographers. For over 25 years, The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust has brought live performances and visual arts to the downtown Pittsburgh Cultural District and has created a vibrant District neighborhood through arts programming and real estate development projects.

Tickets are available for the Cohen & Grigsby Trust Presents series and may be purchased at the Theater Square Box Office, 655 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, by calling (412) 456-6666, or online at www.pgharts.org. Group sales are available by calling (412) 471-6930.

The events are as follows:

They Might Be Giants
The Brooklyn alt rock pioneers' barn-storming live act returns with a brand new show. Spirits will be high as They Might Be Giants celebrates its 30th year of uninterrupted rocking and its latest release, Join Us. As always, They Might Be Giants' boundless energy and arresting melodies will engage audiences of all ages.
Cohen & Grigsby Trust Presents Series
Opus One Productions
$32.75
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
8 pm
Byham Theater

Adam & Anthony
Broadway veterans Adam Pascal and Anthony Rapp present an intimate, memorable evening of music that showcases their individual musical careers as well as songs from the landmark Broadway hit musical, RENT.
Cohen & Grigsby Trust Presents Series
$40-$20
Thursday, September 22, 2011
7:30 p.m.
Byham Theater

Arlo Guthrie Boys' Night Out
Born with a guitar in one hand and a harmonica in the other, folk veteran Arlo Guthrie returns to his roots, performing time-honored classics as well as many deep album cuts from a career spanning more than 40 years. Arlo Guthrie has long been a crowd favorite, blending humorous, philosophical reflections with folk-rock hits and brilliantly-crafted new works. Son Abe Guthrie, grandson Krishna Guthrie, instrumentalist Gordon Titcomb and drummer Terry "a la Berry" Hall form the Boys' Night Out band, offering synergistic and familial support for a dynamic live performance.
Cohen & Grigsby Trust Presents Series
$50-$30
Saturday, November 5, 2011
8 pm
Byham Theater

National Geographic Live: Mattias Klum, Being There
Take an awe-inspiring journey around the world with one of the most important natural history photographers of our time, Mattias Klum. His work is renowned for capturing unique perspectives on some of Earth's natural wonders-the Okavango Delta, Iceland's glaciers, the deserts of Australia and the rainforests of Southeast Asia. Klum's dynamic storytelling and award-winning photographs and film documentaries convey a resonant message, encouraging us to lighten our footprint on Earth and to consider the legacy we will leave to those who follow.
Cohen & Grigsby Trust Presents Series
$40-$20
Sunday, November 6, 2011
7 pm
Byham Theater

Shantala Shivalingappa
Born in Madras, India and raised in Paris, Shantala Shivalingappa is a child of eastern and western cultures, and is dedicated to bringing the art of Kuchipudi (a classical form of Indian dance) to the delight of western audiences. Acclaimed as a rare dancer by artists and connoisseurs the world over, Shantala Shivalingappa continually cultivates her craft with flowing grace, sensitivity and precision.
Cohen & Grigsby Trust Presents Series
$35-$18
Thursday, November 10, 2011
8 pm
Byham Theater

The Musical Box: The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway
The Musical Box is the only band in the world to acquire from Peter Gabriel and Genesis the performing rights and access to archives, audio tracks and original slideshow for The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway. With painstaking precision and featuring Peter Gabriel's original, imaginative costuming, The Musical Box re-stages The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway in homage to the art rock opera's 25th anniversary.
Cohen & Grigsby Trust Presents Series
$47.25-$39.25
Tuesday, November 22, 2011
8 pm
Byham Theater

The Priests in Concert
Fathers Eugene and Martin O'Hagan and Father David Delargy of Northern Ireland lead a hugely popular classical music ensemble and present a special holiday program. Accompanied by a full orchestra and choir, The Priests perform beautiful and uplifting works destined to lift the audience's spirits.
Cohen & Grigsby Trust Presents Series
$49-$29
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
7:30 pm
Byham Theater

Neil Berg's Broadway Holiday
A musical theater showcase of beloved Broadway show songs and favorite holiday tunes will be performed by some of today's brightest Broadway talents.
Cohen & Grigsby Trust Presents
$35-$18
Sunday, December 4, 2011
3 pm
Byham Theater

Straight No Chaser
Neither strait-laced nor straight-faced, Straight No Chaser is reinventing a cappella on the contemporary pop music landscape. Formed while students attending Indiana University, Straight No Chaser is a phenomenon with a massive fan base, 20+ million views on YouTube, numerous television appearances and two, successful holiday releases. Straight No Chaser is the real deal - the captivating sound of unadulterated human voices coming together to make extraordinary music that is moving and in good humor.
Cohen & Grigsby Trust Presents
$57.25-$32.25
Tuesday, December 13, 2011
8 pm
Benedum Center

Mike Daisey: The Agony and The Ecstasy of Steve Jobs
Monologist, author and actor Mike Daisey turns his razor-sharp wit to America's most mysterious technology icon in this hilarious and harrowing tale of pride, beauty, lust and industrial design. Mike Daisey illuminates on how Apple's CEO has shaped our lives. While sharing travel stories on investigating Chinese factories where millions toil to make iPhones and iPods, Daisey's dangerous journey shines a light on our love affair with devices and the human cost of creating them. The New York Times hails Mike Daisey as "the master storyteller" and "one of the finest solo performers of his generation."
Co presented by Cohen & Grigsby Trust Presents Series & The Andy Warhol Museum
$35-$18
Saturday, January 21, 2012
8 pm
Byham Theater

