Category Archives: Theater

February 2, 2012 | Posted in Kids & Family, Press Release, Theater | Contact Veronica Corpuz

Big Wooden Horse Theatre Company (UK) in the Pittsburgh premiere of The Way Back Home

February 26-March 4, 2012, Six performance locations throughout Pittsburgh

Oliver Jeffers award-winning book The Way Back Home comes to life. “Well paced and full of the variety a very young audience needs.” – The Stage … Read more…

January 25, 2012 | Posted in Kids & Family, Press Release, Theater | Contact Diana Roth

CIRQUE DREAMS Pop Goes the Rock

presented by PNC Broadway Across America-Pittsburgh, February 21-26, 2012, Heinz Hall

The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust and PNC Broadway Across America-Pittsburgh present the world premiere of CIRQUE DREAMS’ newest stage spectacle, Pop Goes the Rock, featuring thrilling variety acts and acrobatic feats to popular songs and chart topping hits spanning the decades. … Read more…

December 22, 2011 | Posted in Dance, Kids & Family, Press Release, Theater | Contact Diana Roth

Billy Elliot the Musical, PNC Broadway Across America-Pittsburgh

January 31 through February 12, 2012, Benedum Center

Kylend Hetherington (Billy) and Rich Hebert (Dad) in “Billy Elliot the Musical.”

The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust and PNC Broadway Across America-Pittsburgh announce that NETworks Presentations, LLC will bring the multi-award-winning Billy Elliot the Musical to the Benedum Center from January 31 through February 12, 2012. Based on the international smash-hit film and featuring… Read more…

December 21, 2011 | Posted in Press Release, Theater | Contact Diana Roth

Mike Daisey’s The Agony and the Ecstasy of Steve Jobs, co-presented by The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust and The Andy Warhol Museum’s 2012 performance series, Off the Wall.

Saturday January 21, 2012, at 8 p.m., Byham Theater, 101 Sixth Street

Mike Daisey has been called “the master storyteller” and “one of the finest solo performers of his generation” by the New York Times for his groundbreaking monologues, which weave together autobiography, gonzo journalism and unscripted performance.… Read more…

December 12, 2011 | Posted in Kids & Family, Theater | Contact Diana Roth

Charlotte’s Web, Pittsburgh premiere performed by Theatreworks USA, and presented by Pittsburgh International Children’s Theater

January 8-15, 2012 - Six performance locations throughout Pittsburgh

This treasured tale, featuring mad-cap and endearing farm animals, explores bravery, selfless love, and the true meaning of friendship.… Read more…

November 11, 2011 | Posted in Dance, Music, Press Release, Theater | Contact Diana Roth

PNC Broadway Across America-Pittsburgh presents Memphis

December 27, 2011 - January 1, 2012, Heinz Hall

Felicia Boswell as Felicia and Bryan Fenkart as Huey in Memphis National Tour

“The touring company does the show proud – stirring voices, lively dances, a powerhouse cast, savvy direction, vibrant choreography and smart design work.” -Everett Evans from the Houston Chronicle… Read more…

November 11, 2011 | Posted in Music, Press Release, Theater | Contact Diana Roth

Neil Berg’s Broadway Holiday

Sunday, December 4, 2011, Byham Theater

Broadway composer, lyricist and producer, Neil Berg, presents his critically-acclaimed revue Broadway Holiday on Sunday, December 4, at 3:00 p.m., at the Byham Theater. The concert is a part of the Cohen and Grigsby Trust Presents series and is presented… Read more…

November 7, 2011 | Posted in Kids & Family, Theater | Contact Diana Roth

Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical

November 22-27, 2011, Benedum Center

“The most loveable Christmas villain of them all! This Grinch brings the Dr. Seuss classic fancifully to life – you might find your heart growing a few sizes, too (Associated Press).” … Read more…

October 31, 2011 | Posted in Kids & Family, Press Release, Theater | Contact Diana Roth

Skippyjon Jones, performed by Theatreworks USA, and presented by Pittsburgh International Children’s Theater

November 13 - 20, 2011, six performance locations -Pittsburgh & surrounding area

Based upon the best-selling children’s picture book by Judith Byron Schachner, Theatreworks USA’s Skippyjon Jones is a new musical about a Siamese kitten that just refuses to be an ordinary cat. … Read more…

September 30, 2011 | Posted in Music, Press Release, Theater | Contact Diana Roth

PNC Broadway Across America-Pittsburgh presents Million Dollar Quartet

November 1-6, 2011, Benedum Center

On December 4, 1956, an auspicious twist of fate brought Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins, Jerry Lee Lewis and Elvis Presley together. The place was Sun Records’ storefront studio in Memphis. The man who made it happen was Sam Phillips.… Read more…