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The latest curtain-risings in theater and dance

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.

Life Sneaks Up on You: ‘A Life in the Theatre’ at Kinetic

An intriguing but seldom-seen modern comedy gets a resounding revival in Pittsburgh

Is It Shakespeare or Are They Just Shakin’ It?: ‘Fishy Woo Woo’ at PPTCo

A new comedy echoes the Bard but spins a dizzier tale

Andy Warhol (Jeffrey Emerson) nearly flips his fright wig when confronted by an ominous stranger.

A State-of-the-Art Two-Hander: City’s ‘Andy Warhol in Iran’

The seriocomedy at City Theatre uses just two characters, but they’re a handful.

Britney Coleman as Bobbie (center) and the North American Tour of 'Company.' (Photo: Matthew Murphy for MurphyMade)

All In for ‘Company’ at PNC Broadway

Hysterical, Sondheim updates history

PBT Artists in Petal for 'Spring Mix.' (Photo: Rosalie O’Connor)

Theater Guide April 2024: All the World’s a Stage; Pick Your Show

April shows shine a light on theater.

Violetta Valéry (Vuvu Mpofu) welcomes Alfredo Germont (Duke Kim) to join her in the drinking song 'Libiamo ne’lieti calici,' one of the more memorable choral elements of Verdi’s tragic opera.

‘La Traviata’: In All The World, Pittsburgh Opera Brings It Home

Popular and pleasing, ‘La Traviata’ shines at Pittsburgh Opera.

A Hamlet Roast: ‘Fat Ham’ at City Theatre

Oh yes, it’s a Pulitzer winner. And ‘Fat Ham’ is ‘Hamlet’ like you’ve never seen it done.

Pittsburgh Opera is producing 'La Traviata' this month at the Benedum. (Photo by Dana Sohm for Lyric Opera of Kansas City.)

Theater Guide March 2024: March Makes Way for New Theater, Creative Dance, and Classic Broadway

Powerful shows kick off a robust March of dance and Broadway faves.

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