
It's groundhog day at the August Wilson House
Pittsburgh Playwrights Theater has a furry audience while in rehearsal for “King Hedley II.”

Squonk Opera begins spring tour with a free show at Nova Place
After the innovative performers present “Pneumatica” — “about air and powered by air” — they will offer a backstage tour for students.

One-man show 'Hershey Felder as Irving Berlin' arrives as holiday present from the Public
The pianist and actor also channels showbiz giants Florenz Ziegfeld and Ethel Merman in the performance, coming to the O’Reilly Dec. 19-30.

Review: Pittsburgh Opera's 'Elixir of Love' proves entertaining but unrefined
Pittsburgh Opera’s “The Elixir of Love” opened Saturday in the Benedum Center with the subtlety of a jackhammer.

What to do this week, April 22-28
Jazz Master Branford Marsalis and Brew House Association Distillery Artists Tereneh Idia and Percy Echols II are on tap this week.

More changes coming next season to Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre's roster of dancers
Beyond a number of departures and promotions, the company has hired two dancers to join as apprentices for 2018-19.

From catchphrases to fashion: 'Scandal's' pop culture impact
As “Scandal” wraps up its seventh and final season on ABC, the political drama will leave behind a number of contributions to pop culture.

Anna Deavere Smith brings her 'Notes From the Field' to Pittsburgh
The dynamic solo artist comes to the August Wilson Center’s TRUTHSayers series at 8 p.m. Friday.

August Wilson Society's Pittsburgh conference keeps the playwright's words front and center
The gathering at the August Wilson Center, including a talk by Constanza Romero, coincides with birthday salutes for the playwright.

Celebrating August Wilson: 'King Hedley II,' a block party are part of the birthday festivities
Events this weekend at the August Wilson House on Bedford Avenue in the Hill District salute the playwright on his birthday.

STAYCEE PEARL dance project spring concert a mix of something old, something new
For its spring concert, the dance troupe will revive three of its older works and share a glimpse of a work in progress called “sol.”

Fashion, food trucks, music and more. What's going on in Pittsburgh this weekend?
Happening this weekend: Earth Day, Roy Ayers, X Ambassadors, Julien Baker, Wale and more.

Pittsburgh Opera: On the sunny side with Donizetti's 'The Elixir of Love'
Staging will feature Vespa scooters, cappuccino machines and a hot air balloon.

Josh Groban and Sara Bareilles will host the Tony Awards June 3
Carnegie Mellon alum Groban is a first-time host. CMU grad and Tony-winner Leslie Odom Jr. co-hosts the nominations announcement on May 1.

Dance review: VR, unusual venue make 'If | Maybe | Then' one of Attack Theatre's most ambitious shows
Attack Theatre brings technology, energy to a vacant Office Depot at The Waterfront for its latest full-length show, “If | Maybe | Then.”

Stage review: City Theatre's boozy 'The White Chip' maintains a balance between comedy and dread
Sean Daniels’ “The White Chip” provides a playground of possibilities for actors Kyle Cameron, Daina Michelle Griffith and Daniel Krell.

Public Theater's 'Hamlet' is a finale for director Ted Pappas
Ted Pappas, who after 18 years at the Public is directing his final show as producing artistic director, says farewell with “Hamlet.”

'Rent' stars Adam Pascal and Anthony Rapp headline 2018-19 Trust Cabaret Series
Eva Noblezada, Chuck Cooper, Ann Hampton Callaway and more will be at the Cabaret at Theater Square next season.

Pittsburgh Dance Council packs 2018-19 season with U.S. premieres, works by female choreographers
Premieres by Brazil’s Deborah Colker and China’s Yabin Wang, plus the return of the popular Trocks drag ballet, are among the highlights.

Pittsburgh's Robert Turano opens Stephen Colbert's 'Late Show' as Trump Tower doorman
Thursday night’s comedy sketch featured the actor in a doorman’s uniform, revealing titillating (and fake) tidbits about the president.

Lillias White sings her story, from Brooklyn to Broadway to Pittsburgh
The Trust Cabaret series presents the Tony- and Emmy-winning actress Monday in two shows at the Cabaret at Theater Square.

Leslie Odom Jr. and Katharine McPhee will announce the Tony Award nominations
The nominees will get the good news May 1, and the Tonys ceremony honoring Broadway’s best will air live on CBS June 10.

Dance preview: Los Angeles dance troupe BODYTRAFFIC pays its first visit to Pittsburgh
The Pittsburgh Dance Council will close its 2017-18 season with the local premiere of BODYTRAFFIC, a burgeoning contemporary dance troupe.

The Sessions Upstairs will go behind the curtain of The Pillow Projects
Pearlann Porter and John Lambert’s new program debuts Friday night in Point Breeze.

