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Is It Shakespeare or Are They Just Shakin’ It?: ‘Fishy Woo Woo’ at PPTCo

A new comedy echoes the Bard but spins a dizzier tale

Pittsburgh Playwrights Previews Monteze Freeland’s ‘Fishy Woo Woo’ (Thurs., 5/30/24)

‘Fishy Woo Woo’

A Hamlet Roast: ‘Fat Ham’ at City Theatre

Oh yes, it’s a Pulitzer winner. And ‘Fat Ham’ is ‘Hamlet’ like you’ve never seen it done.

City Theatre Previews ‘The Wanderers’; Suite Life Benefit for Kelly Strayhorn Theater (Sat., 11/26/22

‘The Wanderers,’ Kelly Strayhorn Theater Suite Life

Rafael advises badass Jason (Patrick Cannon

A Morality Play with Rhythm. And Sandwiches: ‘Clyde’s’ at City Theatre

Pittsburgh gets an unusual comedy-drama about prisons, moral principles, and food for the soul.

Pumpkin (Melva Graham)

City Theatre’s ‘Paradise Blue’: Chock-Full of Riveting Characters

‘Paradise Blue’ is a dramedy that uses a historical backdrop to explore African American life in good times and bad.

New York's Universes ensemble roars into Pittsburgh to kick off the 2021-22 season at City Theatre.

October Theater Guide: They’re Back

It’s a nearly normal live theater season in Pittsburgh, with plenty of local and touring companies in action.

Writer/performer Shua Potter nails it in 'Claws Out.' (photo: Kristi Jan Hoover)

City Theatre’s ‘Claws Out’ Rips a New Path to Holiday Cheer

‘Claws Out,’ subtitled ‘The Holiday Drag Musical,’ aims to be naughty AND nice.

Orin the sadistic dentist (Patrick Cannon)|When Audrey and Seymour emote jointly

Dystopia, American Greatness, and Rock ‘n Roll: ‘Little Shop of Horrors’ at The Public

Are you ready for a musical that has it all? Our expert analysis may help.

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October Theater Guide: Music, Spook Shows, and Drag

From the haunting ballet ‘Giselle’ to shows about the horrors of motherhood and artificial intelligence, it’s quite a month in Pittsburgh theater.

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