Theater

Vikings Invade Mr. Smalls; Emo Kids Take Over Lava Lounge (CPs Thu., 2/6/2014)

Amon Amarth, Emo Night, Greg Warren, Uncle Kracker, Joe Nichols, “(Another) Evening of One Acts”

Jergel’s Hosts Gin Blossoms; The Hold Steady at Mr. Smalls (CPs Tues., 2/4/14)

Gin Blossoms, The Hold Steady, “Wicked,” “The Mountaintop,” Kevin Howard

Game Day Finds + “Judge Jackie Justice” at CLO Cabaret (CPs Sun., 2/2/2014)

Archie’s, Thirsty’s, Alternative Souper Bowl, “Judge Jackie Justice”

Pittsburgh Rock Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and Party; “Company” at PPT; PSO Performs Music of Film Composer John Williams (CPs Thu., 1/23/14)

Pittsburgh Rock Hall Of Fame Ceremonies, “Company,” Music of John Williams, Roy Wood Jr., “Fiesta Flamenca,” Dopapod, Broccoli Samurai

Wicked Is “Defying Gravity” at Benedum; Shari Richards at Jergel’s (CPs Wed., 1/15/2014)

“Wicked,” Shari Richards, “Recipes Our Mothers Gave Us,” Brass Bed, Penguins Hockey

City Theatre Presents “South Side Stories” ; Theresa Caputo, Long Island Medium at the Benedum (CPs Sun., 1/12/14)

“South Side Stories,” Theresa Caputo, Meklit, “Stuck”

Festivus for the Rest of Us at Howler’s (CPs Sun., 12/22/13)

Festivus, “The Nutcracker,” Kennywood’s Holiday Lights, Sleeping Beauty Holiday

The Nutcracker Tradition Continues (CPs Sun., 12/15/2013)

“The Nutcracker,” Breakfast With Santa, Holiday Market, PirateFest, Steelers vs. Bengals

“Home” at City (CPs Sunday, 11/10/13)

Charles Ives Take Me Home, Yaumasa Morimura, Flintroll, Free Zoo Admission, Steelers vs. Bills

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‘Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike’: How Chekhov Gets What He Deserves

Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike, now at City Theatre, is the 2013 Tony Award winner for Best Play. Yet I’ve talked to people who are hesitant to see it, due to what one friend called “the Chekhov factor.” Allow me to ease their concerns. The play, written by Christopher Durang, is an over-the-top comedy. And…

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