Pittsburgh Arts

' treatment of Black persons remains the central issue

April ’22 Theater Guide: Spring Breakthrough

It’s a really big month in Pittsburgh live theater.

Julianne Avolio

Quantum Theatre Opens ‘Plano’ at Bakery Square; Texture Contemporary Ballet Has ‘Reimagine’ (Fri., 4/1/22)

‘Plano’ ‘Reimagine’

Remendado (Andrew Turner

Pittsburgh Opera’s ‘Carmen’: A Wondrous Roller Coaster of Love

‘Carmen’ showcases the ups and downs of a romantic relationship

Zanda Švēde as Carmen

The Eagles Set to Soar at PPG Paints; Pittsburgh Opera Opens ‘Carmen’ at Benedum (Sat., 3/26/22)

The Eagles, ‘Carmen’

Dancers Corey Bourbonniere and Grace Rookstool glide dreamily in Pittsburgh Ballet's 'Here + Now.' (Photo: Duane Rieder)

‘Here + Now’ at Pittsburgh Ballet; Off the Wall Opens ‘Limits of Things, or The Mess’ (Thurs., 3/24/22)

‘Here + Now,’ ‘Limits of Things, or The Mess’

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.

' calling it simply 'the shirt.' However the performance is actually about the persons.

‘Happily Ever After’ at Corningworks (Wed., 3/23/22)

‘Happily Ever After’

St. Paul & The Broken Bones Play Stage AE; Pittsburgh Playhouse Has ‘Spring Awakening’ (Wed., 3/16/22)

St. Paul & The Bren Bones, ‘Spring Awakening,’ Celtic Thunder

‘Paradise Blue’ in Previews at City Theatre (Sun., 3/13/22)

‘Paradise Blue’

'Carmen' was considered too hot to touch

March Theater Guide: Mostly Modern 

Pittsburgh theater goes modern-and-contemporary this month, with plenty of shows by or about women.

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