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Performer Marcus Weiss turns a one-man show into an all-hands celebration in 'Every Brilliant Thing.' (Photo: Rocky Raco)

An Experiment in Emotional Energy: ‘Every Brilliant Thing’ at Kinetic 

Kinetic’s seriocomedy asks, can we take an upbeat approach in the face of life’s dark downsides?

Alvin Ailey Dance Theater's 'Revelations' is one of the works that will be danced onstage at Benedum Center this month. (Photo: ©Paul Kolnik)

May 2023 Theater Guide: Look Out for What’s Inside (Onstage) This Month

Sometimes in theater it’s not the main character driving the story.

'We Don't Need Another Hero' unless it's PNC Broadway's 'Tina - The Tina Turner Musical.' (photo courtesy of the production and Pittsburgh Cultural Trust)

April 2023 Theater Guide: April Showers Our Stages with Diversity and Drama

Honor diversity. Discover the difference with these dramatic picks.

Being in a marriage can be difficult at times, no more so than the six wives of Henry VIII. 'Six' the musical celebrates them as strong, independent women. (Photo: Joan Marcus)

March 2023 Theater Guide: On Mainstage in March, The Power of Passion

There’s something about Pittsburgh’s for fish fry’s… and its passion for good theater.

Family reunions can be unpredictable. Anaia (Sarai Quinice, L), bearing the scars of a past meeting, pays an unwanted visit to her most-wanted dad (Javon Johnson) in 'Is God Is.'

‘Is God Is’ at barebones: Yeah, Go Ahead. Laugh!

A prize-winning Black black comedy arrives in Pittsburgh.

There's a different kind of loving embrace happening at Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre - the bloodsucking kind. Pictured in the photo from 'Dracula' is Marisa Grywalski and Lucius Kirst. (Photo: Duane Rieder)

February 2023 Theater Guide: There’s Just Something About Truth That’s Universal

Why do people like to tell so many stories?

Jade McLeod passionately singing in her role as Jo in the touring production of 'Jagged Little Pill.'

January 2023 Theater Guide: The Mother of All Months… for Pittsburgh Theater

The power of women takes center stage in January.

Sugar Plum Fairy dancing with partner in Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre's 'The Nutcracker.' (Photo: Rosalie O'Connor)

December 2022 Theater Guide: Three Nutcrackers, Two Carols, and a Cinderella

Ho, ho , ho – there’s lots of holiday shows.

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November Theater Guide: ‘Hadestown’ + ‘Urinetown’ and More

Hot musicals highlight a rich and varied month in Pittsburgh theater.

" a part of Tishan Hsu's multi-piece outdoor installation

Art at the 58th Carnegie International: Seeking a Greater Good

The latest edition of Pittsburgh’s blockbuster art show ventures into new ground.

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