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'Why are we like this? Why do we care so much? I don't want to be this person!' says Shawn (Robert Hunter, L) ... while Matt (Michael Patrick Trimm) tries to console him with the news that there are worse tragedies in the world than your favorite sports hero letting you down.

Good Sports: ‘King James’ at City Theatre

In a comedy about basketball fans, two guys play one-on-one in the game of life

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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