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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.

Cirque du Soleil’s 'Crystal' aims high.|This scene from 'Crystal' is called ‘Ballroom.’

Cirque du Soleil Cuts a New Groove with ‘Crystal’

The new show that Cirque brings to Pittsburgh is a circus on ice.

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.

and the next one is coming up soon.|Art on the march in the Cultural District: Giant people-puppets from Studio Capezzuti will highlight the First Night Parade.

New Year’s Eve Done Right: Your Guide to Highmark First Night Pittsburgh

The city’s biggest party is a winner in ways than you might know.

as Kenneth (Darren Weller) provides stud service.

Nightmare Comedy for Our Times: ‘Love, Love, Love’ at Kinetic Theatre

Pittsburgh theater company Kinetic stages a British satire that’s a wicked riff on baby-boomers—and .

Aimee Mann having fun in a 2008 concert at Manchester Academy. Photo: Andy (6tee-zeven) and Wikipedia.

December Concert Guide: Jeffrey Osborne, Michael Bolton, a Gal Named Jackie, and The Mann

From top female acts to Christian rock and hometown heroes, it is a hot month for live music in Pittsburgh.

' The Skivvies will be more fully dressed

December Theater Guide: Many Ways through the Holidays

From Oscar Wilde to wild modern dance to The Skivvies, there’s much on Pittsburgh stages this month than traditional Christmas shows.

everybody! These are 'The Humans' and they're going to party whether they like it or not.|Dad (J. Tucker Smith) wants to tell it his way while Brigid (Valeri Mudek) has her signals crossed.

Middle America Says ‘Take Your Turkey and Shove It, Thank You’ in Public’s ‘The Humans’

The Tony-winning play at The Public offers a gritty/funny lo at the nation’s holiday spirit.

the central figure in ‘Parade

November Theater Guide: ‘Twas the Month Before Christmas …

Soon it will be time for the Sugar Plum Fairy and Scrooge—but until then, there’s a lot of good non-holiday theater on tap.

Nugget (Ben Blazer)

‘Equus’ Rides Again, with Vigor, at The Public

Peter Shaffer’s pscho-mystery is played to the hilt by Pittsburgh Public Theater.

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