The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust’s Showcase Noir Set for 6/2 & 6/3 by BWW News Desk(May. 11 4:29 PM) - The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust’s Showcase Noir is an exhibit that celebrates the works of artists and designers of the African Diaspora. 2012 marks the 9thyear the Cultural Trust has presented this exhibit showcasing works for sale ? paintings, sculptures, photographs, fiber art, jewelry, pottery and art in various mediums ? from emerging and established artists, both local and national. |
Win Tickets to See IL DIVO in Concert! by Contests(May. 11 3:07 PM) - The world's foremost classical crossover quartet IL DIVO is set to embark on its 2012 world tour, the group's fourth, which follows the release of the quartet's latest album, Wicked Game (on Syco/Columbia Records) and provides a new mark of achievement for the signature vocal blend and unique operatic arrangements which have captivated millions and launched a classical-crossover sensation. To celebrate the kick-off of this much-anticipated world tour, BroadwayWorld invites you to enter for a chance to WIN ONE PAIR OF TICKETS to see IL DIVO live in concert! |
STAGE TUBE: Anthony Rapp as Warhol - Behind the Scenes at City Theatre's POP!, PA by Stage Tube(May. 11 7:43 AM) - POP!, a new musical by Maggie-Kate Coleman and Anna K. Jacobs, directed by Brad Rouse and choreographed by Billy Porter is currently playing until May 19 at the City Theater Mainstage, 1300 Bingham St, Pittsburgh, PA. Check out this behind the scenes video featuring an interview with star Anthony Rapp who plays Andy Warhol plus and idea of what to expect from the music and dancing. |
The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust Welcomes The Beach Boys, 5/11 by BWW News Desk(May. 11 12:30 AM) - Today, May 11, 2012, at 8 p.m. The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust will present The Beach Boys at the Benedum Center for the Performing Arts in the Cultural District for one night only. |
Pittsburgh CLO Announces Gene Kelly Awards for Excellence in High School Musical Theater Nominees by BWW Special Coverage(May. 10 6:18 AM) - Pittsburgh CLO and the University of Pittsburgh have announced the nominees for the Gene Kelly Awards for Excellence in High School Musical Theater. The awards show will take place on Saturday, May 26 at 7:30 p.m. at the Benedum Center in downtown Pittsburgh. |
Yanni Visits Benedum Center Tonight, 5/9 by BWW News Desk(May. 9 12:30 AM) - The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust presents An Evening with Yanni tonight, May 9, 2012, at 8:00 p.m., at the Benedum Center. This concert is part of the Cohen & Grigsby Trust Presents series. In 2012, Yanni brings his tour to North America, followed by a South American tour in the fall, and a multi-city tour of China in 2013. The concert will feature Yanni and his world-class musicians and vocalists performing many selections from his extensive music career. |
Anthony Rapp Leads POP! at Pittsburgh's City Theatre, Now thru 5/27 by BWW News Desk(May. 5 12:30 AM) - Pittsburgh's City Theatre presents POP!- a rock musical about Andy Warhol. This brand new show stars Anthony Rapp (Rent, Dazed and Confused) as Andy Warhol and is directed by Brad Rouse (Hedwig at City Theatre) and choreographed by Billy Porter (Broadway star and international recording artist). The show runs at City Theatre tonight, May 5 through May 27, 2012. |
Rex Theater Presents MUSICAL OF THE LIVING DEAD, 5/4-5 by BWW
News Desk(May. 4 12:30 AM) - Chicago’s “Best New Play”, Musical of the Living Dead is spreading its infectious “Musical Zom-com” (zombie comedy) to the historic Rex Theater. Musical of the Living Dead is an original musical parody of classic zombie films and musical theatre. Featuring music inspired by everything from Gershwin to Green Day, Musical of the Living Dead follows the lives of ten very different people trapped in a farmhouse during the breakout of a zombie apocalypse – all brought together seeking refuge from a ravenous horde of brain-eating (and dancing) zombies. |
Voting Opens for the 2012 BroadwayWorld.com Awards - Vote Now on the Best of the New York Season! by BWW(May. 3 4:05 PM) - The TONY Awards Nominators had their say earlier this week and now it's your turn! We're pleased to announce that voting has now opened for the 10th Annual BroadwayWorld.com Awards!
