Mike Vargo

Spectacular, with a New Twist: ‘Madama Butterfly’ at Pittsburgh Opera

This updated version of the Puccini classic is a sizzling production that adds elements of modern-day fantasy.

Pittsburgh Playwrights is staging 'Sanctified' this month. It's a humorous look at a Black church that is trying to update its approach.

Get ‘Sanctified’ at Pittsburgh Playwrights Theatre (Sun., 3/23/25)

‘Sanctified’

Pittsburgh Opera's 'Madama Butterfly' is full of romantic intrigue. Pictured, Pinkerton (Eric Taylor) examines one of Cio-Cio San’s (Karah Son) sacred family heirlooms. (Photo by David Bachman Photography for Pittsburgh Opera.)

Pittsburgh Opera’s’ Madama Butterfly’ Set to Fly at Benedum (Sat., 3/22/25)

‘Madama Butterfly’

Performer Tymesha Harris is Josephine Baker in 'Josephine, a burlesque cabaret dream play,' one of many shows at the 2025 Pittsburgh Fringe Festival. (photo: Roberto Gonzalez)

Pittsburgh Fringe Festival Opens (Thurs., 3/20/25)

Pittsburgh Fringe Festival

Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats Play the Pete (Wed., 3/19/25)

Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats

Finnegan’s Wake with Donnie Irish Band at Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle (Thurs., 3/13/25)

Finnegan’s Wake

Lamb shish kebab at Bosphorus. (Photo: Rick Handler)

Bosphorus Mediterranean Restaurant: Parkside Eating

Bosphorus Mediterranean Restaurant

Ballet Folklórico de México features talented performers, stunning cultural costumes, and timeless dance pieces.

Ballet Folklórico de México to Perform at Byham Theater (Wed., 3/5/25)

Ballet Folklórico de México

moe. in Concert at Mr. Smalls Theatre (Sun., 3/2/25)

moe.

Lincoln Park Opens ‘Tom Sawyer: A Ballet in Three Acts’ (Thurs., 2/20/25)

‘Tom Sawyer” A Ballet in Three Acts’

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