Theater

Kenny Wayne Shepherd Plays Palace; Illusionist Michael Carbonaro Brings New Show to CHMH (Fri., 4/15/22)

Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Michael Carbonaro

you'd want a voodoo doll

Can’t Get Much Weirder—or More Real: ‘Plano’ at Quantum

A new dark comedy in Pittsburgh, by way of Texas, lights up the stage

David Toole is an ominous Judas in 'Jesus Christ Superstar' at Pittsburgh Musical Theater. PMT has Brecken Farrell in the title role. (photo: DNapps Productions)

PMT Opens ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’; ‘Alchemist of Sharpsburg’ Opens at RealTime; ‘Papa’ at New Hazlett (Thurs., 4/7/22)

‘Jesus Christ Superstar,’ ‘The Alchemist of Sharpsburg,’ ‘Papa’

' Jordan Tidwell plays a strangely conflicted woman

The Playhouse Opens ‘Angels in America Millennium Approaches’ (Wed., 4/6/22)

‘Angels in America Part One: Millennium Approaches’

' treatment of Black persons remains the central issue

April ’22 Theater Guide: Spring Breakthrough

It’s a really big month in Pittsburgh live theater.

Julianne Avolio

Quantum Theatre Opens ‘Plano’ at Bakery Square; Texture Contemporary Ballet Has ‘Reimagine’ (Fri., 4/1/22)

‘Plano’ ‘Reimagine’

Remendado (Andrew Turner

Pittsburgh Opera’s ‘Carmen’: A Wondrous Roller Coaster of Love

‘Carmen’ showcases the ups and downs of a romantic relationship

Zanda Švēde as Carmen

The Eagles Set to Soar at PPG Paints; Pittsburgh Opera Opens ‘Carmen’ at Benedum (Sat., 3/26/22)

The Eagles, ‘Carmen’

Dancers Corey Bourbonniere and Grace Rookstool glide dreamily in Pittsburgh Ballet's 'Here + Now.' (Photo: Duane Rieder)

‘Here + Now’ at Pittsburgh Ballet; Off the Wall Opens ‘Limits of Things, or The Mess’ (Thurs., 3/24/22)

‘Here + Now,’ ‘Limits of Things, or The Mess’

Pumpkin (Melva Graham)

City Theatre’s ‘Paradise Blue’: Chock-Full of Riveting Characters

‘Paradise Blue’ is a dramedy that uses a historical backdrop to explore African American life in good times and bad.

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