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The latest curtain-risings in theater and dance

The Abbot (Matthew Soibelman, center) and two monks (Erik Nordstrom, left, and Logan Wagner) are characters in Pittsburgh Opera's production of 'Curlew River.' (Photo by David Bachman Photography.)

Theater Guide January 2026: Everything Old is New Again

The amount of theater productions is low this month, but the quality remains high.

Pittsburgh Ballet's 'The Nutcracker' has been a classic holiday production here for many years. (PBT Artists (l. to r.): Tommie Lin Kesten, Rylan Doty and Hannah Carter; Photographer: Justin Merriman)

Theater Guide Dec. 2025: It’s Beginning To Look A Lot Like…

Holiday productions dominate the theatrical scene this month.

Good God! barebones’ ‘Carnage’ Is Mercilessly Funny and Frightening

‘God of Carnage’ is a ‘rollicking roller coaster’ of a play.

Jersey (Kennedy Caughell) comforts her daughter Ali (Maya Drake) from a world of street thugs, one of whom Ali has fallen for.

17 Reasons to Love Alicia Keys’ ‘Hell’s Kitchen’

‘Hell’s Kitchen’ is a fictional jukebox musical based on the life of Alicia Keys.

Who's guilty in this lineup? L to R are Enron executives Claudia Roe (Christine Weber), mastermind Jeffrey Skilling (Joseph McGranaghan), and Andy Fastow (John Michnya).

Greed Kills: ‘Enron’ at Quantum Theatre

A wild comedy-drama reenacts wild life in America.

Maya Drake as Ali in the North American Tour of Hell's Kitchen, the hit Broadway musical from Alicia Keys. (Photo by Marc J Franklin.)

Theater Guide Nov. 2025: Out of the Mouths of Babes, Youthful Truths

The autumn leaves are in full color, the fall theatrical productions are beautiful to see as well.

Mimi (Vuvu Mpofu) ignites a flickering romance with Rodolfo (Daniel O’Hearn).

Light & Lively, Pittsburgh Opera’s ‘La Bohème’ Has No Match

Puccini’s ‘La Bohème’ is one of the world’s most popular operas.

Theater Guide October ’25: Words Unspoken, October Theater Has Much To Say

Scary fun and serious business this month on the boards.

Front Porch’s ‘Sunday in the Park with George’ Paints a Powerful Picture

Sunday or ANY Day in the Park with George is Spectacular

They've been saving a seat for you. They are the gents and the leading lady at The Hill's favorite restaurant, circa 1969, in 'Two Trains Running'—one of a trio of August Wilson plays at Pittsburgh Playwrights.

Pittsburgh Playwrights Theatre Company’s August Wilson Festival: Three Plays Running!

Pittsburgh Playwrights’ is showcasing several of August Wilson’s best known plays this month.

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