Pittsburgh Arts

in 'Disney's Aladdin.' (Photo: Deer van Meen)

‘Disney’s Aladdin’ Opens at Benedum; folkLAB Debuts ‘Queer’; Riverhounds vs. Rowdies (Wed., 8/22/18)

‘Disney’s Aladdin,’ ‘Queer: new American tall tales, Riverhounds vs, Rowdies

Woman (with Strawberry Stamps)

‘Adman: Warhol Before Pop’: An Interesting Look at Warhol’s Early New York City Years

The Warhol is exhibiting a broad retrospective of Andy Warhol’s initial work in New York City as an advertising designer and burgeoning artist.

Ballet is seldom seen outdoors; the PBT free show at Hartwood Acres creates a distinctive experience.

Pittsburgh Ballet Under The Stars at Hartwood; Front Porch Theatricals Staging ‘Grey Gardens;’ PGH New Works Festival Starts (Sun., 8/19/18)

Pittsburgh Ballet at Hartwood; ‘Grey Gardens,’ Pittsburgh New Works Festival

Byron Nash and Plan B Play Jam on Walnut; Laurel Hill Bluegrass Fest; Riverhounds vs. Indpendence; Star Parties (Sat., 8/18/18)

Jam on Walnut, Laurel Hill Bluegrass Festival, Riverhounds vs. Independence, Star Parties

Avett Brothers Play Sold Out Show at Stage AE; Bloomfield Little Italy Days Begins (Thurs., 8/16/18)

The Avett Brothers, Bloomfield Little Italy Days

South Park Theatre Playing ‘Catch Me if You Can’; ‘Mama Won’t Fly’ at Apple Hill Playhouse (Thurs., 8/9/18)

‘Catch Me If You Can,’ ‘Mama Won’t Fly’

Todd Rundgren jamming in concert in 2009. photo: Carl Lender.

Todd Rundgren in Concert at CHMH; Mountain Playhouse Has ‘Who’s Under Where?’ (Wed., 8/8/18)

Todd Rundgren, ‘Who’s Under Where?’

Taylor Swift at the mic. photo: Jana Zillis.

Taylor Swift and Camila Cabello in Concert at Heinz Field; ‘Thoroughly Modern Millie’ Opens at CLO (Tues., 8/7/18)

Taylor Swift and Camillo Cabello, ‘Thoroughly Modern Millie’

Baaad groom! Julia Geisler gives Tim McGeever a piece of her cake in CLO’s ‘Perfect Wedding.’

‘Perfect Wedding’ Continues at CLO Cabaret; Burn By Rocky Patel New on North Shore (Thurs., 8/2/18)

‘Perfect Wedding,’ Burn by Rocky Patel

in 'Disney's Aladdin.' (Photo: Deer van Meen)

August Theater Guide: Seasonal Variations, Strange Bedfellows

Live theater in Pittsburgh this month includes an odd assortment of shows that reflect the oncoming segue from summer to fall.

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