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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.

Mom Pattie (Laura Woyasz) is pregnant. Aunt Debra (Emily Koch) is a con artist. Kimberly Akimbo (Carolee Carmello) seems fine with that. And Dad Buddy (Jim Hogan) is sober, maybe.

‘Kimberly Akimbo’ Kindles Kudos at PNC Broadway

Something’s Akimbo (and BIzarre) on Broadway.

The five-time Tony Award winning play, 'Kimberly Akimbo,' navigates a young girl's journey through good times and bad with an uplifting effect. (Photo by Joan Marcus)

March ’25 Theater Guide: Timely and Ageless Pittsburgh Theater Makes March Meaningful

Tony winning musicals, timeless classics, and stunning dance productions make for a memorable moth

From Pittsburgh’s Opera’s 2019 production, the merry artists of La Boheme ply their landlord Benoit with drink in hopes he forgets to collect the rent. (Photo by David Bachman Photography.)

No Matter Your Taste, Pittsburgh Opera’s New Season Should Satisfy

Pittsburgh Opera unveils their 2025-2026 season.

Mark Povinelli is Benjamin Lay, and he'd like word with you.

Making a Statement, Living the Statement: Quantum’s ‘The Return of Benjamin Lay’

The new play at Quantum puts a powerful man from the past right in front of you

Tommie Lin Kesten (R.) and Colin McCaslin dance in Pittsburgh Ballet's 'Romeo and Juliet.' (Photo credit: Michael Henninger.)

February 2025 Theater Guide: Find a February Fling and Make Your Move

February theater offerings for stans of the stage.

DNAWORKS ‘Real James Bond…Was Dominican’ at City Theatre

Identifying with James Bond Makes for Riveting Drama

'Life of Pi' is a compelling tale of survival involving a stranded young boy and a tiger. (Credit: Johan Persson)

January ’25 Theater Guide: Reduce Your Waist; Delicious Theater Offerings to Feed Your Soul

Plenty of nutritious theater productions to chow-down on this month.

Bah! Humbug! Sherlock Holmes (David Whalen, center) is the toast of London but he's not feeling it. His concerned neighbors are played by (L to R) Simon Bradbury, Carolyn Jerz, Joseph McGranaghan, and Caroline Nicolian.

Strange Bedfellows? No, a Perfect Pairing: Kinetic’s ‘Sherlock Carol’

Sherlock Holmes and Ebenezer Scrooge go together smashingly in this holiday show

PMT's 'A Lyrical Christmas Carol' is a Pittsburgh holiday tradition and was written by Ken and Jane Gargaro. (Photo: Matt Polk)

December Theater Guide: Celebrate a Feast of Family Favorites

‘Baby It’s Cold Outside,’ but the holiday theater favorites are red hot.

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