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Pittsburgh, PA 15238


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Review: A SHERLOCK CAROL Blends Dickens and Doyle at Kinetic Theatre


by Greg Kerestan - December 18, 2024

It has long been posited that Sherlock Holmes is difficult to adapt well, because the nature of Arthur Conan Doyle's 'Sherlock Universe' is so fragmented. Most of his memorable characters apppear only once and rarely interact; even more vexing, Holmes's own behaviors vary from the misanthropic and c...

Review: A MUSICAL CHRISTMAS CAROL & WHO'S HOLIDAY Revive Holiday Traditions at Pittsburgh CLO


by Greg Kerestan - December 15, 2024

CLO's seasonal favorites may not be new, but they have yet to wear out their welcome....

Review: FRONT PORCH CABARET Sings the Hits at Front Porch Theatricals


by Greg Kerestan - December 04, 2024

I keep saying it and it keeps being true: it doesn't really matter what Front Porch announces for their season, because 'Front Porch Presents' is a strong enough endorsement on its own. If you told me Front Porch was presenting a notorious snooze like In My Life or Lestat, I'd put my preconceived no...

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Like the King of Pop himself, this adventurous jukebox psychodrama blends darkness with joy....

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by Greg Kerestan - November 11, 2024

Out of nowhere, the silent film classic The Cabinet of Doctor Caligari rocketed back into the zeitgeist about five years ago. It's name dropped, adapted, referenced everywhere from art films to children's cartoons. ...

Review: & JULIET Fuses Pop and Art at Benedum Center


by Greg Kerestan - November 03, 2024

Max Martin's songs have never made more sense than they do in this jukebox confection....

Review: POTUS Brings Serious Laughs to Serious Issues at City Theatre


by Greg Kerestan - October 02, 2024

City Theatre's brand, the last decade or so, has often been less is more. Tiny casts, simple sets, show don't tell, but also don't show. The last two or three seasons have included an increased focus on immersive unit sets, but the principle still stood... not anymore, though....

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by Greg Kerestan - August 20, 2024

Front Porch's biggest show yet is also one of its best....

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by Greg Kerestan - August 20, 2024

Swerving between low comedy and high tragedy, this outdoor O'Neill drama stuns and swelters, even on cool nights....

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The summer season ends with this kid-friendly spectacular....

Past Shows

Khūrākī
Khūrākī
4/12 - 4/14/2024


Experience the flavors, music, and culture of Afghanistan as you follow a group of Afghan women from their lives during Taliban rule to a new ...

Videos


Life of Pi in Pittsburgh Life of Pi
Benedum Center for the Performing Arts (1/28 - 2/2)
Peanut Butter & Jam Sessions - Celebrating Mom in Pittsburgh Peanut Butter & Jam Sessions - Celebrating Mom
Allegheny RiverTrail Park (5/10 - 5/10)
Dear Evan Hansen (Non-Equity) in Pittsburgh Dear Evan Hansen (Non-Equity)
WVU Creative Arts Center (3/25 - 3/25)
I Never Saw Another Butterfly and The Terezin Promise in Pittsburgh I Never Saw Another Butterfly and The Terezin Promise
New Hazlett Theater (2/28 - 3/9)
Some Like It Hot in Pittsburgh Some Like It Hot
Benedum Center for the Performing Arts (4/15 - 4/20)
Twelve Angry Men in Pittsburgh Twelve Angry Men
New Hazlett Theater (5/2 - 5/11)
Quintessential Chatham Baroque in Pittsburgh Quintessential Chatham Baroque
Hicks Memorial Chapel, Pittsburgh Theological Seminary (3/15 - 3/15)
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