Things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend, April 12-15
Plays, music and festivals populate the town this weekend.

Stage review: Chekov's 'Uncle Vanya' is a perfect sendoff for old Pittsburgh Playhouse
After the production by Point Park’s Conservatory students ends Sunday, the university theater program heads to a new Downtown home.

As Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre approaches 50 years, it completes $21.2 million capital campaign to bring dance to the masses
Money has gone toward the expansion of PBT’s headquarters and will continue to fund scholarships, PBT School programs and new productions.

See it live and save: Tips for finding discount tickets to Pittsburgh performances
There’s the usual ways to save on tickets — rush or lottery, by age or in groups -— and a few ways to save that are a bit off the beaten

Attack Theatre brings VR technology to empty Office Depot for its new dance show
It will transform the empty storefront into what it’s billed as “a theatrical multimedia playground” for its new show “If | Maybe | Then.”

Stage review: PICT finds a classic match in gothic romance 'Jane Eyre'
The play at WQED’s Fred Rogers Studio, with a mix of veteran actors and newcomers, is a faithful retelling of the Charlotte Bronte novel.

Lea Michele and Darren Criss concert tour will stop at the Benedum in June
The online ticket presale to the show by the former “Glee” costars is Wednesday.

Curtain going up on Broadway's "Mean Girls"
Pittsburgh CAPA and Carnegie Mellon alums say they are thrilled to originate their roles for Tina Fey’s ‘Mean Girls’ on Broadway.

Spark festival kicks into action
The musical festival in the Cultural District coincides with Tekko 2018 at the convention center and Pittsburgh Fringe on the North Side.

Local choreographer reboots Pittsburgh Dance Week
It’s been a couple of decades since Pittsburgh’s dance community has dedicated a week to celebrating dance across the city.

Pittsburgh Fringe Festival goes out on the cultural edge
Festival runs on the North Side Friday through Sunday.

Stage preview: There's no shame in laughter when it comes to 'The White Chip'
Sean Daniels’ autobiographical play about his often humorous journey to sobriety gets its world premiere at City Theatre.

Things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend, April 5-8
Performers Chris Tomlin, Pink and Robin Trower, along with country-great Ronny Milsap, all hit town this weekend.

STAGES OF ART: Pittsburgh theaters draw on artists to illuminate their works
Pittsburgh CLO, Pittsburgh Playwrights Theatre and City Theatre are among local companies incorporating visual arts into their storytelling.

Bill Murray reading Walt Whitman and singing Gershwin? It’s all part of New Worlds
They perform at Heinz Hall on Saturday.

Stage preview: PICT's 'Jane Eyre' comes with behind-the-scenes comeback
New York-based actor Paul Bernardo embraces “the ‘Burgh” after a long recovery following a motorcycle accident.

Comedian Bill Burr talks sports, politics, #MeToo and metalcore
Outspoken comedian from Boston does two shows Friday at the Benedum Center, Downtown.

Stage preview: PICT's 'Jane Eyre' comes with a behind-the-scenes comeback story
New York-based actor Paul Bernardo embraces “the ‘Burgh” after a long recovery following a motorcycle accident.

The real-life story behind August Wilson's character in his play about 1968 violence is different - and compelling
Two Trains Running looked at what led to violence after MLK's death, but one real-life character’s story is different - and compelling.

What to do this week, April 1-7
Artist Katherine Tzu-Lan Mann, Jad Abumrad of NPR’s Radiolab and comedian Ian Bagg are on tap this week.

Things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend, March 29-April 1
No matter what the weather, there is plenty of entertainment scheduled for Easter weekend, from Phipps flowers to PAW Patrol Live.

Stage review: Passion and pain of 'Rent' tour pays off in the end
The ongoing production celebrating the musical’s 20th anniversary in 1996 finds its 21st-century footing at Heinz Hall this week.

Chelsea Handler's Year of Living Politically brings her to Pittsburgh for a Delta Foundation event
Pittsburgh’s Delta Foundation hosts a politically woke “Evening With Chelsea Handler” on April 4.

Pioneer pilot Beverley Bass tells how the '9/12' musical 'Come From Away' changed her life
The Pittsburgh in Broadway show in April 2019 tells the true story of how a small Canadian town welcomed 7,000 strangers and changed their

'Hamilton' to greet 2019 in Pittsburgh in blockbuster Broadway series season
Broadway shows “Dear Evan Hansen,” “Come From Away,” “Anastasia” and “The Play That Goes Wrong” are heading our way in 2018-19.

What to do this week, March 25-31
Author Hamid Mohsin, comedian Cristela Alonzo and storyteller Lyn Ford are on tap this week.
