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Hero’s Journey Turned Upside Down: Mamet’s ‘Henry Johnson’ at Kinetic

The new play from David Mamet sheds light on a nice guy’s dark side.

Kinetic Stages Mamet’s ‘Henry Johnson’ (Wed, 7/15/26)

‘Henry Johnson’

Acts of Creation and Negation: ‘Oleanna’ at Kinetic

David Mamet’s 1992 barn-burner reveals new facets in a Pittsburgh production.

Mamet’s Controversial ‘Oleanna’ in Previews at Kinetic Theatre (Thurs., 7/11/24)

‘Oleanna’

Life Sneaks Up on You: ‘A Life in the Theatre’ at Kinetic

An intriguing but seldom-seen modern comedy gets a resounding revival in Pittsburgh

Kinetic Theatre Previews Mamet’s ‘A Life in the Theatre’ (Thurs., 6/13/24)

‘A Life in the Theatre’

The Comedy (and Tragedy) of Fucking Things Up: ‘American Buffalo’ at barebones

A new production of an old Mamet play hits the right notes, from silly to serious.

June Cinema Preview: School’s Out, Movies Are In

It’s a menu of Hollywood blockbusters … plus side dishes from places like France and Lawrenceville.

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