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The latest curtain-risings in theater and dance

Violeta Parra (Loyola-Garcia) dancing with her brother Nicanor Parra (Perry) as the ensemble joins in the fun.

In ‘Looking for Violeta’ Quantum Theatre Finds a Fascinating Musical

The musical explores the life of Chilean folk singer and political activist Violeta Parra.

Having fun here are Jordan Savusa and Meghan Babbe in 'The Second City’s Greatest Hits: Volume 59.' (Photo: Tim Schmidt)

August Theater Guide: The REAL Exhibition Season

Pittsburgh’s theater schedule this month includes strong shows performed by first-string players.

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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?

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