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‘Mrs. Doubtfire’ musical whisks audiences away on a comedic journey at the Benedum Center

By Nada Abdulaziz, Senior Staff Writer • January 8, 2024

In downtown Pittsburgh's Benedum Center, anticipation crackled in the air as a sold-out theater brimmed with eager patrons ready for a three-hour escapade of laughter and seat-swinging delight. From...

Editorial | The neo-Nazi protest at ‘Parade’ has far-reaching consequences

By The Pitt News Editorial Board • February 23, 2023

The neo-Nazis who protested outside of the Broadway show ‘Parade’ are using the antisemitic tropes discussed in the show as fuel to their fire, which is extremely dangerous.

PPC, Musical Theater Club bring slice of Broadway to campus

By Thomas Schmidt, For The Pitt News • December 9, 2021

The Pitt Musical Theater Club and Pitt Program Council worked together to host “Broadway Coffeehouse” in the William Pitt Union ballroom on Wednesday, for an evening with 13 acts of singing, hot chocolate, apple cider and good vibes.

Opinion | Broadway can’t responsibly reopen without implementing necessary, promised change

By Julia Kreutzer, Senior Staff Columnist • June 1, 2021

The theater industry is also deeply rooted in abusive power dynamics, many of which disproportionately impact already marginalized groups.

Review: “Don’t keep your distance” from Patti LuPone

By Sinead McDevitt, Senior Staff Writer • October 25, 2020

Given her extensive history performing, it’s no surprise Lupone gave an amazing show with little more than her voice.