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The latest curtain-risings in theater and dance

' a fictional Snowden clone must confront his inner demons while wondering who's got his back. Quantum streams the play in the intimate-realism style of early TV

Quantum Breaks New Ground In an Old Way with ‘Wild’

The livestream of a modern psycho-thriller goes for realism like that of early TV dramas.

' which Pittsburgh Opera has reset in a World War I munitions plant—where people really did wear masks to avoid spreading the Spanish Flu. (photo: David Bachman Photography)

Pittsburgh Opera Goes Live and In Person with ‘Così fan tutte’

Though not exactly a masked ball, this masked comic opera is a Pittsburgh first.

but now it returns as part of a spare-but-strong Pittsburgh theater lineup this month. (Photo © Joan Marcus)|Atticus Finch (Ed Harris) looks pensive during the trial portion of 'To Kill a Mockingbird.' (photo: Julieta Cervantes)|The outfits are part of the fun in 'The Cher Show.' (photo: Joan Marcus)|A romantic moment from 'Pretty Woman: The Musical.' (photo: Morris Mac Matzen)|The original Temptations were a sight to see

Cultural Trust’s PNC Broadway 2021 Series Is Loaded With Popular Productions

The return of ‘Hamilton’ and recent Tony Award winners like ‘Hadestown’ and ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ make for a strong season.

photographed during the U.S. speaking tour that made him an intercontinental celebrity.

Pittsburgh Public Theater Debuts New PlayTime Virtual Performance Series

The Public begins a weekly web series of dramatic theatrical readings.

MurphyMade. )|An unplanned cultural exchange is about to occur in the small Negev desert town of Bet Hatikva.|David Studwell (Avrum)

‘The Band’s Visit’ Makes For Great Company

The multiple-Tony-winning musical drew a sold-out crowd to Benedum Center on opening night of its Pittsburgh run.

|Pittsburgh Public Theater's Artistic Director Marya Sea Kaminski (l.) and associated artist Helena Ruoti act out a scene from 'Shakespeare's in Love.' (photo: Rick Handler)

Pittsburgh Public Theater Reveals New Season Lineup

The theater company revealed its 2020-2021 season plays in exciting fashion.

sparks fly. Erika Cuenca (L) is the cleanup consultant and Virginia Wall Gruenert her not-so-willing client in 'Hoard.'|Mission not accomplished? Hey

‘Hoard’ Brings the Heat at off the WALL

The new play by Lissa Brennan does an intriguing take on a hoarder and a fixer-upper.

Lara Hayhurst plays Maria in PMT's 'The Sound of Music.' (photo courtesy of the company)|The Mormon missionary (Jerreme Rodriguez) and Broadway diva Ethel (Christine Laitta) have their signals crossed in CLO's 'Book of Merman

March Theater Guide: Power Plays

Live theater in Pittsburgh this month features shows packed with emotional, social, and artistic power.

Orin the sadistic dentist (Patrick Cannon)|When Audrey and Seymour emote jointly

Dystopia, American Greatness, and Rock ‘n Roll: ‘Little Shop of Horrors’ at The Public

Are you ready for a musical that has it all? Our expert analysis may help.

'Cats' comes to Pittsburgh in February. The touring production is among a cavalcade of musicals during the month. (photo: Matthew Murphy)|If you've had them

February Theater Guide: Musicals Top the Slate, University Theaters Return

It’s another good month for musicals (and much ) on Pittsburgh’s live theater scene.

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