Mike Vargo

fear it! Villainous Walter Brown (Cotter Smith

‘Rules of Seconds,’ at barebones, Shoots Weird and Hits the Mark

Barebones presents a new comedy that filters historical nonsense through today’s lens of weirdness.

Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre is presenting 'Swan Lake.' Pictured here is Amanda Cochrane in the dual role of Odette and Odile. Photo by Duane Reider.

February Theater Guide: Full Slate, Cue the Music

Pittsburgh live theater this month includes musicals than you could shake a stick at—or would want to—plus intriguing non-musical plays.

Cirque du Soleil’s 'Crystal' aims high.|This scene from 'Crystal' is called ‘Ballroom.’

Cirque du Soleil Cuts a New Groove with ‘Crystal’

The new show that Cirque brings to Pittsburgh is a circus on ice.

The national touring company of 'Wicked.' Photo: Joan Marcus.

January Theater Guide: Major Musicals and Striking Solo Shows

One-person plays and Broadway musicals are the main draws in Pittsburgh theater this month.

and the next one is coming up soon.|Art on the march in the Cultural District: Giant people-puppets from Studio Capezzuti will highlight the First Night Parade.

New Year’s Eve Done Right: Your Guide to Highmark First Night Pittsburgh

The city’s biggest party is a winner in ways than you might know.

as Kenneth (Darren Weller) provides stud service.

Nightmare Comedy for Our Times: ‘Love, Love, Love’ at Kinetic Theatre

Pittsburgh theater company Kinetic stages a British satire that’s a wicked riff on baby-boomers—and .

' The Skivvies will be more fully dressed

December Theater Guide: Many Ways through the Holidays

From Oscar Wilde to wild modern dance to The Skivvies, there’s much on Pittsburgh stages this month than traditional Christmas shows.

everybody! These are 'The Humans' and they're going to party whether they like it or not.|Dad (J. Tucker Smith) wants to tell it his way while Brigid (Valeri Mudek) has her signals crossed.

Middle America Says ‘Take Your Turkey and Shove It, Thank You’ in Public’s ‘The Humans’

The Tony-winning play at The Public offers a gritty/funny lo at the nation’s holiday spirit.

in every sense.|A crazy American cat penetrates Persian carpets in 'Crash' (2011).|'Faghat Eshgh (Only Love)

Pop Art in Dreamland: Moshiri’s ‘Go West’ Show at The Warhol

Iranian artist Farhad Moshiri’s “second-generation pop art” generates cross-cultural waves—and casts a dreamlike spell.

the central figure in ‘Parade

November Theater Guide: ‘Twas the Month Before Christmas …

Soon it will be time for the Sugar Plum Fairy and Scrooge—but until then, there’s a lot of good non-holiday theater on tap.

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