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in 'Disney's Aladdin.' (Photo: Deer van Meen)

August Theater Guide: Seasonal Variations, Strange Bedfellows

Live theater in Pittsburgh this month includes an odd assortment of shows that reflect the oncoming segue from summer to fall.

up in the sky

‘Stupid Fucking Bird’ at 12 Peers Is Obscenely Good

Sounds dirty! But ‘Bird’ is a clean, keen, mean machine that’ll take you for a bleeping good theatrical ride.

A Riverhounds forward takes a shot on goal as a defender closes fast. Photo: Chris Cowger.

Riverhounds take on Richmond Kickers; Pirates vs Cubs (Wed., 8/1/18)

Pittsburgh Riverhounds, Pirates vs. Cubs

because the homely guy gets the gal in 'Disney's Beauty and the Beast.'

Artic Monkeys to Play at The Pete; CLO Staging ‘Disney’s Beauty and the Beast’ (Tues., 7/31/18)

Arctic Monkeys, ‘Disney’s Beauty and the Beast’

at four stages of a deft ride down the falls at Ohiopyle State Park—which also offers many outdoor thrills for visitors who aren't kayak ninjas. (Photo: 'Wwkayaker22' via Wikipedia)

Summer Fun at Ohiopyle State Park; Balcony Big Band Plays Jergels (Mon., 7/30/18)

Balcony Big Band, Ohiopyle State Park

Boy George and Culture Club in Concert at Stage AE; Lucius and Brooke Annibale Play Hartwood Acres (Sun., 7/29/18)

Boy George and Culture Club, Lucius and Broe Annibale, West Hills Symphonic Band

Chicago and REO Speedwagon Play KeyBank; Vine Rewind Begins; Donnie Iris Plays Outdoors at Rivers (Sat., 7/28/18)

Chicago and REO Speedwagon, Pittsbburgh Winery Vine Rewind, Donnie Iris

of Jefferson Starship

Jefferson Starship Lands at South Park; KeyBank Hosts Rascal Flatts; Ween Play Stage AE (Fri., 7/27/18)

Jefferson Starship, Rascal Flatts, Ween, Chris Higbee

modern urban art may mingle with majestic remains of industrial history.

Third World in Concert at Rex; Carrie Furnace Site Tour; Shadyside Sidewalk Sale (Wed., 7/25/18)

Third World, Carrie Furnaces Site Tour, Shadyside Sidewalk Sale

The Eagles in Concert at PPG Paints Arena; Biddle’s Escape Provides Relaxing Spot for Coffee, Tea, and More (Tues., 7/24/18)

The Eagles, Biddle’s Escape

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