David Garrett
Violinist extraordinaire David Garrett is touching hearts and captivating sold-out audiences around the globe with his precision and far-reaching repertoire, which ranges from Beethoven to Metallica. A Julliard graduate and student of Itzhak Perlman, David Garrett is one the world's most exciting live performers.
Cohen & Grigsby Trust Presents Series
$43.50-$30.50
Sunday, January 29, 2012
8 pm
Benedum Center

Cedric Watson et Bijou Creole
One of the most noted young talents to emerge in Cajun or Creole music in recent years, Cedric Watson is a fiddler, vocalist, accordionist, bandleader and songwriter of seemingly unlimited potential. Cedric Watson has been making a name for himself by reviving traditional Creole fiddling, injecting his own style and ingenuity and bringing this time-honored genre to an ever-broadening audience.
Cohen & Grigsby Trust Presents Series
$35-$18
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
7:30 pm
Byham Theater

National Geographic Live: Brian Skerry, Ocean Soul
Voyage across the earth's oceans with Brian Skerry, one of National Geographic's most seasoned underwater photographers and discover a vast, hidden world beneath the waves. Skerry has spent three decades-and more than 10,000 hours underwater-telling the oceans' stories. His images celebrate the mystery and beauty of the depths, and offer portraits of creatures so detailed and intimate they sometimes appear to have been shot in a studio. Skerry's landmark, new National Geographic book, Ocean Soul, offers a powerful retrospective of Skerry's photographs and showcases his ability to create images that blend strong aesthetic beauty with journalistic relevance. Meet Skerry for a book signing in the lobby after the event.
Cohen & Grigsby Trust Presents Series
$40-$20
Sunday, February 12, 2012
7 pm
Byham Theater

Playing for Change
A transformative multimedia event, Playing for Change was created to connect and inspire people to work for peace through benefit concerts that showcase recording artists from all over the world. The altruistic motivation for Playing for Change is that music has the unique power to break down boundaries and bring people together in efforts to create positive change.
Cohen & Grigsby Trust Presents Series
$38-$28
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
7:30 pm
Byham Theater

The Official Blues Brothers Revue
The tireless spirit of Jake and Elwood Blues lives on with the only Blues Brothers' tribute officially sanctioned by Dan Ackroyd and wife of the late John Belushi, Judith Belushi Pisano. Fueled by the tightest rhythm and blues band on the planet, The Official Blues Brothers Revue tear through some of the best blues, soul and rock and roll classics.
Cohen & Grigsby Trust Presents Series
$40-$20
Thursday, March 8, 2012
8 pm
Byham Theater

Eileen Ivers & Immigrant Soul
Called "the Jimi Hendrix of the violin" by The New York Times, Eileen Ivers will change the way you think about the medium with her boldly imaginative and clearly virtuosic mastery. The Irish American artist, backed by a superb ensemble of world-class musicians, has established herself as the pre-eminent exponent of the Irish fiddle.
Cohen & Grigsby Trust Presents Series
$40-$20
Wednesday, March 14, 2012
7:30 pm
Byham Theater

Spirit of Uganda
Described by The New York Times as "invigorating the stage with joy," Spirit of Uganda transforms the stage with captivating, indigenous Eastern African music and dance to delight audiences of all ages. Richly-layered rhythms, dramatic choreography and gorgeous call-and-response vocals led by a vibrant cast of performers, aged 8-18, celebrate the cultural roots and newer offshoots of this lush and diverse nation.
Cohen & Grigsby Trust Presents Series
$35-$18
Sunday, March 18, 2012
4 pm
Byham Theater

Anoushka Shankar
With a passion for the enduring musical traditions of India, Anoushka Shankar is the only artist to be trained completely by her father, legendary sitar virtuoso Ravi Shankar.
Sitar player and composer, Anoushka Shankar is known for her recital work, as well as her own classical Indian works. In addition to solo work, Anoushka Shankar has accompanied top recording artists, such as Sting, Elton John, Peter Gabriel, Herbie Hancock and half-sister Norah Jones.
Cohen & Grigsby Trust Presents Series
$38-$28
Thursday, April 12, 2012
7:30 p.m.
Byham Theater

National Geographic Live: Annie Griffiths, A Camera, Two Kids And A Camel
One of National Geographic's first female staff photographers, Annie Griffiths has worked on every continent except Antarctica while raising two children. Perhaps the only professional photographer to pack camera gear in Pampers, Griffiths found a way to stay close to her kids without sacrificing her career. In this lavishly illustrated photographic journey based on her memoir A Camera, Two Kids, and a Camel, Griffiths shares stories of international travel and intimate moments and the art she created along the way. Griffith also discusses her work with Ripple Effect Images, a team of journalists that raises awareness and funding to empower women and girls in emerging nations worldwide.
Cohen & Grigsby Trust Presents Series
$40-$20
Sunday, April 22, 2012
7 pm
Byham Theater

Lily Tomlin
One of America's foremost comediennes. Lily Tomlin's career was launched in 1969 when she joined the comedy sketch show Laugh-In. Her work spans across an ever widening range of media, starring in television, theater, motion pictures, animation and video. Lily Tomlin has received numerous awards for her work and is the recipient of Emmy®, Tony® and GRAMMY® Awards, among many others.
Cohen & Grigsby Trust Presents Series
$55-$35
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
7:30 pm
Byham Theater

The Temptations and The Four Tops
Two of the most iconic bands in the history of American music, The Temptations and The Four Tops, have been entertaining audiences for more than 40 years. Experience both of these legendary group for one magical night.
Cohen & Grigsby Trust Presents Series
$100-$40
Sunday, May 13, 2012
7 pm
Benedum Center

 

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