Theater

Roy Scheider endeavors to center a dislocated Dreyfuss, asking him to fixate upon the flame from a lighter.

Barebones Lands a Big One with ‘The Shark Is Broken’

This newer, popular Broadway production is based on the making of the movie ‘Jaws.’

Konrad (Jack Wetherall) smokes out any deceptions that Henrik (Sam Tsoutsouvas) believes may have betrayed their life-long friendship.

Kinetic Theatre’s ‘Embers’ Sparks Heated Dialogue

Top-notch actors in a suspenseful, highly-charged play.

Prime Stage’s ‘Twelve Angry Men’ Onstage at New Hazlett (Sun., 5/4/25)

‘Twelve Angry Men’

PNC Broadway's 'Come From Away' will get your foot tapping at the Benedum Center. (Photo by Evan Zimmerman.)

Theater Guide May ’25: Come One, Come All; Many Stages; Many Choices

This month is chock-full of interesting theatrical productions.

Mona (Meredith Arwady) falls asleep haunted by what she’s recently heard from (left to right) the Curator (Audrey Welsh), Thomas (Fran Daniel Laucerica), and the Inspector (Matthew Soibelman) in Pittsburgh Opera's 'Woman with Eyes Closed. (Photo by David Bachman Studio.)

Pittsburgh Opera’s ‘Woman with Eyes Closed’ Opens at Bitz Opera Factory; First Night of Shen Yun at Benedum (Sat., 4/26/25)

‘Woman with Eyes Closed,’ Shen Yun, Pittsburgh VegFest. Art All Night

John (Trieu Tran) and Miss Julie (Shelby Garrett) dress formally for the Chinese New Year, yet they have other reasons to celebrate.

PICT’s ‘Miss Julie: A Spectacular Adaptation Set For Now and All Time

New adaptation of the August Strindberg classic in its American premiere.

Nick Fradiani as 'Neil - Then' (center) and 'The Noise' in A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical. (Photo by: Jeremy Daniel)

Pittsburgh Cultural Trust Announces PNC Broadway 2025 – 2026 Season at Benedum Reveal Event

Pittsburgh Cultural Trust announces major programming for upcoming season.

Spring into action with PNC Broadway in Pittsburgh's "Some Like it Hot,' onstage at the Benedum this month. (Photo by Matthew Murphy)

Theater Guide April ’25: A Month of Theater Picks Worthy of Applause

April serves up a satisfying dish of theater primavera.

Mom Pattie (Laura Woyasz) is pregnant. Aunt Debra (Emily Koch) is a con artist. Kimberly Akimbo (Carolee Carmello) seems fine with that. And Dad Buddy (Jim Hogan) is sober, maybe.

‘Kimberly Akimbo’ Kindles Kudos at PNC Broadway

Something’s Akimbo (and BIzarre) on Broadway.

The five-time Tony Award winning play, 'Kimberly Akimbo,' navigates a young girl's journey through good times and bad with an uplifting effect. (Photo by Joan Marcus)

March ’25 Theater Guide: Timely and Ageless Pittsburgh Theater Makes March Meaningful

Tony winning musicals, timeless classics, and stunning dance productions make for a memorable moth

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