Pitt Stages’ “Emilia,” written by Morgan Lloyd Malcom and based on the life of this mysterious woman, will run this weekend on Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. General admission is $15 per person at the Charity Randall Theatre.
Baguettes, wigs and hip-hop aren’t usually what come to mind when 17th century English playwright William Shakespeare is mentioned. But Pittsburgh Shakespeare in the Parks is breaking out of the norm with a quirky retelling of well-known works.
“Why We Have The Body,” a show written in the ‘90s by Claire Chafee, has a cast full of characters hailing from all kinds of professional fields. There’s a paleontologist, a private investigator, a bedraggled mother — and each and every one of them are uncomfortable in their bodies.
For her play, “Morning Reckoning,” visiting associate professor Kelly Trumbull took inspiration from the period of her life where she was obsessed with the ‘90s boy band NSYNC.
By Shreya Singh, For The Pitt News
• February 20, 2022
Dhirana, the student-run organization dedicated to promoting the art of Indian classical dance, hosted its 10th annual competition on Saturday at Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall and Museum.
Students involved in Pitt Stages’ first mainstage production of the semester, “A New Brain,” are set to present a comical musical about a composer’s life-changing medical journey this weekend.
Staff writer Katelyn Kruszewski argues that “Pretty Woman: The Musical” is a fun and familiar rendition of the movie, but does little to improve the characters’ shortcomings.
By Saraya Velez, For The Pitt News
• January 9, 2022
Following its lineup of plays in the fall, Pitt Stages is preparing for its return to Oakland theaters this spring. They have a diverse set of plays focusing on queer identity, personal growth and self-discovery.
Contributing editor Sinéad McDevitt argues the Donna Summer musical is a fun show that gets the audience hype, while also telling the Queen of Disco’s life story.
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