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and the repertoire still features plenty of star turns for dancers like Xiaochuan Xie

Legendary Martha Graham Dance Company Performs at Byham; Pitt vs. Marshall (Sat., 10/1/16)

Martha Graham Dance Company, Pitt vs. Marshall, ‘Impulse’

So simple and yet so puzzling: Jason Shavers (center) says it all with a look while Mary Elizabeth Drake and Jamen Nanthakumar expound in "The Fantasticks."

October Theater Guide: Dancing into Autumn, and Much More

October in Pittsburgh is so full of live theater that one may hardly know where to start, so why not start with our Guide?

Prog-Rockers Kansas in Concert at the Benedum; Jergel’s Hosts Southern Rockers 38 Special (Fri., 9/30/16)

Kansas, 38 Special, Sienna Mercato

one half of the young couple in 'The Fantasticks.'

The Public Previews ‘The Fantasticks’; Dressy Bessy and The Garment District Play Club Cafe (Thurs., 9/28/16)

‘The Fantasticks,’ Dressy Bessy and The Garment District, Pirates vs. Cubs

Princess Aurora visits Pittsburgh with her new squeeze Prince Désiré in the Russian Grand Ballet's "The Sleeping Beauty."

Petipa’s ‘The Sleeping Beauty’ Danced by the Russian Grand Ballet; James Bay Plays Stage AE (Wed., 9/28/16)

‘The Sleeping Beauty,’ James Bay, Pirates Zombie Night, Free Symphony Concert

Metric looking mystical in the fog and stage lights.

Metric Meld Rock and Synths for Standout Set at Thrival Festival

During two days filled with once-in-a-lifetime performances, Metric’s rocked hardest.

Captial Grille Excels in Downtown; moe. to Jam at Mr. Smalls (Tues., 9/27/16)

The Captial Grille, moe., Pirates vs. Cubs

beautiful iron flower.|Daya singing one of her hits.|Two friends working on projects at the Work Shop booth.|Sir the Baptist getting into the groove accompanied by his tubist.|Festivalgoers waiting for some liquid refreshment.|Lettuce in an extended funk jam.|Pouring molten metal into a mold.|Chvrches vocalist Lauren Mayberry hitting her notes.|Alex Pall (l.) and Andrew Taggart (r.) of the The Chainsmokers creating electrifying music.|Fans enjoying The Chainsmokers.|Food trucks were on hand to provide a fun

Thrival Music Festival: A New Sound Emanates from the Long Silent Carrie Furnaces

Carrie Furnaces, Thrival Music Festival’s new venue, suited both attendees and vendors well for a night of great music and innovation.

Pirates vs. Cubs; Balcony Big Band Plays Jergel’s (Mon., 9/26)

Bucs vs. Cubs,The Balcony Big Band, Global Mondays

‘Hand to God’ at City Theatre; Bob Dylan Tribute/Art Nardini Benefit at Rex; Free RADical Days Events (Sun., 9/25/16)

1) Plays with puppets in them are not just for children, and some are not targeted to small children at all. The musical Avenue Q set an adult tone a decade ago with its depictions of puppet sex and drunkenness, and now Hand to God raises the bar. This dark comedy by Robert Askins is…

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