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Pitt Stages plans four productions for the 2023-24 season

By Patrick Swain, Culture Editor • September 28, 2023

Student actors from Pitt’s department of theatre arts will take to the stage for four productions throughout the fall and spring semesters at the Charity Randall Theater and the Henry Heymann Theater....

Shakespeare’s ‘Cleopatra and Antony’ brings ancient worlds to life in Pittsburgh parks

By Nada Abdulaziz, Staff Writer • September 11, 2023

Walking past the central fountain in Highland Park and through the emerald-colored grass on Sunday afternoon, visitors encountered a tent in the shadows of a large tree. Surrounding the tent were individuals...

The best Pittsburgh events and activities in September

By Patrick Swain, Culture Editor • September 4, 2023

The new semester is upon us! As you dust off your textbooks and log in to Canvas, don’t forget to take a look around campus, Oakland and everywhere else in Pittsburgh. Take your mind off those assignments...

Quantum Theatre’s ‘The Devil is a Lie’ brings a new form of audience participation to the stage

By Ore Fawole, Staff Writer • April 13, 2023

“The Devil is a Lie” offers an entirely immersive environment where the audience is an essential function of the show. This fast-paced theatrical feat forces audiences to confront their biases, running through April 30 in the Frick Building in downtown Pittsburgh.

Pitt Stage’s new musical comedy ‘Abduction’ is ‘out of this world’

By Trinity Foster, Senior Staff Writer • April 12, 2023

Written by T.J. Pieffer with music by Becki Toth and Brad Kemp, Pitt Stages’ musical comedy “Abduction” is inspired by Pieffer’s hometown of Mars, Pennsylvania. Directed by Pitt professor Becki Toth, “Abduction” is the first performance of the show at this scale.

Pitt student hosts original sketch comedy show ‘No Die to Time’

By Rebecca Hsu, Staff Writer • April 4, 2023

Jack Johnson, a senior English writing major, hosted “No Die to Time” on Sunday in the Frick Fine Arts Building to an audience of about 30 people. The show is the focus of Johnson’s independent study under his English professor, Shannon Reed.

Pitt Stages brings August Wilson’s ‘Seven Guitars’ back to Pittsburgh

By Sarah Pine, For The Pitt News • February 19, 2023

Pitt Stages is presenting “Seven Guitars,” written by August Wilson, to celebrate the arrival of 450 boxes of August Wilson’s archives to Hillman Library. The production will run this week from Tuesday through Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m.

Musical Theatre Club hosts ‘Golden Age Cabaret’ to foster an appreciation for the performing arts

By Shreya Singh, Senior Staff Writer • February 17, 2023

About 100 students and parents gathered in the Cathedral’s Understory Thursday night to attend the Musical Theatre Club’s Golden Age Cabaret. The theme was “A Night At the Tony’s,” with multiple performances from members of the club.

PPT blends Black culture, African spiritual traditions with Shakespeare classic in ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream In Harlem’

By Jessica McKenzie, Culture Editor • February 6, 2023

Justin Emeka’s adaption, “A Midsummer Night’s Dream In Harlem,” features an all-Black cast, whose characters challenge traditional gender and sexuality norms. The production takes place through Feb. 19 in O’Reilly Theatre.

Pitt alumni reflect on finding success in arts and entertainment industry

By Jessica McKenzie, Culture Editor • February 3, 2023

Finding a job in arts and entertainment after graduating is notoriously difficult. But these Pitt alumni found careers through perseverance, honing new skills and keeping an open mind.