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Michael McBurney (right) rattling the chains that Marley once bore

Dickens Meets Late-Stage Capitalism in Bricolage’s ‘Yinzer Scrooged’

The Christmas play at Bricolage is not only a Pittsburgh-ized spoof. It’s compelling theater.

as Mr. Fezziwig

December Theater Guide: Scrooge, Santa, Nutcracker Star in Historic Sweep by Holiday Shows

From the traditional to the unconventional, it’s nearly all holiday-themed productions in Pittsburgh theaters this month.

out to liberate India and smash the competition at the Boogie Down Grand Prix. (photo: Jeff Swensen)

‘Dance Nation’ Dances Heartily but Treads Some Fine Lines

The new play at barebones hits high notes (and a few flat notes) while riffing on subjects from preteen angst to Gandhi as you’ve never seen him.

Martin Giles (l.) and James FitzGerald play multiple roles in PICT's 'The Woman in Black.'|FitzGerald plays the role of The Actor.|Giles as retired attorney Mr. Kipps.

PICT’s ‘The Woman in Black’: A Proper Haunting

Two celebrated actors and a ghost give the play a steady build towards its climax.

Red and black! sings Enjorlas (Matt Shingledecker) in the new touring production of 'Les Miz.' (photo: Joan Marcus)

November Theater Guide: Get ‘Em While They’re Hot

Before the holidays arrive, there’s a wide assortment of interesting shows on Pittsburgh stages this month.

and the party takes a nasty turn when Giovanni fakes an assault on poor Leporello (Musa Ngqungwana). Onlookers

Sex and Violence on a Mythic Scale: ‘Don Giovanni’ at Pittsburgh Opera

Mozart’s tragicomic classic gets a film noir treatment that sings.

but sure looks like Medea raging at Jason while the Chorus restrains her in 'Not Medea' at off the WALL. Actors

‘Not Medea’ Compares Troubled Moms of Myth and Modern Times

Although the play is based upon a tragic tale, it does have its moments of humor.

and strange

October Theater Guide: Music, Spook Shows, and Drag

From the haunting ballet ‘Giselle’ to shows about the horrors of motherhood and artificial intelligence, it’s quite a month in Pittsburgh theater.

as in last year's 'The Tempest' at Pittsburgh Public Theater

‘Cambodian Rock Band’ Strikes Many Chords at City Theatre

This new play in Pittsburgh, about a decades-old catastrophe in Cambodia, is riveting and relevant in multiple ways.

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Disney’s Pride, ‘The Lion King,’ Brings Enchantment to Benedum

The award-winning musical returns to the Benedum Center stage.

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