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fear it! Villainous Walter Brown (Cotter Smith

‘Rules of Seconds,’ at barebones, Shoots Weird and Hits the Mark

Barebones presents a new comedy that filters historical nonsense through today’s lens of weirdness.

Keith Randolph Smith is a detective out to solve a murder case—and learning much more— in 'The Absolute Brightness of Leonard Pelkey.'

‘Absolute Brightness of Leonard Pelkey’ Continues at City; Pan Asian Entrees and Small Plates at Soba (Wed.,1/31/18)

‘The Absolute Brightness of Leonard Pelkey,’ Soba

Penguins vs. Sharks; Trivia at Hemingways (Tues., 1/30/18)

Pens vs. Sharks, Hemingways

Jason Isbell and The 400 Unit at Heinz Hall; Shadyside’s Nak Won Garden Serving Korean Fare (Mon., 1/29/18)

Jason Isbell and The 400 Unit, Nak Won Garden

‘Up and Away’ New Production at CLO Cabaret; Team Trivia at Sidelines (Sun., 1/28/18)

‘Up and Away,’ Siine’s Team Trivia

Comedian Paula Poundstone at CHMH; Split Stage Running ‘The Last Five Years’ (Sat., 1/27/18)

Paula Poundstone, ‘The Last Five Years,’ Pitt vs. Syracuse

Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre is presenting 'Swan Lake.' Pictured here is Amanda Cochrane in the dual role of Odette and Odile. Photo by Duane Reider.

February Theater Guide: Full Slate, Cue the Music

Pittsburgh live theater this month includes musicals than you could shake a stick at—or would want to—plus intriguing non-musical plays.

Los Lobos has fun driving as well as playing. Photo: Los Lobos.

Los Lobos Plays Club Cafe; Bill Bellamy at Improv; barebones Opens ‘Rules of Seconds'(Fri., 1/26/18)

Los Lobos, Bill Bellamy, ‘Rules of Seconds,’ Cultural Trust Gallery Crawl

Miles Gloriosus

The Public Opens ‘A Funny Thing Happened…’; Penguins vs. Timberwolves (Thurs., 1/25/18)

‘A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum,’ Pens vs. Timberwolves

The national touring company of 'Wicked.' Photo: Joan Marcus.

Stephen Schwartz’s ‘Wicked’ Opens at Benedum; Rex Hosts Actor/Singer Creed Bratton (Wed., 1/24/18)

‘Wicked,’ Creed Bratton, Pitt Basketball

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