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Classic Themes Collide in Irish Family Drama ‘Sharon’s Grave’

A strong-willed farm woman and a traveling roof thatcher overcome all the odds to find and happiness.

seated) stirs a mean brew in "Brewed

July Theater Preview: More than Midsummer Mindlessness

Forget the light and vapid summer comedy. This month features comedies with a bite and a twist.

L to R: Nannette (Cindy Jackson)

Try a Snarly Treat: It’s ‘Brewed’

No Name Players serve up a dark comedy starring six weird sisters.

|Can you hear me now? Tom Lenk sparkles as Alex ... and as Barbra and others.|Alex has a passion for Barbra's "Passion for Design."|Lenk soars into high dudgeon when the drama heats up.

‘Buyer & Cellar’ Frolics through the Underbelly of Fame and Power

The comedy at The Public pits a sensitive young man against a sensational diva.

Attack Theatre is in launch mode at TRAF.|PICT Classic Theatre

June Theater Preview: Try Something Different

While many big theater companies go dark for the summer, it’s the time when smaller companies shine.

you've just got to sing it.|Carey Van Driest as Helena and Randy Redd as Bob indulge in a weekend of escapism in "Midsummer."|Redd and Van Driest deliver convincing performances in demanding roles.

‘Midsummer’: A Booze-Fueled Caper with Songs, Silliness, and Plenty of Heart

City Theatre’s new play is a ride through the wild side of midlife crisis.

in the rock musical Hedwig and the Angry Inch

Pittsburgh Fringe Returns with Exciting, Adventurous Line-Up

The Pittsburgh Fringe is back for a second year from May 8 to 10, with than 18 events over three days, including musicals, puppetry, magic shows, improv, dance, busking, stand-up and storytelling.

but in "Potted Potter

May Theater Preview: Silly Season

Not to complain. Silly is good. And there’s a lot of it on Pittsburgh stages this month.

|Sleep no more! Senhor José has done deeds that torment him.|The godmother (Bridget Connors) has secrets she tries to keep behind her (and that's Cameron Knight as the secrets).

Chiller Theater: Quantum Haunts the House with ‘All the Names’

Quantum Theatre’s new play has dark secrets inside secrets.

foreground) must explain himself (or himselves) to the Registrar (Cameron Knight).|In "Oblivion

April Theater Preview: Bright Lights, Dark Comedy

Dark humor takes the spotlight at Pittsburgh theater companies in April.

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