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The latest curtain-risings in theater and dance

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You Want Zany? ‘Scapino’ Can Handle That

Kinetic Theatre stages a new play that wakes the wacky echoes of humor past.

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July Theater Guide: The Midsummer Twist

Live theater in Pittsburgh enters a cosmic distortion field, with new twists on old shows and strange twists in new shows.

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Sherlock Confronts Personality-Disordered Villain in Kinetic’s ‘Speckled Band’

Pittsburgh gets to see a vintage Holmes play revived—and a vicious bad guy vanquished.

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June Theater Guide: Old Faves and New Raves

In Pittsburgh theater this month, will you choose tried-and-true classics or potential new classics-to-be?

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‘Dear Evan Hansen’: You Are Well Liked

‘Dear Evan Hansen’ is a realistic portrayal of modern day teenage and family life. The musical shows anxiety and despair, but ultimately offers hope.

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Awesome Twosome: Quantum’s ‘King Lear’ + Carrie Furnaces

Quantum Theatre takes Shakespeare’s ‘Lear’ to Pittsburgh’s premiere industrial ruins.

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The Public’s ‘Indecent’ Is More than Decent. It’s Extraordinary

The genre-busting play at Pittsburgh Public Theater takes you on a journey that can’t be called incredible—because the story is true.

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May Theater Guide: Adventure Time

Pittsburgh’s live theater schedule features many shows that are adventurous. Are you?

Laurie Klatscher (L) is smokin' in 'The Roommate' at City Theatre

Pittsburgh Opera’s ‘La bohème’ is Richly Entertaining

This opera is a story of four very poor, fun-loving friends and also contains a tender romance.

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April Theater Guide: Let the Sunshine In

Go away, winter gloom: Pittsburgh’s theater schedule lights up April with comedy, music, and .

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