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Pittsburgh Public Theater Presents PRIVATE LIVES, 5/24-6/24 by BWW News Desk(May. 3 12:17 PM) - As a finale to its Red Hot season, Pittsburgh Public Theater presents Noël Coward’s comedy Private Lives. |
53rd Annual Dollar Bank Three Rivers Arts Festival Set for 6/1-10 by BWW News Desk(Apr. 30 4:22 PM) - The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust today announced plans for the 53rd annual Dollar Bank Three Rivers Arts Festival, set to take place Friday, June 1, to Sunday, June 10, 2012, in Point State Park, Hertz Gateway Center, and throughout the Cultural District. |
Point Park University's Playhouse Jr. Announces Upcoming Season: YO, VIKINGS!, THE OUTSIDERS and More by BWW News Desk(Apr. 30 3:30 PM) - Playhouse Jr., Point Park University's children's theatre company, celebrates its 63rd season with three shows for kids of all ages. |
BWW Interviews: BLUE MAN GROUP's Kirk Massey Shares Details of Upcoming Pittsburgh Show by Amy Strycula(Apr. 29 8:14 PM) - Kirk Massey, a seven year member of Blue Man Group, took time to speak to Broadwayworld about the evolution of Blue Man Group, and their upcoming Pittsburgh tour stop. Blue Man Group performs at Pittsburgh's Benedum Center May 15 - 20, 2012. |
Pittsburgh Cultural Trust Presents Priests in Concert Tonight, 4/29 by BWW News Desk(Apr. 29 12:30 AM) - The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust presents Father Eugene O’Hagan, Father Martin O’Hagan, and Father David Delargy who will perform at the Byham Theater tonight, April 29, 2012, at 7:30 p.m. |
BWW Reviews: LILY TOMLIN's Comedy and Characters Capture Pittsburgh Audience by Amy Strycula(Apr. 28 10:00 AM) - Even though there was just one woman on stage during Lily Tomlin's performance at the Byham Theater, the audience was treated to a full cast of Tomlin's most classic characters. Tomlin, a comedy and show business legend at 72, bounded onto the stage and immediately connected with this Pittsburgh audience by launching into a cheer about Pittsburgh's three rivers. That was the start of an interesting evening that was a smooth mix of Tomlin's intelligent wit and showcases of her many well known characters. |
Patrick Wilson to Speak at CMU Commencement, 5/20 by BWW News Desk(Apr. 27 12:29 PM) - Carnegie Mellon University alumnus Patrick Wilson (A'95) will deliver CMU's keynote address for its 115th Commencement at 11 a.m., Sunday, May 20 in Gesling Stadium. Wilson, a critically acclaimed, award-winning actor, was most recently seen in Paramount Pictures' Young Adult and also starring in the CBS drama, AGifted Man. |
JacobTV Presents THE NEWS, Among Dutch Festival Events, 4/27 by BWW
News Desk(Apr. 27 12:30 AM) - The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust in collaboration with The Andy Warhol Museum’s Off the Wall performance series proudly presents the world premiere of THE NEWS, a 90-minute “reality opera” by avant-pop Dutch composer JacobTV based on non-fiction footage from the international media. This special premiere sponsored by Joan Humphrey is part of The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust’s Distinctively Dutch Festival which runs through May 20, 2012. |
APASSIONATA Horse Entertainment Show Kicks Off North American Tour Today by BWW News Desk(Apr. 27 12:30 AM) - Now in its ninth year, APASSIONATA Europe’s most successful live entertainment show, featuring more than 40 horses and seen by more than five million fans in over forty cities, will make its North American debut today, April 27, 2012, at Freedom Hall in Louisville, Kentucky. The new show entitled “The Beginning” will kick off an eighteen month, sixty-six city arena North American tour. |