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Canio (Jonathan Burton) lashes out at Nedda (Caitlin Gotimer) in Pittsburgh Opera's 'Pagliacci.' (Photo: David Bachman Photography for Pittsburgh Opera)

Pittsburgh Opera Doubles the Fun with ‘Cavalleria Rusticana’ and ‘Pagliacci’ at Benedum

Two great, but short operas are driven by a large cast that makes the stage lively and lyrical.

Cesare (Jerreme Rodriguez) casts his toxic attention upon Hannah (Sara Lindsey) in Quantum's 'Caligari.'

‘The Horror Is Still Out There’—Quantum Revisits ‘The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari’

Is Quantum’s ‘Dr. Caligari’ simply a horror play or a commentary on our times?

Juliet’s famous balcony begets a Billboard Top Ten list of pop hits from the likes of Backstreet Boys, Britney Spears, Pink, Katy Perry and many more. (Photo: Matthew Murphy)

‘& Juliet’ Delivers a Party of Pop Hits Shakespeare Would Love

‘& Juliet’ is a smorgasbord of party tunes written by “millennial music maker” Max Martin.

Quantum's 'The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari' is as they say, an "Out of the box experience." Pictured here are Jerreme Rodriguez (Cesare) and Sara Lindsey (Hannah). (Photo: Jason Snyder)

What Makes a Legend? November Theaters Answer! (November Theater Guide)

Many interesting productions make this a November to remember.

Tosca (Martínez) turns the tables on Baron Scarpia (Albertson) who must beg for his own miserable life.

Pittsburgh Opera’s Terrific ‘Tosca’ Makes A Tasty Treat

Compelling, fully expressed, ‘Tosca’ tantalizes.

Women Dominate Wildly in City Theatre’s ‘POTUS’ 

It’s an over-the-top feminist farce at City Theatre

PNC Broadway Series' '& Juliet' takes a musical look at what Juliet's life could be like if she hadn't died tragically in 'Romeo & Juliet. (Photo: Matthew Murphy)

October Surprise: Political Respite Through Theater (Theater Guide)

The Pittsburgh theater scene offers plenty of exciting diversions this month.

Partner and Tiger Woods fan Hicks (Rich Dickson) informs associate and mayoral candidate Harmond Wilks (Roosevelt Watts, Jr.) how important the game of golf can be in business.

Pittsburgh Playwright’s ‘Radio Golf’ Sparkles

Pittsburgh Playwright’s tees up another noted August Wilson play with ‘Radio Golf.’

He said it, he did it, and she has it in her notes. Now Carol puts John through the wringer.

Acts of Creation and Negation: ‘Oleanna’ at Kinetic

David Mamet’s 1992 barn-burner reveals new facets in a Pittsburgh production.

Human Nature, Red in Tooth and Claw: ‘The Animal Kingdom’ at Barebones

Therapy becomes theater as barebones presents a barn-burner.

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