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fear it! Villainous Walter Brown (Cotter Smith

‘Rules of Seconds,’ at barebones, Shoots Weird and Hits the Mark

Barebones presents a new comedy that filters historical nonsense through today’s lens of weirdness.

Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre is presenting 'Swan Lake.' Pictured here is Amanda Cochrane in the dual role of Odette and Odile. Photo by Duane Reider.

February Theater Guide: Full Slate, Cue the Music

Pittsburgh live theater this month includes musicals than you could shake a stick at—or would want to—plus intriguing non-musical plays.

The national touring company of 'Wicked.' Photo: Joan Marcus.

January Theater Guide: Major Musicals and Striking Solo Shows

One-person plays and Broadway musicals are the main draws in Pittsburgh theater this month.

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Chef Kevin Sousa’s Road to Braddock

Superior Motors restaurant is a new gear in Braddock’s ecosystem.

' missionaries Kevin and Arnold have a feeling they're not in Utah any more. (The photo is from the 2013 touring production.)

February Theater Guide: A Cavalcade of Culture

The month’s live theater schedule in Pittsburgh features shows across the cultural spectrum.

L) dons his fightin' sombrero and The Fundamentalist (Nicola Slade) flexes the Mother of All Triceps

The Art of the Heel: ‘Chad Deity’ at barebones

‘The Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity’ is a journey into the trumped-up world of pro wrestling … and .

meet His Highness the King. Mezzo-soprano Leah de Gruyl may not look like Richard I when out of costume

January Theater Guide: Slow Start, Exciting Finish

In Pittsburgh theater, the schedule for early January is a bit spare but later there’s plenty of good fare.

L) sings of wonders to be had

May Theater Preview: Bases Loaded, You Make the Call

Pittsburgh live theater is loaded with variety this month, so let your gut choose—and we’ll help.

inflamed papa Knut Brovik (John Reilly

April Theater Preview: Updated Classics and Big Prizewinners

What’s new in Pittsburgh live theater this month? Big stuff—and lots of classical old stuff, newly re-imagined.

it's "A Musical Christmas Carol

December Theater Preview: Holiday Specials + Year-Round Perennials

This month, Pittsburgh theater fans can see shows that are holiday-themed or not … or try some of each.

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